Healthier Seven Layer Taco Dip Ingredients * 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix * 1 (16 ounce) can no fat added refried beans * 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, softened * 1 (16 ounce) container lite sour cream * 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa * 1 large tomato, chopped * 1 green bell… Continue reading
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Healthy dishes with seafood
Salmon & Potato Cakes with Lemony Broccoli Slaw 4 servings Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients: * 1 can (14 3/4 ounces) salmon, thoroughly drained * 2 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes (see below) * 4 scallions, chopped * 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard * 3/4 teaspoon salt * 1/4… Continue reading
Spring salads with seafood treasure
Tuna Salad with a Springtime Twist If your ideal tuna salad calls for mashing the fish with enough mayonnaise to taste like tuna but spread like mayo, then skip this recipe. But if you are a tuna-lover and are seeking a salad with spring flair, one that includes crunch, color and a flavorful surprise, then… Continue reading
Healthy salmon recipes
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon makes a delicious healthful entree. Try these top-rated salmon recipes. Cedar Planked Salmon Ingredients 3 (12 inch) untreated cedar planks 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root 1… Continue reading
Whole grain salads
Lentil and Buckwheat Salad Ingredients 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning blend 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon… Continue reading
Healthy pancakes
Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, and Banana Pancakes Ingredients 1 cup uncooked rolled oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons dry milk powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1… Continue reading
Low-fat lunches
Fresh Asparagus Soup Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup soy milk 1/2 cup yogurt 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions Place asparagus… Continue reading
More summer fruit desserts – more delight
Bowl of Cherries By July, cherries are falling from trees and blueberries are ready to be picked. Perhaps nothing says the Fourth of July more than a warm cherry pie. Tart cherries such as Montmorency are excellent for baking, but can be challenging to find fresh as they do not ship well. Sweet cherries, such… Continue reading