Could someone give me a really good healthy whole grain bread recipe for the bread machine?

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Bella C <3

'm looking for a really good whole grain bread recipe. It MUST be light and fluffy on the inside, I really dont like when bread turns out too dense

Thanks in advance!

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Yes, first link in "sources," but you can get better results if you'll use the bread machine only for the dough. Hear me out.

King Arthur Flour's classic 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread (second link in "sources") is the bread you want, but it's not one you should BAKE in the bread machine. Bread machines don't shape loaves of bread really well, and they can't give you "ovenspring" -- when you put a loaf of proofed dough into a hot oven, the heat makes the yeast go crazy and gives it a very big boost, giving big rise. The bread machine heats gradually, and you don't get as much spring out of it.

You can make this bread using the "dough" cycle on your bread machine, then shape it, let it rise again (proof), and bake it in a hot oven to get really nice results. But if you try to bake this in a bread machine, it won't rise as high, so it will be more dense.

If your schedule or needs require that it bake in the machine, you'll want the first recipe. It won't be as fluffy and light as a loaf that's properly shaped and proofed and put into an already-hot oven, but it'll be tasty.

What is you all-time favorite sandwich recipe?

Q. Do you have a unique sandwich idea? I prefer healthy sandwiches (no bologna), but I'm getting bored with my usuals. What are some of your ideas to add variety to my lunch sandwiches? Different ideas for breads? ingredients? types of mustard? combinations of ingredients?

I already enjoy turkey w/ swiss, cheese, cranberry & stuffing ... another favorite is a good slice of baquette, w/ artichoke hearts, brie cheese, and toasted almonds, broiled til warm and gooey.
Wow, some great recipes so far! Things that have caught my eye are the olive spread and grilled vegies; the tofu; the Sharon sandwich; Calif chicken; tom, basil, mozzerella; and chicken w/ basil, etc.

I do enjoy PB& banana, I'll have to try w/ strawberry slices :-)

Tuna w/ BBQ sauce? what kind of bbq sauce?

Keep the ideas/recipes coming, and thanks!

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grilled chicken breast
pesto sauce mixed with mayo
roasted red peppers
red onion, thinly sliced
provolone cheese
on herbed foccacia or ciabatta bread, or even in a pita

Then, if you have a grill (better yet, a panini grill), grill the completed sandwich until the cheese starts to melt and the bread gets crusty.

I think I have to get out of the food section. LoL. Drool =P

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I'm starting a diet but need new recipes?

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Blue Skies

I start my full time job this week and I'm also trying to incooporate better eating habits into my life. I'm cutting out fast food and eating more fruits veggies, lean meat, fish and whole grains. I'm just having a hard time coming up with low calorie low fat meals that don't take hours to prepare. Any advice or recipes that you have made that are excellent? Or just advice in general.

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Quick and Healthy Low Calorie Main Dish Recipes

Beef & Bean Chile VerdeChile Verde, usually a slow-cooked stew of pork, jalapeños...
Black Bean & Salmon TostadasPickled jalapeños, cilantro and avocado perk up convenient...
Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream SauceThe secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not...
Chicken & White Bean SaladZucchini and celery give this chicken-and-bean salad a nice...
Citrus-Scented Black Bean Soup with Chipotle CreamFresh orange and lime juices provide a citrus tang that...
Cod with Tomato Cream SauceThis silky tomato sauce with a touch of cream makes mild-...
Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & VegetablesToss a garlicky, Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt sauce with...
Curried Turkey Cutlets with Dried ApricotsCurry-spiced apricot sauce jazzes up lean turkey cutlets in...
Indian-Spiced Chicken PitasMake a perfect summer supper: grill spice-rubbed chicken...
Inside-Out LasagnaHere we take basic lasagna ingredients—ricotta cheese,...
Mediterranean Sautéed Shrimp & FennelServe this sautéed fennel and shrimp with a tomato-caper...
Mexican Polenta ScrambleWe've borrowed the best Mexican flavors and...
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe & ChickpeasThe assertive flavors of broccoli rabe and rosemary are...
Oven-Barbecued Pork ChopsNeed a little summertime flavor? Try this swift recipe and...
Peanut Noodles with Shredded Chicken & VegetablesIf you can't find a bagged vegetable medley for this...
Salmon with Pepita-Lime ButterLime juice, chili powder and pepitas give this salmon...
Sichuan-Style Chicken with PeanutsThe piquant Sichuan Sauce (which doubles easily) works well...
Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White BeansIn this one-skillet supper, we toss dark leafy greens,...
Spicy Beef with Shrimp & Bok ChoyOyster sauce and rice wine give this speedy stir-fry a rich...
Steak Salad-Stuffed PocketsHere's a healthy dinner on the go, an easy sandwich...
Warm Chicken Sausage & Potato SaladThis super simple bistro-style salad is substantial with...

Quick & Healthy Low Calorie Side Dishes & Salads

Brown Sugar-Glazed BeetsTry a sweet glaze on beets or other root vegetables to help...
Chile-Garlic Roasted Sweet PotatoesGive ordinary roasted sweet potatoes a big flavor boost...
Herbed Whole-Wheat CouscousQuick and versatile, serve this couscous alongside any...
Quick Cheese GritsServe alongside spice-rubbed shrimp and sauteed greens.
Sautéed Cauliflower & Grape TomatoesThis Italian-inspired saute of cauliflower and tomatoes...
Sauteed Mushroom SaladHere we make a warm sherry-mushroom dressing to toss over...
Simple Sautéed SpinachSautéed spinach (or any greens) with garlic and a squeeze...
The WedgeForget iceberg; the traditional Wedge salad is better with...
Whole-Grain Rice PilafGreat-tasting whole-grain pilafs are available these days,...

Quick & Healthy Low Calorie Desserts

Fast Strawberry Frozen YogurtThough we use strawberries here, you can use whatever...
Grapefruit BruleeHere's a simple dessert, a fit cure for wintertime...
Marsala-Poached Figs over RicottaVanilla-infused ricotta cheese is the perfect foil for...
Quick Mini Chocolate CheesecakesHere we stir a little melted chocolate into ricotta cheese...
Raspberry-Mango SundaeMake extra raspberry sauce to have on hand for making...
Warm Chocolate PuddingThis warm pudding has a marvelous deep chocolaty flavor,...

How to improve my egg salad recipe?

Makeup

I use regular mustard, mayo, dill pickle relish, salt and pepper and celery seed. What can I do to improve on my egg salad recipe. I was thinking of maybe adding worcestershire or ranch dressing. Thanks for your help!:)

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12 Egg Salad Recipes to Try
Tex Mex Wrap: From Egg Farmers of Canada.
Country Style: Ingredients include tomato, yogurt, spring onion, mayo, onion powder, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, lettuce, chives and served on buns. From Kayotic Kitchen.
Curried with Caramelized Onion: Serve it over spinach or greens, on a few slices of toast, or wrapped in naan with bit of chutney. From Serious Eats.
Martha’s Favorite: This simple sandwich is a healthy — and delicious — lunch choice. From Martha Stewart.
Special: Enjoy this as a stuffing for fresh tomatoes or a spread on sandwiches. It could even be used as a dip with your favorite crackers. Found at Taste Of Home.
Tangy & Savory: This is suitable for adults and those with discriminating taste. It’s so simple to prepare and the tangy, savory mix spread over a bed of fresh arugula versus sandwiched between two pieces of bread won’t make you feel the need to run laps after. From Dishing Up Delights.
With Avocado: I have made this twice, and eaten it thrice. Each time it was pure delight! Don’t let the name frighten you away, give this a try! The best thing about it? It’s clean! It’s just too good not to share. From Odd Dotty Dollymaker.
Mini-Sandwich with Bacon: What makes this a little different is the crisp bacon pieces and celery. It’s a great balance of flavor that also gives the mini sandwiches a nice crunch. Plus, you can’t deny the cuteness factor of making them mini. From Culinary Cory.
Indian Style: This was just something I made up as I went along, but it was surprisingly successful and the bowl was scraped clean at the trivia table. From One Hot Stove.
Fancy Version: From at The New York Times.
For Sandwiches: Made with mayo, lemon juice, celery, chopped chives, lettuce and served on whole grain bread (toasted). Found at 101 Cookbooks.

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Is Kelp powder used in Vegan recipes for nutritional reasons or taste?

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Q. I came across a Vegan Mock Tuna Salad recipe and it contains Kelp Powder. Kelp Powder is very difficult to find. I was wondering if it is necessary in the recipe to make it taste right or if it is used for nutritional purposes only. BTW, does anyone know where to purchase Kelp Powder because I usually find anything and everything at Whole Foods Market but not Kelp Powder.

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For faux tuna salad, it's there for taste. It gives it that fishy flavor. Of course, it's healthy too. But, if you made faux tuna salad without it, you'd basically have tofu & Vegenaise, maybe some kind of onion or something, and it wouldn't be like tuna salad at all. I buy kelp powder from my local health food store. They have all sorts of herbs, spices, & seasonings available in their bulk section. (I wouldn't set foot inside a Whole Foods store anyway.) Maybe if you can't find it, you could buy some nori (sushi wraps) & crumble them up into tiny bits & use that instead. It'll give pretty much the same fishy flavor, it just won't be a fine powder. You should be able to find nori at any decent grocery store. You could also just make faux egg salad instead. Oh, or this is really good as a sandwich filling:

Chickpea Salad

* 1 15-oz can chickpeas
* 2 tbsp vegan mayo
* 1 tbsp mustard (I use horseradish mustard)
* 2 stalks celery, diced
* 1/2 cup diced green pepper
* 1/2 cup diced onion (I use chives or green onions. I think raw yellow/red onion is too strong.)
* 1/4 tsp lemon juice
* a squirt or two of Bragg's or soy sauce
* pepper to taste (if you think it needs it...you won't need salt because of the Bragg's)

Put the (drained & rinsed) chickpeas in a large bowl. Mash with a masher or fork. Don't use a blender. You want them to be slightly chunky still. Add all the other ingredients & mix well. Add more mayo & mustard if it seems a little dry. (The measurements above are from the original recipe, but I've always used more.) It's great stuffed in a pita with some lettuce or cucumber and grated carrots.

Vegan moms: Are you raising your children to be vegan as well?

chloe

I have an 8month old, and I 'm thinking of raising her vegan. What are your experiences? Give me some info to help me make up my mind. What do your kids eat instead of meat and dairy?
Wow Harry D, your answer has so much insight! I think I might choose you for a best answer!!! Go waste somebody else's time.

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yes. 3rd generation vegetarian. all doing very well...from age 90s to babies.

hubby and i have had nothing but positive experiences feeding our kids vegan...in fact, it's no big deal. being vegan is a way of life. i can remember back in the 70s and 80s when you couldn't even find a restaurant or airline that served a decent vegetarian meal so you were relegated to eating most meals at home or packing a meal to go. now we can fine dine in or out...my how things have changed.

today, we eat breakfasts such as smoothies, oatmeal, and peanut butter toast. (follow the link below to get two vegan kid taste testers responses to these yummy smoothies) Or we might have grits, scrambled tofu, vegetable patties, and orange juice. or we might have oatmeal waffles topped with fruit and served with a side of soy yogurt topped with nuts or granola. for recipes for these and more ideas visit: www.tpbooks.biz and check out the books "the daniel diet: preface to prophecy" or "presto! it's raw vegan pesto!"

For lunch, we have combos such as oven fried potatoes (lightly oil pan with olive oil and place potato wedges in sprinkled with rosemary and lightly salted) and "subway" sandwiches...our take on the franchise standard. we layer up with veggies like lettuce, tomato, olives, onions, and the works. then instead of mayonnaise (which has egg in it), we use vegannaise by the brand 'target your heart'. it is so delicious ...everyone who taste tests this and other vegan food is always astounded that it can be so easy to prepare, and downright delicious, not just "sacrificially healthy". Instead of cheese, we whip up a vegetarian alternative made with cashews or you can buy the 'target your heart' brand of cheddar cheese. just so you know i am not an employee of 'target your heart" they just happen to be what tastes good, is vegan, and what we eat. for a whole book of cheese replacements, get the book, "the uncheese cookbook" by Joanne Stepaniak.

if you happen to live near a Seventh day Adventist church, college, university, hospital, or academy, stop in regularly and eat in their cafeterias to get a feel about what vegetarian meals look like in action (several research studies have been done on Adventists because they are known for their vegetarianism. Thus if you visit any of their institutions, you will likely find the whole range of vegetarian options). (ie. if you live in the Los Angeles, California area, check out Loma Linda University's cafeteria or even Loma Linda Medical Center cafeteria).

if you want some compelling reasons for why vegan and children can be a perfect combination, get the book, "the china study" the largest study of its kind on the best nutrition to eat. this was done by a research scientist who attests that even he realized solid reasons why this would be a beneficial diet to follow based on what he has discovered over the years in the labs and he converted his own family to follow better eating as a result. now he is working in the government and you've gotta get his book...it is quite compelling indeed.

good luck with that. ps. we also steer clear of candies, icecream, sodas, etc. our delicious and preferred replacements for these are:

instead of gummy worms we eat dried cantaloupe slices (they look at taste BETTER than gummy worms)

instead of sodas, we drink water (we don't even drink alot of juices on the market because the words "natural coloring" on the label could be ground insects that are red and being used for their pigment in otherwise vegan products...can you say gross??!

instead of icecream, we just freeze bananas and run them through our Champion juicer (or if you don't have one of those, add Silk brand soymilk to your blender and then add frozen bananas) the kids lapp this up!

there is so much to say on this topic, but suffice it to say, you won't be without taste, pleasure, or nutrition when vegan done right is implemented. good luck!

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How healthy/unhealthy is this sandwich?

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Life

-2 slices of 100% whole wheat bread
- 1slice of provolone cheese
-1 egg fried with a little olive oil
-3 thin slice of honey ham or turkey
-romaine lettuce
-spinach
-tomatoes
-cucumber
-garnish with a dash of pepper and a wee bit honey mustard dressing

Is it unhealthy to eat everyday or every other day?

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That’s a trick question.
You don’t give enough info to get a straight answer.

Like…is this lunch?
To prepare in advance and take somewhere of just do it just before you eat it?
If you prepare it in advance, you need a refrigeration system (because of the meat/poultry/egg).

Also anything healthy becomes unhealthy if you eat it every day as you do not allow your taste buds to diversify and cannot satisfy a 2 weeks nutritional requirement if you eat the same thing over and over.



Let’s analyze in order…

Whole wheat bread is my favorite (crust removed and so fulfilling) beside my homemade bread which I mostly use for a hearty breakfasts (I cannot make fluffy whole wheat bread like commercial breads, one day I’ll find out how they can do it).

The provolone cheese or whatever cheese you like is fine as long as you like the taste by itself so it enhances your sandwich (taste it before using it) as commercial sliced cheeses in some countries (like the US) can ruin a sandwich (I find aged Swiss and Munster ok, but still mild). I ruined a Panini once and after investigation I discovered that the cheese I used tasted more like water (I think it was mozzarella, sometimes, you’re not even sure your cheese actually contains cheese if it’s highly processed food). It was more hurtful because I had high expectations, going out of my way with the prosciutto and the pesto and using my Foreman grill as a Panini press. You cannot always succeed when you experiment new sandwiches and recipes…just don’t proudly give them to somebody else before even tasting it…and then they’re disappointed and like “what it this? I want your awesome usual sandwich”.
After all the effort you put into it!?
Some brands (I won’t name those) will have some good tasting kinds of cheese along with dreadful bland taste other kinds of cheese.


The egg fried with olive oil is a mystery to me.
I only use hard boiled eggs for sandwiches as they’re easy to cook (just boil water), easy to slice in an egg slicer and you can make a batch in advance.
But the olive oil is very healthy (men need 2 Tbsp/day, women need only 1 Tbsp) if you can manage to get olive oil in a sandwich without making it greasy.
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats (oleic acids) which not only raise the good HDL cholesterol but also lower the bad LDL cholesterol.
It’s the best healthy fat (along with peanut oil…unless somebody is allergic to peanuts, so go with olive oil and be safe).
Hopefully, you’re using extra light olive oil or your sandwich is going to taste “off” if you cook with extra virgin olive oil that degrades to toxic compounds with heat.
And you’re not using the 100% pure olive oil, which is the lowest quality as it’s not virgin.
Use extra virgin olive oil for salad dressings but extra light olive oil (same calorie content but lighter in COLOR) ) for cooking…baking/frying/roasting as it was refined to withstand cooking temperatures (+375F but has less flavor). Use a big black marker and write “salad” on the label of your extra virgin olive oil and “cooking” on the label of the extra light one because if you’re not confused, somebody else could be.
In a bind, you can use extra light olive oil for salad dressing but it’s bland so you’ll need more herbs/spices/mustard/shallots, etc.
BUT do not use extra virgin olive oil for cooking (you can use canola oil).
I use canola oil (polyunsaturated fats) to deep fry healthy homemade French fries.

Limit your egg yolks to one/day. Studies find that eating up to 6 yolks per week is healthy.
(I guess they did not work on Sundays).
You don’t get higher cholesterol eating egg cholesterol but eating saturated fat (which an egg yolk has less than one third of it).
We’ve come a long way from “no more than 2 yolks/week to 4 to 6. Maybe one day they’ll study the 8 yolks/week effect (you can have as many egg whites as you want though, more protein there, super low calories, 17 per egg whites, and no fats).

(End of my answer coming up next...)

What are some healthy foods?

Q. What are some healthy meals that I can eat for breakfast lunch and dinner? Be as specific as you can please. Thanks so much!

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Option 1:
Breakfast: Whole wheat toast, a piece of fruit, and scrambled eggs without the yolk.
Lunch: A salad with 2 oz of ham, 1 oz of cheese, and fat free salad dressing.
Dinner: Chicken breast with 2 oz of bbq sauce, 1 cup of broccoli, and 1/2 cup of baked beans.
Snacks: (Choose two for the day) Special K Cracker Chips, Fiber One Brownie, Pop Chips, 1 oz of peanuts, or 1 oz of chocolate.

Option 2:
Breakfast: 2 whole wheat pancakes (recipe below), 1 2 oz piece of cooked ham, 1 piece of fruit.
Lunch: Sandwich with 2 slices of whole wheat toast, 1 slice of fat free cheese, 2 oz of turkey or ham, mustard or fat free mayonnaise, 1 serving of fruit, 1 cup or single serving container of fat free yogurt.
Dinner: Turkey, 93% fat free Ground Beef, or Chicken burger with a whole wheat bun, 1 slice of fat free cheese, lettuce, tomato, fat free mayonnaise or any topping you like, and corn on the cob.
Snacks: (Choose two for the day) Special K Cracker Chips, Fiber One Brownie, Pop Chips, 1 oz of peanuts, or 1 oz of chocolate.

Option 3:
Breakfast: 1 serving of Special K Cereal and 1 piece of fruit.
Lunch: Chicken Panini with a whole wheat roll, 1 oz of chicken breast, 1 oz black forest ham, 1 slice of fat free cheese, and marinara sauce of the side, and 1 serving of fruit.
Dinner: Grilled pork served with ketchup, 1 serving of vegetables, and 1/2 cup of baked beans.
Snacks: (Choose two for the day) Special K Cracker Chips, Fiber One Brownie, Pop Chips, 1 oz of peanuts, or 1 oz of chocolate.

Recipe for whole wheat pancakes:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/06/whole-wheat-pancakes.html

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What is low in calories that tastes good on celery?

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Jenna

I'm on a low calorie diet and need to eat more celery. But it tastes like fermented pond water! Peanut butter is way too high in fat and calories and I don't know what else tastes good. Preferrably something under 35 calories.

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If you have an ED and cannot stop munching, you still should not eat something that tastes like fermented pond water.
You can eat lettuce/greens, mushrooms, asparagus, cucumbers, radishes and numerous other foods (if you can stomach anything from the cabbage family).

I used to not like celery either, omitting it in all my recipes. And I like everything with few exceptions, like cinnamon and honey (childhood traumas), spicy food and poultry white meat or skin. White meat is too dry, the skin is too fatty so dark meat is perfect.

Then I stopped smoking and had to munch all day long for 2 weeks on celery/raw carrots feeling like Bunny Rabbit. My natural tan skin turned fake orange tan. With celery, I would end up with a dry ball of fiber in my mouth (like a chewing gum) that I would not swallow so I would spit it out as too much fiber will constipate you. You can spit out a dry fiber ball in your mouth but once it gets in your intestines, you might get an obstruction and constipation.

It never occurred to me that you would need some dip to eat celery.
That is very American, like eating apples or bananas with peanut butter.
Btw, natural peanut butter is very healthy, in moderation, like 2Tbsp, as you need those calories of good protein and good fats to feed your brain and organs (you sound like your brain needs it).
A PB&J sandwich is healthy…peanut butter and jelly spread between 2 slices of whole-wheat bread. You get your carbs, your protein, your fats, your fiber and your vitamins/minerals.
What more can you ask for?

Pea-nuts are not nuts…they’re legumes from the same family as peas. Try Nutella (from Europe, so it does not have crappy additives that Americans still allow in their processed food) and it has true nuts (hazelnuts) and chocolate, to make it yummy, provide antioxidants and act as a natural antidepressant (makes you feel better if you feel bad and makes you feel good if you don’t feel bad).


Now I like celery if I “peel” it (peel away those outside strings) and cook it with soups (the “fermented pond water” taste goes away if cooked in water). I also like raw (peeled) celery, cut tiny, tiny, in my tuna sandwich to add crunchiness. I would guess the strong taste of tuna overwhelms the taste of the 2Tbsp of celery.

When I was a teenager I did not like garlic, onions, Brussels sprouts or raw seafood.
I bet I would have hated broccoli too, if I would have been exposed to it (I was not).
Now I love all of those and I use garlic a lot, I make onion soup, I love Brussels Sprout Parmentier (with garlic and roasted potatoes), and I like sushi.

If you’re a teenager, you do not have adult taste buds yet. Because if you’re a teenager, you don’t get food cravings for low calorie food as you need a lot of calories to grow. You get cravings for meat and potatoes and anything high carbs like cookies/cakes/candies…and bread with chocolate (or Nutella) and lots of milk, cheese and ice-cream.
You should not get craving from veggies from the cabbage family (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, radish, turnips, collard greens, kale…) or celery, asparagus, beets and artichoke.

I went out of my way to make artichokes fun to eat for my kids…fresh artichokes with the prickly ends of the leaves cut off (not artichoke hearts coming from a can that you use for salads), pressure cooked and served with their favorite dip (I used vinaigrette but did not mind if they wanted to use…ketchup). You eat one leaf at a time until you get to the heart and still I miserably failed to make them appreciate artichokes, because they did not have the taste buds for it...yet...as it did not have enough calories for their need (I still love artichokes).

I stay away from hummus for political reason, as some countries fight about some other countries stealing their recipes…trying to find any reason to go to war. They are worse than a daughter-in-law stealing a recipe from her mother-in-law. The Lebanese are like “the Israelis stole our hummus recipe” but then the Israelis recipe tastes better so now the Lebanese are pissed off.
If I want chickpeas, I’ll just make a couscous and if a Berber comes into my kitchen claiming that I stole a couscous recipe, I could mention that my father was Berber so YOU shut up.

I wonder which country made the first bread and could claim “protected status”.



You don’t need some dip to help you swallow some food that tastes crappy to you.
Ditch the celery.
Eat enough to cover your BMR + growth (-21).
Eat enough calories to cover your BMR or your body will adapt to a low caloric intake and lower your metabolism, making it very hard for you to use your body fat. And then, as soon as you would eventually start eating normally again, you would make body fat very easily, because you would have a lower metabolism and therefore regain all the weight you lost and keep going up, unless you exercise A LOT.

How can you turn something unhealthy into healthy in cooking?

The Smart

I wanted to know how to make things healthy with some unhealthy things, is there a way to do that?

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It depends on what ingredients are in there. Sometimes it even depends on how many calories are in the food/drink. For example, say you had a taco at Taco Bell and you admitted it was unhealthy, how would you change up your recipe of the taco your way? Well, for a start, you can add some tomatoes and chopped lettuce into the taco to make it yummy and healthy. I didn't think that example made sense with the question so let me try this example. If you had a sandwich that had burger meat, mayonnaise, mustard, and pickles, you would probably notice that it's unhealthy. Here is where the magic begins. You should probably scrape off part of the mayonnaise and mustard you have on the sandwich because less mustard and mayonnaise, the more healthy it gets, but it's still yummy though. You should cut the sandwich in half so you can have half of how much calories there are in the whole sandwich you are eating. This is how I believe it worked for me when I was a 13 year old.

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Is this a balanced diet?

How can I slim down before the summer?

How can you stay a vegetarian? What can you eat? etc?

what are some good vegetarian recipes i can have while on a diet?

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Q. im not large, but i will start getting large if i continue eating the way i do.
im vegetarian, and i do things like live off maccas just without meat in the burgers(:

what are some healthy recipes for breakfast lunch and dinner i could use ?
thankyou !!
i said vegetarian, not vegan people !

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I would cut out the dairy. Many omnivores don't consume dairy because it makes them fat.

For breakfast:
You can make a smoothie with blueberries and strawberries and a small piece of banana. In addition to that, you could have one thin slice of healthy (look at the ingredients) toast with a little bit of non-hydrogenated margarine spread (if you can only find hydrogenated just use olive oil & salt) and a hard boiled egg.

for lunch:
a really good salad with a vinagrette, non-hydrogenated, soy-free dressing. Watch out for soy sauce because MSG is naturally occurring in soy sauce and many other soy products. MSG is known to make people eat more because it keeps you from getting a natural feeling of satiety.

Dinner:

A reasonable sandwich.

Healthy breakfast that i can take time out to actually cook?

~Dancer~

i want some healthy breakfast recipes that are fun to make because i like to cook :) thx a lot!

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Make waffles Sunday morning and freeze the leftovers. You can pop ‘em in the toaster for a homemade breakfast

Whole-egg or egg white omelets with fresh or frozen veggies (carrots, broccoli, celery, peppers, onions and even black beans make great additions).

Make a shake or a smoothie. Blend fruit and yogurt and then drink it in the car. A side option is a small bag of finger foods, such as a mixture of granola and grapes.

Bake bran muffins early in the week, then grab one or two each morning

Granola Fruit Kabobs-http://www.mrbreakfast.com/display.asp?categoryid=4&subcategoryid=13&recipeid=244

Low-Fat Honey Crepes-http://www.mrbreakfast.com/display.asp?categoryid=4&subcategoryid=10&recipeid=995

Vanilla Yogurt French Toast-http://www.mrbreakfast.com/display.asp?categoryid=4&subcategoryid=6&recipeid=1087

Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich-http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Peanut-Butter-and-Jelly-Sandwich/Detail.aspx

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What kind of HEALTHY recipes can I make with whole wheat Pita bread and Tortillas?

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Q. I love vegetables and I need some healthy recipes for whole wheat pita bread and whole wheat tortillas... what can i make with them? Thanks.

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I like to fill pita with hard salami and parsley (you could substitute leaner meat, though). Parsley is a great sandwich green and is friggin' loaded with vitamins and minerals.

Another favorite of mine is to make enchiladas with home-made red sauce. (Use lean meat like chicken breast and use a low-fat cheese. Authentic Mexican food doesn't have as much cheese as Americanized Mexican food anyhow.)

Red sauce:
Heat a few Tbsp. of oil in a 2qt. pot and add an equal amount of flour. Heat and stir until the combo (roux) bubbles for a minute or so.
Add ~1/2 cup of paprika (sounds weird, but bear with me...) and a little cayenne or other spicy ground red pepper to taste and continue to stir. You may need to add a little more oil.
Once this is mixed thoroughly and heated (you want the paprika to toast a bit) add ~ 1 1/2 c. water and stir with heat until the sauce thickens. (If sauce is too thick, add more water. Too thin, add a little corn starch/water slurry. You want it to be kinda like pizza sauce consistency.)
Salt to taste.
Fill tortugas with chicken, cheese, onions, olives, cilantro, whatever the hell you want. Have fun with it!
Put ~a third of the sauce in the pan, layer the enchiladas on top, then spread the rest of the sauce on them. Top with a little more cheese.
Bake @ 375F for about 40 min (until sauce is bubbling and cheese browns a little).

I love this recipe and always make it with whole wheat tortugas (good source of fiber) and this red sauce (TONS of vitamin A and other antioxidants).

I never use a recipe, so your results may vary. But it's cheap and pretty easy, so a few practice batches won't be too hard.
(Everyone tells me that they're WAY better than anything from any Mexican restaurant they've had!)

Healthy sandwich?Any recipes, ideas out there?

Skitams

I'm going to the grocery later to buy wheat bread, I've been always making tuna melt sandwich and im kinda tired of it. Do you know any other EASY and and low in carb sandwich recipes? Thanks

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SUGGESTIONS FOR SANDWICH FILLINGS:
Cheese & pickles.
Smoked turkey breast with Swiss cheese and mayonnaise on a whole wheat bread.
Sliced boiled eggs with sliced tomatoes. Good with chili sauce.
Roast beef with hot cheddar cheese.
Turkey, yogurt sauce, & salad.
Peanut butter, Miracle Whip, & sliced bananas.
Onion & tomato. Sprinkle with salt.
Garlic & tomato. Sprinkle with salt.
Onion, tomato, garlic, & green pepper. Sprinkle with salt.
Chicken, bacon, & mayo on toasted whole grain bread.
Egg salad, sprouts, & shredded carrots.
Turkey, mayo, whole cranberry sauce, chopped walnuts, &/or chopped purple
grapes on whole grain bread.
Pita bread stuffed with your favorite ingredients.
Egg, pickle, & mayo.
Beef & mustard on rye.
Camembert, sweet chili sauce, & romaine leaves. Spice it up with ground pepper.
Roasted veggies on whole wheat.
Hardboiled eggs & bacon with tomato chutney.
Salmon, cream cheese & capers.
Turkey, salad, & basil.
Tuna, mayo & sprouts.
Mozzarella, lettuce, red onion, & hot chili oil.
Blue cheese & figs.
Grilled Mozzarella & roasted red pepper.
Sliced cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts. mayo, tomatoes & lettuce in a Pita Pocket.
Smoked turkey, alfalfa sprouts, cranberry sauce, & mayo on whole grain bread.
Tuna fish sandwich, one of the flavored Miracle Whips, tomato, & lettuce on a
Kaiser roll, & a pickle on the side.
Shredded chicken, mayo, shredded cheddar cheese, spice it up with your favorite
seasonings & put it on a bun. Wrap in foil & heat in oven about 10 min.
Sliced chicken, mayo, pine nuts, grilled peppers, Parmesan & spinach.

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What are some cheap, easy and healthy recipes?

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Kelly

I'm a terrible chef, but I'm moving into my own place soon and cannot rely on quick dorm food anymore :(
I don't want to develop unhealthy habits, so I've decided to begin cooking for myself. What are some recipes that are cheap, low-calorie/healthy, easy (around 5 ingredients or less), and fast?
Breakfast, lunches, dinners, desserts, drinks, et cetera: all suggestions welcome!
Thank you!

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Check out this site to see what you like. http://www.cookinglight.com/
It is one of my favorites. You don't have to add all the ingredients for many recipes like the one below. I leave out the peppers and use any pasta sauce you like. I buy big basil plant at Trader Joe's for a just a couple of bucks. Using fresh ingredients as much as possible really makes a big difference. =)

Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

* 1/4 cup (about 2 ounces) sun-dried tomato pesto (such as Classico)
* 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
* 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* 1 (8-ounce) loaf ciabatta
* 12 large basil leaves
* 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
* 1/2 cup sliced bottled roasted red bell peppers
* 1 large tomato, thinly sliced

Preparation

Combine pesto and mayonnaise in a small bowl, stirring to blend.

Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken to cutting board, and cool slightly. Cut chicken lengthwise into thin slices.

Preheat broiler.

Cut ciabatta in half horizontally. Place bread, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove bread from pan. Spread pesto mixture evenly over cut sides of bread. Arrange the chicken slices evenly over bottom half. Top chicken evenly with basil leaves, and sprinkle cheese over top. Place bottom half on baking sheet, and broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Arrange bell pepper and tomato over cheese, and cover with top half of bread. Cut into 4 equal pieces.
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1185367

www.smoothieweb.com is a great site.

I need some healthy and easy recipes for lunch?

Jordan

I want some healthy and easy recipes that I can make for lunch. With cheap ingredients and that I can eat on a regular basis. Also maybe some healthy snack ideas?(preferably cheap) thanks!

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I like to make chicken salad for lunches. It’s healthy, fast, and full of protein to keep you full for a long time. Just boil 4 skinless/boneless chicken breasts (around $7), then dice into small squares. Mix in a big bowl with 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 diced onion, 5 diced stalks of celery, salt & pepper (around $5). So, for a total of only 12 bucks, you have lunch for every day of the week.

I pre-portion the Chicken Salad into ziplock sandwich baggies and keep in the fridge, so they are ready to go for each day. Just use a small insulated lunch bag with a freezer pack, to keep the food fresh until lunch time. For a snack, I bring along a bag of baby carrots and ranch dressing. I work in an office, and this is a great lunch for Mon-Fri. Saves me bundles of money and is much healthier than eating fast food every day. If you want, you can take bread to put the salad on, but since I eat low-carb foods, I skip the bread.

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Snack attack!?

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terra_chan

Good, original simple and easy recipes and ideas (mainly ideas) for snack that use ingredients in the average kitchen. 10 points for longest and best list!

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Quick and easy

Dip apple slices, carrots and celery sticks in peanut butter.

Mix a handful of peanuts with your favorite fruit yogurt.

Make a batch of homemade trail-mix with peanuts, raisins and your additions. Store in individual zipper bags for an easy on-the-go solution.

Make a peanut butter sandwich with sliced bananas, honey or jam for a delicious snack any time of the day

Simple No-Cook Healthy Snack Ideas
Check out these ideas for snacks that are delicious, nutritious and as easy as cookies and milk.

Protein Boost
Many kids respond well to protein at snack time instead of a sugar rush. Try a few of these ideas and judge for yourself. Please note: While some of these require a bit of preparation ahead of snack time, they will keep in the refrigerator for several days. Many are great with your choice of whole grain, rice or nut crackers or as a dip for raw vegetable sticks.
hummus
egg salad
tuna salad
Sliced hard-boiled eggs (or deviled eggs)
cream cheese: try on graham crackers or veggie sticks
String cheese, cheese cubes and slices - dairy or non-dairy varieties
Yogurt - dairy or non-dairy varieties
Natural nut butters: try spreading on sliced apples or bananas
Nuts: almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts
Seeds- pumpkin, sunflower, sesame
Sweet Favorites
Feed a sweet craving with naturally delicious fruits and vegetables. Many are great mixed with nuts and seeds or spread with natural nut butters.
fresh fruit smoothie
applesauce
fruit bar cookies
raw vegetable sticks
fruit leather
fresh fruit
dried fruit
sliced avocado or guacamole
sliced tomatoes
whole cherry tomatoes
sliced cucumber
pickles
All About the Crunch
All of our crunchy snacks are free of hydrogenated fats. Enjoy gluten-free, rice, nut and soy varieties as well as whole wheat and natural ones. Many of these crunchy suggestions pair well with cheese slices or a little nut butter for a boost of protein.
pretzels
lowfat or baked chips
rice or popcorn cakes
popcorn
crispy rice treats
granola bar
graham crackers
dry cereal
snack crackers
soy or rice crisps
trail mix
Nutritious Thirst Quenchers
Staying away from sugary sodas is easier when offering other great tasting options.
teas: herbal and low caffeine varieties of tea are a healthy and tasty choice for children. Mix with apple juice for a naturally sweet refreshing drink. And kids love a tea party!
juice drinks
yogurt drinks
flavored dairy and non-dairy milks
100% juice mixed with sparkling water
vegetable juice


These are ideas for whole recipe see link below
'Shroom for Manoeuvre
This is perfect for making the most of the seasonal mushrooms that are on sale this month. Instructions Sauté a 125g pack of mixed...

Baked Camembert with Garlic Ciabatta Toasts
Fingers of hot garlic toast dunked into melted parchment-baked cheese are great for sharing. Serves 4 as a starter or 2 as a main course ...

Baked Eggs in Ham
Sure to become a favourite with both children and adults, these eggs wrapped in ham take hardly any time to make and look wonderful too. Serves 6...

Banana Choc Chip Cookies with Hot Chocolate
Support Fairtrade Fortnight and make these cookies, which use some of our Fairtrade ingredients. They're perfect for dunking in Fairtrade hot...

Banana Date Smoothie
Instructions This luscious smoothie, served at Taman Gang restaurant on London's Park Lane, offers a great energy boost. To make it at home, whiz 1...

Barbecued Bruschettas
Instructions Cut slightly stale, coarse, country-style white bread into thick slices. Brush on both sides with olive oil and then grill over a...

Blinis with Crème Fraîche and Salmon
Instructions For a cool hors d'oeuvre, spread cocktail blinis generously with crème fraîche. Sprinkle with chopped chives and a pinch...

Buttermilk Pancakes with Horseradish Sauce and Smoked Salmon
Serves 6 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients Pancake batter 250g plain flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp...

Cajun Roasted Mixed Nuts
These spicy glazed nuts are incredibly easy to make and are the perfect accompaniment to pre-dinner drinks. Serves 8 Preparation time: 5 minutes ...

Cannellini Beans and Chorizo
The spiciness of chorizo forms a delicious contrast to the creaminess of the cannellini beans in this rich little tapa. Serves 4-6 as part of a...

Caramel Trifle Shots with Kahlúa
Don't panic if you don't have 12 matching shot glasses. You can mix and match, or even use espresso cups. Makes 12 Preparation time: 10 minutes...

Champagne Cocktails
Very simple, very quick and very delicious, these are the ultimate last-minute drinks. Cranberry Kir Royale For a wintery take on this classic...

Cherry Rock Buns
Rock buns are a great British favourite, easy for children to make and very economical, too. Eat these melt-in-the-mouth cherry-filled cakes warm...

Cherry Tomatoes Filled with Tabouleh
Makes 12 Slice a sliver off the base of 12 cherry tomatoes to enable them to stand on a plate. Slice enough off the top of each tomato to allow you...

Chicken Caesar Wraps
Serves 4 411kcals/19.4g fat/3.8g saturated fat/1.9g salt per serving Instructions Slice a 220g pack Waitrose Roast Chicken 2 Breast Fillets...

Chicken Satay with Thai Cucumber Salad
Chicken satay is a popular Thai dish which, when made in the traditional way, involves many ingredients and plenty of effort. Using an authentic...

Chicory Leaf with Papaya, Coconut, Chilli, Lime and Coriander
Deseed and peel 1/2 a large papaya and cut into small dice. Take about 3/4 of the coconut from a pack of Waitrose Fresh Coconut & Tropical Fruit...

Chilled Summer Soup with Peas and Courgettes
Fresh mint and Greek yoghurt give this lightly flavoured chilled soup a Mediterranean flavour. Serves 6 Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus...

Chilli Hot Chocolate
This is the most fantastic combination of rich chocolate with spicy chilli. South Americans have been matching these ingredients for centuries - we...

Chilli-Cheese Nachos
Serves 6 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes 278kcals/17.3g fat/7.9g saturated fat/1.2g salt/2.9g sugars per serving ...

Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
Makes 18 Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4 and grease 2 baking sheets. Combine 125g plain flour, ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda, 50g soft...

Chorizo, Chestnut and Sage Lollipops
Spicy chorizo threaded on cocktail sticks topped with sage-infused chestnuts make a fast and funky canapé. Fabulous with a glass of chilled...

Ciabatta with Pesto, Mozzarrella and Salami
Instructions Slice a ciabatta loaf into 2cm-thick slices. Lightly toast the slices under a warmed grill and then brush with a generous coating of...

Cinnamon, Honey and Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
I love oatmeal cookies and have fond memories of my mother baking them with plenty of cinnamon. Her recipe calls for lots of sugar, vegetable...

Coriander Prawns with Tikka Marinade
Mix together some Waitrose Natural Low Fat Yogurt and 1 heaped tablespoon concentrated tikka or korma paste. Add 3 tablespoons finely chopped coriander to prawns


A Dozen Simple Snack Solutions

1. Ants on a Log: Cut celery sticks into 3 or 4-inch lengths. Spread peanut butter down the center, and then add raisins on top of the peanut butter. A Kid Favorite!

2. Boiled or Deviled Eggs: Boil a dozen at a time.

3. Crackers and Cheese: Cut cheese into small squares. Serve cheese with a handful of saltines or other crackers. Kids love to make little sandwiches out of them. Add cut up squares or triangles of lunchmeat if you like.

4. Crackers and Peanut Butter or Cream Cheese: If your family has no peanut butter allergies, saltines with peanut butter is delicious. Top with raisins, banana slices, or substitute cream cheese for the peanut butter. Jam or Jelly is also a great standby with peanut butter or cream cheese.

5. Fruit!: Fresh fruit such as apples, bananas, oranges, and any other in season fruit make super snacks. Dried fruits are also good-- apricots, banana chips or raisins. Canned fruit, especially peach or pear halves, and pineapple slices all have great kid appeal.

Fast Fruit Dip
2 parts marshmallow cream
1 part cream cheese - at room temperature
Blend the two and refrigerate until serving time. Fruit Dip may be thinned with fruit juice or milk, if desired. Mix all ingredients in mixer until fluffy. Cover and chill. Serve with fresh fruit for dipping.

Kool-Aid Yogurt Dip
2 tablespoons Kool-Aid sugar-sweetened soft drink mix, any flavor
1 cup vanilla yogurt or sour cream
Stir soft drink mix into yogurt in medium bowl. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve. Stir.

6. Kid Kabobs: These are fun! You need toothpicks, cheese cubes, pineapple or banana chunks, and cooked meat chunks (cubed spam, ham chunks, or hot dog slices). Use your imagination! The kids love to thread their own kabobs.

7. Popcorn: Popcorn, popped on the stove, or in popcorn popper-such a great invention! For a special treat, add some melted butter.

8. Quickie Quesadillas: Using a toaster oven-put one or two saucer- size soft flour tortilla on the toasting rack. Add shredded cheese of your choice. Toast until cheese melts. Fold over. Serve with salsa. This is one our favorites!

9. Sandwiches: Cut them into small triangles or squares for a great addition to the snack tray. Even the "plain Jane", PB&J gets added significance when served on a special tray.

10. Snow on the Chimney: Similar to Ants on a Log--except you use cream cheese instead of peanut butter. Cut clean celery sticks into 3 or 4-inch lengths. Spread cream cheese down the center, and then add raisins on top of the peanut butter. Grown-ups like this too!

11. Tortilla Chips and Cheese: Add a large pile of tortilla chips to a dinner plate. Sprinkle the chips generously with your favorite shredded cheese. Microwave or toast until the cheese melts. This can be made in the oven using a pizza pan. Serve with salsa, bean dip or guacamole dip. To make an easy bean dip, combine several tablespoons of salsa with refried beans.

12. Vegetable Sticks: Carrot and celery sticks are the usual--but broccoli, radishes, turnip slices, green pepper and summer squash show up regularly. Serve with your favorite dip.

I'm really bored and I need to make dinner...?

Lyssss

Hi, I need to make dinner now. I really need some ideas coz we've had nachos the last three nights and we have run out of corn chips. IDEAS!!! PLEASE!!

Answer
Stuff a chicken breast with cream cheese/cheddar and rub spices on it, then wrap 1-2 slices of bacon around it and place in oven for about 30 mins. Serve with potato wedges and salad/rice with vegetables.

Have a couple of slices of bacon with slices of avocado on a bagel/ciabatta roll/slice of toast.

Get a stew going if you have a lot of time...you can use sausages/pork/chicken/beef etc...look for recipes online.

Or you can make cream of tomato soup and serve it with a grilled cheese sandwich. Simple but comforting I guess.

If you want a healthy meal, oven bake a salmon fillet (or any type of fish), drizzle some lemon juice and black pepper on it...then serve it with new potatoes (just boil them for 20 mins, drain, rinse, place back into the pan and add a tiny bit of butter/margarine and various herbs or mint) and steamed vegetables.

Other than that: hamburgers (home made or bought), meatballs and pasta in tomato sauce with garlic bread and/or salad, sweet and sour chicken with noodles/rice, onion omelette...depends what you have

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Does anyone have a healthy sandwich recipe?

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David W

I'm trying to come up with a sandwich that has all of my nutritional needs as well as tasting good. Meat, Whole grains, and highly nutritional vegetables!

Answer
I like grilled fresh veggies

Can someone provide me with some tasty but healthy recipes that are quick and easy to prepare?

Eva D

I can’t eat dairy for a while, because of allergies. So I’m going grocery shopping later in the afternoon and I need some ideas on what to buy for lunch. I live alone, so I don't want to get too much or buy something pricey (e.g. lobster). I’m not big on a lot of leftovers either.

Usually I don’t have a lot of time, so I’ll eat something quick like a grilled cheese sandwich with a salad, or some cottage cheese with tomatoes and crackers. I need some ideas.

Last but not least, I don’t like any of the following: red meat, pork, dark meat (fowl), octopus, lamb, meat that's packed into a can (e.g. tuna, chicken, shrimp, & spam), protein shakes, meal replacement bars.
Mmm, thanks for all the great advice!

Answer
peanutbutter and jelly

cereal w/soy milk (i like fruitloops)

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Hummus, what are other ways to eat it , besides on crackers?

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moemindy

I love hummus, and I always eat it with crackers. What are other ways to eat hummus? I would like to make yummy healthy sandwiches or something with it, but I know it has to be just so for hummus to taste good with it. So please what is your favorite recipe for hummus snacks ?

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Use your hummus in place of Mayonnaise on your favorite sandwich.....

My favorite is hummus spread on a pita, topped with (drained) roasted red peppers and Feta cheese with sprouts.....Light, refreshing and a snap to make......

Also, instead of boring "sour cream based dips" I use hummus with raw veggies for dipping.....you can also flavor the hummus with roasted garlic, roasted red peppers (blend together in a food processor: the result tastes like pimiento cheese).........Those are a couple of my favorite ways to eat hummus.....Enjoy!!!

Christopher

Sandwich Recipes? Looking for tasty recipes to make at home- Any good or healthy recipes you may have?

lindasue m

Thanks, as I am making an effort to maintain a healthy diet.

Answer
An excellent subsititute for butter, cheese and fatty meat is avocado. You might hear people say that it is high in saturated fat (true!), but it is still much, much better for you than other fillings, especially if you have more than one (ie butter AND cheese).

Rather than having a boring sandwich with salad and not much else, try adding avocado to chicken and salad; alfalfa sprouts, spanish onion, carrot, lettuce etc. It's nice with salt and pepper, or a light dijonaise as well, and quite healthy! A lot of lettuce seems quite bland and won't add to a sandwich, so if you can afford it, go for different varieties. Asian ones especially have quite a lot more taste than a traditional cos or iceberg.

I know it's not easy to get Vegemite etc in the States, but any of those yeast or beef extract spreads are very nice on rice-cakes with alfalfa sprouts - for some inexplicable reason, it tastes a bit like chicken! Don't make the mistake of spreading it thickly, you only need a smear. The rice cakes are quite filling, but bland. This way, you don't add heaps of fat, but you get filled up!

Another thing that might be hard to find in the States is tinned beetroot - I'm not sure if you have it at all... It's an aquired taste, but adds sweetness and freshness to sandwiches with few nutritional negatives. If you can get it, it should be tinned in its own (pink!) juices, I guess its kind of pickled...? And it is generally sliced, but you can get baby ones like this too, I think. It's not nice by itself, and will go soggy fast, so it's best in a salad sandwich, eaten straight away.

On that note, pickled things in general are probably a good way to add a lot of flavour without too much fat or salt...

For something a little unusual, you can make fillings of leftover lentil or chickpea salad (you can find recipes everywhere online), which is incredibly cheap to make. If that seems quite heavy, you can substitute traditional bread for lavash or pita bread.

And always eat a wholegrain bread - not only is it full of things you don't get in white bread, it will fill you up, and contributes a lot more to you RDI for grains.

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What are some good, easy sandwich recipes, for vegetarians?

What are some good good and healthy vegitarian meals?

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Samantha

im a vegitarian and its hard to eat dinner everynight when my parents cook meat and the dinner microwave meals have to much sodium. i love tofu and most vegtibles. i want a meal easy to cook and healthy

Answer
If you want to learn to cook, that is great. It's a very important step for veg people. All of those frozen and prepackaged meals are inexcusably overpriced. Foods containing only plant products should be CHEAPER and NOT pricier.

If you haven't already, please visit this site
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/food_groups.html

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These are some of my favorite things to eat:

Breakfast: bananas, cream of wheat with brown sugar and soy butter, cereal, pancakes or french toast with real maple syrup, vegan "sausage" patties, smoothies.

Lunch: VEGAN "SAUSAGE" SANDWICHES, sandwiches with vegan deli slices(Tofurkey is the only one that's kinda funky), fruit, dinner leftovers, couscous salad, vegan sushi, potato or pasta salad.

Dinner: sloppy joes, "sausage" and gravy with homemade biscuits, Spaghetti and Trader Joe's "meatballs" or TVP, lasagna, Thai pad see ew, pad khi mao(drunkard's noodles), tofu+eggplant with basil sauce, yellow thai curry with tofu or vegan chikn and veggies and jasmine rice, Indian dal with homemade roti or dosai, channa masala, aloo gobi, vegetable or minestrone soup, pizza, STEAMED "PORK" BUNS with potstickers or spring rolls

I use these sites to find recipes:
http://www.foodnetwork.com
http://vegweb.com
http://www.recipezaar.com

What is a good vegetarian meal that is healthy, and doesn't involve crazy foods, like soy or tofu?¿?

Blondie

I am not a fan of onions or tomatoes, and I am tired of pasta. What's a quick and easy meal for a vegetarian (lacto-ovo)?

Answer
Get some of the Mollie Katzen "Moosewood Cafe" books. They are excellent and demonstrate a lot of variety. Once upon a time I was a vegetarian. Often, though, I was the only one eating veggie so I came up with some meals that didn't require eating leftovers, were quick and fairly economical. Some of my favorite meals from my time as a vegetarian (I am lapsed at this point):

A twice-baked potato stuffed with broccoli and cheese. Just bake a potato, allow it to cool until you can handle it. Cut off the top and scoop out most of the insides. Transfer the insides to a bowl, add broccoli florets (even frozen work well - you could also do broccoli/cauliflower mix) and your favorite cheese to bowl and combine with the potato. Add salt and pepper to taste, and if the potato mixture is too dry to hold together at all, add a little milk or vegetable broth. Stuff the mixture back into the potato and pop back into the oven for 10-15 minutes. You can also stuff squash (particularly butternut squash) and large mushrooms.

One of my favorite veggie sandwiches used one of those veggie burger patties (try around to find the one that suits you best. I thought Boca tasted most like meat, but Gardenburger had the best flavor). Saute the patty in a pan over medium heat alongside some sliced mushrooms (the patty will probably be done before mushrooms - no worries, just remove the patty to a plate and wait for the rest to be done. When the mushrooms are soft and have browned a bit, salt and pepper them and then put on top of the patty. I usually added a slice of mozarella or swiss cheese and ate it on a Kaiser roll or hamburger bun dressed with mayo. Add the fixings of your choice (my favorite was sliced tomato, a thin slice of raw red onion, lettuce, and sprouts, but sometimes I added some avocado also.

Pita bread with hummus, baba ghanouj, or some other dip and a side salad. If you have never had these dips I highly recommend them. Good recipes that have been rated by people who tried them out can be found on www.epicurious.com and www.recipezaar.com. Since these sources are searchable, they are good sources for all sorts of new recipes. Don't be afraid to try different cuisines! Indian food especially is notorious for being excellent vegetarian fare. You must try it.

Good luck!

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How to make a delicious sandwich?

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JOK KUR

I know this might sound a bit stupid. But I really dont know how to make using the thinly sliced deli meat. Recipes or simple how to would be nice. Thank you very much =)

Answer
http://www.healthrecipes.com/healthy_sandwich_recipes.htm
http://www.squidoo.com/healthysandwichrecipes
http://www.recipezaar.com/300811
http://womenshealth.about.com/od/recipesforhealthyliving/Recipes_for_Healthy_Living.htm

Does anyone have any good recipes for NuWave Oven?

layzeeej

I have lost my recipe book that it came with and would like some wonderful recipes. Thanks for your help.

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Whole Frozen Turkey (10 pounds)

Buying a frozen turkey and making it in less than 2 1/2 hours is so easy and is an unexpected treat for the whole family.
Unwrap the frozen turkey and rinse in cold water. While still wet, season the outside as desired and place on liner pan or 1" rack breast side down. Nu-Wave on HI for 60 minutes. (At this point, the gizzards inside should be defrosted and you can remove for later use. Season or fill cavity with vegetables at this point). Turn turkey breast side up Nu-Wave on HI for another 75-90 minutes or until thermometer reads 165°F. If the skin is becoming too brown, cover with tin foil just as you would a conventional oven.
Let the bird sit as usual and use drippings from pan to make delicious gravy.
(If you want to make up to a 15 pound bird, see our extender ring.)
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FROZEN ROAST BEEF (4 pounds)

Buying a roast beef (or 2) on sale and freezing it for later saves time and money. Just take it out and, and under 2 hours, you can have a delightful surprise for the family.
Rinse the beef in cold water so any dry seasonings may adhere. Place roast on 1" rack, top side down. Nu-Wave on HI for 50 minutes. Turn over, top side up, and continue another 50 minutes (RARE) or more depending on your taste. Let sit 15 minutes and enjoy!

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BAKED FRENCH TOAST (4 servings)

4 1-inch thick slices raisin bread or white bread
4 eggs
1 1/3 cups milk or half and half
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine



Cut bread slices in half diagonally. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and salt. Dip each bread slice in mixture to saturate both sides.
Lightly butter a shallow aluminum pan and arrange slices in a single layer. Place pan on 4" rack and Nu-Wave HI for 8 minutes (or until browned and puffy). Turn 1/2 way if desired.
While toast bakes, combine syrup and butter. Heat until melted together.
Top off and enjoy!

Hint for Low Fat Version:
Dip bread in egg substitute and roll in corn flake crumbs. Follow cooking directions above and top with low-cal syrup or fruit. This is crispy, healthy, and delicious!





BAKED REUBEN SANDWICH

Butter, softened
2 slices rye bread
1 ounce thinly sliced corned beef
1/4 cup sauerkraut, squeezed dry
1 slice Swiss or Gruyere cheese
1 tablespoon thousand island dressing



Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, place corned beef, sauerkraut, and cheese. Spread with dressing. Top with second slice of bread, buttered side up.
Place directly on 4" rack and Nu-Wave on HI for 7 minutes or until the top is lightly toasted and the cheese is melted.
Place directly on the 4" rack and Nu-Wave on HI for 4 minutes or until well heated and cheese melts.




STUFFED POTATO SKINS (8 servings)




4 baked potatos
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chives or scallions, chopped
4 slices cooked bacon



Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out cooked potato, leaving thick skins. Mix everything except the skins and fill each skin with equal amounts of the mixture. Place on the 4" rack and Nu-Wave on HI for 5 minutes.




CHINESE STYLE RIBS (20 servings)




1 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons dry red wine
1 tablespoon each sugar, salt, and garlic powder
2 pounds baby back ribs, cut into individual pieces



Mix all the ingredients and marinate the ribs for at least an hour. Spread the ribs on the 4" rack and Nu-Wave on HI for 20 minutes.




LONDON BROIL (4-6 servings)




1 1/2 -2 pound flank steak , 1" thick
salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
2 pounds sliced mushrooms
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce



Place mushrooms, butter, and Worcestershire sauce on 10" pie plate and set on liner pan. Place the steak on 4" rack. Nu-Wave on HI for 5 minutes. Turn the meat and cook another 5-7 minutes or to desired temperature. Slice the meat at a 45 degree angle against the grain and serve with the mushrooms.
FROZEN - When you find flank steak on sale, buy a few and freeze them for later. (Freeze flat for later use). Spray or rub vegetable oil on frozen steak and sprinkle with seasonings. Nu-Wave for 10 minutes, turn and cook another 15 minutes or to desired temperature.




CORNISH HENS

These tasty birds are almost always available frozen therefore they are perfect to cook in the Nu-Wave Oven and come out crisp on the outside and moist on the inside!
Remove the wrapper and run under water to remove the glaze. Place on the 1" rack, breast side down, and Nu-Wave on HI for 30 minutes. Pry open the cavity, remove the giblets, and season the cavity. Turn over and cook another 20 minutes or to 170°F.




LOW-CAL CHICKEN PARMESAN (4 servings)

Total time from freezer to table.........30 minutes

4 (5-6 oz) boneless/skinless Chicken Breasts-Frozen
Low-Fat Italian Dressing
Seasoned Bread Crumbs
8 oz. - 2% Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
Grated Parmesan to taste
12 oz. Pasta Sauce



Dip chicken pieces in Italian dressing and roll in bread crumbs. Place on liner pan. Nu-Wave 8 minutes per side (or until done). Open oven and spoon sauce on each piece and sprinkle with cheese. Cook 2 more minutes.




LAMB CHOPS WITH FETA & CHEESE (4 servings)




2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 lamb chops, 1" thick
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped ripe tomatoes
4-6 pitted Kalamata olives
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste



In shallow dish, mix olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. Add the lamb chops and turn to coat on all sides. Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes. In small bowl mix feta, tomatoes, olives, and parsley. Set aside.
Place lamb chops directly on 4" rack, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Nu-Wave on HI until done to taste, approx. 12-14 minutes (turning over 1/2 way)
When chops are done, spoon equal portion of feta mixture on each chop and NU-Wave on HI until cheese melts.




BREADED SOLE OR FLOUNDER (4 servings)




4 sole or flounder filets, about 2 pounds
4 tablespoons melted butter
lemon seasoning to taste
salt
2 cups bread crumbs



Mix the butter, seasonings, and crumbs and press into the fish. Coat both sides of fish and place on 4" rack. Nu-Wave on HI for about 7 minutes.
Frozen: Cook frozen filets for 5 minutes and then continue the recipe as above.




FRENCH FRIES (4 servings)
Cut off 1/2 inch from the ends of 2 large baking potatoes. Cut 1/2 inch off the sides to make a square sided potato. Cut, lengthwise, into 1/2 inch fries. Toss with vegetable oil and salt and pepper. Lay on 4" rack and Nu-Wave on HI for 20 minutes or until crisp (turning 1/2 way).
Parmesan Fries: Cook as directed above but before serving, toss with 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese





APPLE CRISP (8 servings)

4 apples (11/2 lbs.) peeled, cored, and sliced 1/8"-1/4" thick
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon



Grease an 8" round cake pan. Place sliced apples in the pan. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oatmeal, and softened butter until well mixed. Set aside. In a small dish mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the apples. Pat the oatmeal mixture on top. Place on the 1" rack and Nu- Wave on #5 (med. heat) for 30 minutes or until apples are tender and juices are bubbly.

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What are some good healthy dinner foods/meals that are quick to make?

What are some easy, healthy recipes for a teen to do?

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MissConfus

Hiya=]
It's summer, and I am home alone for quiet some time. So I have to cook for myself.
I am kind of a health freak, I won't eat anything really unhealthy even though I might crave it (mostly sweet things like ice cream, cookies, and stuff.) But I am quiet picky.
Is there a website that has some easy healthy recipes I can make?
Or can you just list the name of the dish so I can look up the recipe?

Please and thank you=]

Answer
Summer is a good time for single raw foods that you can just eat without a lot of fussing around and without heating up the house. I always think of summer as a time for snacks which means, to me at least, just means smaller amounts of food that is easy to prepare. Still can be balanced nutrition and healthy stuff!

Go for things like grapes, bananas, apples, berries, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes...whatever produce looks good dipped in ranch if you like. Whatever looks good and is in season. Make yourself a big old salad and toss it with some olive oil and citrus juice, salt, pepper, garlic. Don't be afraid to mix fruits and veggies together. Berries go great in a mixed green salad, and tropical fruits like pineapple, melons, and mango can be made into spicy salsas!

You can also grill up some chicken breasts, add a baked potato (or a sweet potato) from the microwave, and some of your salad. If you grill a couple chicken pieces ahead of time, you can store them a couple days, and mix them with some honey mustard and pickles for a chicken salad. Ham steak is also pretty lean and cooks up quickly and easily. Maybe you have a George Foreman grill laying around which makes things easy in the summer. You can also grill up almost any vegetable. Just slice it about half inch thick and rub a little olive oil, salt, and pepper on it. Good summer veg to grill include squashes, eggplants, onions, tomatoes, and even fruit.

Tortilla chips and pita are pretty healthy, so are triscuit crackers. You can use these to dip with or to make tiny little sandwiches with. When you read the ingredients on a package of food, the easier they are to understand, and the fewer the ingredients are in a food, the better. So...when you look at chips, the plain old tortilla chips are basically just corn, oil, and salt. That is pretty simple for a snack food, unlike a chip that has been spray painted with cheese like Doritos or Cheetos.

There is also yogurt, which is a lovely snack and can be used for smoothies. Try to keep some fruit pieces frozen up to thicken your smoothies instead of ice. Pure flavor, and an excellent use of fruits that are getting a little too soft to eat like bananas...which helps you not to waste them.

Eggs are also pretty good for you in moderation, and they are really easy to fix and super versatile.

If you like peanut butter get some of that. You can get healthier kinds with no added sugar, and you can also get a better jelly...basically a fruit spread with fiber (really yummy...just plain mashed up fruit with its pulp and seeds, it is just like jam only not much added ingredients like sugar)...and then make your PBJ with some whole grain bread.

You might enjoy growing your own herbs. Try it as a hobby and to improve your food! They are cheap to get started and then as long as you give it some water every now and then and don't over harvest them, they will continue to produce for a very long time, for FREE. You don't pick them, you trim off what you need and the plant keeps growing. Since some herbs are really expensive, this is a good way to get a delicious bargain. When the weather gets cool, bring them inside. Tomatoes and cucumbers and peppers are really easy to grow as well!

Have a great summer!

Whats something easy and healthy i can make for lunch?

xy

i want an easy and healthy recipe thats not too elaborate (so not like something that has lots of ingredients that i will have to go out and buy) that i can make for lunch right now, im hungry!

Answer
Soup and a sandwich or soup and a salad. A scrambled egg sandwich or egg salad sandwich or tuna fish with lettuce and tomato would be good too.

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sparklelov

My husband and I are eating healthy and was wanting to know what kind of recipes you have that are delicious that are healthy? Also, what kind of snacks or other healthy ideas do you enjoy? Thank you!!!

Answer
Ways that helped me to a healthy lifestyle way of eating:

Nutritious foods that are high in nutrients and low in fat and sugar (no sugar, if possible).

Substituting sugar and oil (partially, depends on the recipe) by using applesauce and pureed fruits in baked goods.

Eating veggies as the main dish and lean meats (including beans), fish and chicken (very little red meat) as a side dish.

Eating whole wheat rice, pasta and breads is good as a side dish or as part of the main dish, as long as it is not high in fat, but is high in fiber. Lots of times, breads and pasta will say its wheat when it isn't whole wheat; something to watch out for.

Eating 3 meals plus 2 snacks a day is good.

Staying away from fast foods and tv dinners laden with fat and sugar.

Staying away from mayonnaise, in sandwiches or salads especially, use mustard instead. For dips and salads, use non fat to low fat yogurt. Or used tomato based dressing or dip (like salsa)

Use monosaturated fats like olive oil, not polyunsaturated or saturated fats.

Key is finding what kinds of foods you like; going to the American Heart Association website as a guideline.

Then looking at recipes that appeal to you.

I made a binder, with plastic sheet pocket protector page with index pages (salads, meats, side dishes, desserts, etc.). I’d try the recipe, if it’s good, it stays, if not, its tossed.

Tuna cakes
1 can tuna, drained (I like the one packed in water)
1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup bread crumbs (I use leftover whole wheat bread and grind it up in the food processor)
1 egg (or 1/4 egg substitute)
onion (optional)

Mix together, using pie plate with crumbs in it (2 inchs thick or more), make 4 to 6 patties, (or one big one if you want a big tuna burger sandwich), cover each one with the crumbs.

Place in preheated, oiled pan.

Brown on one side then flip it, to brown on other side.
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Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 onion, cut into wedges
OR
Frozen pepper stir fry, thawed (red, yellow, green pepper slices and onion slices, available in the freezer section at the grocery).

3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 egg (or egg substitute equivalent to1-1.5 eggs (1/4-3/8 cups))
OR
1 Tbsp. ground flax seed simmered in 3 Tbsp. water Stir together until thick and gelatinous.

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
1/2 cup bread crumbs (maybe in addition, add 1/2 cup cooked brown rice) (possibly use rolled oats instead of bread crumbs)

Note:
How to keep them from falling apart. Rinse the black beans and dry them off before mashing them. Use the food processor for the onion, garlic and pepper mixture and then strain juices through a fine strainer to remove any excess water. Put back in food processor.

Blend everything in the food processor, beginning with onions, peppers, and garlic, bread crumbs, eggs and spices and then the beans last.

Note: Put a little oil on your hands when shaping the patties to prevent sticking.

Divide mixture into four patties. (Made them smaller, ended up with 6 and served them with a "dipping sauce" salsa.)

For Grilling: Freeze patties and grill them frozen.

Directions
For grilling: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil.. Place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking,

For Oven Baking: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet. Place patties on cookie sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.
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Homemade Chicken or Fish Nuggets
This was originally used for fish but I have also used it for chicken nuggets the same way, I just cook them a little longer:

2 or 3 Tilapia filets
1 egg
about 1/2 c milk
about 1/3 c parmesan cheese (grated)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
about 1 cup bread crumbs

Preheat over to 400. Cut the fish (or chicken) up into bite size pieces. Put the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and parmesan into a ziploc bag. Mix the egg and the milk in a good sized bowl and add the fish (or chicken) nuggets to the bowl.

Take the nuggets out of the milk/egg mixture a few at a time and drop into the bag. Shake around until well coated and then place on baking sheet (you can grease it but I usually just line with foil). Do this until they are all coated and bake about 15-20 minutes depending on the size of your nuggets, slightly longer for chicken. They are good!
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Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies (Low Fat and Moist)

Total Time: 1 hr
Makes: 3 1/2 dozen

Ingredients:
1 1/2cups all purpose flour
1tsp. baking soda
1 1/2tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2tsp. salt
1/4tsp. ground nutmeg
3/4cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2cup Splenda
1/4cup margarine, softened
3/4cup applesauce (unsweetened)
1/4cup egg substitute or 1 egg
2Tbsp. fat-free milk
2tsp. vanilla
3cups quick or old fashioned uncooked oatmeal
1cup diced (can use food processor, much easier) dried mixed fruit or raisins

Preparation:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray or grease lightly with cooking oil.

2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg; mix well. In large bowl, beat sugars and margarine until well blended. Add applesauce, egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir in flour mixture' mix well. Stir in oats and dried fruit; mix well. (Dough will be moist.)

3. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared cookies sheets.

4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store in tightly cover container.

Notes:
These cookies are moist and chewy; low in fat and low in sugar. I like them better the next day when they are moister and even more flavorful.

Plan on try making these with powdered flaxseed (good source of omega-3 fatty acids).

what are good, quick , healthy meals to serve for a family?

tropikanag

I am a working mom and need to find some great recipes for a 4yr old. We eat only poultry and seafood as a meat. And, please dont tell me pizza, macaroni or McDonalds! LOL.

Answer
Chicken quesadillas are so easy and fast to make!
Here's my super lazy recipe:
1 can of chicken meat...yes...i said can; weird i know but it makes life so much easier
1 package of Shredded cheese (i use a combo of Mexican mix and Mozerella)
Flour tortillas
butter/margrine
salsa
If you want add some refried beans

ok, you drain the chicken and heat it up in a pot with the cheese and salsa...by the way only put as much cheese and salsa to suit your taste...beans too if you want but if you put too much itll taste like a bean burrito

when all the cheese melts and everything forms a gooey mess in the pot, spread a scoop of the mixture inbetween 2 flour tortillas, Like a sandwich! (keep that in mind when you buy the tortillas, 2 for each quesedilla so a pack of 8 will give you only 4 quesadillas)

let some butter melt onto a skillet or frying pan and heat the tortillas up...as if you were making a grilled cheese sandwich.

and youre done! server with salsa and sour cream if you want

its freaking easy and yummy


PS- when you use up all the filling, fill the pot up with water asap! so that you dont have a hard time cleaning it. otherwise the cheese will stick.

I hope you like it.

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