Party Onion Dip Whether you choose low fat or full fat yogurt, this dish is loaded with protein and probiotics, not to mention deliciousness! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Nonfat or full fat, (depending on your diet needs) plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tbsp olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, chopped 1 garlic …
A great way to satisfy your salty, spicy craving with some crunch! Loaded with fiber and protein. Ingredients: 1 lb dried chickpeas 1/4 cup vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp chili powder (I use smoked chipotle powder) 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tbsp olive oil Method: 1.) In a large bowl, cover the chickpeas with …
LOVE this quick & easy recipe for any occasion. You don’t need to cook anything, just mix and serve! Ingredients: 16 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of dried oregano Pinch of dried thyme 5 oz thawed frozen chopped spinach (fresh chopped spinach will also work) 1 cup chopped tomatoes …
A Picky Eater’s Smoothie Picky eaters often like smoothies because the texture is consistent, they are often sweet, and can be fun to make. If your child is not accepting of many foods, you may want to make this activity into a whole day event. Pick out foods your child likes along with a …
Canned beans are a parent’s best friend when it comes to fast food! Not only can you make by bean burgers and falafel-style wraps, but now you can make these super easy tacos. This recipe is a great source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants found in herbs and spices. Serves 3-4 1-15 oz can beans …
We love this spread so much, you don’t have to wait for dessert to enjoy it! 2 Tbsp hazelnuts (optional; or use other nuts) 1 ripe avocado 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 Tbsp honey (or a few drops of stevia) In a blender, process the nuts until they are very fine, or even pureed. Add …
I LOVE yogurt sauce! Since my husband is Middle Eastern, it has become a staple in my diet. It can be low in fat and is high in protein and calcium, and it moistens up cuts of meat which tend to dry out. Want a quick & easy dinner? Put a few pieces of chicken …
This past Sunday, 3/25 I hosted a cooking demonstration at IGA Fort Salonga Market. Due to popular demand, here are the recipes I made: Apricot Pork Medallions Serves 4; Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 8 medallions ½ cup dried apricots, chopped 2 green onions, chopped …
I’ve been noticing over the past few days that I am really getting bored with my breakfast routine! Breakfast should be something to look forward to, which is why I transitioned to my “summer breakfast” theme of müesli. Have you heard of it? Some stores sell versions of it in the cereal aisle, as a …
I’m sure you have tried some kind of packaged pita chip during the last few years. They’re so addicting (like most chips) and they seem so healthy! But have you ever read the nutrition label? I mean….the “serving size” part of the label. It scared the bejibbus out of me! Bottom line: lots of fat …
And no, I’m not talking about raw vegetables 😉 I’m talking about roasted chick peas! (AKA garbanzo beans) I saw this on Good Eats with Alton Brown, and had to try it, here is the link! What I love about this recipe is you can make a lot at once, and store it for a …
Maybe it’s just me, but I always plan out my meals. I don’t like to wait until the last minute, and I always try to bring my own lunch to work. On the other hand, I get pretty tired of sandwiches, and salads aren’t always an option. What to do? When this happens, I look …
Try not to save all of your hunger for lunchtime. I am sure you are all pretty good at snacking on foods, but how about healthy snacking? Snacking between meals is a great way to make or break good eating habits. It is also a great way to keep you focused at work, rather than …
Smoothies are an awesome way to pack in some servings of fruit while filling you up and cooling you down. They’re also very easy to make, and are great as a breakfast or snack. If you don’t have an immersion blender already, I highly suggest them because they are easier to use and usually require …
Fruit is the ultimate dessert; it is almost always sweet, energizing, and the varieties seem endless! So it shouldn’t be difficult to eat 4-5 serving of it each day. What is a serving of fruit? About 1/2 cup, or: The size of an average woman’s fist (apples, oranges, peaches, pears…) The amount which can fit …
How many servings of vegetables should we all be eating each day? Answer: 4-5 servings, and another 4-5 servings of fruit. Keeping in mind that one serving is roughly equal to 1/2 of a cup, you might think that is a heck of a lot of food! And it is if you’re adding that to …
Did you know that popcorn is a whole grain? And as we know, whole grains are loaded with nutrients compared to refined grains. So, that means popcorn is healthy! Woo Hoo! But hold on–it is only as healthy as how it is prepared. The majority of microwave popcorn bags are loaded with salt, fat, and …
I’ve been receiving a lot of parsley and cilantro in my box, and I wanted to make something with it right away! I wasn’t in the mood for drying or freezing the herbs this time, so I decided to make some tabouli! For those of you who may not know, tabouli is a Middle Eastern …