How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
I normally bake stuffed peppers, but when I saw this recipe I decided to try it since you do not have to pre-cook the meat. I had intended to use ground beef; however, since I accidentally bought chicken breast instead I chopped up chicken breasts …
Boston Cream donuts and chocolate eclair’s are a treat I often cannot resist. This is a lightened up version that is just as delicious. The best part is you can whip this up in minutes, let it set in the fridge, and serve when you …
I know chicken noodle soup is a common favorite; however, I find it too boring to enjoy. This chicken soup has a little spice (you can adjust this) and puts a new twist on a common favorite that can warm you up on a cool day.
Ingredients:
2 skinless boneless chicken breasts diced
2 bell peppers diced
1/2 onion diced
1 can coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons Thai seasoning stir in paste
1 package Thai stir fry rice noodles
5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
juice and zest from 2 limes
Optional: roasted peanuts and scallions for topping
Directions:
Stuffed peppers are a favorite meal of mine. These peppers are filling enough to make an entire meal and easy to customize depending on how much spice you prefer as well as how you like your eggs cooked. Half of my family enjoyed their pepper …
Before moving to North Carolina I had never tasted grits. I have to admit I am hooked. Why did I go 40 years of my life without discovering how tasty these can be. This dish is the perfect mix of spice and creaminess! Yum! We …
If you know me, then you know I am obsessed with dessert. However; I do try to make “healthy” desserts sometimes so I can satisfy cravings without blowing all the time I spend exercising. These “blondies” are peanut buttery and sweet. I used a mixture of mini Reese’s and Reese’s pieces. You can use milk chocolate chips or a mixture of chocolate chips and peanut butter chips depending on what you are craving.
Ingredients:
1 15.5 ounce can of chickpeas drained, rinsed, and dried
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips*
Directions:
We saw this idea on Facebook and just had to try it. These are the quickest and easiest burgers to make. You can use any seasoning or topping you want to adjust the flavor and enjoy these over and over without ever getting bored. Ingredients: …
This “pasta” dish is packed with roasted broccoli and cauliflower over a layer of zucchini noodles with Italian meatballs and a ricotta cheese filling mixed throughout. If you are trying to eat more vegetables then this is the dinner for you. Ingredients: 1 head broccoli …
I try to fill up with veggies as often as possible. This simple crock pot chili is literally bursting with vegetables.
Ingredients:
1 zucchini sliced and quartered
1 yellow squash sliced and quartered
1 bell pepper diced
1/2 sweet onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 can tomatoes with chilies
1 can Mexican corn with peppers (drained)
1 can black beans rinsed and drained
1 can pinto beans in chili sauce
28 ounces tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
Optional: shredded cheese or cheese cubes, Tostito chips, plain nonfat Greek yogurt
Directions:
Chocolate chip cookies are heaven in and of themselves, but with the addition of brown butter these take on an even more memorable flavor profile. We added extra chocolate chips, but you can substitute one cup of chocolate chips for walnuts if you prefer. Ingredients: …