Healthy Recipes

Garden Pasta Salad

May 19, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Garden Pasta Salad With all the summer BBQ's to attend, it gets tough to try and eat healthy. We are tempted with bowls of dip and potato chips, potato salads and more. The best is to learn a few recipes that are just a bit healthier that you can bring to the next neighborhood get together! This pasta salad is very lightly dressed and filled with flavorful veggies to pack a punch of yum! You can add tuna, chicken or even tofu to add more protein and make this a meal! Garden Pasta Salad … [Read more...]

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Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

May 18, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Seeing as though my mom is allergic to mushrooms - you will never catch her adding these recipes on here! I myself adore them, and *knock on wood* have not had any allergic incidences! Grilled portobellos are my absolute favorite! This recipe is great for memorial day and will sure surprise your guests! This recipe uses turkey italian sausage to stuff the mushrooms. You could easily make this vegetarian by just chopping up bellas to mix in! … [Read more...]

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Grilled Turkey MexiBurgers

May 16, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Grilled Turkey MexiBurgers Turkey burgers? Here in the midwest, we are just getting a taste of that beautiful summer weather to come. Schools almost out, pools are being opened and grills are firing up! It's time to cook as much as you can outside - to save from turning that stove on inside! This is an incredibly easy twist to your typical turkey burger. Thanks to Pillsbury for this great Memorial Day Recipe! Try making your own salsa if you have a favorite recipe. Try to switch it … [Read more...]

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Tropical Muffins

May 15, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Tropical Muffins Coconut adds great texture and nutty flavor to these delicious muffins. These are a great twist on the basic blueberry muffins. They are filled with flavors from banana, pineapple, coconut and macadamia nuts! Talk about a taste of the tropics! Thanks Cooking Light for another great recipe! Tropical Muffins Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 ounces) $ 1 cup regular oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 … [Read more...]

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Chicken and Sweet Potato Egg Nests

May 12, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Chicken and Sweet Potato Egg Nests I was strolling the web for some great gluten free recipes to make on Mother's Day. I have a sensitivity to gluten where I have allergy like symptoms. I'm sneezing and completely stuffed up if I eat gluten filled foods! We decided to do a brunch at our house this Mothers Day and hopefully get to enjoy some beautiful weather and sit on the patio. I came across this recipe and not only is it dairy free and gluten free, but adorable and looks delicious! … [Read more...]

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Kiwi & Papaya Smoothie

May 10, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Kiwi & Papaya Smoothie Papaya is a great detoxing fruit. It's high in fiber which will help flush your intestinal tract out! It supplies nearly 25% of your daily fiber requirements! So not only do they taste amazing - but they are good for you too! Throw a scoop of vanilla protein powder in to really make this a great meal replacement! Kiwi & Papaya Smoothie Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla soy milk or almond milk (Silk, Blue Diamond, 365 Whole Foods, Trader Joe's Original Organic) … [Read more...]

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Zucchini Gratin

April 27, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Zucchini Gratin Zucchini gratin is one of the easiest home cooked side dishes out there. Not only that, but even the non-veggie lovers in your house will ask for seconds! This is a great vegetarian recipe or gluten free recipe. This particular recipe comes from Gluten-Free Goddess, one of my favorite sites! If you are not dairy free, substitute the soy milk and cheese for fresh mozzarella and skim milk! Zucchini Gratin Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, as needed 4 … [Read more...]

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Healthy Nachos – A Quick, Protein Packed Meal

April 26, 2012 By Carla Leave a Comment

Healthy Nachos are the perfect quick meal after a long day when you don't feel like cooking! Not only is it healthy, it's filling and packed full of veggies and protein! I think we make this at least once a week because it's so full of flavor and virtually guilt-free! Just make sure to go easy on the sour cream; maybe use greek yogurt instead, like non-fat Plain Chobani (coupon) which has zero fat and twice the protein! Same for the cheese, choose a low-fat cheese such as Cabot reduced … [Read more...]

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Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette

April 21, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette One of my favorite Food Network shows is Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentiis. She makes delicious meals, and they are also quick and easy! This time of year, some meals are best enjoyed outside! Have a picnic or a bbq and invite all your favorite people! There is nothing better then enjoying a good meal surrounded by great people! This recipe from Giada not only tastes great, but it looks amazing too! Not only that, but it … [Read more...]

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Sugar Snap Peas Salad

April 12, 2012 By Carla Leave a Comment

Sugar Snap Pea Salad Sweet, edible-podded snap peas make a bright, crisp and colorful salad! Switch it up by substituting shallots for scallions or adding asparagus to the mix. INGREDIENTS 2 cups sugar snap peas, (8 ounces), trimmed 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (Pompeian Olive Oil often has coupons on their website - save $1) 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 bunch scallions, trimmed … [Read more...]

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