This is a great recipe that uses cauliflower instead of potatoes. Ingredients Topping: • 1 head cauliflower • ¼ cup warmed 1% milk • 1 tbsp. margarine Base: • 1 lb. lean ground beef • 2 cloves minced garlic • 1 pouch Lipton Onion Soup • 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables • 1 ¼ cups…Read More
Traditionally high-fat Eggs Benedict gets a makeover! Ingredients: 8 slices of thin sliced ham 4 large eggs ¼ cup each light sour cream and light mayonnaise 1 tbsp. each honey mustard and freshly squeezed lemon juice Pinch of salt and cayenne pepper 2 whole-wheat English muffins, split and toasted Fresh dill or parsley for garnish,…Read More
This leftover ham recipe is delicious and easy to prepare – who knew ham could taste even better the second time around! Ingredients: ¼ lb. cubed fully cooked ham 1 cup (4oz) shredded cheese 6 eggs 4 egg whites 3 tbsp. minced chives 2 tbsp. skim milk ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper Directions: Divide…Read More
Ingredients: 4 cups small broccoli florets 2 cups cubed butternut squash 1 tbsp. + 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. dark sesame oil 1 tsp. peanut butter 1 tsp. grated ginger 6 cups salad greens Directions: Cut the butternut squash into small cubes (less than ½”)…Read More
A delicious and healthy variation on broccoli salad. Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli (about 1lb or 500g) 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. wine vinegar 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup very thinly…Read More
Ingredients: 1 lb. (454 g) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. (15 mL) lemon juice 1 tsp (5 mL) Cajun seasoning 1 tsp (5 mL) olive oil Directions: In bowl, toss together shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning and oil; let stand for 10 minutes. Thread shrimp onto metal or…Read More
This tasty dinner can be prepared on the stovetop or grilled on the barbecue. Ingredients: ½ bunch asparagus, about 8 spears 4 oz. (125 g) white cheddar or Gorgonzola cheese 4 – 3 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 8 large fresh basil leaves Toothpicks Paprika Salt Directions: Partially fill a wide frying pan with water…Read More
The chimichurri dressing adds a nice touch of freshness to summery grilled vegetables. If you want a bit more kick, increase the hot pepper flakes. Ingredients: 2 green peppers, halved, seeded and cored 2 sweet red peppers, halved, seeded and cored 4 zucchini, cut lengthwise in 1 cm thick slices Pinch of salt and pepper…Read More
A delicious snack to have when entertaining! Ingredients: ¼ lb. (115g) cooked cleaned baby shrimp chopped 1 stalk celery finely chopped 2 tbsp. finely chopped red onions ½ tsp. lemon zest black pepper to taste 3 tbsp. low-fat mayonnaise 2 English cucumbers, each cut into 16 slices Directions: Combine all ingredients except cucumbers. Spoon onto…Read More
Ingredients: 3 Limes (juice and zest), divided 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil divided 3 tbsp. Dijon Mustard 3 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 3 tbsp. Soy Sauce 6 green onions, chopped and divided 4 cloves garlic, minced and divided 2 tbsp. chopped basil Salt and Pepper to taste 6 – 3 oz. chicken breasts Directions: •…Read More