How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes. These grilled sweet potato wedges are enhanced with fresh herbs. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 sweet potato peeled 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon flat leaf …
On busy weeknights Sheet pan dinners are a lifesaver. You can alternate the vegetables in this dish, but either was it is simple and delicious. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 bell pepper sliced ½ onion sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 pound Brussels …
Peanut butter always makes me smile. This light peanut butter mousse is the perfect dessert when you want peanut butter and something light. I topped my peanut butter mousse with a chopped up Peanut Butter Lover’s Reese’s my family had gotten me for my birthday too.
Ingredients:
1 package silken tofu
1/3 cup peanut butter (I used BetterNButter 100 calorie peanut butter)
1/3 cup confectioners sugar
Top with roasted peanuts, chopped Reese’s, etc….
Directions:
We had bananas that needed to be used up so I made a simple banana pudding for the boys. Ingredients: 2 bananas sliced 1 package banana pudding 2 cups cold milk 1-2 cups Vanilla Wafers Directions: Slice 2 bananas and arrange in a single layer …
These cookies are about as healthy as a cookie can get and they are loaded with fall flavors. Ingredients: Cookies- 2 cups all purpose flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ½ cup pumpkin puree ½ cup Stevia (or 1 cup sugar) 1 egg 1 teaspoon …
This hummus is packed with fresh herbs and sweetened with a little honey. I love hummus as a vegetable dip, but it is also great on wraps and more.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients-
1 can reduced sodium chick peas rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
2 scallions
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions:
You can use any vegetables you want in this dish to clean out your fridge or make the most of local produce. Enjoy finding creative ways to use the leftover pesto. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Collard Green Pesto– ¼ teaspoon salt 4 cups …
Believe it or not Brussels Sprouts are one of my children’s favorite vegetables. These Brussels are grilled with a little seasoning and pop with flavor. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 1 pound Brussels sprouts stems removed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced …
I try to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables each week. If you are looking for a tasty side dish that is packed full of antioxidants and vitamins then you should try this mash. It is easy to make and tastes like a dessert.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients-
1 butternut squash peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons coriander
Zest from ½ an orange
Directions:
Salmon is without a doubt my favorite fish, so I am always on the lookout for a new variation or recipe. This honey soy herb stuffed salmon is a recipe to save. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 2 pounds fresh salmon 2 tablespoons diced …