Monday, August 23, 2010
Looking to shed some pounds and need some healthy recipes!?
I've started my workout regimen, but I'm in need of some quick and easy (not to mention inexpensive), healthy recipes to try. I'm going the low cal route. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!Looking to shed some pounds and need some healthy recipes!?
Go to www.weightwatchers.com They have an entire section on their website devoted to healthy recipes. You can find probably anything you could want on there.Looking to shed some pounds and need some healthy recipes!?
Black Bean Soup with Rice
12 cups water
4 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped into about 1/2'; pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 cups cooked brown rice (instant or regular are both fine)
1 15 oz. can tomato puree
2 15 oz. cans plain black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz. can vegetarian refried beans
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. dried cilantro
OPTIONAL 1/4 -1/2 tsp. ground red cayenne pepper
1) Cook rice according to directions on package
2) Put water in a large kettle and heat to boiling on medium high. Add the bouillon and stir to dissolve. Turn heat down to medium low.
3) In another pan, saute carrots and onions in the olive oil on medium high heat they are soft
4) Meanwhile, add the can of tomato puree, garlic powder, cilantro, cumin, chili powder and red pepper (if using) to the vegetable broth and stir well.
5) Add the can of refried beans and stir well to dissolve. Using a potato masher or wooden spoon can help.
6) Add the carrots, onions, rice and beans to the kettle and stir. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-20 minutes.
7) As things tend to settle to the bottom, always give this soup a stir before serving, especially if it's been refrigerated.
Time: 30-45 minutes
Serves: 8-10? I usually freeze half for later, which works well
This soup is low fat and cholesterol-free. It also has lots of fiber and plenty of lean vegetable protein. If you're watching your carbs at all, it's not even too bad that way.
Good luck! Would be happy to share others, if you like.
For now (and let's face it, forever), successful weight loss still comes down to a simple formula. You have to burn more calories than you take in. Calories are a measure of the amount of energy provided by the food you eat 鈥?the more calories you eat, the more energy you are giving your body. If you give your body more energy than it can use 鈥?well, honey, that's stored as fat.
Let's break it down. A pound of fat is equal to 3,500 calories. If you want to lose one pound in a week, you have to create a calorie deficit of 3,500 calories a week, or 500 calories a day. To lose two pounds in a week, you have to create a calorie deficit of 7,000 calories a week, or 1,000 calories a day, and so on. Get the idea?
There are two ways to create a calorie deficit 鈥?eat less and exercise. If you want to meet your weight-loss goals, start by comparing your calorie intake against your exercise expenditure. It's not a magic pill, but it's very simple. Find a way to cut and burn more calories and the weight will come off!
So EAT LESS, and look at the calorie charts.
Go to www.weightwatchers.com They have an entire section on their website devoted to healthy recipes. You can find probably anything you could want on there.Looking to shed some pounds and need some healthy recipes!?
Black Bean Soup with Rice
12 cups water
4 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped into about 1/2'; pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 cups cooked brown rice (instant or regular are both fine)
1 15 oz. can tomato puree
2 15 oz. cans plain black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz. can vegetarian refried beans
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. dried cilantro
OPTIONAL 1/4 -1/2 tsp. ground red cayenne pepper
1) Cook rice according to directions on package
2) Put water in a large kettle and heat to boiling on medium high. Add the bouillon and stir to dissolve. Turn heat down to medium low.
3) In another pan, saute carrots and onions in the olive oil on medium high heat they are soft
4) Meanwhile, add the can of tomato puree, garlic powder, cilantro, cumin, chili powder and red pepper (if using) to the vegetable broth and stir well.
5) Add the can of refried beans and stir well to dissolve. Using a potato masher or wooden spoon can help.
6) Add the carrots, onions, rice and beans to the kettle and stir. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-20 minutes.
7) As things tend to settle to the bottom, always give this soup a stir before serving, especially if it's been refrigerated.
Time: 30-45 minutes
Serves: 8-10? I usually freeze half for later, which works well
This soup is low fat and cholesterol-free. It also has lots of fiber and plenty of lean vegetable protein. If you're watching your carbs at all, it's not even too bad that way.
Good luck! Would be happy to share others, if you like.
For now (and let's face it, forever), successful weight loss still comes down to a simple formula. You have to burn more calories than you take in. Calories are a measure of the amount of energy provided by the food you eat 鈥?the more calories you eat, the more energy you are giving your body. If you give your body more energy than it can use 鈥?well, honey, that's stored as fat.
Let's break it down. A pound of fat is equal to 3,500 calories. If you want to lose one pound in a week, you have to create a calorie deficit of 3,500 calories a week, or 500 calories a day. To lose two pounds in a week, you have to create a calorie deficit of 7,000 calories a week, or 1,000 calories a day, and so on. Get the idea?
There are two ways to create a calorie deficit 鈥?eat less and exercise. If you want to meet your weight-loss goals, start by comparing your calorie intake against your exercise expenditure. It's not a magic pill, but it's very simple. Find a way to cut and burn more calories and the weight will come off!
So EAT LESS, and look at the calorie charts.
What are some good recipes that are healthy and easy to make?
I am a sixteen year old girl, who isn't overweight, but who wants to tone up and just eat healthier. My parents aren't really that support of my idea to eat healthy, so the meals I would have to prepare my self. Does anyone know of any good healthy meals, that are contain lean protein, fiber, healthy carbs, healthy fats, anything like that, that I are easier enough that i could do it myself?What are some good recipes that are healthy and easy to make?
any lean meat with whole grains work, its all in your spice. add ms dash to your cubbardWhat are some good recipes that are healthy and easy to make?
You can cook anything that you want. You are 16 and just learning, but just get together some recipes that sound good and follow them. Here are some good web sites.......start exploring.
http://allrecipes.com/
http://www.recipe4living.com/Common/Arti鈥?/a>
http://www.geappliances.com/recipes/
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/
risotto!
its amazing and theres so many different things you can put into it its great for fibre im 14 and ive made it 3 times and i love it!
any lean meat with whole grains work, its all in your spice. add ms dash to your cubbardWhat are some good recipes that are healthy and easy to make?
You can cook anything that you want. You are 16 and just learning, but just get together some recipes that sound good and follow them. Here are some good web sites.......start exploring.
http://allrecipes.com/
http://www.recipe4living.com/Common/Arti鈥?/a>
http://www.geappliances.com/recipes/
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/
risotto!
its amazing and theres so many different things you can put into it its great for fibre im 14 and ive made it 3 times and i love it!
Where can I find healthy but great recipes for potentially overweight children?
http://dmoz.org/Home/Cooking/For_Childre鈥?/a>
This link will bring up a page with links to dozens of websites with kid friendly recipes
or
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/in鈥?/a>
has lots of great options
good luck:)Where can I find healthy but great recipes for potentially overweight children?
show them those starving children all over the world....help them know that you love them as they are but they must be true to themselves and be realistic ...God bless!Amen!Where can I find healthy but great recipes for potentially overweight children?
If this is for your own family, I recently signed up for savingdinner. It is an online menu service that sends dinner menus (6 a week), along with recipes and a shopping list. They have several different types of menus to choose from, including low fat, heart-healthy, low carb (focuses on veggies, not fatty meats), and one called Body Clutter, which uses the low carb dinner menus and includes menus for all the other meals a day, plus snacks as well.
My children are not overweight, but I am. Since I have begun using Saving Dinner, I always know what's for dinner, and don't have to spend two hours planning my own menus. Saving money and time, because I get everything I need at the store in one trip. Most notably, my family is eating a lot more veggies, and I mean a lot. Most of the time, I don't have room in my two crispers for all the veggies I purchase each week, and for the most part, they aren't just sitting in there and rotting, they're getting used.
The recipes are good. Sometimes I get one my family doesn't like, but that's pretty much true with everything. Sometimes I adjust one because I think it's too expensive (shrimp three weeks in a row), or because I don't think they will like it (Pork Picatta is too lemony, I use less lemon).
The recipes aren't difficult or too time consuming. They are tasty. If we're eating more veggies, that has to be good, right? If you'd like to know more, feel free to e-mail me.
Also, my favorite recipe website is www.allrecipes.com. They have thousands of recipes and some are grouped in different ways - perhaps they have one for healthy, fun recipes for kids.
You should first check with your doctor, he may have some recipes. (No kidding, my ob gyn gave me a diet after I had my first baby and I lost weight on it)
But if you don't want to try the doctor route, weight watchers has a magazine with some fantastic low fat recipes in it. Also South Beach DIet has a great recipe book. Either one of these recipe books, and they're good recipes, they probably won't even know they're eating healthy.
Check out Kids Health
http://www.kidshealth.org/index.html
Besides having lots of recipes they have a lot of great articles on parenting, a kids area and even a teen area. It's a huge site with a lot of great information.
Weight watchersmakeup techniques
This link will bring up a page with links to dozens of websites with kid friendly recipes
or
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/in鈥?/a>
has lots of great options
good luck:)Where can I find healthy but great recipes for potentially overweight children?
show them those starving children all over the world....help them know that you love them as they are but they must be true to themselves and be realistic ...God bless!Amen!Where can I find healthy but great recipes for potentially overweight children?
If this is for your own family, I recently signed up for savingdinner. It is an online menu service that sends dinner menus (6 a week), along with recipes and a shopping list. They have several different types of menus to choose from, including low fat, heart-healthy, low carb (focuses on veggies, not fatty meats), and one called Body Clutter, which uses the low carb dinner menus and includes menus for all the other meals a day, plus snacks as well.
My children are not overweight, but I am. Since I have begun using Saving Dinner, I always know what's for dinner, and don't have to spend two hours planning my own menus. Saving money and time, because I get everything I need at the store in one trip. Most notably, my family is eating a lot more veggies, and I mean a lot. Most of the time, I don't have room in my two crispers for all the veggies I purchase each week, and for the most part, they aren't just sitting in there and rotting, they're getting used.
The recipes are good. Sometimes I get one my family doesn't like, but that's pretty much true with everything. Sometimes I adjust one because I think it's too expensive (shrimp three weeks in a row), or because I don't think they will like it (Pork Picatta is too lemony, I use less lemon).
The recipes aren't difficult or too time consuming. They are tasty. If we're eating more veggies, that has to be good, right? If you'd like to know more, feel free to e-mail me.
Also, my favorite recipe website is www.allrecipes.com. They have thousands of recipes and some are grouped in different ways - perhaps they have one for healthy, fun recipes for kids.
You should first check with your doctor, he may have some recipes. (No kidding, my ob gyn gave me a diet after I had my first baby and I lost weight on it)
But if you don't want to try the doctor route, weight watchers has a magazine with some fantastic low fat recipes in it. Also South Beach DIet has a great recipe book. Either one of these recipe books, and they're good recipes, they probably won't even know they're eating healthy.
Check out Kids Health
http://www.kidshealth.org/index.html
Besides having lots of recipes they have a lot of great articles on parenting, a kids area and even a teen area. It's a huge site with a lot of great information.
Weight watchers
What are some healthy snack recipes that involve fruits and/or vegetables?
not ';healthy'; cookie/muffin/sweet bread recipes b/c they're really not healthy, just not as bad for you
thanks! 10 pts best answerWhat are some healthy snack recipes that involve fruits and/or vegetables?
I love making fresh fruit smoothies, apples or celery with peanut butter or veggies with salad dressing as a dip. You could make a little plate with some fruits and veggies and a few crackers and cheese. You could have some dried fruit mixed with nuts or even buy a trail mix.What are some healthy snack recipes that involve fruits and/or vegetables?
You might find something of interest on this site, its filled with cooking videos / recipes, including a section on fruits and vegetables..
http://www.cookingvideocafe.com/ingredie鈥?/a>
http://www.cookingvideocafe.com/category鈥?/a>
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened
strawberries, partially thawed
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 can (12 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
8 ounces whipped topping (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients; pour into a mold or freezer-safe dish and put in freezer. Freeze thoroughly. Take salad out 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Cut into wedges or squares to serve.
salad:
dried cranberries
feta cheese
romaine-chopped
spinach-chopped
pecans/almonds (chopped or sliced.)
cherry tomatoes sliced in half
_______
Homemade trail mix:
Your favorite dried fruit (cranberries,mango,plums, dates)
with your favorite nuts ( pecans,almonds,peanuts, etc)
Make a quick fruit salad - dice any fruits you want, toss with lemon juice, and take it for lunch or a snack :-)
carrot and celery sticks with or with out chickpea dip or cottage cheese.
Fruit salad, salad, orange slices or a mango yum:)
Salads
salads lo..
thanks! 10 pts best answerWhat are some healthy snack recipes that involve fruits and/or vegetables?
I love making fresh fruit smoothies, apples or celery with peanut butter or veggies with salad dressing as a dip. You could make a little plate with some fruits and veggies and a few crackers and cheese. You could have some dried fruit mixed with nuts or even buy a trail mix.What are some healthy snack recipes that involve fruits and/or vegetables?
You might find something of interest on this site, its filled with cooking videos / recipes, including a section on fruits and vegetables..
http://www.cookingvideocafe.com/ingredie鈥?/a>
http://www.cookingvideocafe.com/category鈥?/a>
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened
strawberries, partially thawed
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 can (12 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
8 ounces whipped topping (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients; pour into a mold or freezer-safe dish and put in freezer. Freeze thoroughly. Take salad out 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Cut into wedges or squares to serve.
salad:
dried cranberries
feta cheese
romaine-chopped
spinach-chopped
pecans/almonds (chopped or sliced.)
cherry tomatoes sliced in half
_______
Homemade trail mix:
Your favorite dried fruit (cranberries,mango,plums, dates)
with your favorite nuts ( pecans,almonds,peanuts, etc)
Make a quick fruit salad - dice any fruits you want, toss with lemon juice, and take it for lunch or a snack :-)
carrot and celery sticks with or with out chickpea dip or cottage cheese.
Fruit salad, salad, orange slices or a mango yum:)
Salads
salads lo..
What are some vegan recipes? (healthy only)?
I NEED SMALL MEALSWhat are some vegan recipes? (healthy only)?
Lots of vegan recipes here:
http://www.chooseveg.com/vegan-recipes.a鈥?/a>
http://www.vegcooking.com/searchRecipes.鈥?/a>
http://www.cok.net/lit/recipes/
http://www.pcrm.org/health/recipes/recip鈥?/a>What are some vegan recipes? (healthy only)?
Anyone still think the 'flexitarians' are four separate people? Report Abuse
You can buy bags of wholesome baby carrots that have been cleaned. Just right for snacking. For variety you can buy bags of precut wholesome celery sticks.
Try some wholesome carrots.
Edit* If you don't want answers, don't ask a question in a public forum. Carrots are healthy.
these websites: this way you can choose your food
there are lots of different things
http://vegweb.com/
this tells you about veganism: (what type of stuff you could eat )
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vegetar鈥?/a>
hope the recipes are yummy
Oh my, dear. It appears someone is privy to the comp. password at the nurses station down at the asylum. My you've attracted a sordid lot!
We don't pay any attention to the Flexi lot, sweetheart. It's just 1 or 2 people exhaling their pent up frustrations with life. I have saved the HTML from this question to parade about when it's necessary to show the true motives of the ';gang';.
Pity aside, here is a wonderful vegan recipe for you to try. It's for Eggplant Steaks with Pumpkin, Tomato and Mushroom Ragout.
http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/epicurious鈥?/a>
I hope you enjoy it and again, pay no attention to these hooligans. Why be the only one?
Oh definitely, carrots! You can prepare you day's supply the nice before. They are very wholesome you know. Good vegans just can't get enough carrots.
http://www.fatfreevegan.com has great recipes.
Lots of vegan recipes here:
http://www.chooseveg.com/vegan-recipes.a鈥?/a>
http://www.vegcooking.com/searchRecipes.鈥?/a>
http://www.cok.net/lit/recipes/
http://www.pcrm.org/health/recipes/recip鈥?/a>What are some vegan recipes? (healthy only)?
Anyone still think the 'flexitarians' are four separate people? Report Abuse
You can buy bags of wholesome baby carrots that have been cleaned. Just right for snacking. For variety you can buy bags of precut wholesome celery sticks.
Try some wholesome carrots.
Edit* If you don't want answers, don't ask a question in a public forum. Carrots are healthy.
these websites: this way you can choose your food
there are lots of different things
http://vegweb.com/
this tells you about veganism: (what type of stuff you could eat )
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vegetar鈥?/a>
hope the recipes are yummy
Oh my, dear. It appears someone is privy to the comp. password at the nurses station down at the asylum. My you've attracted a sordid lot!
We don't pay any attention to the Flexi lot, sweetheart. It's just 1 or 2 people exhaling their pent up frustrations with life. I have saved the HTML from this question to parade about when it's necessary to show the true motives of the ';gang';.
Pity aside, here is a wonderful vegan recipe for you to try. It's for Eggplant Steaks with Pumpkin, Tomato and Mushroom Ragout.
http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/epicurious鈥?/a>
I hope you enjoy it and again, pay no attention to these hooligans. Why be the only one?
Oh definitely, carrots! You can prepare you day's supply the nice before. They are very wholesome you know. Good vegans just can't get enough carrots.
http://www.fatfreevegan.com has great recipes.
Looking to shed some pounds and need some healthy recipes!?
I've started my workout regimen, but I'm in need of some quick and easy (not to mention inexpensive), healthy recipes to try. I'm going the low cal route. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!Looking to shed some pounds and need some healthy recipes!?
I would just search online, just try changing your eating habits and lower your proportions.
A really great website to try to aid you in your weightloss and it is free is called
www.thedailyplate.com
you can sign up and track foods you've eaten, track your water, and it will calculate a weightloss calorie amount depending on your information. It is really neat.Looking to shed some pounds and need some healthy recipes!?
eat salad
I think the best thing for you to do is instead of eating candy eat an apple.Instead of pop,drink Water or a V8.If want to talk to me just call (317)2310175 please!
It's not so much cutting down your calorie intake, but how many grams of fat you're consuming as well. It's a good idea to eat about 4-5 small meals a day, each meal consisting of about 200-250 calories each, with no more than 5 gms of fat. This equals out to around 1000-1500 calories a day and 20-25 gms of fat. As long as what you're eating is healthy, these calories and fat will melt away with proper exercise and healthy digestion.
For a variety of recipes I go to www.kraftfoods.com. They have a selection of low-fat recipes and the site is easy to maneuver around in.
I would just search online, just try changing your eating habits and lower your proportions.
A really great website to try to aid you in your weightloss and it is free is called
www.thedailyplate.com
you can sign up and track foods you've eaten, track your water, and it will calculate a weightloss calorie amount depending on your information. It is really neat.Looking to shed some pounds and need some healthy recipes!?
eat salad
I think the best thing for you to do is instead of eating candy eat an apple.Instead of pop,drink Water or a V8.If want to talk to me just call (317)2310175 please!
It's not so much cutting down your calorie intake, but how many grams of fat you're consuming as well. It's a good idea to eat about 4-5 small meals a day, each meal consisting of about 200-250 calories each, with no more than 5 gms of fat. This equals out to around 1000-1500 calories a day and 20-25 gms of fat. As long as what you're eating is healthy, these calories and fat will melt away with proper exercise and healthy digestion.
For a variety of recipes I go to www.kraftfoods.com. They have a selection of low-fat recipes and the site is easy to maneuver around in.
Where can I find healthy recipes that emphasize foods with a low glycemic load?
Shape magazine (www.shape.com) has an absolutely fantastic array of tips about good eating, as well as fitness, etc. It's geared to women, but I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for there.
Is there a website that gives good Healthy recipes?
Murray has some good places to go to.
Here are some others:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/publicsite鈥?/a>
http://www.foodfit.com/
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Healthy-Cooki鈥?/a>
http://healthyrecipes.org/
----Is there a website that gives good Healthy recipes?
I love Allrecipes.com, I can usually find anything I want on this web site.Is there a website that gives good Healthy recipes?
http://eatingwell.com
http://healthy-eating-made-easy.com
http://hearthealthyonline.com/health-rec鈥?/a>
ya dont know it on hand but google it u will find a bunch
Special K???
http://eatingwell.com
Here are some others:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/publicsite鈥?/a>
http://www.foodfit.com/
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Healthy-Cooki鈥?/a>
http://healthyrecipes.org/
----Is there a website that gives good Healthy recipes?
I love Allrecipes.com, I can usually find anything I want on this web site.Is there a website that gives good Healthy recipes?
http://eatingwell.com
http://healthy-eating-made-easy.com
http://hearthealthyonline.com/health-rec鈥?/a>
ya dont know it on hand but google it u will find a bunch
Special K???
http://eatingwell.com
Healthy Recipes for poor but picky eaters?
My husband and I are looking for recipes that are healthier than boxed dinners or frozen dinners. We are both fairly picky eaters. We also don't have tons of money or time for involved 30 ingredient recipes. We eat meat so they don't have to be vegetarian. Does any body have any recipes or know of where I can find some? I already look on Kraftfoods.com, just looking for more ideas. Thanks!Healthy Recipes for poor but picky eaters?
15-MINUTE BEEF STEW
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1-lb. boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 envelope Lipton庐 Recipe Secrets庐 Onion Soup Mix
1 cup water
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) new potatoes, drained and cut into chunks
1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat Olive Oil over medium-high heat and brown steak.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until steak is tender
CHEESY GARLIC CHICKEN
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
1 envelope Lipton庐 Recipe Secrets庐 Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix
1/3 cup water
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.)
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 400掳. In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, arrange chicken and top with tomato.
2. In small bowl, blend Lipton庐 Recipe Secrets庐 Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix, water and Olive Oil. Pour over chicken.
3. Bake 20 minutes. Top with cheeses and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and chicken is thoroughly cooked.Healthy Recipes for poor but picky eaters?
I get most of my recipes here:
http://www.cooks.com/rec/ch/main_dishes.鈥?/a>
Eggplant Parmesan
2 eggplants, washed but not peeled
Salt
Olive oil
2 cups of tomato sauce
1 pound mozzarella cheese
1/4 parmesan cheese, grated
Preheat oven to broil
Cut eggplant into 3/4 inch slices.
Brush with olive oil and brown eggplant on both sides under broiler
Change oven setting to 350 degrees.
In an oven proof dish, place a thin layer the ingredients in the following order, from bottom to top:
1. Tomato sauce
2. Eggplant slices
3. Tomato sauce
4. Mozzarella cheese
5. Parmesan cheese
Repeat layers 1 through 5.
Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese has bubbly and melted.
- Cheese Pie
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoons of all purpose flour
4 medium sized eggs
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together all of the cheeses, flour and onion and spread into greased quiche dish.
Slightly beat eggs
Beat in milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and mustard and pour into the quiche dish over the cheese mixture.
Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until eggs are set and pie has begun to brown on top.
Serve with a green salad with an interesting home made salad dressing for an inexpensive meal.
If your family is watching their calories you can use low fat cheese.
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One night a week have a baked potato night.
Make a baked potato or two for each person in the family and lay out all sorts of goodies for a baked potato bar with items such as chili, sour cream, chives, bacon, cheddar cheese, black beans, and butter.
Here are some great ones....
CREAMY FRUIT SALAD...10 minutes to make
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail
2 medium firm bananas. sliced
1 medium apple, diced
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
In a serving bowl, combine the fruit cocktail, bananas, apple and orange. Combine the pudding mix and yogurt until smooth. Add to fruit mixture; stir to coat. Refrigerate leftovers.
CRUNCHY APPLE SALAD...10 minutes to make!
4 large red apples, diced
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
In a large bowl, combine the apples, celery, raisins and walnuts. Blend in mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
TUNA SPREAD...10 minutes to make!
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon onion salt
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients until well mixed. Shape into a ball; roll in parsley. Chill. Serve with crackers.
ROSEMARY RANCH CHICKEN KABOBS...45 minutes to make!
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup ranch dressing
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste (optional)
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, pepper, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place chicken in the bowl, and stir to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear.
APPLE CURRY TURKEY PITA...15 minutes to make!
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 pound cooked turkey, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
3 pita bread rounds
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and lemon juice. Cook until onion is tender. Mix in turkey, season with curry powder and continue cooking until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in apple. Stuff pitas with the mixture. Drizzle with yogurt to serve.makeup techniques
15-MINUTE BEEF STEW
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1-lb. boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 envelope Lipton庐 Recipe Secrets庐 Onion Soup Mix
1 cup water
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) new potatoes, drained and cut into chunks
1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat Olive Oil over medium-high heat and brown steak.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until steak is tender
CHEESY GARLIC CHICKEN
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
1 envelope Lipton庐 Recipe Secrets庐 Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix
1/3 cup water
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.)
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 400掳. In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, arrange chicken and top with tomato.
2. In small bowl, blend Lipton庐 Recipe Secrets庐 Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix, water and Olive Oil. Pour over chicken.
3. Bake 20 minutes. Top with cheeses and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and chicken is thoroughly cooked.Healthy Recipes for poor but picky eaters?
I get most of my recipes here:
http://www.cooks.com/rec/ch/main_dishes.鈥?/a>
Eggplant Parmesan
2 eggplants, washed but not peeled
Salt
Olive oil
2 cups of tomato sauce
1 pound mozzarella cheese
1/4 parmesan cheese, grated
Preheat oven to broil
Cut eggplant into 3/4 inch slices.
Brush with olive oil and brown eggplant on both sides under broiler
Change oven setting to 350 degrees.
In an oven proof dish, place a thin layer the ingredients in the following order, from bottom to top:
1. Tomato sauce
2. Eggplant slices
3. Tomato sauce
4. Mozzarella cheese
5. Parmesan cheese
Repeat layers 1 through 5.
Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese has bubbly and melted.
- Cheese Pie
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoons of all purpose flour
4 medium sized eggs
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together all of the cheeses, flour and onion and spread into greased quiche dish.
Slightly beat eggs
Beat in milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and mustard and pour into the quiche dish over the cheese mixture.
Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until eggs are set and pie has begun to brown on top.
Serve with a green salad with an interesting home made salad dressing for an inexpensive meal.
If your family is watching their calories you can use low fat cheese.
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One night a week have a baked potato night.
Make a baked potato or two for each person in the family and lay out all sorts of goodies for a baked potato bar with items such as chili, sour cream, chives, bacon, cheddar cheese, black beans, and butter.
Here are some great ones....
CREAMY FRUIT SALAD...10 minutes to make
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail
2 medium firm bananas. sliced
1 medium apple, diced
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
In a serving bowl, combine the fruit cocktail, bananas, apple and orange. Combine the pudding mix and yogurt until smooth. Add to fruit mixture; stir to coat. Refrigerate leftovers.
CRUNCHY APPLE SALAD...10 minutes to make!
4 large red apples, diced
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
In a large bowl, combine the apples, celery, raisins and walnuts. Blend in mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
TUNA SPREAD...10 minutes to make!
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon onion salt
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients until well mixed. Shape into a ball; roll in parsley. Chill. Serve with crackers.
ROSEMARY RANCH CHICKEN KABOBS...45 minutes to make!
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup ranch dressing
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste (optional)
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, pepper, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place chicken in the bowl, and stir to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear.
APPLE CURRY TURKEY PITA...15 minutes to make!
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 pound cooked turkey, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
3 pita bread rounds
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and lemon juice. Cook until onion is tender. Mix in turkey, season with curry powder and continue cooking until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in apple. Stuff pitas with the mixture. Drizzle with yogurt to serve.
Where can I find Slowcooker Recipes that are Healthy?
I've been looking all over the web and I can't seem to find any that aren't high in fat and caloriesWhere can I find Slowcooker Recipes that are Healthy?
Yeah, the person who suggested Allrecipes.com, that is a great website. I go to it all the time...Where can I find Slowcooker Recipes that are Healthy?
Slow Cooker Apple-Scented Venison Roast
Ingredients-
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds boneless venison roast
1 large apple, cored and quartered
2 small onions, sliced
4 cloves crushed garlic
1 cup boiling water
1 cube beef bouillon
Preparation-
Spread the olive oil on the inside of a slow cooker. Place the venison roast inside, and cover with apple, onions, and garlic. Turn to Low, and cook until the roast is tender, about 6 to 8 hours.
When the roast has cooked, remove it from the slow cooker, and place onto a serving platter. Discard the apple. Stir the water and bouillon into the slow cooker until the bouillon has dissolved. Serve this as a sauce with the roast.
I Have a book I really like : Fix it and Forget it Lightly
Healthy, Low-Fat recipes for your slow cooker
Author: Phyllis Pellman Good
the trick is to use lean cuts of meat for your recipes. Trim all excess fat. If using canned stock use low-sodium and low fat stocks. Use plenty of vegetables.
Try out www.allrecipes.com
They have a great slow cooker section that changes on a regular basis so there are always new ideas.
Yeah, the person who suggested Allrecipes.com, that is a great website. I go to it all the time...Where can I find Slowcooker Recipes that are Healthy?
Slow Cooker Apple-Scented Venison Roast
Ingredients-
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds boneless venison roast
1 large apple, cored and quartered
2 small onions, sliced
4 cloves crushed garlic
1 cup boiling water
1 cube beef bouillon
Preparation-
Spread the olive oil on the inside of a slow cooker. Place the venison roast inside, and cover with apple, onions, and garlic. Turn to Low, and cook until the roast is tender, about 6 to 8 hours.
When the roast has cooked, remove it from the slow cooker, and place onto a serving platter. Discard the apple. Stir the water and bouillon into the slow cooker until the bouillon has dissolved. Serve this as a sauce with the roast.
I Have a book I really like : Fix it and Forget it Lightly
Healthy, Low-Fat recipes for your slow cooker
Author: Phyllis Pellman Good
the trick is to use lean cuts of meat for your recipes. Trim all excess fat. If using canned stock use low-sodium and low fat stocks. Use plenty of vegetables.
Try out www.allrecipes.com
They have a great slow cooker section that changes on a regular basis so there are always new ideas.
What are your favorite meatless recipes that are healthy, and easy?
I'm always looking for some new things to cook!What are your favorite meatless recipes that are healthy, and easy?
The green giant company has this brocolli and carrot and cheese noodle mix that is delicious to eat with bread. It is such a great lunch or dinner. In fact I wish I had some in the fridge right now lol.What are your favorite meatless recipes that are healthy, and easy?
Insanely Easy Vegetarian Chili
PREP TIME 25 Min
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 55 Min
INGREDIENTS
15 ml vegetable oil
160 g chopped onions
95 g chopped carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
150 g chopped green bell pepper
150 g chopped red bell pepper
90 g chopped celery
8 g chili powder
105 g chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
532 g kidney beans with liquid
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
6 g ground cumin
2 g dried oregano
1 g dried basil
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, and garlic until tender. Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
Try making your own pesto and eating it with pasta. Um um um um um um UM.
spaghetti!
just make a meatless sause and but some herbs and tomatoes in.
and macoroni always works in a pinch :]
If you want an easy, healthy pasta dish...and I mean easy...
Rostini pasta topped with a basil pesto and sprinkled with parmesan! (I mix the parmesan into the pesto)
I luv spagetti...meatless sauce, alfredo sauce
vegtable lasagne
salad
soup
veggie burgers
meatless chicken patties
stirfry vegtables
that's pretty much what i eat....
hummus
pita bread
salad
Pick up the late Linda McCartney's cookbook if you don't already have it.
I am a big fan of pasta, and love a bowl of it with a fresh salad on the side! These are a couple of my favorite quick and easy ones -
Linguine with Fresh Tomato Sauce
2 cups seeded, and coarsely chopped tomato
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, minced
1 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves, minced
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
3 garlic cloves, or to taste, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 pound linguine
Fresh parsley to garnish
Make tomato sauce:
In a bowl combine well all the sauce ingredients and let the sauce stand at room temperature, covered, for at least 1 hour.
In large pot, bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and stir to prevent sticking. Return water to boil and cook until pasta is firm but cooked, approximately 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta well. Serve with tomato sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.
And this one is nice by itself or as a side dish:
Lemon Spaghetti
1 pound spaghetti
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the oil, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a large bowl to blend.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and the reserved cooking liquid, adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.
Enjoy and Happy New Year!
Take a peeled and cubed zucchini, combine with diced onion, chopped green pepper, 2 gloves minced garlic, 1 tsp oregano and pan fry in very small amount of olive oil (just so that veggies don't stick) until veggies soften. Add a packet of the dry spaghetti sauce mix. Keep adding water until it is the desired consistency. Serve over cooked pasta of your choice
The green giant company has this brocolli and carrot and cheese noodle mix that is delicious to eat with bread. It is such a great lunch or dinner. In fact I wish I had some in the fridge right now lol.What are your favorite meatless recipes that are healthy, and easy?
Insanely Easy Vegetarian Chili
PREP TIME 25 Min
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 55 Min
INGREDIENTS
15 ml vegetable oil
160 g chopped onions
95 g chopped carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
150 g chopped green bell pepper
150 g chopped red bell pepper
90 g chopped celery
8 g chili powder
105 g chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
532 g kidney beans with liquid
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
6 g ground cumin
2 g dried oregano
1 g dried basil
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, and garlic until tender. Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
Try making your own pesto and eating it with pasta. Um um um um um um UM.
spaghetti!
just make a meatless sause and but some herbs and tomatoes in.
and macoroni always works in a pinch :]
If you want an easy, healthy pasta dish...and I mean easy...
Rostini pasta topped with a basil pesto and sprinkled with parmesan! (I mix the parmesan into the pesto)
I luv spagetti...meatless sauce, alfredo sauce
vegtable lasagne
salad
soup
veggie burgers
meatless chicken patties
stirfry vegtables
that's pretty much what i eat....
hummus
pita bread
salad
Pick up the late Linda McCartney's cookbook if you don't already have it.
I am a big fan of pasta, and love a bowl of it with a fresh salad on the side! These are a couple of my favorite quick and easy ones -
Linguine with Fresh Tomato Sauce
2 cups seeded, and coarsely chopped tomato
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, minced
1 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves, minced
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
3 garlic cloves, or to taste, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 pound linguine
Fresh parsley to garnish
Make tomato sauce:
In a bowl combine well all the sauce ingredients and let the sauce stand at room temperature, covered, for at least 1 hour.
In large pot, bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and stir to prevent sticking. Return water to boil and cook until pasta is firm but cooked, approximately 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta well. Serve with tomato sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.
And this one is nice by itself or as a side dish:
Lemon Spaghetti
1 pound spaghetti
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the oil, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a large bowl to blend.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and the reserved cooking liquid, adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.
Enjoy and Happy New Year!
Take a peeled and cubed zucchini, combine with diced onion, chopped green pepper, 2 gloves minced garlic, 1 tsp oregano and pan fry in very small amount of olive oil (just so that veggies don't stick) until veggies soften. Add a packet of the dry spaghetti sauce mix. Keep adding water until it is the desired consistency. Serve over cooked pasta of your choice
Is it really healthy to be vegetarian? What are some very good recipes that are healthy, but also delicious?
People have mentioned to me that the only vegetarians they know are sick all the time. Lately, I feel like I have been eating a lot of the same stuff over and over - (ex- pizza, fries, grilled cheese, etc). What are some better dishes? Please list actual things you've made and not just recipes from a veg site. Any personal feedback will help. ThanksIs it really healthy to be vegetarian? What are some very good recipes that are healthy, but also delicious?
I love having grilled cheeses sandwiches. It's not just about eating like a rabbit. You can have lots of great food, plus junk food. You can be a really healthy vegetarian or a not so healthy one it all depends on what you eat. I say it would be healthier then a meat eater's diet because vegetables and soy/tofu are not filled with hormones.Is it really healthy to be vegetarian? What are some very good recipes that are healthy, but also delicious?
being veggie means your 40% less likely to get canser and like 50% less likely to get heart disease. need i say more
Yes, it is healthy if done correctly. I am a vegetarian and, without tooting my own horn, am healthier and in better shape than anyone I know.
The grilled cheese is okay, but don't have it with fries. Have it with a side of vegetables. During the day don't snack on chips or pretzels, etc. Cut up some fresh fruit and carry it with you to work or school. Drink lots of water.
Remember, your diet is missing a lot of protein. There's plently of lean proteins you can get WITHOUT eating meat. For example, have a salad and sprinkle a handful of nuts on it. Have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as a quick snack. Also, if you're not drinking milk (which is how most of the world works anyway), just eat a cup of steamed broccoli with your meal. That has as much calcium as you need for a whole day!
The question isn't wether being a veggie is healthy. Ask any proctologist is being a meat eater is healthy!
[Oh, one last dish! One of my favorite things to make is veggie tacos. You can get veggie meat substitute at pretty much any grocery. Then, you just make the tacos as you like adding peppers, onions, salsa, etc!]
If you eat right, vegetarianism can be very healthy. Cut out the pizza, fries, and grilled cheese. If that's all you're eating, no wonder you feel bad.
I get a lot of recipes from vegetarian sites because I don't have to do too much, if any, tweaking to get something I like. I make my own seitan (a.k.a. wheat meat) and sometimes use that as a substitute in a meaty recipe. Learn to cook tofu. Make chili with tempeh. Do stir-fry dishes with lots of veggies. Make tacos or burritos with beans or flavored veggie crumbles (Yves has a taco-flavored veggie crumble mix that's pretty good).
Check out www.vegweb.com--you'll find tons of recipes and resources for veg*ans.
basically, if you're a vegan you cannot eat pizza. Pizza has cheese and chesse has dairy and dairy comes from cows I.E that's from an animal that goes for grilled cheese too. Try tofu dogs
It's important to get enough protein in your diet. One of my vegetarian co-workers recently passed out at school because she's simply not eating enough protein! Make sure you are eating lots of beans, nuts, tofu, and other meat substitutes. Portobello mushrooms are surprisingly high in protein - incorporate them into stir-fry's or just broil one up and use it as a burger patty!
The vegan lifestyle is the healthiest in the world.
http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.鈥?/a>
http://www.vegparadise.com/news44.html
http://www.thechinastudy.com/
I know lots of vegetarians, and they are only sick when they accidentally ingest animal products, or someone purposefully puts it in their food as a ';joke';. I've been vegan my entire life and have never been sick.
I don't cook a lot, but my staple is mexican food. burritos- tortillas, beans, (not meat-based), rice, guacamole, salsa, and jalapenos.
It can be healthy to be a vegetarian, if you know what to eat. The people who are sick all the time are the ones who do not eat the correct kinds of food to replace the proteins from the meat missing from their diet.
Better dishes to eat are just home-made ones. You should get an easy cookbook and make several, let's say, meatloaves. Then, you can freeze some and eat one.
a VERY easy to make dinner is pot roast. All you have to do is stick it in the pot and let it cook itself on the stove or whatever. Then, make noodles and enjoy it. You can put the left-overs in the fridge and eat them for lunch, too.
Basically, just eat more fruits and veggies with your meals. Try to plan your dinners, and follow through. For breakfast, try to eat fruit or some grains with milk, even if you're not hungry.
Good Luck!
well, if the vegetarians you know eat crap and fried food all the time, it isnt healthy.
eat beans, maybe like a white bean salad
tofu, fried with spices or marinated in soy sauce
soups are a great way to add bunches of veggies into one meal, trry like a lentil soup or minestrone (if you dont make them yourself, opt for the low-sodium kind, the others have tooooons of sodium which can make you feel bloated)
i like to eat a raw dinner once in a while, like apples and celery or a salad. if you feel sick, or bloated, eat a salad, its packed with fiber and nutrients, you can add nuts and strawberry viniagrette
its really not too hard to eat healthy, it just takes a little time
Go to Wal-Mart (that sells food) and watch what people put in their cart. Look carefully at the consumers and note their health and looks.
Then go to a local health food store (co-op, Whole Foods), look in their cart. And look at those consumers.
Then decide.
I love having grilled cheeses sandwiches. It's not just about eating like a rabbit. You can have lots of great food, plus junk food. You can be a really healthy vegetarian or a not so healthy one it all depends on what you eat. I say it would be healthier then a meat eater's diet because vegetables and soy/tofu are not filled with hormones.Is it really healthy to be vegetarian? What are some very good recipes that are healthy, but also delicious?
being veggie means your 40% less likely to get canser and like 50% less likely to get heart disease. need i say more
Yes, it is healthy if done correctly. I am a vegetarian and, without tooting my own horn, am healthier and in better shape than anyone I know.
The grilled cheese is okay, but don't have it with fries. Have it with a side of vegetables. During the day don't snack on chips or pretzels, etc. Cut up some fresh fruit and carry it with you to work or school. Drink lots of water.
Remember, your diet is missing a lot of protein. There's plently of lean proteins you can get WITHOUT eating meat. For example, have a salad and sprinkle a handful of nuts on it. Have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as a quick snack. Also, if you're not drinking milk (which is how most of the world works anyway), just eat a cup of steamed broccoli with your meal. That has as much calcium as you need for a whole day!
The question isn't wether being a veggie is healthy. Ask any proctologist is being a meat eater is healthy!
[Oh, one last dish! One of my favorite things to make is veggie tacos. You can get veggie meat substitute at pretty much any grocery. Then, you just make the tacos as you like adding peppers, onions, salsa, etc!]
If you eat right, vegetarianism can be very healthy. Cut out the pizza, fries, and grilled cheese. If that's all you're eating, no wonder you feel bad.
I get a lot of recipes from vegetarian sites because I don't have to do too much, if any, tweaking to get something I like. I make my own seitan (a.k.a. wheat meat) and sometimes use that as a substitute in a meaty recipe. Learn to cook tofu. Make chili with tempeh. Do stir-fry dishes with lots of veggies. Make tacos or burritos with beans or flavored veggie crumbles (Yves has a taco-flavored veggie crumble mix that's pretty good).
Check out www.vegweb.com--you'll find tons of recipes and resources for veg*ans.
basically, if you're a vegan you cannot eat pizza. Pizza has cheese and chesse has dairy and dairy comes from cows I.E that's from an animal that goes for grilled cheese too. Try tofu dogs
It's important to get enough protein in your diet. One of my vegetarian co-workers recently passed out at school because she's simply not eating enough protein! Make sure you are eating lots of beans, nuts, tofu, and other meat substitutes. Portobello mushrooms are surprisingly high in protein - incorporate them into stir-fry's or just broil one up and use it as a burger patty!
The vegan lifestyle is the healthiest in the world.
http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.鈥?/a>
http://www.vegparadise.com/news44.html
http://www.thechinastudy.com/
I know lots of vegetarians, and they are only sick when they accidentally ingest animal products, or someone purposefully puts it in their food as a ';joke';. I've been vegan my entire life and have never been sick.
I don't cook a lot, but my staple is mexican food. burritos- tortillas, beans, (not meat-based), rice, guacamole, salsa, and jalapenos.
It can be healthy to be a vegetarian, if you know what to eat. The people who are sick all the time are the ones who do not eat the correct kinds of food to replace the proteins from the meat missing from their diet.
Better dishes to eat are just home-made ones. You should get an easy cookbook and make several, let's say, meatloaves. Then, you can freeze some and eat one.
a VERY easy to make dinner is pot roast. All you have to do is stick it in the pot and let it cook itself on the stove or whatever. Then, make noodles and enjoy it. You can put the left-overs in the fridge and eat them for lunch, too.
Basically, just eat more fruits and veggies with your meals. Try to plan your dinners, and follow through. For breakfast, try to eat fruit or some grains with milk, even if you're not hungry.
Good Luck!
well, if the vegetarians you know eat crap and fried food all the time, it isnt healthy.
eat beans, maybe like a white bean salad
tofu, fried with spices or marinated in soy sauce
soups are a great way to add bunches of veggies into one meal, trry like a lentil soup or minestrone (if you dont make them yourself, opt for the low-sodium kind, the others have tooooons of sodium which can make you feel bloated)
i like to eat a raw dinner once in a while, like apples and celery or a salad. if you feel sick, or bloated, eat a salad, its packed with fiber and nutrients, you can add nuts and strawberry viniagrette
its really not too hard to eat healthy, it just takes a little time
Go to Wal-Mart (that sells food) and watch what people put in their cart. Look carefully at the consumers and note their health and looks.
Then go to a local health food store (co-op, Whole Foods), look in their cart. And look at those consumers.
Then decide.
Recipes for healthy lunch snacks?
I'm looking for recipes that are healthy and easily portable. And most importantly, easy to prepare. I'd like to be able to make up a bunch of stuff that I can freeze. Then I can dole out portions each day for lunch. I'm especially interested in vegetarian options or carb-heavy options (love my bread, trying to avoid sandwhiches).Recipes for healthy lunch snacks?
Cheese sticks, baby carrots, try some slim fast bars they are delicious and low in cal., also try the fruit cups (like peaches) from Dole, fresh fruit.Recipes for healthy lunch snacks?
carrots and ranch dressing is always good
chesese dip crakers
I like subs. Put turkey and ham on it. tomato, lettuce, mayo. I don't know what you like, but that is an idea.
try a grilled chicken salad and a red wine vinegret dressing. it is delicious.
sourdough baggatte with cream chese cummber and tomatoes
Mini Shrimp Rolls
INGREDIENTS
1 pound medium shrimp - cooked, peeled and deveined
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups finely chopped cabbage
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
48 wonton wrappers
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
DIRECTIONS
Chop shrimp; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add mozzarella cheese; mix well. Stir in the cabbage, onions, carrot, soy sauce, garlic and shrimp. For each shrimp roll, place 1 tablespoon of shrimp mixture across the bottom third of a wonton wrapper to within 1/4 in. of bottom and side edges. Combine flour and water until smooth; brush a 1/4-in. wide strip on side edges and fold side edges over 1/4 in. Brush side edges and top edge with water mixture. Fold bottom third of wonton wrapper over filling, then bring top over and pinch edges to seal completely.
Lightly spray rolls with nonstick cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Serve warm.
what about celery and peanut butter. thats always pretty tasty!!!
Wrap-N-Mat and Celebration Roast
Here's another new lunch toy! I came across Wrap-N-Mats a few months ago and was interested in trying one out. Wrap-N-Mats are a reusable plastic bag alternative that fold around a sandwich and close with velcro. The PEVA or PVC lining keeps the sandwich fresh, then at lunchtime the mat unfolds into a placemat. Nifty!
After we got over the fact that the brand new mat smelled like a stinky shower curtain, we decided to wipe it down and stick a sandwich in it.
I filled two slices of sprouted barley bread with Vegenaise, ketchup, lettuce, spinach, and cold slices of Celebration Roast. I bought the roast recently on a good friend's recommendation, and oh, I'm so glad I did! Even the meat-eater among us agreed that the roast was some of the best-tasting veggie meat we've had. Tasty hot or cold, Field and Celebration Roast are made from wheat gluten, pea flour, and lentils -- no soy, so they're a great veggie meat for those with soy allergies. The Celebration Roast includes a stuffing made from butternut squash, apples, mushrooms, and carrots -- more sneaky vegetables for the shmoo.
I know the whole point of the Wrap-N-Mat is to reduce waste, so it's ironic that the other treat I scored for the shmoo this week was an Applesauce Fruit Squeezie.That's right, shmoo can finally squeeze goo out of a plastic tube just like his friends! I packed the tube-o-mush alongside a fresh orange and some dairy-free Fig Newmans.
Here's the mat all folded and ready to go. Since we're on the subject of bags, I packed shmoo's fig bars in another plastic bag alternative: Natural Waxed Paper Bags. I like to fold the bag and use a hole punch to make two holes through the fold, then tie the bag shut with raffia or twine. (I'm sure I got that idea from Martha...)
Verdict: The Wrap-N-Mat worked nicely, but I must say I still prefer packing lunch in a lunch box. There's something so satisfying about how everything fits together inside a box, and since I tend to pack more fruit and vegetable salads, wet foods, noodles, rice, etc., a lunch box suits my style. But if you are a sandwich-a-day person, a Wrap-N-Mat would sure beat throw-away baggies. Shmoo was utterly delighted with his applesauce tube and wants to know if he can have one in his lunch every week from now on. 4 stars.
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 6:04 PM 10 comments
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Shmoo Review: Twinkie, Deconstructed
';EEEW';...';Gross!';...';YUCK!'; Warning: don't curl up in bed with Twinkie, Deconstructedif outbursts like that are going to keep your spouse from sleeping. Because it's hard not to exclaim out loud as author Steve Ettlinger leads you through the mysterious inner workings of the industrialized food system.
Ettlinger sets out to follow each ingredient in a Twinkie back to its original state, and describes the convoluted industrial processes that give us such food additive favorites as ';polysorbate 60'; and ';sodium stearoyl lactylate';.
This book is the perfect read for anyone who wonders where our food comes from and what it's made of. If you partake of modern processed goodies 鈥?and I don鈥檛 mean just the golden cream-filled ones -- you may be quite surprised to find out what you鈥檝e been putting in your mouth. Even though Ettlinger chose to focus on the Twinkie because of its popularity and long list of ingredients, the additives and chemicals he describes are present in a vast number of the foods on our grocery store shelves -- yes, even some of the vegan ones.
Vegans might want to pay special attention to the chapter on soy, where Ettlinger describes the process by which soybeans are transformed into shortening, lecithin, and soy protein isolate, the last of which shows up in many vegan ';meats'; and ';sports bars';.
I highly recommend Twinkie, Deconstructed, but maybe not for bedtime reading. Because even after you quit shouting and let your partner go to sleep, you may find it hard to sleep yourself, your mind haunted by images of giant factories filled with corn, flour floating through sprays of chlorine gas, and soy flakes soaking in vats of lye. I know I did.
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 3:00 PM 18 comments
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Shmoo Review: Everyday Dish
If you are a visual learner nothing beats watching a teacher demonstrate what they are trying to teach you. Case in point: cookbooks versus cooking shows. Some of us have a hard time looking at a written recipe and grasping what the cook is talking about, or what the finished recipe is supposed to look like.
If this sounds like you, I鈥檓 happy to report that there are plenty of great DVDs and cooking shows out there to introduce you to vegan cooking. In fact, three of my favorite vegan chefs recently sent me a copy of their new vegan cooking DVD, Everyday Dish: Vegetarian and Vegan Meals for Everyone.
Well-known cookbook authors Dreena Burton, Bryanna Clark Grogan, and Julie Hasson have teamed together to create this instructional DVD of 15 vegan recipes, including goodies like Hummus Tortilla Pizza, Lemon Lime Bars, and Triple Chocolate Pudding. The entire DVD is shot in the same gorgeous, well-appointed kitchen, and by the end of the show I felt I鈥檇 spent a cozy afternoon in this kitchen cooking with friends.
Although all three of the chefs were charming to watch, I thought Bryanna鈥檚 recipes most benefited from the visual format. Many of her recipes require a lot of preparation and call for ingredients that even long-time vegans might be unfamiliar with, like raw wheat gluten, agar, and TVP. If you have never made something like a gluten roast, it鈥檚 quite helpful to be able to watch one developing and see what it looks like when it鈥檚 done.
Another benefit of cooking DVD versus written recipe is catching all those little tips and tricks experienced cook use but don鈥檛 write down in their recipes. Dreena demonstrates how to handle a food processor without making a mess; Bryanna shows you the best way to open silken tofu. They both had me thinking, ';Gosh, why didn鈥檛 I think of that?';
I would recommend that before you watch this show for the first time you insert the DVD into a DVD-ROM and print all the recipes. That way you can follow along and take notes on the recipes as you watch. Having copies of the recipes will also give you an idea of the quantities involved, as there is mostly no mention of exact amounts during the recipe demonstrations.
If you learn best by watching, are new to vegan cooking, or just enjoy watching cooking shows, the three accomplished vegan chefs of Everyday Dish are here for you!
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 3:41 PM 9 comments
Monday, April 09, 2007
Monkey Chow
We've gone BANANAS! First I went ape for this monkey bento container from Japan. Then when Mr. Monkey arrived he needed his very own banana napkin. You can see how things went from there...
The top container holds two Tofu Lettuce Cups -- gingery tofu, peanuts, coconut and lime juice wrapped in buttercrunch lettuce leaves.
The monkey container holds some mango chutney to add to the tofu before eating. Please note adorable banana-handled spoon.
In the other large container tropical party picks hold two miniature hazelnut butter and banana sandwiches next to a small cup of ';Monkey Chow'; (fruit-shaped cereal).
Finally, every monkey loves to eat his vegetables, so I packed cooked carrots and peas above a trio of corn tires.
Verdict: Oops, I forgot to pack a spoon, but shmoo didn't care. He picked up the container and shook all the peas and carrots into his mouth like the wild, crazy primate he is. Then he devoured the corn tires, flinging the empty cobs around the room and screeching. Just kidding. The little sandwiches and cereal went next, followed by the tofu...without the lettuce. 4 stars.
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 6:37 PM 19 comments
Sunday, April 01, 2007
A Typical Sunday Breakfast
Sometimes readers ask to see what we eat for other meals around here, like breakfast. So, leaving lunch boxes aside for now, here's a picture of one of my son's favorite weekend breakfast treats: waffles and eggs. That's right. In fact, he likes a fried egg placed directly on top of his waffle, just like this, so he can eat them both together. Yes, indeedy.
APRIL FOOLS!
Were you fooled? Did I getcha? Oh my gosh, I'm so bad at pranks it was hard to even write that paragraph!
No, it's not an egg, I promise!
What is really in this VEGAN breakfast? You're looking at a Vans Organic Blueberry Toaster Waffle topped with vanilla soy yogurt and...a canned apricot half.
I found this idea for ';Sunny-Side Up Waffles'; in the Pillsbury Kids Cookbookand couldn't resist saving it for good ol' April Fools Day. The recipe notes that you could also use a canned peach half if you prefer.
Unfortunately, I didn't have any veggie bacon on hand to complete the illusion, but ripe kiwi fruit made a pretty side dish.
Verdict: Both shmoo and his dad had to stare at this little breakfast trick for quite a while before finally giving up and asking me what they were looking at. Best of all, the yogurt and fruit really did make a tasty waffle topping. Happy April Fools' Day!
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 8:21 AM 42 comments
Monday, March 26, 2007
Musubi Easter Eggs
Yes, yes, I know Easter is still a week away, but I've been looking forward to this lunch box for months, and besides, next week is Spring Break. Anyway, maybe this advance posting will give some of you time to join me in making adorable Musubi Eggs this Easter!
To make these eggless eggs I followed the recipe for Musubi in Vegan Lunch Box. (Also known as onigiri, musubi are Japanese sticky rice balls.) I pressed the sticky rice into a plastic Easter egg sprayed with nonstick spray to start forming the egg, then used my hands to solidify and finish the shaping. I pushed the filling in where an egg yolk would be. These are filled with cashew butter but tart, salty umeboshi plum is traditional.
To decorate the eggs I used mamenori -- thin, vegetable-dyed sheets of edible soybean paper (please note that the pink sheets are colored with cochineal and are therefore not vegan). I cut the sheets with scissors, pinking sheers, and paper punches, then set them in place with a dab of water. The mamenori tended to curl when wet but wouldn't stick without a bit of water, which was a big pain. In the end, though, I was happy with our little eggs and loved the pastel colors.
As you may have noticed if you followed the mamenori link above, these sheets cost a pretty penny, especially if you want to use an assortment of colors. I was lucky enough to work out a trade with Cooking Cute for a few sheets -- thanks, Ngoc! If mamenori is out of your price range, other options include using nori or dyeing the rice itself with natural food coloring. I even think those thin ';fruit by the foot'; fruit leathers I've seen at the grocery store would work.
I was also inspired recently by the fruit-filled bouquets over at Edible Arrangements, and decided try my hand at making my own tiny arrangement for Easter. I cut out a pineapple flower with a cookie cutter, used an apple corer to remove the center, then wedged a cantaloupe ball in the middle and surrounded the flower with honeydew leaves.
On the side is Sprout Salad with Mandarin Orange Dressing (also from Vegan Lunch Box). The dressing is hiding in a little plastic carrot down below, nestled next to a happy warren of jicama bunnies. A small container of sunflower seeds can be eaten as is or sprinkled on the sprouts.
Verdict: The first thing shmoo said upon seeing this lunch? ';Oooh, honeydew!'; Yes, melon is exciting when it's out of season! The eggs were a hit, too. Shmoo was tickled that he could actually eat the colored paper. He loves squeezing his dressings out of all these little plastic squeeze bottles, but still doesn't seem too keen on actually eating his salads. 5 stars. Happy Easter!
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 1:05 PM 31 comments
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Vegan Lunch Box Accessories Kits
I love all the little napkins, containers, and toys I've been using lately in our lunch boxes. I thought some of you might want to join in the fun, so I've put together a selection of Lunch Box Accessories Kits for sale!
First, each kit will feature one of these 2.5 ounce stainless steel ramekins with a plastic lid. The ramekins will fit inside a Laptop Lunch System or a To-Go Ware container. They are perfect for holding dips, dressings, nuts or small treats. I can't imagine using my stainless steel lunch boxes without them.
Each kit will also include two or more little Lunch Box Napkins, sewn by yours truly. I've been digging through my fabric stash for the last two weeks, sewing up a huge assortment of napkins in all styles and colors, from the demure to the fun and colorful (I went a little crazy on this, so there are many more than what's pictured above).
Finally, as you can see from this picture, my ';Lunch Box Toys'; drawer is getting rather, well, STUFFED. In the spirit of Spring Cleaning I would be happy to throw in a random toy or two with each order. There are decorative paper and plastic liner cups to hold food and divide larger containers into smaller segments, small plastic containers, party picks and skewers, lunch box notes, soy sauce/dressing squeeze bottles, and more.
Order through PayPal by selecting the ';Buy Now'; button below. Important: when you place your order you will see a text note field that asks ';What's Your Lunch Box Style?'; Use this space to tell me anything that will help me choose the right napkins/toys for your order. For example, what kind of lunch box do you use? Is this for a little girl who loves pink, a boy who likes pirates, or a grown-up who likes sock monkeys? Are there any colors you really can't stand? Do you eat with chopsticks? Do you prefer something nondescript? Tell me all about it!
Ooh, I think this will be fun! Supplies are limited, so order quickly before they're all gone.
Lunch Box Accessories Kit
$15.00 (includes shipping)
SOLD OUT!
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 3:53 PM 38 comments
Monday, March 19, 2007
Now THAT'S a Lunch Box!
Although I dearly love the kid-friendly Laptop Lunch System I use for shmoo, I still like to keep my eye out for larger, plastic-free lunch boxes that fit us big people and our big, plant-based appetites. Yes, sometimes even my To Go Ware doesn't hold enough salad to satisfy my veggie-lovin' tummy. It's time to Super Size It!
My latest is this 3-tier Food Carrier. It stands about 10 inches high including the handle, which means I can fit it into my insulated cooler for longer trips. With three containers I should be able to pack a nice variety of foods or a set of matching snacks for the three of us. (And hey, if that's still not big enough for you, how about this 4-tier version?)
For its maiden voyage I packed my new food carrier with a hearty lunch for two for shmoo and his Dad, who took off together on a day-long Field Trip of Science. Two white bean hummus and grated carrot sandwiches are packed in the first tier alongside a few radishes. I jammed as many fresh tangerine segments as I could into the second container (shmoo has been known to eat that many all by himself, so I hope he remembers to share!) In the bottom tier are tortilla chips and salsa and a few ';seedy fudge balls'; made from ground sesame, sunflower, and flax seeds mashed together with tahini, cashew butter, dates, raisins, and a splash of tangerine juice. I rolled them in cocoa so they look like little truffles.
Verdict: Shmoo is quite taken with these stainless steel containers, and is getting old enough to take them apart and put them together by himself. But is he old enough to carry one to school without swinging and denting it, and possibly someone's head in the process? I don't think so. He's sticking with the plastic lunch box.
Shmoo enjoyed the fruit and the fudge balls and ate all but the crusts of his sandwich. My husband took one small bite of his sandwich and ate all the chips and salsa. Guess who's the picky eater in this family? 4 stars.
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 11:19 AM 23 comments
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Let's Hear It For Sneaky Mommas!
After seeing my recent pea-filled St. Patty's Sandwich, Vegan Lunch Box reader Roxy shared this tip: ';I like to blend peas into guacamole--it adds more nutrition to the already nutritious dip and you really can't tell the peas are in there. I use about 1/4 cup of peas to every large avocado. Yum!'; Thanks, Roxy, I love it! In fact, it inspired me to make a post especially for sharing these kinds of ideas.
Sometimes it seems like the only way you can get children to eat vegetables is to slip a bit in quietly here and there. Kids might also be resistant to eating beans, or nuts, or ground flaxseed, or their daily vitamin. What is a parent to do?
As those of you who have read my book will know, I love getting sneaky! And when it comes to getting healthy foods into reluctant kids, I think a blender is a Sneaky Momma's Best Friend. I use mine almost every day to blend vegetables into creamy soups, cooked kale into pizza sauce, even spinach into breakfast smoothies!
Of course, I don't actually lie about what is in my blended concoctions, but even when I tell my son that his favorite black bean soup is filled with onions, zucchini, and peppers, he tends to shrug and keep on eating. I guess it's ';out of sight, out of mind';, and what he can't see can't gross him out.
What other tips do you have for us desperate Sneaky Mommas (and Poppas)? Please share! And don't worry -- your secrets are safe with us.
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 11:04 PM 50 comments
Shmoo Review: Benji Bean Sprout Doesn't Eat Meat!
Reviewed by special guest blogger Shmoo.
';Benji Bean Sprout Doesn't Eat Meat!is a kind of neat book. It's about a kid who eats vegetarian and other kids think he's weird because he doesn't eat meat. He eats vegetarian meat. The kids who make fun of him are mean but then they try his food and then they don't think he's so weird anymore. He goes to an animal sanctuary. I want to go to an animal sanctuary some day. I want to see a tiger.
';Vegetarian kids will like this book, or meat eating kids so they can learn about what happens in factory farms and what happens to the animals. Maybe they would lose their appetite for meat, or maybe they would be nicer to vegetarians.
';I have different lunches like this kid. Sometimes other kids wonder what I have for lunches. What was funny was one time this other kid said he liked the smell of my lunch. I like my lunches, too!';
Cheese sticks, baby carrots, try some slim fast bars they are delicious and low in cal., also try the fruit cups (like peaches) from Dole, fresh fruit.Recipes for healthy lunch snacks?
carrots and ranch dressing is always good
chesese dip crakers
I like subs. Put turkey and ham on it. tomato, lettuce, mayo. I don't know what you like, but that is an idea.
try a grilled chicken salad and a red wine vinegret dressing. it is delicious.
sourdough baggatte with cream chese cummber and tomatoes
Mini Shrimp Rolls
INGREDIENTS
1 pound medium shrimp - cooked, peeled and deveined
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups finely chopped cabbage
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
48 wonton wrappers
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
DIRECTIONS
Chop shrimp; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add mozzarella cheese; mix well. Stir in the cabbage, onions, carrot, soy sauce, garlic and shrimp. For each shrimp roll, place 1 tablespoon of shrimp mixture across the bottom third of a wonton wrapper to within 1/4 in. of bottom and side edges. Combine flour and water until smooth; brush a 1/4-in. wide strip on side edges and fold side edges over 1/4 in. Brush side edges and top edge with water mixture. Fold bottom third of wonton wrapper over filling, then bring top over and pinch edges to seal completely.
Lightly spray rolls with nonstick cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Serve warm.
what about celery and peanut butter. thats always pretty tasty!!!
Wrap-N-Mat and Celebration Roast
Here's another new lunch toy! I came across Wrap-N-Mats a few months ago and was interested in trying one out. Wrap-N-Mats are a reusable plastic bag alternative that fold around a sandwich and close with velcro. The PEVA or PVC lining keeps the sandwich fresh, then at lunchtime the mat unfolds into a placemat. Nifty!
After we got over the fact that the brand new mat smelled like a stinky shower curtain, we decided to wipe it down and stick a sandwich in it.
I filled two slices of sprouted barley bread with Vegenaise, ketchup, lettuce, spinach, and cold slices of Celebration Roast. I bought the roast recently on a good friend's recommendation, and oh, I'm so glad I did! Even the meat-eater among us agreed that the roast was some of the best-tasting veggie meat we've had. Tasty hot or cold, Field and Celebration Roast are made from wheat gluten, pea flour, and lentils -- no soy, so they're a great veggie meat for those with soy allergies. The Celebration Roast includes a stuffing made from butternut squash, apples, mushrooms, and carrots -- more sneaky vegetables for the shmoo.
I know the whole point of the Wrap-N-Mat is to reduce waste, so it's ironic that the other treat I scored for the shmoo this week was an Applesauce Fruit Squeezie.That's right, shmoo can finally squeeze goo out of a plastic tube just like his friends! I packed the tube-o-mush alongside a fresh orange and some dairy-free Fig Newmans.
Here's the mat all folded and ready to go. Since we're on the subject of bags, I packed shmoo's fig bars in another plastic bag alternative: Natural Waxed Paper Bags. I like to fold the bag and use a hole punch to make two holes through the fold, then tie the bag shut with raffia or twine. (I'm sure I got that idea from Martha...)
Verdict: The Wrap-N-Mat worked nicely, but I must say I still prefer packing lunch in a lunch box. There's something so satisfying about how everything fits together inside a box, and since I tend to pack more fruit and vegetable salads, wet foods, noodles, rice, etc., a lunch box suits my style. But if you are a sandwich-a-day person, a Wrap-N-Mat would sure beat throw-away baggies. Shmoo was utterly delighted with his applesauce tube and wants to know if he can have one in his lunch every week from now on. 4 stars.
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 6:04 PM 10 comments
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Shmoo Review: Twinkie, Deconstructed
';EEEW';...';Gross!';...';YUCK!'; Warning: don't curl up in bed with Twinkie, Deconstructedif outbursts like that are going to keep your spouse from sleeping. Because it's hard not to exclaim out loud as author Steve Ettlinger leads you through the mysterious inner workings of the industrialized food system.
Ettlinger sets out to follow each ingredient in a Twinkie back to its original state, and describes the convoluted industrial processes that give us such food additive favorites as ';polysorbate 60'; and ';sodium stearoyl lactylate';.
This book is the perfect read for anyone who wonders where our food comes from and what it's made of. If you partake of modern processed goodies 鈥?and I don鈥檛 mean just the golden cream-filled ones -- you may be quite surprised to find out what you鈥檝e been putting in your mouth. Even though Ettlinger chose to focus on the Twinkie because of its popularity and long list of ingredients, the additives and chemicals he describes are present in a vast number of the foods on our grocery store shelves -- yes, even some of the vegan ones.
Vegans might want to pay special attention to the chapter on soy, where Ettlinger describes the process by which soybeans are transformed into shortening, lecithin, and soy protein isolate, the last of which shows up in many vegan ';meats'; and ';sports bars';.
I highly recommend Twinkie, Deconstructed, but maybe not for bedtime reading. Because even after you quit shouting and let your partner go to sleep, you may find it hard to sleep yourself, your mind haunted by images of giant factories filled with corn, flour floating through sprays of chlorine gas, and soy flakes soaking in vats of lye. I know I did.
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 3:00 PM 18 comments
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Shmoo Review: Everyday Dish
If you are a visual learner nothing beats watching a teacher demonstrate what they are trying to teach you. Case in point: cookbooks versus cooking shows. Some of us have a hard time looking at a written recipe and grasping what the cook is talking about, or what the finished recipe is supposed to look like.
If this sounds like you, I鈥檓 happy to report that there are plenty of great DVDs and cooking shows out there to introduce you to vegan cooking. In fact, three of my favorite vegan chefs recently sent me a copy of their new vegan cooking DVD, Everyday Dish: Vegetarian and Vegan Meals for Everyone.
Well-known cookbook authors Dreena Burton, Bryanna Clark Grogan, and Julie Hasson have teamed together to create this instructional DVD of 15 vegan recipes, including goodies like Hummus Tortilla Pizza, Lemon Lime Bars, and Triple Chocolate Pudding. The entire DVD is shot in the same gorgeous, well-appointed kitchen, and by the end of the show I felt I鈥檇 spent a cozy afternoon in this kitchen cooking with friends.
Although all three of the chefs were charming to watch, I thought Bryanna鈥檚 recipes most benefited from the visual format. Many of her recipes require a lot of preparation and call for ingredients that even long-time vegans might be unfamiliar with, like raw wheat gluten, agar, and TVP. If you have never made something like a gluten roast, it鈥檚 quite helpful to be able to watch one developing and see what it looks like when it鈥檚 done.
Another benefit of cooking DVD versus written recipe is catching all those little tips and tricks experienced cook use but don鈥檛 write down in their recipes. Dreena demonstrates how to handle a food processor without making a mess; Bryanna shows you the best way to open silken tofu. They both had me thinking, ';Gosh, why didn鈥檛 I think of that?';
I would recommend that before you watch this show for the first time you insert the DVD into a DVD-ROM and print all the recipes. That way you can follow along and take notes on the recipes as you watch. Having copies of the recipes will also give you an idea of the quantities involved, as there is mostly no mention of exact amounts during the recipe demonstrations.
If you learn best by watching, are new to vegan cooking, or just enjoy watching cooking shows, the three accomplished vegan chefs of Everyday Dish are here for you!
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 3:41 PM 9 comments
Monday, April 09, 2007
Monkey Chow
We've gone BANANAS! First I went ape for this monkey bento container from Japan. Then when Mr. Monkey arrived he needed his very own banana napkin. You can see how things went from there...
The top container holds two Tofu Lettuce Cups -- gingery tofu, peanuts, coconut and lime juice wrapped in buttercrunch lettuce leaves.
The monkey container holds some mango chutney to add to the tofu before eating. Please note adorable banana-handled spoon.
In the other large container tropical party picks hold two miniature hazelnut butter and banana sandwiches next to a small cup of ';Monkey Chow'; (fruit-shaped cereal).
Finally, every monkey loves to eat his vegetables, so I packed cooked carrots and peas above a trio of corn tires.
Verdict: Oops, I forgot to pack a spoon, but shmoo didn't care. He picked up the container and shook all the peas and carrots into his mouth like the wild, crazy primate he is. Then he devoured the corn tires, flinging the empty cobs around the room and screeching. Just kidding. The little sandwiches and cereal went next, followed by the tofu...without the lettuce. 4 stars.
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 6:37 PM 19 comments
Sunday, April 01, 2007
A Typical Sunday Breakfast
Sometimes readers ask to see what we eat for other meals around here, like breakfast. So, leaving lunch boxes aside for now, here's a picture of one of my son's favorite weekend breakfast treats: waffles and eggs. That's right. In fact, he likes a fried egg placed directly on top of his waffle, just like this, so he can eat them both together. Yes, indeedy.
APRIL FOOLS!
Were you fooled? Did I getcha? Oh my gosh, I'm so bad at pranks it was hard to even write that paragraph!
No, it's not an egg, I promise!
What is really in this VEGAN breakfast? You're looking at a Vans Organic Blueberry Toaster Waffle topped with vanilla soy yogurt and...a canned apricot half.
I found this idea for ';Sunny-Side Up Waffles'; in the Pillsbury Kids Cookbookand couldn't resist saving it for good ol' April Fools Day. The recipe notes that you could also use a canned peach half if you prefer.
Unfortunately, I didn't have any veggie bacon on hand to complete the illusion, but ripe kiwi fruit made a pretty side dish.
Verdict: Both shmoo and his dad had to stare at this little breakfast trick for quite a while before finally giving up and asking me what they were looking at. Best of all, the yogurt and fruit really did make a tasty waffle topping. Happy April Fools' Day!
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 8:21 AM 42 comments
Monday, March 26, 2007
Musubi Easter Eggs
Yes, yes, I know Easter is still a week away, but I've been looking forward to this lunch box for months, and besides, next week is Spring Break. Anyway, maybe this advance posting will give some of you time to join me in making adorable Musubi Eggs this Easter!
To make these eggless eggs I followed the recipe for Musubi in Vegan Lunch Box. (Also known as onigiri, musubi are Japanese sticky rice balls.) I pressed the sticky rice into a plastic Easter egg sprayed with nonstick spray to start forming the egg, then used my hands to solidify and finish the shaping. I pushed the filling in where an egg yolk would be. These are filled with cashew butter but tart, salty umeboshi plum is traditional.
To decorate the eggs I used mamenori -- thin, vegetable-dyed sheets of edible soybean paper (please note that the pink sheets are colored with cochineal and are therefore not vegan). I cut the sheets with scissors, pinking sheers, and paper punches, then set them in place with a dab of water. The mamenori tended to curl when wet but wouldn't stick without a bit of water, which was a big pain. In the end, though, I was happy with our little eggs and loved the pastel colors.
As you may have noticed if you followed the mamenori link above, these sheets cost a pretty penny, especially if you want to use an assortment of colors. I was lucky enough to work out a trade with Cooking Cute for a few sheets -- thanks, Ngoc! If mamenori is out of your price range, other options include using nori or dyeing the rice itself with natural food coloring. I even think those thin ';fruit by the foot'; fruit leathers I've seen at the grocery store would work.
I was also inspired recently by the fruit-filled bouquets over at Edible Arrangements, and decided try my hand at making my own tiny arrangement for Easter. I cut out a pineapple flower with a cookie cutter, used an apple corer to remove the center, then wedged a cantaloupe ball in the middle and surrounded the flower with honeydew leaves.
On the side is Sprout Salad with Mandarin Orange Dressing (also from Vegan Lunch Box). The dressing is hiding in a little plastic carrot down below, nestled next to a happy warren of jicama bunnies. A small container of sunflower seeds can be eaten as is or sprinkled on the sprouts.
Verdict: The first thing shmoo said upon seeing this lunch? ';Oooh, honeydew!'; Yes, melon is exciting when it's out of season! The eggs were a hit, too. Shmoo was tickled that he could actually eat the colored paper. He loves squeezing his dressings out of all these little plastic squeeze bottles, but still doesn't seem too keen on actually eating his salads. 5 stars. Happy Easter!
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 1:05 PM 31 comments
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Vegan Lunch Box Accessories Kits
I love all the little napkins, containers, and toys I've been using lately in our lunch boxes. I thought some of you might want to join in the fun, so I've put together a selection of Lunch Box Accessories Kits for sale!
First, each kit will feature one of these 2.5 ounce stainless steel ramekins with a plastic lid. The ramekins will fit inside a Laptop Lunch System or a To-Go Ware container. They are perfect for holding dips, dressings, nuts or small treats. I can't imagine using my stainless steel lunch boxes without them.
Each kit will also include two or more little Lunch Box Napkins, sewn by yours truly. I've been digging through my fabric stash for the last two weeks, sewing up a huge assortment of napkins in all styles and colors, from the demure to the fun and colorful (I went a little crazy on this, so there are many more than what's pictured above).
Finally, as you can see from this picture, my ';Lunch Box Toys'; drawer is getting rather, well, STUFFED. In the spirit of Spring Cleaning I would be happy to throw in a random toy or two with each order. There are decorative paper and plastic liner cups to hold food and divide larger containers into smaller segments, small plastic containers, party picks and skewers, lunch box notes, soy sauce/dressing squeeze bottles, and more.
Order through PayPal by selecting the ';Buy Now'; button below. Important: when you place your order you will see a text note field that asks ';What's Your Lunch Box Style?'; Use this space to tell me anything that will help me choose the right napkins/toys for your order. For example, what kind of lunch box do you use? Is this for a little girl who loves pink, a boy who likes pirates, or a grown-up who likes sock monkeys? Are there any colors you really can't stand? Do you eat with chopsticks? Do you prefer something nondescript? Tell me all about it!
Ooh, I think this will be fun! Supplies are limited, so order quickly before they're all gone.
Lunch Box Accessories Kit
$15.00 (includes shipping)
SOLD OUT!
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 3:53 PM 38 comments
Monday, March 19, 2007
Now THAT'S a Lunch Box!
Although I dearly love the kid-friendly Laptop Lunch System I use for shmoo, I still like to keep my eye out for larger, plastic-free lunch boxes that fit us big people and our big, plant-based appetites. Yes, sometimes even my To Go Ware doesn't hold enough salad to satisfy my veggie-lovin' tummy. It's time to Super Size It!
My latest is this 3-tier Food Carrier. It stands about 10 inches high including the handle, which means I can fit it into my insulated cooler for longer trips. With three containers I should be able to pack a nice variety of foods or a set of matching snacks for the three of us. (And hey, if that's still not big enough for you, how about this 4-tier version?)
For its maiden voyage I packed my new food carrier with a hearty lunch for two for shmoo and his Dad, who took off together on a day-long Field Trip of Science. Two white bean hummus and grated carrot sandwiches are packed in the first tier alongside a few radishes. I jammed as many fresh tangerine segments as I could into the second container (shmoo has been known to eat that many all by himself, so I hope he remembers to share!) In the bottom tier are tortilla chips and salsa and a few ';seedy fudge balls'; made from ground sesame, sunflower, and flax seeds mashed together with tahini, cashew butter, dates, raisins, and a splash of tangerine juice. I rolled them in cocoa so they look like little truffles.
Verdict: Shmoo is quite taken with these stainless steel containers, and is getting old enough to take them apart and put them together by himself. But is he old enough to carry one to school without swinging and denting it, and possibly someone's head in the process? I don't think so. He's sticking with the plastic lunch box.
Shmoo enjoyed the fruit and the fudge balls and ate all but the crusts of his sandwich. My husband took one small bite of his sandwich and ate all the chips and salsa. Guess who's the picky eater in this family? 4 stars.
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 11:19 AM 23 comments
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Let's Hear It For Sneaky Mommas!
After seeing my recent pea-filled St. Patty's Sandwich, Vegan Lunch Box reader Roxy shared this tip: ';I like to blend peas into guacamole--it adds more nutrition to the already nutritious dip and you really can't tell the peas are in there. I use about 1/4 cup of peas to every large avocado. Yum!'; Thanks, Roxy, I love it! In fact, it inspired me to make a post especially for sharing these kinds of ideas.
Sometimes it seems like the only way you can get children to eat vegetables is to slip a bit in quietly here and there. Kids might also be resistant to eating beans, or nuts, or ground flaxseed, or their daily vitamin. What is a parent to do?
As those of you who have read my book will know, I love getting sneaky! And when it comes to getting healthy foods into reluctant kids, I think a blender is a Sneaky Momma's Best Friend. I use mine almost every day to blend vegetables into creamy soups, cooked kale into pizza sauce, even spinach into breakfast smoothies!
Of course, I don't actually lie about what is in my blended concoctions, but even when I tell my son that his favorite black bean soup is filled with onions, zucchini, and peppers, he tends to shrug and keep on eating. I guess it's ';out of sight, out of mind';, and what he can't see can't gross him out.
What other tips do you have for us desperate Sneaky Mommas (and Poppas)? Please share! And don't worry -- your secrets are safe with us.
posted by Jennifershmoo @ 11:04 PM 50 comments
Shmoo Review: Benji Bean Sprout Doesn't Eat Meat!
Reviewed by special guest blogger Shmoo.
';Benji Bean Sprout Doesn't Eat Meat!is a kind of neat book. It's about a kid who eats vegetarian and other kids think he's weird because he doesn't eat meat. He eats vegetarian meat. The kids who make fun of him are mean but then they try his food and then they don't think he's so weird anymore. He goes to an animal sanctuary. I want to go to an animal sanctuary some day. I want to see a tiger.
';Vegetarian kids will like this book, or meat eating kids so they can learn about what happens in factory farms and what happens to the animals. Maybe they would lose their appetite for meat, or maybe they would be nicer to vegetarians.
';I have different lunches like this kid. Sometimes other kids wonder what I have for lunches. What was funny was one time this other kid said he liked the smell of my lunch. I like my lunches, too!';
Does anybody know any healthy desert recipes?
I just want some good tasting and healthy ';deserts'; for after dinner for my kids. So far I have 1 of my kids eating some strawberries with low fat, low sugar, and low calorie whipped-cream. My kids love almost all fruits, and love sweets. I would like these deserts to be easy for kids 8-12 years old to make by themselves, but with adult supervision.
I appreciate your help!!Does anybody know any healthy desert recipes?
1.Here are a few healthy recipes:
With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein.
Makes 3 servings, 1 cup each
ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1 1/4 cups orange juice, preferably calcium-fortified
1 banana
1 1/4 cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries
1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu or low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar or Splenda Granular (optional)
Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu (or yogurt) and sugar (or Splenda), if using, in a blender; cover and blend until creamy. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 157 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 19 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (110% daily value), Fiber (16% dv).
2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges:
2 fruit,
1/2 low-fat milk
2.Ingredients:
4 RITZ Crackers
2 tsp. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 small strawberry halves
2 pieces green apple peel, about 3x1-inches each
Preparation:
SPREAD 2 of the crackers with cream cheese spread; top with 2 remaining crackers.
CUT strawberry halves into a tulip shape; place 1 on top of each cracker sandwich. Cut apple peel to resemble stem and leaf shapes; insert into sides of cracker sandwiches.
3.Ingredients:
6 wooden pop sticks
6 FIG NEWTONS Fruit Chewy Cookies
12 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
6 ring-shaped chewy fruit snacks
Assorted Halloween decorating gels, sprinkles and candies
Preparation:
INSERT 1 pop stick into each cookie.
DECORATE cookies with remaining ingredients to resemble monster faces. Let stand until set.
INSERT pops into a floral foam block placed inside a Halloween container and use as a centerpiece, if desired.
4.Ingredients:
5 medium apples, washed, well dried
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels (about 50)
12 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, coarsely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 square BAKER'S Premium White Baking Chocolate, melted
Yellow and red food coloring (optional)
Preparation:
INSERT wooden pop stick (from bag of caramels) into stem end of each apple; set aside.
PLACE caramels and 2 Tbsp. water in large saucepan; cook on medium-low heat until caramels are melted, stirring frequently.
DIP apples into melted caramel, spooning caramel over apples to coat. Roll in chopped cookies, pressing cookies gently into caramel to secure. Place on wax-paper-lined baking sheet; let stand 25 minutes or until caramel is set.
STIR 4 drops yellow food coloring and 1 drop red food coloring into melted white chocolate to tint orange. Cool 15 minutes. Drizzle over apples; let stand until firm. Store in refrigerator up to 2 days.
5.Prep time : 10 min
Ready in : 10 min
Serves : 4 servings
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 240
Total fat 4.5 g
Saturated fat 2 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 180 mg
Carbohydrate 50 g
Dietary fiber 1 g
Sugars 40 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin A 2 %DV
Vitamin C 4 %DV
Calcium 6 %DV
Iron 8 %DV
Ingredients:
1 pt. (2 cups) orange sherbet
8 Reduced Fat OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, chopped
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping
Preparation:
Scoop 1/4 cup of the sherbet into each of four dessert dishes; sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp. of the chopped cookies.
Top each with second scoop of sherbet and 2 Tbsp. of the whipped topping.
Sprinkle evenly with remaining chopped cookies.
6.Very ';Bear';-y Parfaits
Prep time : 10 min
Ready in : 10 min
Serves : 4 servings
7.Easy Chocolate Saucepan Brownies
These chocolate brownies are easy to mix up in a saucepan, and they're chewy, moist, and delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
6 tablespoons butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
PREPARATION:
Heat oven to 325掳. Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool. With a whisk, beat in the vanilla and sugar.
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Whisk in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir flour, measure into a small bowl, and stir in the baking powder and salt, blending well. With a wooden spoon, stir the flour mixture into the first mixture. Stir in the chopped nuts, blending well. Spoon into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake the brownies for about 25 minutes.Hope I helped=)Does anybody know any healthy desert recipes?
I didn't choose meganprincess12, Yahoo! Answers did. :(
I would of chose paige as the best answer!
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Personally I love sugar free fudgsicles[40 cals each for the smaller kinds]. Then I also eat sugar free pudding[60 cals per cup] with a bit of Cool Whip Light[20 cals per 2 tbls] on top.
Go to your search engine and type in : Delicious Decisions. It is a healthy on-line cookbook from the American Heart Association and it's great. You can also type in: Healthy Deserts for children, and get what you need too.
FROSTED CAKE
FOR CAKE
2 录 C Cake Flour
2 录 tsp baking powder
4 tbsp margarine
1 录 C sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp orange peel
戮 C skim milk
FOR ICING
3oz lowfat cream cheese
2 Tbsp skim milk
6 Tbsp cocoa
2 C confectioners鈥?sugar, sifted
陆 tsp vanilla extract
To prepare cake:
Preheat oven to 325 F.
Grease 10-inch round pan (at least 2 陆 inches high) with small amount of cooking oil or use nonstick cooking oil spray. Powder pan with flour. Tap out excess flour.
Sift together flour and baking powder.
In separate bowl, beat together margarine and sugar until soft and creamy.
Beat in eggs, vanilla, and orange peel.
Gradually add flour mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
Pour mixture into pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until done. Let cake cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pan. Let cool completely before icing.
To prepare icing:
Cream together cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add cocoa. Blend well
Slowly add sugar until icing is smooth. Mix in vanilla.
Smooth icing over top and sides of cooled cake.
Yield: 16 servings
Serving size: 1 slice
Each serving provides:
Calories: 241
Total fat: 5g
Saturated fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 57mg
Sodium: 273 mg
Total fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Potassium: 95 mg
for more recipes see http://www.makeoverfitness.com
Yes, I do. Don't overpopulate the desert. Don't pollute the desert with litter. Don't run all over the desert with dirt bikes. That's how to make sure your desert is healthy. Which desert is your favorite? Mojave Desert? Sonora Desert? Gobi Desert? Desert Storm?
Honestly, why do Americans think they're the smartest people in the world when they can't even spell their own language properly? And yes, I know I'm scolding you, but if you don't even TRY to be more aware of doing any job properly (including spelling) then how can you expect to rear your children properly? Sound educational values begin in the home, not the school, and we as parents must set the best example we can for our children. That includes a proper attitude toward correct spelling and grammar.
Now, as to a healthy DESSERT, well, most desserts aren't all that healthy, but that's kind of why they're a treat, isn't it? Maybe a fruit salad with a little whipped cream on top, or some chocolate-covered strawberries. You can get the chocolate syrup at the store and warm it in the microwave, and then the kids can dip each strawberry as they eat it.
Man, now I'm wanting some...
tinned apples are wonderful with lots of toppings- choc sprinkles
tinned peaches add a crumble topping
tinned fruit' ice cream , marshmallows and sauce
did i say more tinned fruit
bananas +choc (in foil) in oven
merangues +fruit + ice cream+ sauce
I appreciate your help!!Does anybody know any healthy desert recipes?
1.Here are a few healthy recipes:
With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein.
Makes 3 servings, 1 cup each
ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1 1/4 cups orange juice, preferably calcium-fortified
1 banana
1 1/4 cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries
1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu or low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar or Splenda Granular (optional)
Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu (or yogurt) and sugar (or Splenda), if using, in a blender; cover and blend until creamy. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 157 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 19 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (110% daily value), Fiber (16% dv).
2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges:
2 fruit,
1/2 low-fat milk
2.Ingredients:
4 RITZ Crackers
2 tsp. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 small strawberry halves
2 pieces green apple peel, about 3x1-inches each
Preparation:
SPREAD 2 of the crackers with cream cheese spread; top with 2 remaining crackers.
CUT strawberry halves into a tulip shape; place 1 on top of each cracker sandwich. Cut apple peel to resemble stem and leaf shapes; insert into sides of cracker sandwiches.
3.Ingredients:
6 wooden pop sticks
6 FIG NEWTONS Fruit Chewy Cookies
12 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
6 ring-shaped chewy fruit snacks
Assorted Halloween decorating gels, sprinkles and candies
Preparation:
INSERT 1 pop stick into each cookie.
DECORATE cookies with remaining ingredients to resemble monster faces. Let stand until set.
INSERT pops into a floral foam block placed inside a Halloween container and use as a centerpiece, if desired.
4.Ingredients:
5 medium apples, washed, well dried
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels (about 50)
12 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, coarsely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 square BAKER'S Premium White Baking Chocolate, melted
Yellow and red food coloring (optional)
Preparation:
INSERT wooden pop stick (from bag of caramels) into stem end of each apple; set aside.
PLACE caramels and 2 Tbsp. water in large saucepan; cook on medium-low heat until caramels are melted, stirring frequently.
DIP apples into melted caramel, spooning caramel over apples to coat. Roll in chopped cookies, pressing cookies gently into caramel to secure. Place on wax-paper-lined baking sheet; let stand 25 minutes or until caramel is set.
STIR 4 drops yellow food coloring and 1 drop red food coloring into melted white chocolate to tint orange. Cool 15 minutes. Drizzle over apples; let stand until firm. Store in refrigerator up to 2 days.
5.Prep time : 10 min
Ready in : 10 min
Serves : 4 servings
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 240
Total fat 4.5 g
Saturated fat 2 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 180 mg
Carbohydrate 50 g
Dietary fiber 1 g
Sugars 40 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin A 2 %DV
Vitamin C 4 %DV
Calcium 6 %DV
Iron 8 %DV
Ingredients:
1 pt. (2 cups) orange sherbet
8 Reduced Fat OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, chopped
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping
Preparation:
Scoop 1/4 cup of the sherbet into each of four dessert dishes; sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp. of the chopped cookies.
Top each with second scoop of sherbet and 2 Tbsp. of the whipped topping.
Sprinkle evenly with remaining chopped cookies.
6.Very ';Bear';-y Parfaits
Prep time : 10 min
Ready in : 10 min
Serves : 4 servings
7.Easy Chocolate Saucepan Brownies
These chocolate brownies are easy to mix up in a saucepan, and they're chewy, moist, and delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
6 tablespoons butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
PREPARATION:
Heat oven to 325掳. Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool. With a whisk, beat in the vanilla and sugar.
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Whisk in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir flour, measure into a small bowl, and stir in the baking powder and salt, blending well. With a wooden spoon, stir the flour mixture into the first mixture. Stir in the chopped nuts, blending well. Spoon into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake the brownies for about 25 minutes.Hope I helped=)Does anybody know any healthy desert recipes?
I didn't choose meganprincess12, Yahoo! Answers did. :(
I would of chose paige as the best answer!
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Personally I love sugar free fudgsicles[40 cals each for the smaller kinds]. Then I also eat sugar free pudding[60 cals per cup] with a bit of Cool Whip Light[20 cals per 2 tbls] on top.
Go to your search engine and type in : Delicious Decisions. It is a healthy on-line cookbook from the American Heart Association and it's great. You can also type in: Healthy Deserts for children, and get what you need too.
FROSTED CAKE
FOR CAKE
2 录 C Cake Flour
2 录 tsp baking powder
4 tbsp margarine
1 录 C sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp orange peel
戮 C skim milk
FOR ICING
3oz lowfat cream cheese
2 Tbsp skim milk
6 Tbsp cocoa
2 C confectioners鈥?sugar, sifted
陆 tsp vanilla extract
To prepare cake:
Preheat oven to 325 F.
Grease 10-inch round pan (at least 2 陆 inches high) with small amount of cooking oil or use nonstick cooking oil spray. Powder pan with flour. Tap out excess flour.
Sift together flour and baking powder.
In separate bowl, beat together margarine and sugar until soft and creamy.
Beat in eggs, vanilla, and orange peel.
Gradually add flour mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
Pour mixture into pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until done. Let cake cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pan. Let cool completely before icing.
To prepare icing:
Cream together cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add cocoa. Blend well
Slowly add sugar until icing is smooth. Mix in vanilla.
Smooth icing over top and sides of cooled cake.
Yield: 16 servings
Serving size: 1 slice
Each serving provides:
Calories: 241
Total fat: 5g
Saturated fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 57mg
Sodium: 273 mg
Total fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Potassium: 95 mg
for more recipes see http://www.makeoverfitness.com
Yes, I do. Don't overpopulate the desert. Don't pollute the desert with litter. Don't run all over the desert with dirt bikes. That's how to make sure your desert is healthy. Which desert is your favorite? Mojave Desert? Sonora Desert? Gobi Desert? Desert Storm?
Honestly, why do Americans think they're the smartest people in the world when they can't even spell their own language properly? And yes, I know I'm scolding you, but if you don't even TRY to be more aware of doing any job properly (including spelling) then how can you expect to rear your children properly? Sound educational values begin in the home, not the school, and we as parents must set the best example we can for our children. That includes a proper attitude toward correct spelling and grammar.
Now, as to a healthy DESSERT, well, most desserts aren't all that healthy, but that's kind of why they're a treat, isn't it? Maybe a fruit salad with a little whipped cream on top, or some chocolate-covered strawberries. You can get the chocolate syrup at the store and warm it in the microwave, and then the kids can dip each strawberry as they eat it.
Man, now I'm wanting some...
tinned apples are wonderful with lots of toppings- choc sprinkles
tinned peaches add a crumble topping
tinned fruit' ice cream , marshmallows and sauce
did i say more tinned fruit
bananas +choc (in foil) in oven
merangues +fruit + ice cream+ sauce
Where can I find recipes for fast, healthy meals?
Being a college student with two majors and two jobs gets hectic. I want to lose about 10lbs but when I get home from a 15 hour day I find it's easier to make mac %26amp; cheese or throw a pizza in the oven than to cook anything.
I usually have a few hours on Sat/Sun where I could cook but I don't even know what I could make to last me all week that would help me lose.Where can I find recipes for fast, healthy meals?
try rachaelray.com she has some fast meal ideas and she is good about making healthy food too.Where can I find recipes for fast, healthy meals?
bettycrocker.com
Raw foods is really easy and quick~try this site and see if some recipes interest you
www.living-foods.com
Go on the internet and search something like ';recipes for one'; or ';recipes lo fat';.
You will be amazed at the variety out there.
Try foodnetwork.com they have recipes for all cooking styles.makeup techniques
I usually have a few hours on Sat/Sun where I could cook but I don't even know what I could make to last me all week that would help me lose.Where can I find recipes for fast, healthy meals?
try rachaelray.com she has some fast meal ideas and she is good about making healthy food too.Where can I find recipes for fast, healthy meals?
bettycrocker.com
Raw foods is really easy and quick~try this site and see if some recipes interest you
www.living-foods.com
Go on the internet and search something like ';recipes for one'; or ';recipes lo fat';.
You will be amazed at the variety out there.
Try foodnetwork.com they have recipes for all cooking styles.
I need healthy recipes for a picky family of 5! HELP!?
3 teenagers, 2 adults
We are picky, and with five people it is hard to make food so we end up having fried food or chicken, or both), and lots of beef like hamburgers, we need change! HELP US!I need healthy recipes for a picky family of 5! HELP!?
Cheddar Chicken and Rice Skillet
1/2 cup !Zesty Italian Dressing
4 boneless chicken breast halves (1 lb.), cut into strips
2 cups MINUTE Brown Rice, uncooked
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
2 cups small broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
HEAT dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 min.
STIR in rice, broth and broccoli. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Let stand covered, 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed.
ADD tomatoes, cheese and onions; stir until blended.
Teriyaki Steak and Brown Rice Dinner
1 boneless beef sirloin steak (1 lb.), cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 cups MINUTE Brown Rice, uncooked
4 cups broccoli florets
1 large red pepper, cut into strips
HEAT 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on high heat. Add steak and garlic; cook and stir until steak is cooked to medium doneness (160掳F).
ADD 1-1/2 cups water and the teriyaki sauce; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in rice, broccoli and red peppers. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 min. Remove from heat.
LET stand 5 min. Fluff with fork.
Sweet and Sour Meatball Simmer
3/4 lb. (3/4 of 16-oz. pkg.) frozen prepared meatballs
1 medium each: red and yellow pepper, cut into chunks
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup KRAFT CATALINA Dressing
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
3/4 tsp. each: ground ginger and garlic powder
3 cups hot cooked MINUTE White Rice
COMBINE all ingredients except rice in large skillet; cover. Cook on medium heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
INCREASE heat to medium-high; uncover. Cook 8 to 10 min., or until sauce is thickened and meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.
SERVE over the hot cooked rice.
Creamy Rice Chicken adn Spinach Dinner
1/4 cup KRAFT Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thick strips
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups MINUTE Brown Rice, uncooked
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 pkg. (8 oz.) baby or torn spinach leaves (8 cups packed leaves)
1 cup chopped tomatoes (about 1 large)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
HEAT dressing in large deep skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min. Add broth; bring to boil. Stir in rice; return to boil. Cover. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 5 min.
STIR cheese into rice mixture until melted. Add spinach (skillet will be full); cover. Cook 1 min. or until spinach is wilted. Stir rice mixture gently to mix in spinach. Cover.
REMOVE from heat; let stand 5 min. Stir in tomatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheeseI need healthy recipes for a picky family of 5! HELP!?
Broccoli/Cauliflower Cheese.
1 large Cauliflower/Broccoli.
Cheese Sauce:
4 tbsp butter 1 minced onion
1/2 cup finely grated Swiss cheese
1 1/4 cups light cream
3 egg yolks, beaten
1. Break cauliflower/Broccoli into flowerets and boil in salted water until tender.
2. To make cheese sauce, melt butter in saucepan and add onion. Saut茅 slowly until onion is tender.
3. Stir in bread crumbs and add cheese, cream, and egg yolks, mixing well.
4. Put cauliflower in generously buttered baking dish and pour cheese sauce over it.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese turns brown and crusty.
6. Good with green salad and sliced, cold ham.
meat loaf,pasta with hamburger( spaghetti, mac and cheese,spaghetti with seafood(mussels, or other fish, pot roast,pork roast, grab a cookbook and look thru it there are a gazillion ideas there.
chinese food always a good choice!!!
We are picky, and with five people it is hard to make food so we end up having fried food or chicken, or both), and lots of beef like hamburgers, we need change! HELP US!I need healthy recipes for a picky family of 5! HELP!?
Cheddar Chicken and Rice Skillet
1/2 cup !Zesty Italian Dressing
4 boneless chicken breast halves (1 lb.), cut into strips
2 cups MINUTE Brown Rice, uncooked
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
2 cups small broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
HEAT dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 min.
STIR in rice, broth and broccoli. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Let stand covered, 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed.
ADD tomatoes, cheese and onions; stir until blended.
Teriyaki Steak and Brown Rice Dinner
1 boneless beef sirloin steak (1 lb.), cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 cups MINUTE Brown Rice, uncooked
4 cups broccoli florets
1 large red pepper, cut into strips
HEAT 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on high heat. Add steak and garlic; cook and stir until steak is cooked to medium doneness (160掳F).
ADD 1-1/2 cups water and the teriyaki sauce; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in rice, broccoli and red peppers. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 min. Remove from heat.
LET stand 5 min. Fluff with fork.
Sweet and Sour Meatball Simmer
3/4 lb. (3/4 of 16-oz. pkg.) frozen prepared meatballs
1 medium each: red and yellow pepper, cut into chunks
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup KRAFT CATALINA Dressing
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
3/4 tsp. each: ground ginger and garlic powder
3 cups hot cooked MINUTE White Rice
COMBINE all ingredients except rice in large skillet; cover. Cook on medium heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
INCREASE heat to medium-high; uncover. Cook 8 to 10 min., or until sauce is thickened and meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.
SERVE over the hot cooked rice.
Creamy Rice Chicken adn Spinach Dinner
1/4 cup KRAFT Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thick strips
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups MINUTE Brown Rice, uncooked
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 pkg. (8 oz.) baby or torn spinach leaves (8 cups packed leaves)
1 cup chopped tomatoes (about 1 large)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
HEAT dressing in large deep skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min. Add broth; bring to boil. Stir in rice; return to boil. Cover. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 5 min.
STIR cheese into rice mixture until melted. Add spinach (skillet will be full); cover. Cook 1 min. or until spinach is wilted. Stir rice mixture gently to mix in spinach. Cover.
REMOVE from heat; let stand 5 min. Stir in tomatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheeseI need healthy recipes for a picky family of 5! HELP!?
Broccoli/Cauliflower Cheese.
1 large Cauliflower/Broccoli.
Cheese Sauce:
4 tbsp butter 1 minced onion
1/2 cup finely grated Swiss cheese
1 1/4 cups light cream
3 egg yolks, beaten
1. Break cauliflower/Broccoli into flowerets and boil in salted water until tender.
2. To make cheese sauce, melt butter in saucepan and add onion. Saut茅 slowly until onion is tender.
3. Stir in bread crumbs and add cheese, cream, and egg yolks, mixing well.
4. Put cauliflower in generously buttered baking dish and pour cheese sauce over it.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese turns brown and crusty.
6. Good with green salad and sliced, cold ham.
meat loaf,pasta with hamburger( spaghetti, mac and cheese,spaghetti with seafood(mussels, or other fish, pot roast,pork roast, grab a cookbook and look thru it there are a gazillion ideas there.
chinese food always a good choice!!!
Healthy dinner recipes that include sausage?
I have sausages that have to be cooked tonight but I dont want to make sausage on a bun.
Anyone have any creative recipes with sausage?Healthy dinner recipes that include sausage?
saute some peppers and onions in a pan set aside in another dish after onions are translucent and peppers are slightly browned(your serving dish will work)
cut sausage into bit size pieces
cook sausage until browned(make sure you stir frequently to prevent sticking)
add salt, pepper,and 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes (more chili flakes can be added if needed)
2-3 tablespoons of water to remove brown from the pan.
add the peppers and onions back into pan when sausage is about 2mins from finished continue till sausage is fully cooked
steam rice (boil bag rice will work also) this should be started in time to finish about the same time as the sausage.
great with green beans, corn, or even a bag of mixed vegetables.
p.s. peppers and onions should be cut in a pretty big size so people who don't care for them(such as me) can pick them out
this dish is usually best with high quality sausage.Healthy dinner recipes that include sausage?
Here's an idea:
-Ziti pasta with marinara sauce and sausage slices-Boil up your ziti pasta (or any kind of your favorite pasta). Brown up the sausages in olive oil, remove them from the oil, slice them up and return them to the pan with chopped onions, slices of mushrooms, crushed garlic, basil and marinara sauce. Heat everything through, season to taste and add in the pasta. Top off with pecorino romano cheese.
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Sausage Pasta. Just cut the sausages up and add to Pasta w/olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, parmesan cheese and red or yellow bell peppers.
Sausage and peppers over rice
Sausages cut up and scrambled w/eggs.
If you don't wanna bun, you can saute them w/peppers and onions and put on a roll or bread w/marinara sauce.
SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
1 lb. mild or hot pork sausage
1 small onion, diced
1 cup Velveeta cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
spaghetti
Cook spaghetti until not quite done. Drain.
Fry the onion and sausage together, drain oil. Add Velveeta cheese, cream of mushroom soup and the milk.
Stir all together and pour into casserole dish.
Bake at 350F degrees until hot and bubbly.
Delicious!!!
jb
serve it with pasta %26amp; peas!
i just made last night
cook some pasta like shells or elbows
remove sausage from casing, brown sausage meat
remove oil then add diced garlic and onion to your liking
cook until soft then add meat back in. add 1 small can tomato sauce. 1 cup broth or white wine let cook down a bit
toss in some frozen peas then toss the cooked pasta in and top with grated cheese
1 pound of pasta fed 6 people for dinner! no leftovers so i know it ws good
Not sure there are any ';healthy'; sausage recipes! But we love sausage and macaroni and cheese at our house. You can also make a gumbo with chicken and sausage. You can also make a cajun pasta with it. Lots of things to do with sausage!!
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/search.p鈥?/a>
There's 249 recipes with sausages in it to choose from! Have fun!
I typically make fried sausage with scalloped or fried potatoes,
Or I will cook a tomato sauce with onions and pepper fry up the sausage over pasta.
Depending on the sausage , I will make a corn bread dressing type casserole with it.
Turkey sausage with balsamic vinegar %26amp; rosemary!
http://andaluss.wordpress.com/2008/09/07鈥?/a>
eggs and sausage
sausage and beans and rice
tortellini sausage soup
turkey sausage in egg white omelet
turkey sausage with onions and green bell pepper sauteed and put on a roll for a sandwich
sausage and rice(cajun style), you could make some kind of pasta and add the sausage in it...
cassoulet
boil it, slice it, and put it over steamed rice with soy sauce to taste.
Anyone have any creative recipes with sausage?Healthy dinner recipes that include sausage?
saute some peppers and onions in a pan set aside in another dish after onions are translucent and peppers are slightly browned(your serving dish will work)
cut sausage into bit size pieces
cook sausage until browned(make sure you stir frequently to prevent sticking)
add salt, pepper,and 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes (more chili flakes can be added if needed)
2-3 tablespoons of water to remove brown from the pan.
add the peppers and onions back into pan when sausage is about 2mins from finished continue till sausage is fully cooked
steam rice (boil bag rice will work also) this should be started in time to finish about the same time as the sausage.
great with green beans, corn, or even a bag of mixed vegetables.
p.s. peppers and onions should be cut in a pretty big size so people who don't care for them(such as me) can pick them out
this dish is usually best with high quality sausage.Healthy dinner recipes that include sausage?
Here's an idea:
-Ziti pasta with marinara sauce and sausage slices-Boil up your ziti pasta (or any kind of your favorite pasta). Brown up the sausages in olive oil, remove them from the oil, slice them up and return them to the pan with chopped onions, slices of mushrooms, crushed garlic, basil and marinara sauce. Heat everything through, season to taste and add in the pasta. Top off with pecorino romano cheese.
-
Sausage Pasta. Just cut the sausages up and add to Pasta w/olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, parmesan cheese and red or yellow bell peppers.
Sausage and peppers over rice
Sausages cut up and scrambled w/eggs.
If you don't wanna bun, you can saute them w/peppers and onions and put on a roll or bread w/marinara sauce.
SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
1 lb. mild or hot pork sausage
1 small onion, diced
1 cup Velveeta cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
spaghetti
Cook spaghetti until not quite done. Drain.
Fry the onion and sausage together, drain oil. Add Velveeta cheese, cream of mushroom soup and the milk.
Stir all together and pour into casserole dish.
Bake at 350F degrees until hot and bubbly.
Delicious!!!
jb
serve it with pasta %26amp; peas!
i just made last night
cook some pasta like shells or elbows
remove sausage from casing, brown sausage meat
remove oil then add diced garlic and onion to your liking
cook until soft then add meat back in. add 1 small can tomato sauce. 1 cup broth or white wine let cook down a bit
toss in some frozen peas then toss the cooked pasta in and top with grated cheese
1 pound of pasta fed 6 people for dinner! no leftovers so i know it ws good
Not sure there are any ';healthy'; sausage recipes! But we love sausage and macaroni and cheese at our house. You can also make a gumbo with chicken and sausage. You can also make a cajun pasta with it. Lots of things to do with sausage!!
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/search.p鈥?/a>
There's 249 recipes with sausages in it to choose from! Have fun!
I typically make fried sausage with scalloped or fried potatoes,
Or I will cook a tomato sauce with onions and pepper fry up the sausage over pasta.
Depending on the sausage , I will make a corn bread dressing type casserole with it.
Turkey sausage with balsamic vinegar %26amp; rosemary!
http://andaluss.wordpress.com/2008/09/07鈥?/a>
eggs and sausage
sausage and beans and rice
tortellini sausage soup
turkey sausage in egg white omelet
turkey sausage with onions and green bell pepper sauteed and put on a roll for a sandwich
sausage and rice(cajun style), you could make some kind of pasta and add the sausage in it...
cassoulet
boil it, slice it, and put it over steamed rice with soy sauce to taste.
What are some good healthy cous-cous recipes?
Hi there just wondering what are some good healthy non fattening ways to make cous cous... i know its not fattening itself...just wondering!!!
Thanks!!What are some good healthy cous-cous recipes?
Spinach and Onion Couscous (317 CAL...121 FAT CAL)
35 min | 30 min prep | SERVES 7
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup chopped pecan, toasted
Directions
1In a saucepan, cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
2Add the broth and spinach; cook and stir frequently until the spinach thaws.
3Bring mixture to a boil and stir occasionally.
4Add in couscous; stir to combine.
5Cover, remove pan from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
6Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
7Serve immediately.What are some good healthy cous-cous recipes?
***************MUSHROOM PORK MEDALLIONS WITH COUSCOUS
1 lbs. pork tenderloin
Flour
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1/2 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. oil
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. chicken broth
2 tbsp. dry white wine
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. milk
4 servings couscous prepared according to package directions
Cut pork crosswise into 12 slices pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Dust with flour. Beat egg and water together. Dip pork into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs. Saute pork in oil, few piece at a time, until golden brown and cooked, about 3 minutes per side. Remove pork from skillet and keep warm. In same skillet, saute mushrooms in butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour; cook until flour is lightly browned. Gradually stir in broth, wine, thyme and pepper. Bring to boil; simmer 1 minute. Add milk, simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon mushroom sauce over pork and serve with couscous
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Dessert Couscous
Ingredients:
3 cups water
1 box (12-ounce size) Moroccan couscous
1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon orange flower water (optional)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Powdered sugar
Directions:
Bring water to boil in a large saucepan. Add couscous and raisins, and stir. Bring to a boil again, cover, lower heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Toss couscous with butter. Pile couscous into a pyramid shape in a large serving dish. Sprinkle with orange flower water, cinnamon and sugar
Add some toasted pinenuts, garlic, chopped green onions, and a dap of butter.
Thanks!!What are some good healthy cous-cous recipes?
Spinach and Onion Couscous (317 CAL...121 FAT CAL)
35 min | 30 min prep | SERVES 7
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup chopped pecan, toasted
Directions
1In a saucepan, cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
2Add the broth and spinach; cook and stir frequently until the spinach thaws.
3Bring mixture to a boil and stir occasionally.
4Add in couscous; stir to combine.
5Cover, remove pan from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
6Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
7Serve immediately.What are some good healthy cous-cous recipes?
***************MUSHROOM PORK MEDALLIONS WITH COUSCOUS
1 lbs. pork tenderloin
Flour
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1/2 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. oil
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. chicken broth
2 tbsp. dry white wine
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. milk
4 servings couscous prepared according to package directions
Cut pork crosswise into 12 slices pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Dust with flour. Beat egg and water together. Dip pork into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs. Saute pork in oil, few piece at a time, until golden brown and cooked, about 3 minutes per side. Remove pork from skillet and keep warm. In same skillet, saute mushrooms in butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour; cook until flour is lightly browned. Gradually stir in broth, wine, thyme and pepper. Bring to boil; simmer 1 minute. Add milk, simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon mushroom sauce over pork and serve with couscous
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Dessert Couscous
Ingredients:
3 cups water
1 box (12-ounce size) Moroccan couscous
1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon orange flower water (optional)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Powdered sugar
Directions:
Bring water to boil in a large saucepan. Add couscous and raisins, and stir. Bring to a boil again, cover, lower heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Toss couscous with butter. Pile couscous into a pyramid shape in a large serving dish. Sprinkle with orange flower water, cinnamon and sugar
Add some toasted pinenuts, garlic, chopped green onions, and a dap of butter.
Web site with recipes for easy, healthy take-along lunch for work?
I keep finding sack lunch web sites for kids, but that's not quite what I'm looking for. I'm looking for quick, healthy ideas for things I can make ahead of time and pack easily for work - without having to spend a lot of money on pre-made food. I'm a single mom with 3 kids and I need to quit eating out so often!Web site with recipes for easy, healthy take-along lunch for work?
foodnetwork.comWeb site with recipes for easy, healthy take-along lunch for work?
Try www.allrecipes.com
Do you have a microwave at work?
If so, with some glad plastuc re-usable containers, anything can be to -go!
foodnetwork.comWeb site with recipes for easy, healthy take-along lunch for work?
Try www.allrecipes.com
Do you have a microwave at work?
If so, with some glad plastuc re-usable containers, anything can be to -go!
Where can I find healthy recipes?
Ive grown up in the fast-food generation and slowly am realizing the importance of proper nutrition but am sometimes really busy with my job. I'd like to discover some good tasting healthy recipes that dont require culinary school to create. Post your favorite one here!!Where can I find healthy recipes?
for quick and easy pasta....
go to the frozen food section of you grocery store. most of your favorite veggies will come already chopped in bags. you can even find frozen sliced or diced grilled chicken pieces.
cook your favorite pasta following directions on the box, add your favorite sauce, add some meat and veggies and you have dinner in 15-20 minutes.
I found at walmart a diced red, yellow, and green pepper and onion blend that goes quite nice with chicken and alfredo sauce.
or add broccoli to pasta with ragu cheddar sauce.
or drizzle a little olive oil over the cooked pasta add just a tiny splash of balsamic vinegar and add some chicken and diced onions and diced sundried tomatoes.
or just add a can of diced tomatoes to olive oil coated pasta, sprinkle with basil or oregano. add some fresh chopped spinach. mix it all together in a microwave safe dish. heat the dish til hot in the microwave and add some fetta cheese on top before serving.
just add the frozen veggies to the cooked pasta add the sauce right from the jar, and microwave till sauce and veggies are hot.
pasta is one of the easiest dishes to make as you don't have to stand over the stove the entire time while its boiling. you can do onther things nearby while its boiling and just stop to stirr occasionally and stay nearby incase the pot boils over the top you can take the pot off the stove quickly.
the recipe combinations with pasta and veggies are only limited by the size of your imagination. you don't need exact recipes, just mix ingredents that you like together in proportions you like.Where can I find healthy recipes?
Hi Joe,
You may find really good healthy recipes at Going-Well.com blog dedicated to Natural Health Remedies
Trust me, you will love it. Just today post about healthy smoothies has been added. Also you will find healthy soups and other eating. It is a good starting point for you :) Good Luck!
Look up diabetic recipes.
http://eatingwell.com
online....
for quick and easy pasta....
go to the frozen food section of you grocery store. most of your favorite veggies will come already chopped in bags. you can even find frozen sliced or diced grilled chicken pieces.
cook your favorite pasta following directions on the box, add your favorite sauce, add some meat and veggies and you have dinner in 15-20 minutes.
I found at walmart a diced red, yellow, and green pepper and onion blend that goes quite nice with chicken and alfredo sauce.
or add broccoli to pasta with ragu cheddar sauce.
or drizzle a little olive oil over the cooked pasta add just a tiny splash of balsamic vinegar and add some chicken and diced onions and diced sundried tomatoes.
or just add a can of diced tomatoes to olive oil coated pasta, sprinkle with basil or oregano. add some fresh chopped spinach. mix it all together in a microwave safe dish. heat the dish til hot in the microwave and add some fetta cheese on top before serving.
just add the frozen veggies to the cooked pasta add the sauce right from the jar, and microwave till sauce and veggies are hot.
pasta is one of the easiest dishes to make as you don't have to stand over the stove the entire time while its boiling. you can do onther things nearby while its boiling and just stop to stirr occasionally and stay nearby incase the pot boils over the top you can take the pot off the stove quickly.
the recipe combinations with pasta and veggies are only limited by the size of your imagination. you don't need exact recipes, just mix ingredents that you like together in proportions you like.Where can I find healthy recipes?
Hi Joe,
You may find really good healthy recipes at Going-Well.com blog dedicated to Natural Health Remedies
Trust me, you will love it. Just today post about healthy smoothies has been added. Also you will find healthy soups and other eating. It is a good starting point for you :) Good Luck!
Look up diabetic recipes.
http://eatingwell.com
online....
What are some quick healthy recipes like apple pie?
Apple Crisp is healthier %26amp; quicker to make than pie.
OLGA's APPLE CRISP:
4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup butter
Wash, peel, core and slice apples, toss apple slices in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent darkening. Arrange apple slices in a buttered baking dish. In a bowl, combine cinnamon, salt and water. Sprinkle mixture over apple slices.
In another bowl combine sugar, flour and oatmeal. Cut butter into dry ingredients. Spread crumb mixture over apple slices. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned. Serve warm.
OLGA's APPLE PIE:
6 cups Cortland apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
dash nutmeg
dash salt
1/4 cup flour
2 Tablespoons butter
Pastry for double crust pie
Wash, peel, core and slice apples, toss apple slices in a large bowl with lemon juice to prevent darkening.
In a small bowl combine sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, flour. Pour over apple slices and stir to mix well.
Arrange apple slices in pastry-lined pie pan. Dot with butter and place top crust on pie, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in the top to permit steam to escape.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Continue baking at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until apples test soft with a fork and the crust is golden brown.
Place a cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil on lower rack in oven to catch drippings.What are some quick healthy recipes like apple pie?
Try making plain old baked apples instead of all these fatty, butter added, flour and topping calories that you don't need prior to holiday eating.
Fall is a great time for apples, but you would be surprised to see how much your family would enjoy a baked apple.
Dig out the top of the apple and fill it with brown sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg and bake for about 30-40 minutes.
You could always add whipped fresh cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to liven it up.What are some quick healthy recipes like apple pie?
well, I don't think that apple pie is that healthy???
you mean how to make a healthier apple pie? b/c apple pie isn't healthy at all! try apple crisp with whole wheat flower and oats and minimal sugar. or just make a baked apple!
Ever try hummus? It's easy to make and it's great as a spread (instead of using mayonaise for instance) or as a dip (like for crackers, pretzels, pita bread).
I don't know the quantities of the ingredients...... you can get them from allrecipes.com or any recipe place. You need a can of chick peas, drained and rinsed, some olive oil, chopped garlic (optional, but I use a TON of it because I love the stuff), lemon juice (just like a tablespoon.. buying a real lemon would be more than enough). You also should put in some tahini, which is sesame paste, but I never use it, so you'll be fine without it.
You just blend all these things together (and you can add some dried peppers or any other seasoning if you like) in a food processor and that's it. This stuff is great topped with diced tomatoes and another little dab of olive oil as well.
Caramel Apple Pie
Source: Pillsbury庐
8 servings
Dress up a traditional apple pie with pecans and caramel sauce. It's all made easy with refrigerated pie crust!
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RECIPE INGREDIENTS
For the Crust:
1 box (15 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
For the Filling:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 cups sliced peeled apples (6 medium)
For the Topping:
1/3 cup caramel topping
1/4 cup chopped pecans
RECIPE METHOD
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
FOR THE CRUST:
Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two Crust Pie, using 9-inch pie pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans on bottom of crust-lined pan.
FOR THE FILLING:
In large bowl, stir together sugar, flour and cinnamon. Gently stir in lemon juice and apples. Spoon into crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits or shapes in several places in top crust. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Cover edge of pie crust with strips of foil after 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Serve with ice cream, if desired. Drizzle with topping; sprinkle with chopped pecans. Serve warm
Caramel Apple Bars
Source: Pillsbury庐
48 bars
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RECIPE INGREDIENTS
For the Base and Topping:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups margarine or butter, melted
For the Filling:
1 1/2 cups caramel ice cream topping
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups coarsely chopped peeled apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
RECIPE METHOD
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 15x10x1 inch baking pan. In large bowl, combine all base and topping ingredients; mix at low speed until crumbly. Press half of mixture (about 2 1/2 cups) in bottom of greased pan to form base. Reserve remaining mixture for topping. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine caramel topping and 1/2 cup flour; blend well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly, stirring constantly.
Remove pan from oven. Sprinkle apples and walnuts over warm base. Pour caramel mixture evenly over top. Sprinkle with reserved topping mixture. Return to oven; bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container.
HIGH ALTITUDE:
(Above 3500 Ft.) Bake at 375 degrees F. as directed above
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strawberry shortcake
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OLGA's APPLE CRISP:
4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup butter
Wash, peel, core and slice apples, toss apple slices in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent darkening. Arrange apple slices in a buttered baking dish. In a bowl, combine cinnamon, salt and water. Sprinkle mixture over apple slices.
In another bowl combine sugar, flour and oatmeal. Cut butter into dry ingredients. Spread crumb mixture over apple slices. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned. Serve warm.
OLGA's APPLE PIE:
6 cups Cortland apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
dash nutmeg
dash salt
1/4 cup flour
2 Tablespoons butter
Pastry for double crust pie
Wash, peel, core and slice apples, toss apple slices in a large bowl with lemon juice to prevent darkening.
In a small bowl combine sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, flour. Pour over apple slices and stir to mix well.
Arrange apple slices in pastry-lined pie pan. Dot with butter and place top crust on pie, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in the top to permit steam to escape.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Continue baking at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until apples test soft with a fork and the crust is golden brown.
Place a cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil on lower rack in oven to catch drippings.What are some quick healthy recipes like apple pie?
Try making plain old baked apples instead of all these fatty, butter added, flour and topping calories that you don't need prior to holiday eating.
Fall is a great time for apples, but you would be surprised to see how much your family would enjoy a baked apple.
Dig out the top of the apple and fill it with brown sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg and bake for about 30-40 minutes.
You could always add whipped fresh cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to liven it up.What are some quick healthy recipes like apple pie?
well, I don't think that apple pie is that healthy???
you mean how to make a healthier apple pie? b/c apple pie isn't healthy at all! try apple crisp with whole wheat flower and oats and minimal sugar. or just make a baked apple!
Ever try hummus? It's easy to make and it's great as a spread (instead of using mayonaise for instance) or as a dip (like for crackers, pretzels, pita bread).
I don't know the quantities of the ingredients...... you can get them from allrecipes.com or any recipe place. You need a can of chick peas, drained and rinsed, some olive oil, chopped garlic (optional, but I use a TON of it because I love the stuff), lemon juice (just like a tablespoon.. buying a real lemon would be more than enough). You also should put in some tahini, which is sesame paste, but I never use it, so you'll be fine without it.
You just blend all these things together (and you can add some dried peppers or any other seasoning if you like) in a food processor and that's it. This stuff is great topped with diced tomatoes and another little dab of olive oil as well.
Caramel Apple Pie
Source: Pillsbury庐
8 servings
Dress up a traditional apple pie with pecans and caramel sauce. It's all made easy with refrigerated pie crust!
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RECIPE INGREDIENTS
For the Crust:
1 box (15 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
For the Filling:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 cups sliced peeled apples (6 medium)
For the Topping:
1/3 cup caramel topping
1/4 cup chopped pecans
RECIPE METHOD
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
FOR THE CRUST:
Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two Crust Pie, using 9-inch pie pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans on bottom of crust-lined pan.
FOR THE FILLING:
In large bowl, stir together sugar, flour and cinnamon. Gently stir in lemon juice and apples. Spoon into crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits or shapes in several places in top crust. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Cover edge of pie crust with strips of foil after 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Serve with ice cream, if desired. Drizzle with topping; sprinkle with chopped pecans. Serve warm
Caramel Apple Bars
Source: Pillsbury庐
48 bars
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RECIPE INGREDIENTS
For the Base and Topping:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups margarine or butter, melted
For the Filling:
1 1/2 cups caramel ice cream topping
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups coarsely chopped peeled apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
RECIPE METHOD
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 15x10x1 inch baking pan. In large bowl, combine all base and topping ingredients; mix at low speed until crumbly. Press half of mixture (about 2 1/2 cups) in bottom of greased pan to form base. Reserve remaining mixture for topping. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine caramel topping and 1/2 cup flour; blend well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly, stirring constantly.
Remove pan from oven. Sprinkle apples and walnuts over warm base. Pour caramel mixture evenly over top. Sprinkle with reserved topping mixture. Return to oven; bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container.
HIGH ALTITUDE:
(Above 3500 Ft.) Bake at 375 degrees F. as directed above
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What are the best and easiest healthy eating recipes for a 16 month child?
i'm wanting to make sure my child is eating a healthy and well balanced diet, instead of chicken nuggets and smilie faces e.t.c. i haven't got loads of time to be cooking but want to make sure he's eating well. he's at the stage where he likes to feed himself with a fork, so preferably i'd like to give him foods that he can pick up with a fork rather than mashed foodsWhat are the best and easiest healthy eating recipes for a 16 month child?
The easiest thing to do is not worry about recipes!
First of all, your son can eat almost anything you eat as long as it is cut up into very small pieces. Obviously you would avoid nuts and raisins and hot dogs...all the choking and allergy hazards.
Just think of the food groups and pick choices from them. For example, cheese, watermelon, steamed broccoli and a cup of whole milk would be a great meal! Or maybe some sauteed tofu, zucchini, sweet potato, bananas, and of course, milk.
Also, Gerber makes lovely little meals for children. They also have little containers of ravioli and macaroni that are good in a pinch.
Also, Morningstar Farms makes wonderful meatless products that kids LOVE! They have Chik'n nuggets, Veggie burgers, soy sausage...soy is a wonderful healthy protein for children AND for you, too!!
Dont stress over it. If you eat healthy, your child will, too. Just provide healthy options.What are the best and easiest healthy eating recipes for a 16 month child?
try oatmeal with fruit on the side... it's a good wholesome quick meal... and my son really likes the oatmeal they have now that ';magically changes colors';
i make my own fish cakes for my son he's only 14months so not into feeding himself just yet, but i mix either salmon as full of omega oils or cod with mash pots spinach (for iron)and a little whole grain mustard then mould into little flat cakes with a little flour or wholemeal bread crumbs and u can bake in a little butter till golden brown or just freeze and re heat , my son loves them i also cook extra veg an freeze it so its easier for me and not so time consuming . I actually cook chilli for my hubby and i and keep some mince (no chilli) and place in ice cube trays and then put in freezer bag and keep in freezer for my sons meals , i do this with alot of meats mainly beef, chicken and mince and its very convenient.
My Daughter (a similar age) likes the following - 1)chicken, a handful of veg and a handful of rice simmered in stock until cooked through, 2) baked potato with cheese and/or baked beans, 3)roast dinner finely chopped and with plenty of salt-free baby gravy, 4) a plate of cheese chunks, cucumber, tomato, bread and butter, 5) Cottage pie - mince and onions simmered until tender and topped with mashed potato 6) Spag bol
Hope this helps!
having got two children myself..4yrs and 6yrs..i can tell you from experince that simple food is best:
Boiled mince and baked pots.
finely chop a cabbage into little bags and you have veg all wek.
shepard pie,pasta,brown rice.
fruit slads,plenty of wholemilk yougarts,dried fruit,little boxes of raisans.
let them chew on baby sweet carrots..plenty od raw veg too.I do not give the children sugar drinks at all...they like milk or water.
they key here is to plan and prepare food in advance...so you spend little time in the, kitchen and more time with your toddler!
Do plan the occasional treat.Take healthy snacks when walking too.and take time for yourself too..i know how demanding a toddler can be.
salmon Fishcakes: 1lb of cooked and mashed pots.
1 tin of john west salmon(bones taken out)
bit of butter and white pepper.
mash it all together and put this in the fridge for later.
when it come to cooking a frying pan and a bit of oil.Flour to dust the burger shape fishcakes you make and cook both sides until golden and crispy..serve with mixed veg or hienz tined spagetti.
hope i have given you some ideas..last tip..get them helping you in the kitchen..bonding time!
take care..Janine.
It's worth taking the time to feed him proper food. I mean fresh food that you have cooked. Never so called ready meals which lose much of their nutritional value in reheating and are full of salt and other rubbish which sends kids mad. Just check the label. Mind you there's nothing with the occasional tin of beans. Just common sense really. We fed our kids that way and they've grown up fine. It's hard to explain, but you can spot a child who's been fed rubbish, they are sort of wobbly!
you can make simple things that are also healthy try a not so strong fish cooked in foil in the oven with mash or boiled patatoes and some sort of vegatables.
I found the cow and gate website a big help, they have simple recipes for children during different ages, with a wide variety of ingredients. I just printed them all off. www.cowandgate.co.uk.
Just feed him what you eat. That's what we do. If it's too chunky then we mash it down a bit.
Of course if you aren't eating healthily then it might be difficult...
The easiest thing to do is not worry about recipes!
First of all, your son can eat almost anything you eat as long as it is cut up into very small pieces. Obviously you would avoid nuts and raisins and hot dogs...all the choking and allergy hazards.
Just think of the food groups and pick choices from them. For example, cheese, watermelon, steamed broccoli and a cup of whole milk would be a great meal! Or maybe some sauteed tofu, zucchini, sweet potato, bananas, and of course, milk.
Also, Gerber makes lovely little meals for children. They also have little containers of ravioli and macaroni that are good in a pinch.
Also, Morningstar Farms makes wonderful meatless products that kids LOVE! They have Chik'n nuggets, Veggie burgers, soy sausage...soy is a wonderful healthy protein for children AND for you, too!!
Dont stress over it. If you eat healthy, your child will, too. Just provide healthy options.What are the best and easiest healthy eating recipes for a 16 month child?
try oatmeal with fruit on the side... it's a good wholesome quick meal... and my son really likes the oatmeal they have now that ';magically changes colors';
i make my own fish cakes for my son he's only 14months so not into feeding himself just yet, but i mix either salmon as full of omega oils or cod with mash pots spinach (for iron)and a little whole grain mustard then mould into little flat cakes with a little flour or wholemeal bread crumbs and u can bake in a little butter till golden brown or just freeze and re heat , my son loves them i also cook extra veg an freeze it so its easier for me and not so time consuming . I actually cook chilli for my hubby and i and keep some mince (no chilli) and place in ice cube trays and then put in freezer bag and keep in freezer for my sons meals , i do this with alot of meats mainly beef, chicken and mince and its very convenient.
My Daughter (a similar age) likes the following - 1)chicken, a handful of veg and a handful of rice simmered in stock until cooked through, 2) baked potato with cheese and/or baked beans, 3)roast dinner finely chopped and with plenty of salt-free baby gravy, 4) a plate of cheese chunks, cucumber, tomato, bread and butter, 5) Cottage pie - mince and onions simmered until tender and topped with mashed potato 6) Spag bol
Hope this helps!
having got two children myself..4yrs and 6yrs..i can tell you from experince that simple food is best:
Boiled mince and baked pots.
finely chop a cabbage into little bags and you have veg all wek.
shepard pie,pasta,brown rice.
fruit slads,plenty of wholemilk yougarts,dried fruit,little boxes of raisans.
let them chew on baby sweet carrots..plenty od raw veg too.I do not give the children sugar drinks at all...they like milk or water.
they key here is to plan and prepare food in advance...so you spend little time in the, kitchen and more time with your toddler!
Do plan the occasional treat.Take healthy snacks when walking too.and take time for yourself too..i know how demanding a toddler can be.
salmon Fishcakes: 1lb of cooked and mashed pots.
1 tin of john west salmon(bones taken out)
bit of butter and white pepper.
mash it all together and put this in the fridge for later.
when it come to cooking a frying pan and a bit of oil.Flour to dust the burger shape fishcakes you make and cook both sides until golden and crispy..serve with mixed veg or hienz tined spagetti.
hope i have given you some ideas..last tip..get them helping you in the kitchen..bonding time!
take care..Janine.
It's worth taking the time to feed him proper food. I mean fresh food that you have cooked. Never so called ready meals which lose much of their nutritional value in reheating and are full of salt and other rubbish which sends kids mad. Just check the label. Mind you there's nothing with the occasional tin of beans. Just common sense really. We fed our kids that way and they've grown up fine. It's hard to explain, but you can spot a child who's been fed rubbish, they are sort of wobbly!
you can make simple things that are also healthy try a not so strong fish cooked in foil in the oven with mash or boiled patatoes and some sort of vegatables.
I found the cow and gate website a big help, they have simple recipes for children during different ages, with a wide variety of ingredients. I just printed them all off. www.cowandgate.co.uk.
Just feed him what you eat. That's what we do. If it's too chunky then we mash it down a bit.
Of course if you aren't eating healthily then it might be difficult...
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