October 3, 2020

Thai Chicken Basil Soup

Thai Chicken Basil Soup Ingredients 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 medium onion 1 medium poblano chile 4 tsp. finely chopped peeled fresh ginger 3 clove garlic 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 3 tbsp. lower-sodium fish sauce 2 carton reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 c. water 1/2 c. packed fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 package linguine-style (1/4-inch-wide) rice noodles 1/4 c. fresh lime juice Directions In 6-quart […]
October 3, 2020

Salmon with Ginger Cabbage

Salmon with Ginger Cabbage Ingredients 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion 1lb. salmon, 4 pieces, 3-4oz. each 1/2 tsp. curry powder 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard with seeds 2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 small head cabbage, shredded Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil on medium 1 minute. Add onion; cover and cook […]
September 18, 2020

Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies Yield: 30 cookies, 1 Tbsp. each Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 cups oats (quick or old fashion) 1 tsp. baking powder ½  tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup turbinado/raw sugar (or regular sugar) ½ cup unpacked muscovado sugar or brown sugar 1 large egg 1 banana, mashed ½ tsp. vanilla […]
September 18, 2020

Red Potato Salad

Red Potato Salad Servings: 6 Ingredients 4 cups baby red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces ½  cup green bell pepper, finely chop 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 3 scallions, diced 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. reduced fat mayonnaise Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste Instructions Boil potatoes in salted water until soft, about 8-10 minutes.  […]
September 18, 2020

Carrot Cupcakes

Healthy Carrot Cupcakes Carrot Cupcakes Yield: 9 cupcakes Ingredients 1 ½ cups spelt, white, or Bob’s gf flour ½  tsp. baking soda ¾  tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 cup unrefined sugar, (or xylitol for sugar free) 1/16 tsp. uncut stevia OR 2 tbsp more sugar ½ cup raisins ½ cup applesauce 1/3 cup oil (Some readers say they subbed applesauce with good results! I haven’t tried) 2 tsp. white or apple cider […]
September 18, 2020

Fresh Fruit Sundae

Fresh Fruit Sundae Servings: 3  Ingredients 4 large bananas, quartered and frozen 1 cup fresh berries raspberries, strawberries or blueberries ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt Toppings Dark chocolate chips, honey drizzle, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, toasted almonds Instructions Freeze bananas until very frozen (overnight is best). Make sure to cut them in quarters so they will blend or process easily. Add yogurt, fresh […]
September 18, 2020

Blueberry Spinach Salad

Blueberry Spinach Salad Servings: 2 Ingredients 4 cups spinach or other favorite greens (feel free to chop, if preferred) 1 apple, thinly sliced ½ cup blueberries 3 to 4 tablespoons pepitas, or other nut/seed ½ cup red cabbage, thinly chopped 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or favorite vinaigrette  Salt & pepper to taste 3 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese or other favorite crumbled cheese, like goat or blue cheese […]
September 18, 2020

Cauliflower Sloppy Joes

Cauliflower Sloppy Joes Ingredients 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ green bell pepper, diced ½ white onion, diced, addition slices for serving 4 cups cauliflower diced into small pieces, about 1lb. chopped ¾ cup tomato sauce 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 Tbsp. coconut sugar 1 ½ Tbsp. tomato paste 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. chile powder ¾ tsp. […]
September 18, 2020

Almond Milk Pudding

Chocolate Decadence Pudding Servings: 6 Ingredients 3 cups almond milk, divided 1/3 cup arrowroot starch 1 ripe banana ½ cup pure maple syrup 1/3 cocoa powder ½ tsp. salt Instructions 1. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup of almond milk and 1/3 cup arrowroot starch.  Set aside. 2. In a blender, combine the remaining 2 ½ […]