Healthy Holiday Sweets to be Festive and Fit
With the holiday season just around the corner, a delightful array of treats will be on display alongside the festive lights. While it’s tempting to dive into every sweet treat that comes your way, you can still satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing your health goals. Explore Alternatives Consider lowering sugar content by using artificial […]
Crunch Mexican Salad with Spicy Cilantro Vinaigrette
Ingredients for the salad 1/2 cup small cauliflower florets 1/2 cup small broccoli florets 1/2 cup carrot sticks or slices 1/2 cup jicama sticks 1/8 cup white onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup rinsed, canned low-sodium black beans 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves 2 tbsp. roasted, salted pumpkin seeds Directions […]
Spinach-Mushroom-Cheese Quiche
Ingredients 1 pre-made pie crust 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups fresh spinach ½ cup mushrooms ¼ cup onions 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 6 eggs ½ cup milk ¼ cup sour cream Salt and pepper to taste Paprika Directions Preheat oven to 350º. Put the pie crust into a pie pan and prick several […]
Curried Turkey and Rice
Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 pound turkey breast cut into 6 cutlets of equal size 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted margarine 2 teaspoons curry powder (Curry powder can be found in mild or spicy.) 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup nondairy creamer 1 teaspoon sugar 2 cups cooked […]
Chocolate Bark with Pistachios & Dried Cherries
Ingredients 3/4 cup roasted, shelled pistachios, (3 ounces), coarsely chopped 3/4 cup dried cherries, or dried cranberries 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest 24 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, divided Directions Line the bottom and sides of a jelly-roll pan or baking sheet with foil. (Take care to avoid wrinkles.) Toss pistachios with cherries (or […]
Apple-Sage Wild Rice Stuffing
Ingredients 4 ounces chopped pecans (about 1 cup) 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/2 cups diced celery 1 1/2 cups diced onions 1 medium red apple, such as Jonathan or Gala, halved, cored, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups total) 2 cups hot cooked brown rice 1 cup hot cooked wild rice […]
Slow-Cooker Moroccan Lentil Soup
Ingredients 2 cups chopped onions 2 cups chopped carrots 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 6 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 3 cups chopped cauliflower 1 3/4 […]
Black Bean & Salmon Tostadas
Ingredients 8 6-inch corn tortillas Canola oil cooking spray 1 6- to 7-ounce can boneless, skinless wild Alaskan salmon, drained 1 avocado, diced 2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeños, plus 2 tablespoons pickling juice from the jar, divided 2 cups coleslaw mix (in produce section) or shredded cabbage 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 15-ounce can black […]
Veggie and Chicken Pasta Salad
Ingredients Salad 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat elbow pasta 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup cucumber (peeled), diced 1/2 cup small broccoli florets 1 large carrot, diced 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced Dressing 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions […]
Superfoods Salad
Ingredients 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar 2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups packaged fresh baby spinach leaves 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 1 ounce semisoft goat […]
