This hearty and healthy dinner was enjoyed by everyone, and it’s easy to make which is always a plus. Adapted from Taste of Home Casseroles, 2011. Ingredients: 2 tsp. oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 c. flour 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 1/2 c. skim [...]
Archive for the 'Heart Healthy' Category
Chicken and Biscuits Casserole
Published by April 3rd, 2013 in 4 Stars, Casserole, Easy Preparation, Heart Healthy, Kid Approved, Leftover chicken or Turkey and Poultry. 0 CommentsBlack Beans and Rice
Published by December 13th, 2009 in 4 Stars, Crock Pot, Family Recipe, Heart Healthy, Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, One Pot and Vegetarian. ClosedBlack beans and rice are a great winter food. They are warming and very filling. They are also very healthy. The key to this dish is to soak the black beans in water over night. Ingredients: 1 lb. dried black beans water 1 onion, chopped 7 garlic cloves, smashed 1-2 jalapenos, diced (can omit) 2 [...]
Southwest Chicken Taco Filling
Published by July 24th, 2009 in 4 Stars, Crock Pot, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Family Recipe, Heart Healthy, Latin, Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex and Poultry. ClosedThis chicken taco filling is quite good, and it’s made in the crockpot. It’s important to use a flavorful salsa (I used Arriba! Fire Roasted Mexican Chipotle Salsa), and DO NOT use a mild salsa as there just isn’t enough flavor. After the dish is cooked squeeze some fresh lime juice to give the dish [...]
Mango Jicama Salsa
Published by July 2nd, 2009 in 5 Stars, Cooking Light, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Family Recipe, Fish, Heart Healthy, Latin, Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, Poultry, Quick and Easy, Salad and Salsa. ClosedI’m always will to try a great new salsa to top chicken tacos or fish tacos. This salsa is so summery and refreshing, and it went great as a topper for fish tacos. I saw a recipe for jicama salad in the March 2009 issue of Cooking Light, which was the initial inspiration of my [...]
Asian Chicken Salad
Published by March 10th, 2009 in 5 Stars, Asian, Dressing, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Heart Healthy, Leftover chicken or Turkey, Quick and Easy and Salad. ClosedThis salad is delicious! So refreshing, tasty, and filling. The dressing is so flavorful, that it’s now our new favorite salad dressing. Great salad for a warm summer day. Adapted from Prudence Pennywise. Ingredients: 8 fresh won ton or 6 egg roll sheets cooking spray 8 c. chopped romaine lettuce 2 c. chopped cooked chicken [...]
Honey-Ginger Salmon
Published by February 3rd, 2009 in 5 Stars, Asian, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Fish, Heart Healthy, Kid Approved and Sauce. ClosedThis salmon dish is so easy and so tasty. It’s great for entertaining too. The dish has been approved by our family (even the kiddos) and every guest we’ve served it to. This recipe is adapted from the October 2008 issue of Southern Living. Ingredients: 1/3 c. orange juice 1/3 c. honey 1/4 c. soy [...]
Quick Turkey Chili
Published by November 15th, 2008 in 4 Stars, Easy Preparation, Heart Healthy, Kid Approved, One Pot, Poultry, Quick and Easy, Soups and Chilis and Southern Living. 0 CommentsThis chili recipe comes from the October 2008 issue of Southern Living, and is one darn good chili! The chili went really well with the extra cheesy grilled cheese too and a tossed green salad! Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 1 TBSP vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 lb. ground turkey 2 TBSP [...]
Tofu Teriyaki
Published by September 24th, 2008 in 5 Stars, Asian, Beef, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Family Recipe, Heart Healthy, Poultry, Sauce and Vegetarian. 0 CommentsIt seems as though I’m on a tofu kick lately. The “skillet dry fry” as I call it is my favorite way to prepare tofu. But tonight I baked it in the oven. Baking is definitely easier and far less time consuming, but I like the “skillet dry fry” method the best. Bottom line is [...]
Tofu, Potato, and Pea Curry
Published by September 15th, 2008 in 4 Stars, Asian, Family Recipe, Heart Healthy and Vegetarian. 0 CommentsTofu isn’t -s’s favorite, but he does like (read will eat) tofu at Thai restaurants. Tofu at restaurants has a much denser texture, and I finally figured out how to cook it like that at home. The key is getting all the water out before you cook it. I started pan frying the tofu in [...]
Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken
Published by August 3rd, 2008 in 3 Stars, Asian, Crock Pot, Heart Healthy, Kid Approved and Poultry. 0 CommentsI had some red peppers that needed to get used up, and it was a Thursday, so I needed a crock pot dinner. The recipe below is my version of a recipe I came across. It was pretty good, and one that I will make again when we are in need of a tasty crock [...]
