Saturday, November 23, 2013

Any website for healthy meals for a 1 year old?

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Hazelnut


So far I cook healthy for all the family, adding a glug of extra virgin olive oil where suitable for baby's and daddy's portion (im trying to lose some weight)..but I'm running out of ideas and need some cute healthy toddler meal ideas..
what good websites do you know that have a large database of toddler recipes? THAAANKS!



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When I cook for my family, I usually find recipes in magazines (I tear out the recipe and put in my recipe binder) or from Allrecipes.com. I usually have something in mind I'm looking for and search for it finding the one that has the most natural ingredients possible.

Go to Parents.com to find some family friendly recipes (these are healthy! for the most part) but they also have ideas that are fun and exciting. For instance, cutting up a waffle (placing it back together) and putting blueberries in the little squares to make a picture or letter.

Adding pumpkin to pancakes makes them orange plus nutritious

When I make my son a toasted cheese sandwich, I make a face in the top piece of bread. Thinks its funny!

Serve homemade soup, add a couple pieces of crackers in a smile.

Otherwise, I just place his food on one of his cute plastic plates.

hey i need food ideas for my wedding?




Kimolay


Hey can anyone give me any ideas on foods and how to make them.... like i want to have like finger foods like:
maybe fruits and a chocolate fountain and so veggies and so sandwiches and stuff but i dont know help



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This is fast, easy and inexpensive to make. I made one jar for me and three jars for my neighbors on the first try at making jam. Save peanut butter jars, olive jars or baby food jars to put it in or buy new mason jars. It can be frozen.

Rose Petal Jam

1 batch

1 cup fresh rose petals (must never have been sprayed with any chemicals)
3/4 cup water
1 lemon, juice of (1/4 cup)
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 package pectin (ie. Sure Jell)
3/4 cup water

1. Puree rose petals, 3/4 cup water and lemon juice in blender until smooth.
2. Slowly add sugar.
3. Blend till all sugar has dissolved; (leave in blender) Stir 1 package pectin (ie. Sure Jell) into 3/4 cup water, bring to a boil, and boil hard for 1 minute. Pour mixture into blender with rose petal mixture until well blended.
4. Do this very quickly - it sets up FAST!! Pour into baby food jars.
5. Let set for 6 hours, till firm.
6. Will keep one month in refrigerator.
7. Freezes well.
http://www.recipezaar.com/3160

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Watermelon Fruit Bowl

Ingredients:
1 large watermelon
1 cantaloupe, halved and seeded
1 honeydew melon, halved and seeded
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
2 cups seedless grapes
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Directions:
With a large, sharp knife, remove the top 1/4 section of the watermelon. With a melon baller, scoop flesh from inside of watermelon, removing as many seeds as possible. Leave 1/2 inch of flesh inside the shell of the watermelon. Scoop cantaloupe and honeydew in the same manner, removing as much flesh as possible, and discarding the rinds. Refrigerate fruits separately until ready to assemble.
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat, and continue stirring until sugar has completely dissolved. Add lemon zest, and set aside to cool.
To serve, place watermelon balls, cantaloupe, honeydew, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, and grapes, in a large mixing bowl. Pour syrup over, and toss thoroughly. Transfer mixture to watermelon bowl, and serve. Set aside any fruit mixture that will not fit. There will be enough fruit to refill the bowl.
Yield: 20 servings
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 20
http://www.recipeatlas.com/appetizerrecipes/fruitappetizerrecipes/watermelonfruitbowlrecipe.html

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Tropical Thai Fruit Salad, Served in a Pineapple

This healthy and exotic Thai fruit salad will be the hit of your party - especially when served in a pineapple "boat" (a carved out pineapple). Create your own assortment of tropical and local fruit - whatever is fresh and in season. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or on its own for a fresh fruit feast. Makes a terrific addition to a potluck, BBQ, or dinner party. Carving instructions for the pineapple are included with the recipe - just follow the steps (with pictures).

INGREDIENTS:
1 fresh, ripe pineapple (to check if pineapple is ripe, hold it up by one on the top leaves - the leaf should detach)
Juice of 1 lime
2-3 Tbsp. brown sugar
An assortment of tropical or local fruit, such as: papaya, banana, lychee, watermelon, kiwi, etc...
optional: a few leaves of fresh basil as a garnish

PREPARATION:
To make the fruit salad, peel and cut up the fruit you have chosen into bite-size pieces.
(If you have carved out a pineapple, add chunks of the carved out fruit to the mix.) Place fruit together in a mixing bowl.
In a cup, mix together the limejuice with the sugar. If you prefer a sweeter salad, use 3 Tbsp. brown sugar instead of 2.
Pour the lime juice/sugar mixture over the fruit and gently mix the salad.
If serving in a carved-out pineapple, spoon or scoop the fruit into the pineapple (reserve as much of the liquid as possible, as it will leak through the bottom of the pineapple. When actually serving up the fruit salad, you can spoon the reserved liquid over each portion). Garnish with a few leaves of fresh basil, if using. Note: be sure to place a plate or bowl under the carved-out pineapple, as it is porous and may leak.
Serve this fruit salad on its own, or with ice cream or whipped cream.
Leftovers will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
http://thaifood.about.com/od/thaidesserts/r/Thaifruitsalad.htm

Creating a Pineapple "Boat"
Choose the best side of your pineapple.

Choosing the best side to cut

·Start with a ripe pineapple. When purchasing, look for nice color both in the leaves and the skin. Check for ripeness by lifting the pineapple by a single leaf (choose a leaf toward the top). If the leaf comes out, it's ripe. Try this test several times on the same pineapple. Avoid buying pineapples whose skin is easily indented, which means they are overripe.
·Now lay your pineapple on a counter or table. Turn it to find the most attractive side. Take into consideration how it lies (will it lie flat, without tumbling over?). Also, choose the side with the best looking leaves.
·Rotate the pineapple slightly. Using a serrated knife, begin to make a slice (no more than 1/4 of the pineapple) along the best side. Note: You should not cut the leaves.
http://thaifood.about.com/od/thairecipesstepbystep/ss/pineappleboat.html
Slicing off the top side of the pineapple

Slicing off the top side of the pineapple
·Completely slice off the top side of the pineapple. Disgard this side.

http://thaifood.about.com/od/thairecipesstepbystep/ss/pineappleboat_2.htm

Cutting the inside of the pineapple.

·Cut the flesh into cubes first by making long slices down the length of the pineapple, then cross cuts approximately 1 inch wide. Again, be careful not to cut through to the other side.

http://thaifood.about.com/od/thairecipesstepbystep/ss/pineappleboat_3.htm
Cutting the pineapple flesh into cubes.

Cutting the flesh into cubes.
·Cut the flesh into cubes first by making long slices down the length of the pineapple, then cross cuts approximately 1 inch wide. Again, be careful not to cut through to the other side.
http://thaifood.about.com/od/thairecipesstepbystep/ss/pineappleboat_4.htm
Scooping out the fresh pineapple.


Spooning out the fruit.

Using a large spoon, scoop out the flesh and set aside.

http://thaifood.about.com/od/thairecipesstepbystep/ss/pineappleboat_5.htm

Fill Your Pineapple "Boat" with Fruit Salad or Pineapple Fried Rice.

http://thaifood.about.com/od/thairecipesstepbystep/ss/pineappleboat_6.htm

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Fruit tray with fruit dip (Paula Deen)

2 whole pineapples
2 large clusters green seedless grapes and several clusters Champagne grapes
6 oranges, peeled and sliced into wheels
1 cantaloupe, cut into cubes or balled
1 honeydew melon, cut into cubes or balled
24 long stemmed strawberries
6 to 8 kiwi, peeled and sliced
2 cups blueberries
Red Leaf lettuce, to line silver tray
French Cream, recipe follows

French Cream:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Pineapple juice

Soften cream cheese and then whip with powdered sugar. Whip cream and sugar together until it forms soft peaks. Combine beaten cream cheese, whipped cream, lemon juice and zest; continue to beat, adding just enough pineapple juice to achieve desired consistency. Serve with fresh fruit tray or fruit salad.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_26862,00.html

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What is an extremely healthy but inexpensive 7 day meal plan that I can go by?

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Katnip95


I want to start eating healthier. I don't really have any self motivation so maybe a meal plan will help me get in gear. I don't like drinking anything but water anyway so I'm good on that part. Any suggestions? (:


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I will give 7 options for each meal sorry I am a vegetarian mostly so lol

Breakfast 1
Oatmeal with fruit (you can add a bit of honey to sweeten)
Breakfast 2
1 egg (prepared as you like), baked beans, 1-2 slices of whole-grain toast, fresh fruit, you can add 2 pieces of turkey bacon if you like
Breakfast 3
1 almond or peanut butter sandwich (use the natural kind), 1 banana, it's good if you can drink a small glass of milk but if not just stick with your water
Breakfast 4
2 oz of fish (it's not really expensive if you buy a fresh fish at a good price and then divide it into 2-3 oz servings b/c 1 pound of fish can give you 8 meals), 1/2 cup brown rice, http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Stir_fried-Sesame-Bok-Choy-Recipezaar, fresh fruit, personally I drink green tea here
Breakfast 5
2 open-faced veggie sandwiches on whole grain bread or wasa crackers, I add a thin slice of cheese (use a cheese carver it gets them really thin), fruit
Breakfast 6
Muesli and kefir (it tastes similar to plain yogurt it's excellent for digestion but it does take getting used too my husband loves it but I am not too fond of it personally) alternately you can have a healthy cereal with reduced fat cow's milk or fortified soy or rice milk depending on the cereal I might add fresh fruit I like nectarines with my bran flakes
Breakfast 7 (this tastes like a bit like a really nice chunky applesauce)
- Raw Food Breakfast -
"Oatmeal"

Serves 2
2 apples
1 banana
1 tablespoon golden flax seed
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Pure water
Directions

Put the flax seeds in the purified water and let sit overnight.

Peel the apples and cut them in smaller parts (for the blender). Peel the banana and break in parts. Rinse the flax seeds.

Put all ingredients in a blender. Add 1/4 cup water, just enough to let the mixture blend well. Blend all ingredients until smooth. You may want to add a little more water if it's too thick (I don't).
Tip
Can add nuts and/or raisins

Lunch 1
Salad (2-3 oz grilled chicken, cabbage shredded, apples (diced and peeled), yellow bell peppers julienned, diced red onion (small amount), caramelized cashews, avocado, cottage cheese (instead of dressing I detest cottage cheese but on this salad superb)
Lunch 2
Hummus and raw veg stuffed in a whole wheat pita, fruit salad
Lunch 3
tuna (just canned or pouched in water), bulghur (cooked in a vegetable broth), cucumber, tomato, avocado, bell peppers, mixed together you can add a small drizzle of olive oil
Lunch 4
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/12753/asian-prawn-and-pineapple-salad
Lunch 5
Chilli with rice (I add veggie crumbles for B-vitamins and so it's ultra low fat but you can use lean ground beef or turkey crumbles try to avoid full fat ground beef)
Lunch 6
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/333614/red-lentil-chickpea-and-chilli-soup
I like to have with hearty healthy bread. If you can't bring yourself to try lentils which are excellent for your health have some Minestrone Soup
Lunch 7
Black Bean Burritos alternatively if you are more of a meat eater
Apple Pork Wraps

Fresh sage
Handful of pork
Olive oil
A few leaves of romaine lettuce
Whole-wheat wrap
About 2" of cucumber, sliced thinly
1/2 an apple, sliced thinly
Salt and pepper

Chop the sage finely. Mix the pork and fresh sage with 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Lay one or two leaves of romaine lettuce on the whole-wheat wrap. Spread the pork evenly over the lettuce. Cover this with thinly sliced cucumber and apple. Add salt and pepper to taste. Wrap and eat.
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Dinner 1
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1031/thaistyle-steamed-fish 1/2 cup brown rice
Dinner 2
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/10388/thai-chicken-and-mushroom-broth (I would have with 1/2 cup of brown rice)
Dinner 3
Chicken Fajitas (I personally make my own wraps b/c I can't stand the taste of store bought ones)
Dinner 4
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/681659/watermelon-prawn-and-avocado-salad
Dinner 5
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/12142/tofu-greens-and-cashew-stirfry
Dinner 6
Thai-style Turkey Burgers look these up on that BBC Food Site you can have baked fries or some crispy raw veggies on the side
Dinner 7
Shish Kebobs lots of grilled veggies and a protein (hallomi cheese, chicken, shrimp, beef, lamb whatever) you can have with some brown rice

Don't forget healthy snacks: plain nuts and seeds, oatmeal, yoghurt, raw veg (with hummus), fresh fruit, fruit and veggies smoothies great for breakfast but I know you only drink water so maybe you won't like, slice of healthy bread w/nut butter

Not necessarily in this order I just put them down as they occurred you can also swap dinners and lunches. I tried to make dinner lighter b/c it's ideal

What are some good healthy vegan recipes?




Rosi


Im thinking about starting a vegan diet so i can lose a little weight and because i wanna start eating healthy what are some good vegan foods, or recipes that are good, healthy and tasty? Thanks in advanced (:


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Hey, Here are some meal suggestions:

Breakfasts:
Porridge with soy milk, dried fruit and seeds
Peanut butter on toast, a banana
Wholegrain cereal with fruit
Fruit salad, soy yogurt and crushed nuts

Lunch:
Vegetable soup, wholemeal roll
Kidney beans,salad and salsa in a wholemeal wrap
Hummus and salad in pita bread
PB & J sandwich

Dinner:
Vegan chili and brown rice
Pasta with veggies and beans
Chickpea and veg curry

Good luck with it.

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What are some quick and easy whole wheat sandwich recipes?

What Are Some Healthy Comfort Foods For A Gluten Free Lifestyle?

Where can I find healthy recipes?

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Amanda


Lately it seems that the only thing in my home that is healthy is soups, salads, and sandwiches. What is a website that I could find a good variety healthy recipes?


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i get a lot of inspiration from shape.com community - there are a lot of recipes, struggle stories, diet questions answered, exercise advise etc.

What are a few gluten free soup recipes that are comfort food for you?




WinonaGal


Fall is here, only a few more days before our calendar tells us it is officially here. This time of year, I want those warm things like soups and stews. Yet, my somewhat recently diagnosed need to be gluten free has me really annoyed as most commercial soups are not gluten free. I've tried a few of the health food store kind of GF soups and I really do dislike them.
I'm a Campbell's gal who grew up on those soups that were easy to serve, quick and I liked them. I can't believe wheat is even in their clear broth based soups. I know these canned soups were not always the most healthy things in terms of sodium and various other things, but it is what I grew up on. The convenience of opening a can and having it alongside a sandwich or salad was just always there for me.
I am determined to be healthy and feel well, so I've started making soups myself and plan to keep a number of them in my freezer in individually frozen containers.
So, if you have a few nice recipes that you enjoy and give you that warm soup cozy feeling on a chilly day, what do you love? I'm especially wanted a cream of tomato soup that mimics Campbell's (but will be healthier of course) so I can make my grilled cheese (with GF bread, of course) and have my tomato soup to dunk in.
Thanks if you can help! Crock pot recipes are most welcome as well, due to the time factor.



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Creamy Vegan Broccoli-Cauliflower Soup

This soup recipe best for autumn and the early winter can’t get any simpler. All the ingredients are practically thrown in the pot and simmered then pureed and it is ready to serve. The delicious and nutritious combination of broccoli and cauliflower come together in one delicious dish. To make this simple vegan recipe, you need broccoli, cauliflower, yellow onions, garlic, turnip, potato, celeriac, dry green lentils, vegetable stock or water, tamari, virgin olive oil, and dried thyme.

Ingredients
3 C broccoli florets and stems, diced
2 C cauliflower florets and stems, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 white turnip peeled and diced
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 C celeriac, peeled and diced
½ C dry green lentils
8 C water OR vegetable stock
1 tbsp tamari (optional – omit if using vegetable stock)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp dried thyme
1
Combine all ingredients in a very large soup pot.

2
Bring to a rolling boil, then turn the heat down and allow to simmer for 30 minutes (until everything is falling apart in the pot).

3
In a blender, puree the soup in batches, transferring each pureed batch into a large mixing bowl as you go.

4
When everything is pureed to a thick, creamy smoothness, return soup to original pot, heat through, serve, and enjoy.




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I'm on a diet and need ideas on food i can take to work other than sandwiches?

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Q. I want to eat more healthily. Have already cut out oil and sugary things from my diet but want to stop eating as much bread. Any ideas on healthy low cal food that could take to work as a packed lunch? Thanks!
I'm not on a specific "diet" just cuttin out the crap!
Happy birthday bettyboop!


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You can make little home made california rolls. (sushi rolls)
Easy to make and delicious to eat.

You could have your sandwich ingredients made up in a lettuce leaf instead of bread.

If you have access to a fridge and microwave at work, try taking a lunchbox with your left over healthy dinner!

Eating rice cold is generally seen as a big NO NO, but actually its pretty tasty, and I have had pretty serious food poisoning before, but never because of the rice.
So you can make some rice salads, or have rice with a piece of lean meat, and some veges.

Always have a fruit bowl handy, dried nuts, rice crackers... all of which are good for when you get snack cravings.

Make some homemade muesli bars.

Eat flavoured tuna and rice.

South beach diet book has lots of non bread recipes

Any tips on fun healthy snacks for my daughters lunchbox?




cheekz


I need to give her more exciting things in her lunch box other than fruit and a sandwich... I give her fruit bars and things like that but nothing creative... im hoping to find some quick and easy recipes that we can make together then put in her lunch!
I Hope someone can help! =]



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1. Make fun jell-o jigglers in shapes! 2. Trail mix is fun. 3. "Ants on a log" - celery, peanut butter, and raisins lined up.4. apples into wedges. Smear peanut butter on one side of 2 wedges. Stick a few marshmallows on the peanut butter on one of the apple wedges and top with the other apple wedge - peanut butter side down. When you look at this it looks like a smile (the red part of the apple are the lips and the marshmallows are the teeth!) 5. cereal bracelets 6. dirt and worms (pudding with gummy worms) 7. cheesy popcorn - Those are some ideas I like to do for kids! If you google "Healthy kid snacks" you'll get a world of great ideas! Have fun creating!




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What are healthy dishes I can bring camping to share with a group?

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Camp.Bike.


I am going car camping & RVing a few times this summer with family and friends. We always have plenty of tasty and unhealthy food, but and I would like to bring some healthier options. I’m kind of stumped for ideas of food that travels well and is healthy and can be made for a group. I am open to side dishes, snacks, desserts, or any other ideas. We will have limited refrigeration capabilities. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!


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Here are some healthy ideas :)

~ Homemade trail mix: nuts, seeds, dried cherries or blueberries, dark chocolate chips

~ Fruit/berries

~ Apple slices with almond butter or peanut butter

~ Veggies & hummus

~ All natural sweet potato chips, popcorn, pita chips

~ Tortilla chips & salsa

~ Chewy chocolate cherry bars:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/800


~ Greek yogurt/yogurt, cottage cheese (if you can keep it cool)

~ Healthy cereal (such as Kashi or Nature's Path Organic cereals - high fiber, not high sugar)

~ Whole wheat pitas, with hummus, veggies

~ Kashi granola bars, Lara bars, Kind fruit & nut bars

~ Homemade muffins with whole grain flour, like raisin or apple bran, carrot, berry, etc.
- Whole grain morning glory muffins:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1470

~ Whole grain pancakes or waffles
- Whole wheat pear pancakes:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2833

~ Fruit salad; try different combinations like:
- Strawberries, kiwi
- Watermelon, grapes, strawberries
- Banana, mango, pineapple
- Watermelon, honey dew melon, pineapple
- Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries

~ Sandwiches on whole grain bread like: multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.
Filling ideas:
- Pesto, tomato, baby spinach & mozzarella
- Falafel & hummus in whole wheat pitas
- Tuna or Egg salad
- Almond or Peanut butter & jam - nut butter, without added sugar
- Cheese & tomato
- Chickpea wrap (with things like grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mixed baby greens, salad dressing, etc.)
- Black bean wrap with salsa & some cheese in a whole grain tortilla
- Veggie burger
- Hummus, lettuce, grated carrot, sliced cherry tomatoes in pita halves

~ Salad made with romaine, baby romaine, mixed baby greens or Italian salad mix with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, low-fat salad dressing, red onion, dried cranberries, goat or feta crumbles, walnut crumbles, almond slithers, grated carrot, etc.
- For more protein, you could add chickpeas to the salad or make a bean salad.

~ Whole grain pasta salad with basil pesto, olive oil, or salad dressing; with things like cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, goat cheese or mozzarella, broccoli, kale, etc.

~ Grilled vegetables, steamed vegetables, vegetables stir fried in olive oil (for example: broccoli, carrot, yellow & green zucchini, red onion, mushrooms, cauliflower, asparagus, etc.)

~ Wild/brown rice with balsamic vinaigrette dressing

~ Quiche

~ Mediterranean crunch salad
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2935

~ Pasta salad with grilled vegetables & mozzarella
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1920

~ Spinach & strawberry salad
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/696

~ Homemade black bean burgers
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2565

For desserts:

~ Dark chocolate cherry brownies (or any brownies, ideally whole grain for baked goods)
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/dark-chocolate-cherry-brownies-10000001835270/

~ Cupcakes

~ Pie, like apple, cherry, blueberry, berry, etc. with whole grain crust

~ Cookies
- Chocolate cherry cookies:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/764


Here is a website with great healthy recipes, meal ideas, snack ideas, etc.
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/


I hope this helps :)


How to get protein without eating meat?




iopaefkj


Hi,

I've recently decided to become a vegetarian and was wondering what foods I could eat that are a good source of protein. Unfortunately, I am extremely picky and don't like beans and am to scared to try the 'fake' meats lol. Also, if you could include some meals that are and some meals that are not pasta (my mom says that I eat to much pasta lol).

Please, any idea's would be useful !

I love pasta with cheese sauces and cheese and potatoes if that helps !



Answer
It is great that you are experimenting with your diet and it seems like you are searching for the right foods for you which is fantastic. As for vegetarian protein here are some options:

1) Beans: I would give them a try. It is a very healthy staple as a vegetarian. There are so many varieties that vary so much in taste.

2) Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, Cashews, Filberts, Hemp Seeds, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (black)

3) Grains: Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Quinoa (very high source), Rye, Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice

4) Soy: Tofu, Edamame

I am not sure if you cook but if so here is a great sight for high protein recipes:
http://www.101cookbooks.com/high_protein_recipes/

If you want quick easy meals: Amy's veggie burgers are pretty good, you can add veggies to your sandwich or crumble it over salad, I don't know if a store near you sells Sunshine burgers but they are amazing too! My staple lunch/dinner is tortillas with veggies, nuts/seeds, beans/tofu and some spread/sauce (olive oil, pesto, hummus, avocado etc). I either make it into a burrito/wrap or use the tortilla as a pizza crust. Hope this helps!




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Friday, November 22, 2013

whats a good eating plan for a 14 year old girl?

Easy to do recipes, Healthy recipes, variety of recipes for a 12 year old.?

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Q. I'm 12 and my family cooks a lot of unhealthy greasy good for dinner.
i love healthy food but I'm lazy and I give up easily.
Does anyone have any healthy easy to do recipes?
13 year old& my bad.


Answer
here are a few ideas for you--glad to hear you are thinking of your health!

BREAKFAST OPTIONS
Waffles (1 piece fruit and 1 Tbsp. pecans on 2 whole-grain waffles) and 8 oz. fat-free milk
Peanut Butter Toast (2 slices oat bran bread spread with ½ Tbsp. peanut butter each); 1 pear and 1 cup vanilla yogurt
Breakfast Sandwich (1 whole-grain English muffin with spicy brown mustard, 1 veggie sausage patty and 1 slice cheese)
Oatmeal (1 cup oatmeal with 1 cup blueberries heated from frozen and 1 Tbsp. chopped walnuts) and 8 oz. fat-free milk







LUNCH OPTIONS
Mediterranean Pita (1 whole-grain pita filled with ¼ cup hummus, 2½ tsp. olive oil, and ¼ cup each canned artichoke hearts, canned roasted red peppers and crumbled feta) and 1 cup baby carrots
Tofu Sandwich (2 slices whole-grain bread with 2½ tsp. pesto, 1 wedge of Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheese, ½ cup sliced store-bought marinated tofu, and ¼ cup each sliced tomato and fresh baby spinach) and 1½ cups steamed asparagus with cracked black pepper
Veggie Burger (1 soy burger heated from frozen, 1 slice Swiss cheese and spicy mustard on a whole-wheat bun) and 2 cups garden salad tossed with 2½ tsp. olive oil and 1 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
1 cup vegetarian lentil soup; 4 rye crisp crackers and 2 cups steamed broccoli misted with 2½ tsp. olive oil and sprinkled with ¼ cup Parmesan



DINNER OPTIONS
Beans & Rice (1 cup brown rice and ½ cup canned black beans heated in the microwave) and 1 cup each zucchini, yellow squash and fresh mushrooms sautéed in 2½ tsp. olive oil, garlic and fresh cilantro
Veggie Pasta (1 cup whole-wheat pasta tossed with 2½ tsp. olive oil, 2 cups steamed broccoli and ½ cup soy crumbles heated in ½ cup marinara sauce)
Stir-fry (1 cup each sliced bell peppers, onions and carrots sautéed in 2½ tsp. sesame oil; ½ cup firm tofu, sliced; and ½ tsp. to 1 tsp. Asian seasoning mix) and 1 cup brown rice tossed with 2½ tsp. olive oil and 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Pita Pizza (1 whole-wheat pita topped with 1 tsp. olive oil, basil leaves, ½ cup sliced Roma tomato, ½ cup crumbled tofu and 13 slices of meatless pepperoni, baked at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes) and 2½ cups garden salad with 1½ tsp. olive oil and 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

SNACK OPTIONS
½ cup dried figs; 1 string cheese
Smoothie (1 cup frozen strawberries and 1 banana blended with 1 cup fat-free milk)
1 wedge Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheese on wedges of 1 sliced apple and 1 sliced pear
2 cups fruit mixed with 1 cup light lemon yogurt

What are some tasty sandwiches for school lunch?




kitty122


I'm sick of packing the same lunch for school everyday & my school lunch is really unhealthy. Can you please give me some quick recipes for sandwiches that doesn't include peanut butter? Or a lunch combo, I really don't know what to pack so give me any ideas! Thanks! 5 stars for the best answer!!


Answer
Healthy Turkey Sandwich

Ingredients

2 slices fresh Whole Wheat Bread
3 thin slices of Turkey Breast
1 Tbsp. Mustard, or Horseradish, or Basil Pesto
1 Tbsp. Fat-Free Mayo (optional)
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan Cheese*
1/2 sliced bell pepper
2 slices of Tomato
1 very thin slice of Sweet Onion
1/2 cup mixed Salad Greens
Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions

Put your mayo and mustard on your bread. Put the turkey slices on the bottom slice of bread, followed by the sliced vegetables and salad greens. Grate Parmesan cheese over the open sandwich and add salt & pepper to your taste. Close the sandwich and enjoy this healthy treat!

You may like to garnish with olives, or my favorite, pickled banana peppers.

Caesar Chicken Wrap
Caesar Dressing Recipe

1 clove of Garlic
2 Tbsp chopped Parsley
2 Tbsp Anchovy Paste
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 cup regular Mayonnaise (Best Foods, etc)
Combine all the above ingredients in a food processor and blend until the dressing is smooth.

Ingredients

2 Tortilla Wraps
2 Tbsp Olive oil
Romain Lettuce
2 boneless skinless Chicken Breasts
Handful of Croutons
Salt and Pepper
Directions

First you are going to want to roast the chicken breasts. Brush olive oil onto the chicken breasts. Grind a healthy amount of fresh pepper and salt onto them. Let them bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 375f.
When they are finished allow them to cool enough to handle them, and chop into 3/4 inch cubes.
Wash and dry several large leaves of the Romain lettuce.
Lay the wrap out and spread a medium thick layer of Caesar dressing across them.
Add a couple leaves of lettuce on top of that and heap on some cubed chicken and croutons.
Add a second bit of Caesar dressing onto the chicken, and finish off the wrap with as much Romain as you can stuff into it.

Tuna Melt

Ingredients
1 cans of tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup of mayonnaise, just enough to coat ingredientstwo sticks of celery, chopped finely
1/8 cup of chopped onion
Pinch of Salt
Pinch of Pepper
2 slices of Rye Bread
2 slices Swiss cheese
1 slice of ripe tomato (optional)

Directions
Lightly toast the rye bread.
Combined the drained tuna with the mayonnaise, celery, onion, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Spoon tuna mixture onto two slices of the rye bread.
Add 1 slice of tomato and 2 slices of cheese.
Place in the broiler for 2-5 minutes, until the cheese is well melted.

Classic Ham Sandwich

Ingredients
6 thin slices of your favorite Ham, such as Black Forest Ham
1 tsp. Mayonnaise
1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1 slice of Red Onion
1 or 2 slices of Tomato
1 Leaf of Red or Green Leaf Lettuce
2 slices of Sourdough Bread*
Directions

Take your bread, Toast it. Or Don't, it's your choice.Spread your Mayonnaise and Mustard.
Add your 6 slices of ham. Try to fold each piece to let a little air into the sandwich, it looks better, and I think it tastes better.
Add your Onion and tomato slices.Add Lettuce. Red leaf lettuce is a nice, delicate lettuce. But if you'd like a more crisp texture, try green leaf lettuce. Of course, feel free to experiment and make this sandwich your own!




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I need some easy food recipes for children 5 and under?

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Karah Hend


My children are real picky eaters. Most of the time I cook something half of it always ends up in the trash, then I resort to little snacks which is unhealthy for them, and then I worry that they are not eating enough. I need a quick and easy and preferably healthy meal that children 5 and under will eat up. Thank you :)


Answer
Could it be that your kids are refusing to eat becasuse they know that if they don't eat dinner, Mommy will give them the junk instead? My daughter is two weeks into her sixth year and my son is less than two months from turning three. They both try that. They both know that if they refuse to eat for the sake of refusing to eat, they don't get a bedtime snack (which is usually a small treat, i.e., a cookie, a small Girl Scout bar [which we bought up while they had them], etc. The pure junk.) If they do want something before bed, it's bread with something (whole wheat bread with SmartBalance spread, peanut butter, etc.) or fruit or leftover vegetable from dinner.

We live with my husband's parents, and his younger sister. My husband and is parents are not veg*n, my sister-in-law is vegetarian (but eats a lot of junk "food"), my daughter is a "flexitarian" (i.e., she could have tofu or a veggie deli "meat" sandwich for lunch, and have meat with dinner), and my son and I are vegan. Even though three different meals are often made (except on Fridays; My FIL is member of Catholic Church and does not eat any meat but fish on Fridays, regardless of the liturgical season), then it's all veg*n or leftovers. Even with all of that, we are nto short order cooks. We cook what we think everybody will like and if they don't, then they don't eat.

There are exceptions, though. Monday of this week my husband took his brother to the nearest cancer hospital for his treatments. He wasn't sure when he would be home and we didn't think about story hour at the library that evening. We had dinner after we got home and the kids were tired. My daughter smartly refused the Kraft macaroni and cheese my MIL made and wanted the tomatoes, lettuce and whole wheat bread from the BLTs that were also available. I didn't have a problem with that and was quite happy with her choices. My MIL made macaroni and cheese for my two-year-old and me-- whole wheat pasta with rice milk cheese and a bit of soy milk and Smart Balance spread. He at half of his bowl with struggle. It was late and he was tired and I think he decided that he didn't have to eat if his older sister (who was also fighting) didn't have to. Ugh. Most nights, it's easy, but my son still thinks that he can run around and eat at the same time-- a habit I have tried to discourage, but my husband and his mother are cool with. (My husband thinks it's okay for our son to sit and eat if my husband is feeding him. I help my son when it's difficult to get some of the food out, like the last few bites, but I don't sit and feed him like a baby learning.)

Anyway, quit giving in to your kids. They are smart and seem to know they can manipulate Mommy. On very rare occasions, I let my kids get away with it-- i.e., when I am tired, when they are tired, when we're both quite tired and I just want them to eat something so they sleep better at night with food in them, or when I'm just being nice and letting them get away with it just to think they got the upper hand that time.

What are easy and healthy lunches to bring to school?




brandi


I'm in college and have to bring my lunch most days this semester because of my schedule. Any tips and tricks or easy recipes for good healthy lunches would be appreciated!


Answer
there are a lot of things you can do to eat healthy on the go and they can taste great... salads and sandwiches are some

for the salads it is obvious, you just buy the veggies that you like and STORE THEM PROPERLY in your fridge. when you are ready, take them out and throw them together in a bowl. you can even make things interesting by adding apple slices or grapes, basically really nice fresh fruits, with that clean sort of citrussy taste.. you can even add meats like bacon or sliced ham or grilled chicken strips.BUT be careful with those. Keep them in a separate container so their is no spoilage or bacterial contamination.

sandwiches are the best and they don't have to be plain old baloney. go shopping! see what kind of interesting breads you can find.GO AS FAR AWAY FROM WONDER BREAD AS YOU CAN. whole grains are really nice, and sweet breads are surprisingly good with the savory stuff. it's like honey to ham. make sure and add lots of lettuce or whatever greens you like. depending on where you are you can get some pretty decent deli slices, and cheeses and the sweet stuff too.

if you want too add anything soggy like tomatoes or sauces ...it is a really good idea to keep them in another container so your sandwich doesn't end up all soggy

YUCK!

I know that you are in college and that probably means you don't ave great kitchen facillities, but if you do... make good use of it. if you can...try to dedicate a day to make some lunches that will last through the week. Things like ravioli and gilled or fried chicken breasts do really well.

and DO SOME RESEARCH!

there are some really good recipes out there and a lot of them a quick and easy.




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What are some good healthy spices or seasonings to add to my food and where can I get them?

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Thinking


I'm looking for some good healthy seasonings and spices that will make my food taste better like rice, eggs, chicken, etc.


Answer
Common herbs and spices may help protect against certain chronic conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Herbs, including basil and parsley, are from plants and plant parts. Spices often come from the seeds, berries, bark, or roots of plants. You can purchase fresh herbs in most supermarkets and produce shops. Almost all groceries and supermarkets carry a variety of dried herbs and spices.

Seasonings, such as cinnamon, often lead lists of commonly eaten foods with the highest levels of measured antioxidant activity.

You don’t need to make drastic changes in your eating plan to benefit from seasonings. Here’s how to incorporate more herbs and spices into your favorite foods.

Fresh herbs are healthier than dried and can be used as a garnish for your rice, eggs, chicken, beef, etc. Dried herbs are best cooked with your rice, chicken etc. Ground seasonings can be used as a garnish, but use lightly and as an ingredient in the cooking process of recipes.

Ground cinnamon: Add 1.25 teaspoons to prepared oatmeal; 1 cup Greek yogurt mixed with 2 teaspoons molasses or honey, or artificial sweetener; and French toast batter.
Sprinkle half a teaspoon of cinnamon over ground coffee before brewing.
Top a fat-free latte or hot cocoa with ground cinnamon. Toss rice with ground cinnamon and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Chili peppers: Add chopped peppers to chili, burgers, soups, stews, salsa, and egg dishes.

Turmeric: Sprinkle on egg salad. Mix half a teaspoon turmeric with 1 cup Greek yogurt and use as a dip or sandwich spread.
Add to chicken or seafood casseroles, and to water when cooking rice.

Garlic: Add fresh chopped or minced garlic to pasta dishes, stir-fry dishes, pizza, fresh tomato sauce, and meat and poultry recipes.

Oregano: Add 1/8 teaspoon dried to scrambled eggs, salad dressings, and store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.
Sprinkle some on top of pizza, and stir into black bean soup.

Basil: Make a sandwich with low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves; add fresh leaves to green salads. Fresh Basil is good mixed into eggs or sprinkled on chicken.

Thyme: Sprinkle dried thyme onto cooked vegetables in place of butter or margarine.
Add 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme to two scrambled eggs, and to salad dressings.
Use it in a rub when cooking salmon.
Add fresh thyme to chicken salad and chicken soup.

Rosemary: Add dried crushed rosemary to mashed potatoes and vegetable omelets.

Parsley: Add chopped flat leaf parsley to meatballs and meat loaf, and to bulgur salad.

Ginger: Grate fresh ginger into quick bread batters and vinaigrettes.
Add chopped ginger to stir-fries. Sprinkle ground ginger on cooked carrots.

Cloves: Sprinkle ground cloves on applesauce, add to quick bread batters, and add a pinch to hot tea.

What is a really good meal plan for each day ?




beautifulg


I just want to start eating healthier and becoming healthier. I feel that i need to tone up a bit, i'm not fat, i'm 15 years old 5'2" and weigh 98 pounds. i just want a better meal plan that's healthy. i

if someone could give me a whole schedule for the day and what to eat, some ideas that would be amazing ! ! :)
thank you sooo much !



Answer
omg this is where i shine! I love to cook and hope to get into a cooking school , but my mind could since i'm 13 XD

Breakfast:
Monday - Take any flavor of yogurt and put it in a bowl, slice up some banana and put with yogurt, add a few chcolate shavings for a little extra treat ^^ OJ is very heathy as well ^^
Tuesday - Oatmeal, oatmeal, oatmeal. Oatmeal is uber healthy. Oatmeal isn't just plain plain plain. There's instant packets you can use. Some flavors are cinnamon apple, maple syrup (really good) and many others try it out ^^
Wednesday - Toast^^ Make a few slices of whole grain toast, top with peanut butter and some apple slices sprinkle with cinnamon enjoy^^ dont forget your OJ
Thursday - Cereal ^^ there is a lot of healthy cereal out there. But try granola with a splash of skim milk, dont like skim? try low fat milk. Try to get granola with nuts or dried fruit or both if you can ^^
Friday - pop a frozen whole grain waffle into the toast put a few slices of desired fruit and top with a little honey
Saturday - egg white scrambled eggs. Delicious! Use egg whites and make scrambled eggs use salt and pepper to taste, have a side of fruit
Sunday - Pancakes yum! find a pancake batter recipe susbitute flour with whole grain flour ^^ instead of syrup use honey top with a few choco chips

Snacks
Monday - Trail Mix mix rice chex with some dried cranberries, some granola and some nuts ^^ drink lots of water
Tuesday - veggies and dip and some 100% juice
Weds. - Saltine crackers and peanut butter with low fat milk
Thurs. - Pomegranate a delicious healthy fruit, full of antioxidants.
Friday - Special K granola bar and special k water
Saturday - apples and peanut butter a classic side with milk or apple juice
Sun - Dark choco covered pretzels, dark chocolate is actually good for you ^^

Lunch
Mon - Salad! Mix some greens and some of your fav veggies instead of drowning it in ranch try a raspberry dressing
Tues - Pasta Salad. Yum cook some pasta of any kind, cool, add some green, yellow and orange bell pepper, black olives, tomatoe, cucumber and mix with italtian dressing
Weds. - Peanut butter and honey sandwich YUM dont use jelly its filled with sugar, honey is naturally sweet. side with a small bag of white corn chips.
Thurday - Ham and cheese, use a good cheese even kraft! use a good ham. you can add lettuce, pickles, a little mustard or mayo


sorry i kinda ran out of ideas, but i hope this with help you




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Healthy Recipes that are also filling?

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Adam W


I've been working all summer on improving my diet, limiting how much I eat, and working out more. Until the recent flood (in Toronto) I was running several times a week and I've lost a bit of weight. But my BMI is still in the High Zone so there is room for improvement.

I'm working full-time so there's not a lot of time left for food preparation. I also take a bagged lunch with a lunchmeat-sandwich every day, so if I could find a better option I'd use that. I also eat a Fibre cereal for breakfast and supper is wildcard depending on what my parent's cook.

I'm also using an app that tracks my Nutritional information based on foods I eat, and I'm quite concerned about my Sodium intake. Health Canada recommends 1,500 mg of salt a day and I'm usually in the 4,500 range. Another concern, I never get enough Protein in my diet.

I'm looking for healthy, tasty foods that I can incorporate or replace my staples with. Basically I need:
-Book Suggestions
-Recipes or link to recipes
-Low sodium, High protein
-I cannot eat Fish, Grapefruit, Pineapple, or Tropical fruits



Answer
cookinglight.com & theskinnyconfidential.com have some good recipes.

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?

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Cquel


If there are any good vegetarian sandwich recipes out there, that are not peanut butter and jelly, you know... :D


Answer
Vegetarian Sandwich

Ingredients:

1 small zucchini
1 yellow bell pepper
4 to 5 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
Cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dried, sweet basil leaves, flavor to taste
2 tablespoons light, garden vegetable cream cheese
4 slices bread, toasted
1 medium tomato, 1/4-inch thick slices
Spinach leaves (optional)

Preparation:

Cut zucchini lengthwise into 4 (1/4-inch thick) slices. Cut pepper in fourths; remove seeds. Coat both sides of zucchini, pepper and mushrooms with cooking spray.

Place zucchini and peppers on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until tender. Add mushrooms and broil for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from grill; sprinkle with salt, pepper and sweet basil leaves.

Spread cream cheese on toast. Layer zucchini, peppers, mushrooms and tomato on two slices of toast; add spinach, if desired. Top with remaining toast slices. Cut each sandwich in half.

Nutrition
Approximate nutrition analysis per serving (one serving = one sandwich): 232 calories, 6g fat, 2g saturated fat, 9mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 39g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 9g protein, 58mcg folate

Serves
Makes approximately 2 servings.
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Healthy Veggie Sandwich

Yield: 2 Sandwiches

Ingredients:

2 tb Mayonnaise; reduced-calorie
4 sl Multigrain bread
1/2 Avocado; peeled
1/2 ts Lemon juice
2 ts Parsley; chopped
2 sl Monterey Jack or Cheddar . cheese
1 Red bell pepper; roasted . other recipe
4 sl Cucumber; peeled & sliced . lengthwise
2 sl Tomato
1/4 c Alfalfa sprouts

Instructions:

Salt & pepper to taste Spread mayonnaise on 1 side of each bread slice. Set the top 2 slices aside. Mash the avocado with the lemon juice. Spread on 2 slices of bread. Sprinkle with parsley. Next top with cheese slices. Lay half of the roasted pepper on the cheese. Cover with cucumber and tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top each with sprouts cover with the top slices of bread. Cut in half; wrap them up. Nutritional Information: per sandwich: 384 calories 21g fat : 25 mg cholesterol
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California Grilled Veggie Sandwich

"I came up with this recipe to entertain friends. Since I am a semi-vegetarian and love to BBQ, I am always inventing something new. The first time I made this, my meat-lover friends raved about this dish! I prefer mesquite coals over gas barbeques...however, either works fine."

Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Prep Time:30 MinutesCook Time:20 MinutesReady In:50 MinutesServings:4

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1 cup sliced red bell peppers
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
2 (4-x6-inch) focaccia bread pieces, split horizontally
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Preheat the grill for high heat.
Brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of the grill, and set onion and squash pieces around them. Cook for about 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes. The peppers may take a bit longer. Remove from grill, and set aside.
Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on the cut sides of the bread, and sprinkle each one with feta cheese. Place on the grill cheese side up, and cover with lid for 2 to 3 minutes. This will warm the bread, and slightly melt the cheese. Watch carefully so the bottoms don't burn. Remove from grill, and layer the with vegetables. Enjoy as open faced grilled sandwiches.
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The Best Veggie Sandwich

"A local restaurant used to serve a version of this sandwich but when they discontinued it, I experimented and made it better with the addition of dry roasted sesame seeds and using English Muffins instead of whole wheat bread. Garnish each with a black olive, if desired."

Prep Time:20 Minutes
Cook Time:5 Minutes
Ready In:25 Minutes
Servings:4

INGREDIENTS:

4 English muffins, split and toasted
1 avocado, mashed
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1 small tomato, chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
4 tablespoons Ranch-style salad dressing
4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to broil.
Place each muffin open-faced on a cookie sheet. Spread each half with mashed avocado; place halves close together. Distributing ingredients evenly, cover each half with sprouts, tomatoes, onion, dressing, sesame seeds and cheese.
Place under broiler for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

I need a new healthy breakfast idea/alternative to my usual eggs?




Mandy


Every morning I have my black coffee and then I eat 2 sunny side up eggs on top of english muffins and I put cottage cheese on top of both of these open face sandwiches. I am a thinner 19 year old girl and I want to change up my breakfast! I do love eggs, but I also love cereal and greek yogurt. Any new egg recipes? Or other healthy/healthish breakfast ideas?


Answer
My top healthy breakfast is oatmeal. With a little drizzle of honey and milk. Another healthy egg recipe is make an omelet with cheese and spinach. Filling. Or boiled eggs is always good on hand too.




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

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Cquel


If there are any good vegetarian sandwich recipes out there, that are not peanut butter and jelly, you know... :D


Answer
Vegetarian Sandwich

Ingredients:

1 small zucchini
1 yellow bell pepper
4 to 5 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
Cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dried, sweet basil leaves, flavor to taste
2 tablespoons light, garden vegetable cream cheese
4 slices bread, toasted
1 medium tomato, 1/4-inch thick slices
Spinach leaves (optional)

Preparation:

Cut zucchini lengthwise into 4 (1/4-inch thick) slices. Cut pepper in fourths; remove seeds. Coat both sides of zucchini, pepper and mushrooms with cooking spray.

Place zucchini and peppers on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until tender. Add mushrooms and broil for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from grill; sprinkle with salt, pepper and sweet basil leaves.

Spread cream cheese on toast. Layer zucchini, peppers, mushrooms and tomato on two slices of toast; add spinach, if desired. Top with remaining toast slices. Cut each sandwich in half.

Nutrition
Approximate nutrition analysis per serving (one serving = one sandwich): 232 calories, 6g fat, 2g saturated fat, 9mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 39g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 9g protein, 58mcg folate

Serves
Makes approximately 2 servings.
*****************************************************************

Healthy Veggie Sandwich

Yield: 2 Sandwiches

Ingredients:

2 tb Mayonnaise; reduced-calorie
4 sl Multigrain bread
1/2 Avocado; peeled
1/2 ts Lemon juice
2 ts Parsley; chopped
2 sl Monterey Jack or Cheddar . cheese
1 Red bell pepper; roasted . other recipe
4 sl Cucumber; peeled & sliced . lengthwise
2 sl Tomato
1/4 c Alfalfa sprouts

Instructions:

Salt & pepper to taste Spread mayonnaise on 1 side of each bread slice. Set the top 2 slices aside. Mash the avocado with the lemon juice. Spread on 2 slices of bread. Sprinkle with parsley. Next top with cheese slices. Lay half of the roasted pepper on the cheese. Cover with cucumber and tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top each with sprouts cover with the top slices of bread. Cut in half; wrap them up. Nutritional Information: per sandwich: 384 calories 21g fat : 25 mg cholesterol
****************************************************************

California Grilled Veggie Sandwich

"I came up with this recipe to entertain friends. Since I am a semi-vegetarian and love to BBQ, I am always inventing something new. The first time I made this, my meat-lover friends raved about this dish! I prefer mesquite coals over gas barbeques...however, either works fine."

Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Prep Time:30 MinutesCook Time:20 MinutesReady In:50 MinutesServings:4

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1 cup sliced red bell peppers
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
2 (4-x6-inch) focaccia bread pieces, split horizontally
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Preheat the grill for high heat.
Brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of the grill, and set onion and squash pieces around them. Cook for about 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes. The peppers may take a bit longer. Remove from grill, and set aside.
Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on the cut sides of the bread, and sprinkle each one with feta cheese. Place on the grill cheese side up, and cover with lid for 2 to 3 minutes. This will warm the bread, and slightly melt the cheese. Watch carefully so the bottoms don't burn. Remove from grill, and layer the with vegetables. Enjoy as open faced grilled sandwiches.
******************************************************************

The Best Veggie Sandwich

"A local restaurant used to serve a version of this sandwich but when they discontinued it, I experimented and made it better with the addition of dry roasted sesame seeds and using English Muffins instead of whole wheat bread. Garnish each with a black olive, if desired."

Prep Time:20 Minutes
Cook Time:5 Minutes
Ready In:25 Minutes
Servings:4

INGREDIENTS:

4 English muffins, split and toasted
1 avocado, mashed
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1 small tomato, chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
4 tablespoons Ranch-style salad dressing
4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to broil.
Place each muffin open-faced on a cookie sheet. Spread each half with mashed avocado; place halves close together. Distributing ingredients evenly, cover each half with sprouts, tomatoes, onion, dressing, sesame seeds and cheese.
Place under broiler for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

how to make a healthy sandwich wrap?




banapples3


im on a diet. my goal is to lose weight, but i also don't mind staying the same weight.
the other day i had two yummy sandwich wraps, but from the grocery store. it had the white cheese, i think a little bit of mayo, lettuce, and meat (ham)
is that healthy, or too fattening?


i figured the mayo and cheese would make it unhealthy, so is there anyone who knows how to make a healthy sandwich wrap?



Answer
I'm at work right now, so I don't have the recipe on hand, but if you go check out this month's Better Homes and Gardens they have an awesome recipe for a BLT like wrap.. it only has like 275 calories in the entire thing and its GREAT!




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What are healthy dishes I can bring camping to share with a group?

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Camp.Bike.


I am going car camping & RVing a few times this summer with family and friends. We always have plenty of tasty and unhealthy food, but and I would like to bring some healthier options. I’m kind of stumped for ideas of food that travels well and is healthy and can be made for a group. I am open to side dishes, snacks, desserts, or any other ideas. We will have limited refrigeration capabilities. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!


Answer
Here are some healthy ideas :)

~ Homemade trail mix: nuts, seeds, dried cherries or blueberries, dark chocolate chips

~ Fruit/berries

~ Apple slices with almond butter or peanut butter

~ Veggies & hummus

~ All natural sweet potato chips, popcorn, pita chips

~ Tortilla chips & salsa

~ Chewy chocolate cherry bars:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/800


~ Greek yogurt/yogurt, cottage cheese (if you can keep it cool)

~ Healthy cereal (such as Kashi or Nature's Path Organic cereals - high fiber, not high sugar)

~ Whole wheat pitas, with hummus, veggies

~ Kashi granola bars, Lara bars, Kind fruit & nut bars

~ Homemade muffins with whole grain flour, like raisin or apple bran, carrot, berry, etc.
- Whole grain morning glory muffins:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1470

~ Whole grain pancakes or waffles
- Whole wheat pear pancakes:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2833

~ Fruit salad; try different combinations like:
- Strawberries, kiwi
- Watermelon, grapes, strawberries
- Banana, mango, pineapple
- Watermelon, honey dew melon, pineapple
- Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries

~ Sandwiches on whole grain bread like: multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.
Filling ideas:
- Pesto, tomato, baby spinach & mozzarella
- Falafel & hummus in whole wheat pitas
- Tuna or Egg salad
- Almond or Peanut butter & jam - nut butter, without added sugar
- Cheese & tomato
- Chickpea wrap (with things like grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mixed baby greens, salad dressing, etc.)
- Black bean wrap with salsa & some cheese in a whole grain tortilla
- Veggie burger
- Hummus, lettuce, grated carrot, sliced cherry tomatoes in pita halves

~ Salad made with romaine, baby romaine, mixed baby greens or Italian salad mix with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, low-fat salad dressing, red onion, dried cranberries, goat or feta crumbles, walnut crumbles, almond slithers, grated carrot, etc.
- For more protein, you could add chickpeas to the salad or make a bean salad.

~ Whole grain pasta salad with basil pesto, olive oil, or salad dressing; with things like cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, goat cheese or mozzarella, broccoli, kale, etc.

~ Grilled vegetables, steamed vegetables, vegetables stir fried in olive oil (for example: broccoli, carrot, yellow & green zucchini, red onion, mushrooms, cauliflower, asparagus, etc.)

~ Wild/brown rice with balsamic vinaigrette dressing

~ Quiche

~ Mediterranean crunch salad
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2935

~ Pasta salad with grilled vegetables & mozzarella
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1920

~ Spinach & strawberry salad
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/696

~ Homemade black bean burgers
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2565

For desserts:

~ Dark chocolate cherry brownies (or any brownies, ideally whole grain for baked goods)
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/dark-chocolate-cherry-brownies-10000001835270/

~ Cupcakes

~ Pie, like apple, cherry, blueberry, berry, etc. with whole grain crust

~ Cookies
- Chocolate cherry cookies:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/764


Here is a website with great healthy recipes, meal ideas, snack ideas, etc.
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/


I hope this helps :)


How to get protein without eating meat?




iopaefkj


Hi,

I've recently decided to become a vegetarian and was wondering what foods I could eat that are a good source of protein. Unfortunately, I am extremely picky and don't like beans and am to scared to try the 'fake' meats lol. Also, if you could include some meals that are and some meals that are not pasta (my mom says that I eat to much pasta lol).

Please, any idea's would be useful !

I love pasta with cheese sauces and cheese and potatoes if that helps !



Answer
It is great that you are experimenting with your diet and it seems like you are searching for the right foods for you which is fantastic. As for vegetarian protein here are some options:

1) Beans: I would give them a try. It is a very healthy staple as a vegetarian. There are so many varieties that vary so much in taste.

2) Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, Cashews, Filberts, Hemp Seeds, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (black)

3) Grains: Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Quinoa (very high source), Rye, Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice

4) Soy: Tofu, Edamame

I am not sure if you cook but if so here is a great sight for high protein recipes:
http://www.101cookbooks.com/high_protein_recipes/

If you want quick easy meals: Amy's veggie burgers are pretty good, you can add veggies to your sandwich or crumble it over salad, I don't know if a store near you sells Sunshine burgers but they are amazing too! My staple lunch/dinner is tortillas with veggies, nuts/seeds, beans/tofu and some spread/sauce (olive oil, pesto, hummus, avocado etc). I either make it into a burrito/wrap or use the tortilla as a pizza crust. Hope this helps!




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Vickey


I want to go on a diet to be healthy, but I don't want it to have to be too hard. I work out a lot, and am very fit, but I feel that I am not making the healthiest choices when it comes to eating. What should I do when it comes to disciplining my food choices?


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Thats great that your active and want to eat healthy :)
Go for natural, organic foods. Eat smaller portions more often rather than big portions less often. Avoid things like soda, diet soda or any diet drinks, artificial colors or sweeteners, too much sugar, overly processed foods. Remember to drink plenty of water. Green tea is great to =) As well as water with lemon which is cleansing, good for your skin, digestive system.

You can also try out healthier alternatives with food.
Examples:

- Replace fast food french fries with homemade sweet potato or regular fries (made with a touch of olive oil, salt)

- For chips, you could try natural sweet potato chips, pita chips, fat free popcorn, pop chips or a natural potato chip brand like Kettle. You can also make your own chips by thinly slicing potatoes or sweet potatoes, glazing with olive oil, sprinkling with salt (pepper, basil if you'd like - cinnamon goes well with sweet potatoes) & baking them.

- Replace candy with things like frozen grapes or banana slices, dried mango strips, dried blueberries/cranberries/cherries/papaya, raisins, etc.

- Try a veggie burger on a whole wheat bun, topped with some things you like.

- If you want soda, try cold sparkling water with lemon or mixed with 100 % organic fruit juice instead

- Replace white pasta with whole grain in pasta dishes + add veggies (for example adding baby spinach to pasta, grilled vegetables to lasagna, broccoli/grated carrot/spinach/kale to pasta salad, etc.

- For a creamy pasta sauce try tomato sauce with goat cheese mixed in, for a healthier dish

- Enjoy pizza, try it on thin multigrain crust topped with fresh veggies.

- For healthier treat options try things like: frozen yogurt, vanilla greek yogurt with berries & grated dark chocolate, whole grain baked goods, etc. Desserts are fine in moderation :)


Here is a list with some healthy food ideas :)

~ Greek yogurt or yogurt (nonfat) - Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt
~ Eggs, cheese, cottage cheese (2% is fine), goat cheese, skim milk or goat milk, etc.
~ Vegetables
~ Fruit & Berries
~ Beans (chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, mixed beans, etc.) - full of fiber and protein :)
~ Veggie burgers (Amy's makes great veggie burgers)
~ Whole grain breads: multigrain bread, ezekiel bread, rye bread, whole wheat pitas, whole grain tortillas or bagels, etc.
~ Whole grain pasta or brown rice pasta, brown/wild rice, quinoa, buckwheat, etc.
~ Sweet potatoes or potatoes
~ Hummus
~ Oatmeal - great source of fiber, you can add toppings like: almond butter or peanut butter, nuts, fresh berries/fruit, raisins, dried fruit like cherries/cranberries/blueberries, cinnamon, skim milk or non-dairy milk, nonfat greek yogurt, jam, honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, etc.
~ Healthy cereals (Kashi, Nature's Path Organic, etc..high in fiber like raisin bran)
~ Nuts, seeds, almond butter, peanut butter
~ Non-dairy milks like soy, almond or rice milk
~ Ground flax seed to add into a smoothie, top yogurt, etc.
~ Olive oil, good healthy fat, great for stir frys with lots of veggies.
~ Salmon & Tuna
~ Tofu & Tempeh - are great in sandwiches, wraps, on salads, etc.
~ Whole grain crackers
~ Whole grain waffles or pancakes
~ Dark chocolate


Website with great nutrition information, healthy recipes, meal ideas, snack ideas, etc
Building blocks for good nutrition:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/values/building-blocks.php
Four pillars of healthy eating:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/healthstartshere/fourpillars.php


I hope this helps :)

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.


Answer
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.)
See Cooking Chart for more times and temperatures





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!

See Cooking Chart for more times and power settings.





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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I'm a veggie trying to become vegan but I love cheese!?

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JLM


Are there any delicious vegan alternatives to real cheese? I'm looking for something that I could make macaroni and cheese with as well as a cheese to put on sandwiches, pizza's etc.
What is nutritional yeast?



Answer
Nutritional yeast (is yeast) that can add a kind of, sort of, cheesy top note to a dish. It has actual health benefits, too.

I have made the recipe (or a version of it) that Karl was generous enough to post. It's pretty good, but by no means does it prefectly replicate traditional mac & cheese (nor should anyone expect it to). Even cutting the recipe in half, it was way too much food for me. I'd 1/4 it or even 1/6 it, if I made it again. But I doubt I would because I like the Amy's Rice Pasta & Cheeze frozen prepared meals...and they're just so much easier. http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00043.jpg ...if I want a cheese-y fix. :-)

Myself, I have not found an excellent vegan cheese alternative, and most cheese you'll find in groceries stores or sold in restaurants or from pizza places is not even vegetarian. (Most cheese is made with rennet, which is obtained from the stomach lining of slaughtered cavles, and sometimes from pigs. More and more vegetarian cheeses, made with microbial enzymes, are coming on the market.)

I do like the Daiya cheese I buy through VeganEssentials.com. It's very cheese-like. But as much as I liked cheese before I became vegan, I gotta say, it just isn't very healthy for you. You're adding on all these extra calories, in the form of fat. (Even with vegan cheese.) For me, anyway, that's a bit of a turn off.

If you do more cooking and/or try more/different kinds of foods, your palate will broaden, and you'll crave other tastes besides plain, ol' milk fat. When my husband and I eat out, it's the United Nations of food choices. We like Indian, Thai, Hakka, Vietnamese, Japanese (especially the ancient vegan Shojin cuisine), and middle-eastern, which all have vegan options readily available...no cheese required. :-) Try finding a pizza place that has a vegan crust and sauce (many do), and just get vegetables and/or pinapple on it. (Some of my local places offer vegan pepperoni, as an option, too.) You might just find that you both like the taste of vegan pizza, and are comforted to know it adheres to other principles you cherish (such as not supporting animal cruelty).

Good luck!

I'm a vegetarian but I dont know the bests sources of veggie protein is some know please let me know?




verova





Answer
allveggielinks.com
goveg.com
vegweb.com
vegconnect.com
veggieconnection.com
ecomall.com

vegetarian books:
1. 15-minute vegetarian : 200 quick, easy, and delicious recipes the whole family will love / Susann Geiskopf-Hadler and Mindy Toomay.


2.
Amber waves of grain : traditional American whole foods cooking & contemporary vegetarian, vegan & macrobiotic cuisine / Alex and Gale Jack ; foreword by Michio and Aveline Kushi ; illustrations by Rod House.


3.
American wholefoods cuisine : 1300 meatless wholesome recipes from short order to gourmet / Nikki & David Goldbeck ; preface by Barbara Haber.


4.
A beautiful bowl of soup : the best vegetarian recipes / by Paulette Mitchell ; photographs by William Meppem.


5.
The best of Lord Krishna's cuisine : favorite recipes from The art of Indian vegetarian cooking / Yamuna Devi.


6.
The best vegetarian recipes : from greens to grains, from soups to salads : 200 bold-flavored recipes / Martha Rose Shullman.


7.
Betty Crocker easy everyday vegetarian : meatless main dishes you'll love!


8.
The big book of vegetarian : more than 225 recipes for breakfasts, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, main dishes, sides, breads, and desserts / by Kathy Farrell-Kingsley.


9.
Cafe Flora cookbook / Catherine Geier with Carol Brown.


10.
Carb-conscious vegetarian : 150 delicious recipes for a healthy lifestyle / Robin Robertson.


11.
Classic vegetarian cooking from the Middle East & North Africa / Habeeb Salloum.


12.
Compassionate cuisine : gourmet vegetarian recipes & the philosophy and culture of caring / Vrnda Devi.


13.
The complete book of vegetarian grilling : over 150 easy and tasty recipes you can grill indoors and out / Susann Geiskopf-Hadler.


14.
The complete idiot's guide to being vegetarian / by Frankie Avalon Wolfe.


15.
Complete vegetarian cookbook / Charmaine Solomon.


16.
The complete vegetarian handbook : recipes & techniques for preparing delicious, healthful cuisine / by Kathy Farrell-Kingsley ; illustrations by David Pollard.


17.
The contented vegetarian / Matthew Drennan and Annie Nichols.


18.
Cook 1.0 : a fresh approach to the vegetarian kitchen : breakfast, lunch + dinner / Heidi Swanson ; foreword by Art Smith. (


19.
Cooking the Cuban way : culturally authentic foods, including low-fat and vegetarian recipes / by Alison Behnke and Victor Manuel Valens.


20.
Cooking the Vietnamese way : to include new low-fat and vegetarian recipes / Chi Nguyen and Judy Monroe.


21.
The enlightened kitchen : fresh vegetable dishes from the temples of Japan / Mari Fujii ; photographs by Tae Hamamura ; translation by Richard Jeffery.


22.
Entertaining for a veggie planet : 250 down-to-earth recipes / Didi Emmons.


23.
Ethical markets : growing the green economy / Hazel Henderson with Simran Sethi ; foreword by Hunter Lovins.


24.
The ethnic vegetarian : traditional and modern recipes from Africa, America, and the Caribbean / Angela Shelf Medearis, author of Ideas for Entertaining from the African-American Kitchen.


25.
Everyday Greens : home cooking from Greens, the celebrated vegetarian restaurant / by Annie Somerville.


26.
The flexitarian table : inspired, flexible meals for vegetarians, meat lovers, and everyone in between / Peter Berley, with Zoe Singer ; photographs by Quentin Bacon.


27.
Fresh food fast : delicious, seasonal vegetarian meals in under an hour / Peter Berley and Melissa Clark.


28.
The gluten-free vegetarian kitchen : delicious and nutritious wheat-free, gluten-free dishes / Donna Klein.


29.
The healthy hedonist holidays : a year of multicultural, vegetarian-friendly holiday feasts / Myra Kornfeld ; illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka.


30.
Hope's edge : the next diet for a small planet / Frances Moore Lappe and Anna Lappe.


31.
How to cook everything vegetarian : simple meatless recipes for great food / Mark Bittman ; illustrations by Alan Witschonke.


32.
How to cook everything. Vegetarian cooking / Mark Bittman ; illustrations by Alan Witschonke.


33.
India's vegetarian cookery / Monisha Bharadwaj ; photography of India by Jenner Zimmermann ; food photography by Will Heap.


34.
Living among meat eaters : the vegetarian's survival handbook / Carol J. Adams.


35.
Living in the raw gourmet / Rose Lee Calabro.

36.
Low-carb vegetarian / Margo DeMello.


37.
Low-carb vegetarian cooking : 150 entrees to make low-carb vegetarian cooking easy and fun / Sue Spitler with Linda R. Yoakam.

38.
Mediterranean harvest : vegetarian recipes from the world's healthiest cuisine / Martha Rose Shulman.


39.
Mediterranean vegetarian cooking / Paola Gavin.


40.
New vegetarian cooking : 120 fast, fresh, and fabulous recipes / Rose Elliot.

41.
One-dish vegetarian meals : 150 easy, wholesome, and delicious soups, stews, casseroles, stir-fries, pastas, rice dishes, chilis, and more / Robin Robertson.


42.
Passionate vegetarian / by Crescent Dragonwagon ; illustrated by Robbin Gourley.

43.
The PDQ (pretty darn quick) vegetarian cookbook : 240 healthy and easy no-prep recipes for busy cooks / Donna Klein.

44.
Quick-fix vegetarian / Robin Robertson.

45.
The Real Food Daily cookbook : really fresh, really good, really vegetarian / Ann Gentry with Anthony Head.

46.
Regina's international vegetarian favorites / Regina Campbell.


47.
Silk road cooking : a vegetarian journey / Najmieh Batmanglij.


48.
Twelve months of monastery salads : 200 divine recipes for all seasons / Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourrette.


49.
Vegetable soups from Deborah Madison's kitchen / Deborah Madison.


50.
Vegetarian / recipes, Dana Jacobi ; general editor, Chuck Williams ; photography, Bill Bettencourt.


51.
The vegetarian bible / Sarah Brown.


52.
Vegetarian cooking for beginners / Fiona Watt ; illustrated by Kim Lane ; photography by Howard Allman ; recipes by Catherine Atkinson.


53.
Vegetarian cooking for dummies / by Suzanne Havala.

54.
Vegetarian cooking for everyone / Deborah Madison ; [photographs by Laurie Smith ; illustrations by Catherine Kirkwood].


55.
The vegetarian family cookbook / written and illustrated by Nava Atlas.

56.
The vegetarian meat and potatoes cookbook / Robin Robertson.

57.
Vegetarian recipes from around the world / by Sue Townsend and Caroline Young.


58.
Vegetarian sandwiches : fresh fillings for slices, pockets, wraps, and rolls / by Paulette Mitchell ; photographs by Ondine Vierra.


59.
Vegetarian suppers from Deborah Madison's kitchen / Deborah Madison.

60.
Vegetarianism and teens : a hot issue / Kathleen Winkler.

61.
The wild vegetarian cookbook : a forager's culinary guide (in the field or in the supermarket) to preparing and savoring wild (and not so wild) natural foods, with more than 500 recipes / "Wildman" Steve Brill ; foreword by Arthur Schwartz.


62.
A year in a vegetarian kitchen : easy seasonal suppers for family and friends / Jack Bishop ; photographs by Richard Jung


63.
Yoga kitchen : recipes from the Shoshoni Yoga Retreat / Faith Stone and Rachael Guidry..


64.
You don't need meat / Peter Cox.


hope this helps you out atleast a little




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