This is a great recipe to welcome fall! The pears are oven-poached in your favorite Riesling! They can be served warm or cold, and consider adding ice cream or ricotta cheese on the side! Thanks to EatingWell.com for this fantastic fall favorite! Ingredients: 4 ripe pears, preferably Bosc, with stems, washed and dried 2 cups Riesling or other fruity white wine 1/4 cup honey 4 cinnamon sticks 4 bay leaves 4 strips orange zest, Preparation: Preheat oven to … [Read more...]
Roasted Carrots with Cardamom Butter
September 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Carrots are great steamed, raw and now even roasted. Your entire family will love these carrots with a bit of butter and nutty flavor. Thanks to EatingWell.com for this tasty side dish. Ingredients: 4 teaspoons butter, melted 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices Preparation: Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Combine butter, oil, cardamom and … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken & Polenta with Nectarine-Blackberry Salsa
June 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This dish is perfect for having friends over on the weekend, or to surprise your family with something new! The sweetness of the grilled fruit in the salsa compliments the cumin on the chicken just delightfully! Here is a healthy way to change up that boring old chicken dinner! Visit EatingWell.com for more quick, easy and healthy recipes! Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, divided 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 … [Read more...]
Summer Vegetable Crepes
June 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Most of us are familiar with the sweet, fruit filled crepes offered at most restaurants. Crepes have so many other uses! Fill them with vegetables for a filling, easy weeknight dinner. Total time to prepare and cook is only about 30 minutes! Check out Eatingwell.com for similar recipes! Ingredients 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives, divided, plus more for garnish 3 tablespoons low-fat milk 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 … [Read more...]
Fig, Applesauce, and Almond Breakfast Loaf
June 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is a great recipe to make ahead of time to have a quick, hearty breakfast on the go. It is recommended to prepare this when you have plenty of time! It is a more intensive recipe, but you will reap the rewards on the next day you have to grab breakfast on the go! This recipe makes two loaves so freeze one or wrap up nice for a friend! Thanks to Cookinglight.com for this great treat! INGREDIENTS: Streusel: 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Veggie Flowers
April 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Let your kids play with their food by making this creative crudité. Once their flower is in bloom, they can dip the petals in our easy-to-mix ranch dressing. Recipe courtesy of familyfun.go.com! Ingredients ASSORTED VEGETABLES: radish slices fresh spinach leaves cucumber rounds cherry tomatoes celery sticks baby carrots RANCH DIP: 1 16-ounce container sour cream 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons minced, fresh parsley 2 tablespoons minced, fresh … [Read more...]
Strawberry Sherbet
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A sweet treat with just over 100 calories a serving! Spring screams strawberries - start the season out right! You will need and ice cream making to complete this snack, and if you are looking for something a bit sweeter - add a touch more sugar! Ingredients 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen (not thawed) strawberries , (about 10 ounces), divided 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups nonfat or low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup half-and-half 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch … [Read more...]
Cucumber Tomato Salad
March 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This light salad is perfect paired with chicken or fish or served on its own! In the summer, grown your own cucumbers and tomatoes... Ingredients 2 cucumbers, sliced into rounds 4 large tomatoes, sliced ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. honey or 100% pure maple syrup salt/pepper 1 Tbsp. slivered fresh basil (or 1/2 tsp. dried) Instructions Arrange cucumbers, tomatoes and onions in a shallow serving dish. Mix oil, … [Read more...]
Seared Chicken with an Apricot Sauce
March 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
Fresh apricots, marmalade and white wine simmering on the stove, while the amazing scent fills the kitchen. This savory and delicious meal not only tastes great, takes minimal time to prepare, but all for around 300 calories! The best advice is to try the recipe with different fruits and spreads. Experiment with different wines or juices to create your own unique take on a great original! Find this recipe and more on www.eatingwell.com Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken … [Read more...]
Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Stuffed Artichokes
March 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As the weather begins to change, and the cookouts begin to pile up on your calendar, the biggest dilemma is always what to bring? Why not change things up a bit with this wonderful recipe? Easy and unique - guaranteed to be a hit at your next event! Find this recipe and more at www.eatingwell.com. Ingredients Stuffing 2 1/4 cups coarse dry whole-wheat dry breadcrumbs, (see Note) 1 cup finely crumbled feta cheese 2/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and … [Read more...]
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