This is a delicious side-dish that’s low-calorie and packed with flavour! Ingredients: 1 small head of cauliflower ½ cup broth salt & pepper 3 tbsp parmesan cheese Directions: Steam cauliflower in broth in a large pot. Test with fork after 10 minutes to see if tender. Drain, mash with a potato masher. Stir in cheese,…Read More
These make great hors d’oeuvres for the coming festive season. Using meat instead of pastry cuts an incredible amount of calories and adds protein! Ingredients: 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, well drained 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup light cream cheese spread 1 tbsp 100% grated parmesan cheese 1…Read More
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