How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
I made salad with apple and fennel earlier this week that was to die for. I had leftover fennel, so I decided to add it to muffins filled with apple and lots of spices. Ingredients: 2 apples peeled and diced ½ cup fennel diced 3 …
Silken tofu pairs well with Nutella, confectioners’ sugar, and a sprinkle of hazelnuts to create a tasty and light dessert. Ingredients: 1 package silken/soft tofu 1/3 cup Nutella 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Toppings: chopped hazelnuts; mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions: Blend tofu, Nutella, and sugar …
The creaminess from sunny side up eggs over sauteed zucchini and parsnips makes to a tasty breakfast or dinner. I topped mine with fresh avocado and salsa.
Ingredients:
2 zucchini diced
1 parsnip peeled and diced
½ onion diced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley and/or cilantro
3-4 large eggs
¼ cup shredded cheese (I used shredded pepper jack)
Salt and pepper
Toppings: avocado, salsa, nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Directions:
Taco seasoning over roasted or air-fried potato wedges make for a simple and innovative side dish. We dipped these in salsa, you could also add some melted cheese to the warm potatoes for a potato nacho vibe. Ingredients: 3-4 russet potatoes 1-2 tablespoons olive oil …
Sometimes all I want for dinner is a simple wrap filled with delicious meat and loaded with vegetables. This chicken tastes fantastic and goes great in a spinach wrap or on a hotdog bun which is how my kids prefer them. Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, …
I enjoy fresh salads and slaws as a side dish to freshen up a meal. This is simple to make and delicious. You can add more vegetables to the mix or keep it simple. I used Wildtree dressings, but other brands probably work just as well.
Ingredients:
1 bag red cabbage
½ cup matchstick carrots
1 bell pepper diced
½ radish cut into matchsticks
2 green onions chopped
3 tablespoons Wildtree Asian Ginger Plum Dressing & Marinade
2 tablespoons Wildtree Wing Sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Directions:
I enjoy experimenting with different types of salads and slaws. This combines apples which I adore and fennel which I recently discovered. There are also fresh herbs to give this salad a unique taste. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive …
My family loves dark chocolate and these cookies do not disappoint! There is melted dark chocolate in the dough, dark chocolate chips mixed in, then the cookies are topped with 1-2 more chocolate chunks in case there wasn’t enough chocolate already. Recipe adapted from Food …
My 11-year-old was watching Halloween Baking Championship with me and saw spicy chocolate cookies in one episode. He loves chocolate and he loves spice, so he asked me to make some spicy cookies for him.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon espresso powder
2 sticks unsalted butter softened
2 cups light brown sugar
1 ½ cup sugar, plus ½ cup for topping
½ cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water
8 ounces melted dark chocolate chips cooled slightly
12 ounces dark chocolate chips/chunks plus ½ cup for topping
Directions:
As usual I made this dish two ways: whole wheat pasta for my kids and over zucchini noodles for me. I love the flavor of buffalo chicken and cheese. This is a cheesy dish with a zing you will be sure to enjoy. If using …