Here’s another great summer dinner idea for really hot days. No cooking required! 1 english cucumber, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled1/2 tsp oregano1/2 tbsp lemon juiceWhole wheat pita pocketsHummus (store-bought or homemade recipe below) Combine cucumber, tomatoes, feta, oregano and lemon juice. Cut pitas in half and spread with hummus, then fill with the…
Black Bean and Pepper Quesadillas
This quesadilla recipe is so quick and easy. It’s perfect on a hot summer day when you don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen or turning on the oven. 1 19 oz can of black beans, rinsed1 chopped bell pepper (red, orange or yellow- or a combination)1 cup grated chedder cheese1/2 cup…
Brownie Pudding
Here’s a low-fat recipe for this amazing pudding that’s like chocolate cake baked in fudge sauce. Cake1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup brown sugar, unpacked1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup skim milk2 tbsp vegetable oil Sauce1 cup sugar1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 3/4 cups boiling water To prepare cake batter, combine flour, sugar, cocoa,…
Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Spaghetti squash baked with veggies and topped with cheese. 1 medium spaghetti squash2 tsp olive oil1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 green or red pepper, chopped1 28 oz can diced tomatoes2 tbsp sundried tomato pesto1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds. Place one half at a time…
Oatmeal Carrot Muffins
Really yummy muffins packed full of lots of healthy ingredients like oatmeal, carrots, walnuts and dates. 1 cup buttermilk1 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup grated carrots1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup virgin coconut oil, melted1 tsp vanilla1 egg, slightly beaten1 cup whole wheat flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal1/4 cup sugar1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp baking soda1…
Creamy Vegetable and Pesto Risotto
It’s more than just rice! Here’s a creamy risotto with sundried tomato pesto and loads of veggies. 1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 celery stalk, chopped1 carrot, chopped1 cup long grain rice2 cups water1 vegetable boullion cube1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup frozen peas1/4 cup frozen corn3 tbsp sundried tomato pesto…
Walnut and Parmesan Chicken Fingers
Add a touch of class to your chicken fingers with walnuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese and rosemary. 1/2 cup buttermilk2 tbsp dijon mustard4 chicken cutlets, cut into strips2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs1/3 cup crushed walnuts1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese1 tsp rosemary1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepperCooking sprayCombine buttermilk and mustard in a shallow dish. Add chicken,…
Rice and Cheese Treasures
Balls of rice with a hidden treasure of ooey-gooey cheese in the middle. They’re fast, easy, and kids love them. Click here for this recipe, from Weelicious. I haven’t altered it in any way from the original recipe so I won’t reprint it here. It’s perfect just the way it is. I used brown rice that I had left over from…
Baked Zucchini Sticks
A healthier baked version of the classic fried zucchini sticks. 2 zucchini2 eggs1 cup panko breadcrumbs1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/4 tsp garlic powderdash of salt and pepperCooking spray Cut zucchini into sticks, careful not to make them too thin or they will get mushy when baked. Lightly beat eggs in one bowl, then combine remaining ingredients…
Date Sauce
Make your own natural sweetener without refined sugar. 2 cups pitted dried dates2 cups water or unsweetened apple-juice1 tbsp lemon juice Combine ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until boiling. Turn heat to low and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth, adding more water if necessary to reach desired consistency….
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