How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
I was watching Spring Baking Championship on Food Network one night and I saw Hummingbird cupcakes made into a cake. I had pinned a recipe for hummingbird cupcakes awhile ago and had not gotten around to making it yet. I decided to try making hummingbird …
Leftover ham tastes fantastic when paired with melted cheese and roasted vegetables. This is a quick and easy lunch or dinner that is easy to customize to your liking. Ingredients– 1-2 whole wheat tortillas per person 1 slice cooked spiral ham per serving Vegetables- tomatoes, …
Anytime I have leftover spiral ham I am always looking for tasty and innovative ways to use the leftovers. I love ham wraps, but I was looking for something different. When I saw this recipe I wasn’t sure about the combination of ingredients; however, I decided to try it anyway. Well let me tell you my entire family raved about how delicious this ham salad was.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients-
½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
1 teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked ham cut into cubes
1 hard boiled egg peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
1 tablespoon sweet relish
Serve on: wraps, biscuits, bread, buns, or over a salad
Directions:
Anytime I have leftover ham after a big holiday meal I always make this casserole. It doesn’t take long to prepare and tastes like a big ham omelet. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 2-3 large carrots peeled and sliced into rounds 1-2 russet potatoes …
Key lime pie in an energy ball! These may not taste exactly like key lime pie, but the flavors are close. If you like coconut and lime then you will enjoy these tasty energy balls. Ingredients: 1/2 cup cashews 1/2 cup almonds 1 cup pitted and dried dates …
Cheesy, crunchy, spicy chicken bathed in salsa! This is a dinner that is sure to vanish in the blink of an eye. You can enhance the spice or keep it mild depending on your preferences.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients:
8 chicken tenders (or boneless chicken breasts cut into strips)
1 bell pepper cut into strips
½ onion cut into strips
1 15 ounce jar of salsa
2 cups tortilla chips
1-2 cups shredded cheese (Pepper Jack, Monterrey Jack, Mexican blend, etc…)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon chili powder or 1 teaspoon chipotle lime seasoning blend
Optional: plain nonfat Greek yogurt, avocado, guacamole, etc…
Directions:
I really enjoy lite coleslaws with simple vinaigrettes or dressings. This is a simple light slaw that pairs well with fish and Mexican flavors. If you are preparing this for a family double the recipe. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Slaw- 1 large carrot …
I had so much fun tricking my family with my April Fool’s Lasagna that I had to keep the fun going. I served this for lunch and my boys absolutely loved it. Ingredients- 6 vanilla and chocolate ice cream sandwiches 4 slices pound cake Strawberry …
If you want to fool your family on any day of the year this is the perfect dessert. When I dished this up my family was convinced it was dinner. Then they took a bite and got a big surprise when they discovered a delicious dessert instead of the savory dish they were expecting.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients:
1 3.4 ounce sugar free instant vanilla pudding
1 pound cake cut into ¼ inch slices
20 reduced fat vanilla wafers
¾ cup strawberry jam
¾ cup part skim milk ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons sugar or one packet monk fruit sweetener
2 bananas sliced
¼ cup diced white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons fresh mint diced
Directions:
These waffles have a fantastic texture and flavor. They taste divine with Greek vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit, and even when topped with peanut butter and jam. My kids inhaled these waffles and asked for more. Recipe adapted from Fixate Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned oats …