Healthy Sandwich Recipes: 2014-03-23

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Sandwich recipes (reasonably simple, healthy, and priced)?

Lila.Bella

I poked around on the internet, but got overwhelmed and put off. Most recipes
1. call for gourmet ingredients only sold at Central Market
2. are unhealthy ("add 1/2c of mayo..."),
3. are complicated ("preheat the oven to 375 while you caramelize the onions...")
or 4. overdo the concept of 'cheap' (pb&j, bologna, etc)

I don't mind some prep work and spending - I just want things to be reasonable, you know? I want something tasty that I can throw together in <30min that won't make me fat, broke, or have a heart condition. Thanks! =)

Answer
grilled cheese- but with swiss and green apple slices

toasted turkey and thick bacon with fresh spinach, tomato and red onion

chicken or tuna salad...with spinach or lettuce

roast beef with whatever you like on it...

It's good and inexpensive to experiment with different kinds of mustard, vegetables, breads and meats. I Love alphalpha sprouts on almost anything and ciabatta bread...you can make wraps instead, it's easy to find some good flavored tortillas, and if sandwiches are boring you, switch to experimenting with salads for a week or so. Even fruit salad. You can also do a lot with yogurt...

Find a grocery store that has a great selection of vegetables at decent prices, where I am Fred Meyer has the best selection for the best price so I only buy from there. Wal-Mart always has bananas for 28 cents a pound, so I only buy them there....

I'll give you my Very favorite sandwich recipe that I made up and submitted to AllRecipes (I don't think they took that one though...I think there was a similar recipe they already had). It's not exactly what you are looking for, but it's great and you can make the stuff for it in larger quantities if you like it and just keep it in the fridge. The pesto sauce and artichoke/olive stuff can stay good in the fridge about a week.

Ingredients

* 1 package of Hoagie Style rolls
* 1 small jar black olives, sliced
* 2 cans artichokes, drained
* 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
* 3 tbsp olive oil
* sun-dried tomato spread
* 1 package of creamy pesto sauce
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Directions

1. Prepare creamy pesto sauce according to package directions.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add drained artichokes and black olives to skillet, stirring often for about 15 minutes, while breaking up artichokes.
4. Pre-heat oven to 350.
5. Add the feta cheese to artichoke and olive mixture, heat an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixed in.
6. Split and toast the hoagie rolls in the oven, about 5 minutes.
7. Spread the sun-dried tomato spread on the bottom side of the hoagie roll, layer a generous amount of the artichoke mixture on top of that, drizzle with about 2 tbsp of the creamy pesto sauce on top, add the top piece of the roll, and enjoy!

What is a healthy sandwich using fresh chicken?

CLICKY HER

I have some fresh chicken that was pretty recently cooked. What are some sandwiches that are low calorie and use chicken? The lowst calorie bread i have is dark rye bread (70 calories per slice) (but i only have one slice left), or the next lowest is 100% whole wheat bread at 90 calories per slice. So the only way i could use the dark rye is if i had an open faced, or a half sandwich. What are some good recipes that you would suggest? Please not too much cooking or presperation, and please include the calorie count of the sandwich, Thank you so much! (btw, this isnt the only kind of recipe i want, but i particularly like spicy chicken sandwiches)

Answer
CHICKEN SALSA SANDWICH GRILL

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup salsa
3 whole garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 hamburger buns
4 large lettuce leaves
seasoned salt
pepper
a few drops fresh lemon juice (optional)

In a skillet, saute chicken with garlic cloves for 5-7 minutes on each side until chicken is white and opaque or until done (165Â°F). Turn garlic cloves until both sides achieve a roasted appearance, then crush them into the oil using a fork. Remove if the cloves begin to brown, as this will make the oil bitter.

Meanwhile, brush hamburger buns lightly with a few drops of olive oil (or melted butter if preferred) and broil or toast until lightly golden on the inside.

Remove skillet from heat. Slice each chicken breast into 3 or 4 pieces and divide evenly onto toasted buns. Sprinkle lightly with seasoned salt and pepper, and a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice, if desired.

Top with salsa and shredded cheese; run under broiler just until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.

Variation: This can be prepared on the outdoor grill. Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil into which the garlic cloves have been pressed for 30 minutes before grilling chicken over hot coals.

Makes 4 Servings.

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HOT CHICKEN SANDWICHES

1 cooked chicken, boned and chunked
24 slices white sandwich bread, with crust removed
1 lg. white onion, chopped fine
2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 c. milk plus enough clear chicken broth to cover sandwiches

Butter one side of bread slices. Place 12 in baking dish buttered side down. Sprinkle chicken, onions and cheese on bread. Lightly salt and pepper. Place remaining 12 slices buttered side up on the sandwiches. Sprinkle with paprika.

Pour milk and chicken broth just to cover all. Tightly cover with foil. Store in refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Take foil off and brown top if desired. Heat cream of soup (undiluted) and serve as a sauce to pour over sandwiches.

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BAKED CHICKEN SANDWICH

2 c. cooked, chopped chicken
1 can chicken gravy
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can water chestnuts, chopped
2 tbsp. pimiento, chopped
2 tbsp. onion, chopped
Salt & pepper
Loaf of sandwich bread

1. Mix and heat all ingredients. Let cool.

2. Trim crust from bread.

3. Spread liberally on bread.

4. Freeze sandwiches separately in sandwich bags.

5. when ready to serve, dip in 4 to 5 eggs, beaten with 3 tablespoons milk and then in crushed potato chips.

6. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

7. Put dollop of cream of chicken soup thinned with milk on top. Makes 12 sandwiches.

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CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICH

2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, butterflied or pounded thin
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
butter
2 toasted buns, split

Preheat cast iron skillet over high heat on top of stove. Dredge chicken in Cajun seasoning. Place small amount of butter in skillet and place seasoned chicken breasts in skillet.

Cook until seasoning is black, then turn and cook until done.

Serve on toasted bun with your favorite sandwich toppings.

Makes 2 sandwiches.

Healthy Recipes?

mcbreezy44

What are some healthy recipes that you make for full course breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for yourself and your family? What are easy to prep recipes that are still healthy? =) Thanks!

Answer
Houston's Grilled Chicken Salad
Lime Dressing:
1/2 cup lime juice
4 teaspoons honey mustard
7 1/2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced fine
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Peanut Sauce:
4 tablespoons Peanut butter
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons hot water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon ground ginger
Mix ingredients for lime dressing, then mix ingredients for peanut sauce.
Salad ingredients for Houston's grilled chicken salad: mixed greens,
carrots, thin tortilla strips, and grilled chicken breasts sliced in thin
slices. Mix the salad ingredients with the lime dressing. Drizzle peanut
sauce on top.

Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad
Salad:
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half
oil for frying
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup red cabbage
1 cup Napa cabbage
1/2 carrot, julienned or shredded
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1/3 cup chow mein noodles
Dressing:
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
Prepare dressing ingredients by mixing in a small bowl. Refrigerate while
preparing salad.
Cut each chicken breast into 5 strips. In one bowl, beat egg with milk.
In another bowl, combine flour with corn flake crumbs, salt and pepper.
Preheat oil over medium heat.
Dip individual chicken pieces in egg mixture and then roll in the flour
mixture. Fry chicken until browned, drain and set aside.
Prepare salad by tossing the chopped romaine with the chopped red
cabbage, Napa cabbage, and carrots. Sprinkle sliced green onion on top of
the lettuce. Sprinkle almonds over the salad, then the chow mein noodles.
Cut the chicken into small chunks. Place the chicken onto the salad
forming a pile in the middle. Serve with salad dressing on the side.

Applebee's Club House Grill Sandwich
2 thick slices of french bread
softened butter
mayonnaise
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 slices deli turkey breast
2 slices deli ham
2 slices tomato
2 tsps. bullseye barbecue sauce
Butter one slice of bread and put butter side down into preheated skillet,
on medium heat. Spread the up side of the slice with mayo. Sprinkle on half
of cheese. Heat the turkey and ham slices in the same skillet for about 30
seconds. Lay the turkey on the cheese, then the tomato. Spread bbq sauce
over tomato, then lay on the ham, sprinkle the rest of the cheese over ham.
Butter the second slice of bread on one side and put on top, with butter
side up. The first bread slice should be brown, flip sandwich over and brown
the second side for 2â3 minutes, or till golden brown. Remove from skillet,
cut in half diagonally and serve with additional bbq sauce.

Wendy's Chicken Caesar Fresh Stuffed Pita
Dressing:
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon dry, unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely minced red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
dash parsley
dash oregano
dash thyme
dash basil
1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons egg substitute
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt
pepper
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
4 pita breads
4 teaspoons shredded, fresh parmesan
Make the dressing by first dissolving the gelatin in the water.
Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for two minutes or
until it begins to rapidly boil. Add the vinegar, then whisk
while adding the oil. Add bell pepper, salt, garlic powder,
worcestershire, black pepper, parsley, oregano, thyme and basil.
Let dressing cool for about 15 minutes before adding cheeses and
egg substitute. Whisk until slightly thicker, then chill.
Overnight refrigeration makes the dressing thicker.
Preheat a barbecue or indoor grill to medium heat. Salt and
pepper the chicken, then grill it for 5 minutes per side, or
until done. Remove chicken from the grill and dice it.
While chicken cooks, prepare the salad by combining the
Wendy's Chicken Caesar Fresh Stuffed Pita

Good luck, hope this helped!

any Sandwich recipes!?!?

Ashley

or any recipes for lunch to make?
I'm only 14 and i need to make lunch soo i'm making sandwiches any recipes that are easy for a 14 yea old to make? and not to many ingerdients and has to be simple
dont say grilled cheese or peanut butter and jelly just something tasty

Answer
Roast Beef Wrap

1 large flour tortilla
3-4 thin slices roast beef
Cream cheese
Lettuce

On the large tortilla spread cream cheese. Next put roast beef slices on the tortilla. Then put the lettuce on top of the roast beef. Roll up your wrap. Cut it in half. Put in a baggy for lunch for your kid to enjoy.

Recipe submitted by Jill, age 16.

Sunshine Basil Wraps

6-8 pieces turkey or chicken
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup lettuce
Ranch dressing
Tomato-basil tortilla bread

First lay tortilla bread flat. Put slices of turkey or chicken and then cheese on top. Cook in microwave until cheese is melted (about 1 minute on high). Add lettuce, then spread Ranch dressing on top. Roll up your wrap and eat as a quick and healthy lunch.

This recipe was submitted by Maggie, age 14.

Grilled Bullseye

2 eggs
2 pieces of bread
1 slice cheese
Butter

Cut a hole in the center of each piece of bread using a glass, glass jar, or cookie cutter. Butter the pan. Turn stove on Low at first then move to Medium once eggs are in.

Place both pieces of bread on the pan. Crack each egg and drop one into each hole in the center of the bread. Cook egg to your liking, take two pieces of bread off pan and let cool. Put cheese slice in-between slices of bread. Place in microwave for 30 seconds or under the grill to melt cheese.

This recipe was sent in by Nic.

Robin Hood Wrap

1 package tortillas
Cold cuts, sliced from the deli (ham and turkey)
American cheese
Swiss cheese
Chopped veggies (lettuce, cucumbers, pickles, olives)
Mustard and mayonnaise

Lay a tortilla out flat and spread with mayonnaise, then mustard. Then layer with a slice of ham and a slice of turkey. Next add a slice of American cheese and a slice of Swiss cheese. Add lettuce, olives, cucumbers, and pickles. Roll up your wrap and cut into round bite-sized pieces. Pack in an airtight container. Simple to make and great for school lunches!

Recipe sent in by Chelsey F.

Mashed Hot 'Tater Dog

1 hot dog bun per person, toasted
1 hot dog per person, heated
prepared instant mashed potatoes
1 package frozen peas and carrots, cooked
salt and pepper to taste

Toast buns, heat hot dogs, and cover hot dog with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots. Add ketchup if you like. A healthy twist to the old hot dog.

Recipe submitted by Kristina.

California Roll Up

1 whole wheat flour tortilla
4 slices deli shaved turkey breast
1 slice mozzarella cheese
4 thin slices cucumber
4 slices avocado
alfalfa sprouts

Layer tortilla with turkey breast, cheese, cucumber and avocado slices, and a handful of sprouts. Roll it up and slice in half. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Perfect for school lunches.

Tofu Burgers

1/2 block firm tofu
2 cups oats
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons oil
whole wheat buns

Cut up 1/2 tofu block into small cubes. Then mash the tofu with your hands and place in a large bowl. Add oats and soy sauce. Mix together well using your hands. Make tofu burger patties with your hands. Fry in oil until golden and crispy.

Drain on paper towels. Serve on a whole wheat bun with ketchup, lettuce, and any other burger toppings you like. Kids will love these healthy burgers.

Serves 4.

Hamburger with the Works

1 pound ground beef
1/2 onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 eggs
4 slices American cheese
hamburger buns

In a bowl mix together ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Make patties, fry, and drain on paper towel. Fry eggs. Top burger with fried egg, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and your favorite burger toppings.

Serves 4.

Tuna Tacos

1 large can of tuna
2 tablespoons coleslaw dressing
1 package coleslaw mix
12 flour tortillas

In a medium bowl mix the tuna, coleslaw mix and coleslaw dressing. Spoon into flour tortillas. Serve with corn chips and salsa.

Crispy Bacon Tortilla

one tortilla
4 pieces of bacon
4 slices of American cheese

Cook 4 pieces of bacon in microwave (or in fry pan - kids, have parents fry for you). Put the tortilla on a plate and add cheese. Put in microwave for 20 seconds to melt. Then put bacon on the cheese and roll your tortilla up. Add salsa, avocado, or sour cream.

Click here for some quick and easy sandwich recipes.

If you've got your own unique and cool burger recipes, sandwich recipes, or any other easy lunch recipes,
then please send them in.

How many calories does a Lee's Sandwiches Avocado Smoothie have?

Q. I know Lee's doesn't post up nutrition facts, but I was wondering if anyone knew the number of calories or the exact ingredients in the recipe.

Answer
Lee's Avocado Smoothie is an interesting drink, but it really is not all that healthy. The avocado is great, but high in fat (albeit, good fat).

On top of the avocado, the ingredients include ice cream, milk and sugar (according to Lee's employees), which gives it a sweet taste . . .

But also makes it high in calories.

Here is the breakdown:

1/2 of 1 Avocado = 161
1 Cup Ice Cream = 314
1/2 cup Skim Milk = 45
2 Tbsp Sugar = 93

This combined gives you a grand total of 613 Calories.

This is an approximate estimation based, but I am sure that it is pretty close.

Good luck and I hope that you ENJOY your smoothie!!

To ease your mind:

Avocados have 60% more potassium than bananas. They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K. They have the highest fiber content of any fruit - including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber. So really . . . ENJOY!

Healthy snack idea for my school project?

Pickles.

Okay so for my Fitness class. I have to make a HEALTHY snack thing. I have to make it, and have nutrition facts and write something up about it. Other people in the past have done peanut butter and banana sandwiches, oatmeal cookies, mexican dip, apple cake and cereal bars. I like makeing things, so i dont wanna so like apple slices and peanut butter or ants on a log. I want to actually MAKE something!! But i have no ideas. I was thinking about black bean brownies but i made them today and they were extremly gross!! Do you guys have any other unique healthy ideas? I dont need a recipe because i can look on google but if you wanna post a recipe be my guest!! Thanks guys.

Answer
How about this?

HAWAIIAN FRUIT SALAD WITH BANANA DRESSING

Ingredients:
3-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
3 cups honeydew melon balls
1-1/2 cup cantaloupe balls
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1 cup green grapes
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
1 kiwifruit, peeled, quartered and sliced

Banana Dressing
2 small bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a food processor, combine the bananas, sour cream, brown sugar and lemon juice. Cover and process until smooth. Serve with fruit.

Nutrition information per 3/4 cup fruit with 2 tablespoons dressing:
112 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 2g protein.

Diabetic exchange: 1-1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat

EDIT: I've made black bean brownies, and they were great! They tasted just like chocolate brownies. This is what you should have done. If you didn't, try it again...

You will need:
1 chocolate cake mix
1 can black beans (15 oz, I think)

Drain and rinse the beans well. Then, with the beans still in the can, fill the can up with cool water. Pour the entire contents of the can into a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth. Mix this puree with the box of cake mix and blend well. Pour into a prepared pan, and bake according to the box directions.

Friday, March 28, 2014

what can i make with a sandwich maker?

armin a

gimeeee some recipes please.....

Answer
you can actually use it like healthy grill to cook just about anything such as griddled chicken and/or vegetables.
I would suggest a great alternative to regular cheese toastie are 'quesadillas' tortilla wraps filled with ham or cheese ( I add a little sundried tomato sauce). They are amazing

Is it possible to make healthy ice cream?

xXxCCHILLx

Can you make homemade icecream healthy enough were you can eat it everyday and not have to worry about it being bad for you and gaining weight from it? Using an icecream maker

Answer
Yes it is possible to make Healthy Homemade Ice Cream.
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Cherry & White Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon water
3 cups low-fat milk, divided
3 large egg yolks
1 14-ounce can nonfat sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ounces chopped unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup fresh or frozen chopped cherries
1/2 cup white chocolate chunks
Preparation

Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl; let stand, stirring once or twice, while you make the base for the ice cream.
Pour 1 1/2 cups milk into a large saucepan. Add cocoa and chocolate to the milk.
Heat the milk mixture over medium heat until steaming. Whisk egg yolks and condensed milk in a medium bowl. Gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking until blended. Return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the back of the spoon is lightly coated, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not bring to a boil or the custard will curdle.
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean large bowl. Add the softened gelatin and whisk until melted. Whisk in the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
Whisk the ice cream mixture and pour into the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturerâs directions. During the last 5 minutes of freezing, add cherries and white chocolate chunks to the ice cream maker. If necessary, place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up before serving.

Nutrition
Per serving: 307 calories; 10 g fat ( 6 g sat , 3 g mono ); 91 mg cholesterol; 47 g carbohydrates; 11 g protein; 2 g fiber; 115 mg sodium; 627 mg potassium.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cherry_white_chocolate_chunk_ice_cream.html
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Chocolate Cookie & Walnut Crunch Ice Cream
Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon water
3 cups low-fat milk, divided
3 large egg yolks
1 14-ounce can nonfat sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ounces chopped unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup chopped chocolate sandwich (or wafer) cookies
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts, (see Tip)
Preparation

Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl; let stand, stirring once or twice, while you make the base for the ice cream.
Pour 1 1/2 cups milk into a large saucepan. Add cocoa and chocolate to the milk.
Heat the milk mixture over medium heat until steaming. Whisk egg yolks and condensed milk in a medium bowl. Gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking until blended. Return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the back of the spoon is lightly coated, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not bring to a boil or the custard will curdle.
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean large bowl. Add the softened gelatin and whisk until melted. Whisk in the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
Whisk the ice cream mixture and pour into the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturerâs directions. During the last 5 minutes of freezing, add chopped cookies and walnuts to the ice cream maker. If necessary, place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up before serving.

Tips & Notes
Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. | Equipment: Ice cream maker
Tip: Toasting chopped nuts: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Cool toasted nuts completely before adding them to the ice cream maker.
Nutrition
Per serving: 308 calories; 11 g fat ( 4 g sat , 3 g mono ); 89 mg cholesterol; 46 g carbohydrates; 11 g protein; 3 g fiber; 151 mg sodium; 607 mg potassium.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chocolate_cookie_walnut_crunch_ice_cream.html
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Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
Ingredients

1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 cup bottled Key lime juice (such as Nellie and Joe's)
1/2 cup whipping cream
Dash of salt
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
6 graham crackers (1 1/2 cookie sheets), coarsely crushed, divided
Key lime wedges (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Pour mixture into freezer can of an ice-cream freezer, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Stir 1/3 cup graham crackers into ice cream. Spoon ice cream into a freezer-safe container, and cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm. Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon graham crackers. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000000682960,00.html

Need easy, healthy lunch ideas!?

cryinginsi

So, I used to have only my little sister to look after and we usually ate Ramen Noodles, but now I have to feed myself, my little sister, my 2 step-brothers, and my step-dad's mom. My 2 step-brothers and my step-dad's mom are very picky eaters. My step-brothers don't eat onions or spicy things or vegetables if they can help it. My step-dad's mom, however, doesn't eat, wait for it, GREEN VEGETABLES! I have no clue how to cook like this! I usually cook very healthy for other people, but now it seems like I have to hide all of the ingredients.
So, anyway, I need easy, healthy, and altogether, good lunch food recipes.
Thank You,
Ashley

Answer
Some ideas:

Chicken tenders/fingers
Leftovers, whatever's leftover from dinner the night before make into sandwiches the next day. Flank steak with lettuce, salt and pepper makes a great lunch, roast beef, fried chicken, pizza, etc, ziti, lasagna warmed up, these all make great lunches. Whatever you've had the night before, warm up the next day for lunch!

Tuna fish sandwiches or tuna salad
Egg salad sandwiches or just egg salad
Omelets

Salad, but add some chicken, tomatos, olives, carrots, hard boiled eggs, cucumbers, fennel, onions, etc.

Wraps, either with cold cuts or with chicken and add lettuce and tomatos. Put on a tortilla and cut in half.

Spaghetti or pasta

cold cut sandwiches

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
Bagel with cream cheese or peanut butter

Grilled cheese sandwiches
Hamburgers and hot dogs
Soups
Mac and cheese
Cheese and crackers with fruit

Fruit salad with lemon juice sprinkled on top so it doesn't turn brown

Fruit slices with peanut butter
Cut up carrots, celery, and veggies with dip
pancakes or waffles, as long as they like it!
Scrambled Eggs

Chicken cutlet or grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato.

I hope some of these ideas help!

what are some easy sandwich recipes?

Ryan

not peanut butter or jelly and it does not have to be healthy. just something quick and easy to make

Answer
Prosciutto, arugula and Dijon

Brie and apple

Black forest ham and swiss with Dijonaise

Roast beef and cheddar with mustard

Chicken, tuna, or shrimp salad

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Is this a healthy sandwich recipe ?

Nick

White bread (the one you use for toast ) processed cheese ,sliced jam tomato Lettuce mayo honey-mustard salt and pepper ??

Answer
Not exactly. Processed anything really messes with a persons system.

If you HAVE to eat bread, go for the least processed. Make it yourself. Just because it's "Heart Healthy" that doesn't mean anything.

I just found this out a few days ago, but grains have no real nutritional value. At all. As in our bodies don't need it because we can't really process it correctly. Back in the day, people ate bread during famine and hard times. It was meant to be eaten as a last resort when you had to have carbs because you had nothing else.

Just food for thought...

Healthy breakfast sandwich recipe?

CLICKY HER

Please not one on an english muffin. One that i can make with just plain bread, or toast. And preferably no eggs, just either chicken, or any kind of lunch meat. Thankyou!
please include how many calories it is! Thanks
The lowest calorie of bread i have is one slice of dark rye bread (70 cals per slice) so that would only work if i had a half sandwich or an open faced. And the next lowest calorie bread i have is 90 calorie per slice whole wheat bread. And if the sandwich you list isnt enough to have only that for breakfast, please tell me what would be a good addition to it?

Answer
anything you would put together for lunch will also work very well for breakfast!

cheese and cold cut lunch meats with maybe a thin slice of tomato and a leaf of lettuce? I roll all that in a flour tortilla and call it a burrito. but you can use bread if you have only bread.

http://www.sparkpeople.com for the nutrition counts of whatever you do stack up on your breakfast sandwich or burrito.

Healthy/Easy recipes?

Devin!!

Ok all you cooks out there I need some help!

I want to cook my family an absolutely delicious meal that is extremely healthy and made up of cancer-fighting ingredients, weight-loss friendly foods, and just an overall extremely healthy, yet easy meal.

I would prefereably like it to be things that most people have in their house or ingredients that arent to expensive to buy.

Do you know of any drink recipie, main course and 2-3 side dish meal like this?

I appreciate it so much!

Answer
Healthy dinner? No problem! ;)

Here's a menu for a soup-sandwich combo! Start with Chilled Tomato Soup, next comes Turkey Veggie Wraps and a side of Tangy Coleslaw. Also included is a delicious smoothie recipe =)

Chilled Tomato Soup:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups peeled and thinly sliced onions
3 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
2 bay leaves
4 pounds firm, heirloom tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into eighths
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
4 cups water
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Hot sauce

In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and bay leaves and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, and thyme and cook for 15 minutes or until the tomatoes soften. Add the water and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook until the tomatoes are very tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Using a handheld blender, puree the soup until smooth. Chill the soup. Add 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and hot sauce to taste, as desired.

Turkey Veggie Wraps:
2 cups coarsely chopped smoked turkey breast (about 8 ounces)
2 cups gourmet salad greens
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons light ranch dressing
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, tossing well to coat. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Top each tortilla with 1 cup turkey mixture; roll up. Cut each wrap in half diagonally.

Tangy Coleslaw:
Combine 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss with half of a 16-ounce package cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw; cover and chill.

Yogurt n Fruit Smoothie:
2 cups fat-free milk
1 (8-ounce) container vanilla low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup thawed pineapple-orange juice concentrate
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 banana, coarsely chopped

Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Serve immediately

need healthy recipes!?

Carla

i need some healthy recipes that include
protein, vegetables
and under 30 min time to make

Answer
This is an easy vegetarian recipe for whole grain quinoa flavored with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Although this is a very basic recipe, you can vary it by adding some fried tofu or whatever veggies you happen to have on hand. For a vegan version of this quinoa recipe, I smothered my quinoa in nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese and used olive oil in place of the butter.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp butter
1 small yellow onion, diced small
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
In a medium sized pan, sautee the onion and garlic in butter or olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, until onions are just soft. Reduce heat to medium low.

Add the vegetable broth and quinoa. Cover, and allow to simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed and quinoa is cooked, about fifteen minutes.

Remove from heat, and gently mix quinoa to distribute any excess moisture. Season with salt to taste, and top with Parmesan cheese, or, for a vegan version, mix in nutritional yeast instead of the cheese.

Makes 3 servings of vegetarian quinoa.

Nutritional information, per serving:
Calories: 318, Calories from Fat: 95
% Daily Value:
Total Fat: 10.6g, 16%
Saturated Fat: 4.5g, 23%
Cholesterol: 18mg, 6%
Total Carbohydrates: 40.5g, 13%
Dietary Fiber: 4.4g, 18%
Protein: 14.9g
Vitamin A 3%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 14%, Iron 17%
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Vegetarian deli sandwich recipe with vegetarian "ham" slices and honey mustard for those who miss the taste and textures of meat-based deli sandwiches. Try it with vegetarian deli slices - you just might be surprised!

Ingredients:

4 Smart Deli vegetarian ham slices
1 leaf green leaf lettuce
1 slice tomato
1/4 avocado, thinly sliced (optional)
1 Tbsp chopped onion (optional)
2 Tbsp honey mustard or honey mustard salad dressing
2 slices whole wheat bread

Preparation:
Spread honey mustard on one slice of bread then place two slices of vegetarian ham (or another vegetarian deli meat) on top. Add lettuce, then place another two slice of deli meat on top. Add tomato, avocado and onion, top the sandwich with another slice of bread and enjoy your vegetarian deli meat sandwich!

Makes one sandwich.

Nutritional information, per sandwich:
Calories: 318 KCAL
Total fat: 10g, Saturated fat: 1g, Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0MG
Sodium: 794
Carbohydrate: 38g
Dietary fiber: 9g
Sugars: 11g
Protein: 21g
Vitamin A 49%, Vitamin C 23%, Calcium 9%, Iron 11%
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An easy vegetarian and vegan breakfast wrap idea for kids. Although this wrap recipe calls for bananas, you could also use apple slices or another fruit instead. A quick and easy breakfast or after-school snack for kids. Omit the honey for a fully vegan version.
Ingredients:

1 flour tortilla (use whole wheat if possible)
1-2 tbsp peanut butter
1 banana, sliced thin
1/3 cup granola
honey (optional)

Preparation:
Spread the peanut butter on the flour tortilla. Place bananas and granola on the peanut butter. Drizzle with honey, if desired and wrap.

Makes one peanut butter breakfast wrap.

Nutritional information:
Calories: 475
Calories from Fat: 171
% Recommended Daily Value:
Total Fat: 19.0g; 29%
Saturated Fat: 4.5g, 22%
Trans Fat: 0.0g
Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%
Sodium: 243mg, 10%
Total Carbohydrates: 71.0g, 24%
Dietary Fiber: 8.4g, 33%
Protein: 13.3g
Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 18%, Calcium 6%, Iron 12%

Nutritional information based on two tablespoons of peanut butter, low-fat granola, and optional honey omitted.

What are some healthy, delicious sandwich recipes?

Nick Saiz

Please put something healthy and unique, not just Peanut Butter and Jelly.

Answer
This is a great sandwich.........

Veggie and Cheese Bagel Sandwich...............

Â½ of a block Cream Cheese
2 whole (to 3) Green Onions
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Avocado
Red Onion
1 whole Everything Bagel (or Any Kind Of Bagel)
Alfalfa Sprouts.....optional
1 Or 2 Slices Of Muenster Cheese
Slice Of Cheddar Cheese
Lettuce ...I use Romain..your choice...

Place Â½ a block of cream cheese on a plate and mash it a bit with a fork. Next.. chop up 2-3 green onions and mix them with the cream cheese until thoroughly combined....
Slice all veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, red onions) thinly.
Split the bagel. Then toast it. Then let it cool completely. Toasting it gives it the perfect crunch and flavor, and texture Toasting is optional of course....... Spread the cream cheese generously on both sides of the bagel.

Layer the vegetables. First lay the avocados right along the cream cheese to help them stay put. Next the alfalfa sprouts which are optional and then one slice of each kind of cheese. On the other half of the bagel arrange the cucumber slices in a circle. Sprinkle the cucumbers with a pinch of salt if you would like.
Next lay the onion slices on top of the cucumbers, then the tomatoes, followed by a slice of lettuce, and if youâre feeling naughty, another slice of Muenster cheese. LOL

Put the whole thing together and Voila A cool, crisp, and deliciously fabulous Veggie and Cheese Bagel Sandwich.

Enjoy..Its mouth watering...

heart healthy recipes?

hispregnan

do you have any you would share with me?

Answer
Heart Healthy Sandwiches

2 slices linseed rye bread
1-2 slice lean meat, such as chicken,turkey,smoked meat,beef or lean ham
3 leaves lettuce
thin tomatoes, slices
thin cucumbers, slices
pepper
mustard

put mustard on both pieces of bread.

put lettuce on one slice.

top with tomato, sprinkle with pepper.

top with meat, cucumber and remaining
piece of bread.

cut in four and wrap in plastic wrap or put in plastic sandwich container.

refrigerate until use.
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Heart Healthy Pancakes

1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons corn oil
2 egg whites

Combine dry ingredients in large bowl.

Add milk, corn oil, and mix until just moistened.

Beat egg whites in small bowl until stiff peaks form.

Fold into batter.

Place on greased griddle (medium high).

When bubbles begin to form, flip pancakes.

Serve with strawberry garnishes and warm real Vermont maple syrup.
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Heart Healthy Smoothie

1 (6 ounce) carton your favorite yogurt
1 banana or fruit
1/3 cup cranberry-raspberry juice
1 tablespoon soy powder
1/2 cup crushed ice (MORE ICE if you want it thicker)

Add ice to blender with juice.

Add remaining ingredients and blend until thick, ENJOY.
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Heart Healthy Fried Rice

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup fat free chicken broth
1 1/3 cups long grain white rice, uncoooked
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons green peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
black pepper

Bring water and chicken broth to boil in medium-size saucepan; add rice and stir, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove pan from heat, let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, Reserve,.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet; Saute onion and celery over moderate heat for 3 minutes; stir in green pepper, pecans, sage, chestnuts, nutmeg and pepper and cooked Rice, fluff with fork before serving.

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Heart Healthy Salsa

1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup red onions, chopped
2 red peppers, seeded and diced
2 green peppers, seeded and diced
4 tomatoes, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently to mix. Cover and refridgerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavours to blend.

If you prefer a hotter version, add 1/2 to 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno peppers.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Healthy Vegatarian recipes?

Jane Doe.

Hey, does anyone know any good vegatarian recipes? Relatively easy to make, and something healthy. Anything with proteins and nutrients that vegatarians need. Also, do you know any foods that are good for vegatarians, like beans, eggs, and lentils? By the way, i'm 15, if that gives you a better idea of what i should eat.
Thank you. :)

Answer
I just made an awesome sandwich today which is super healthy AND delicious! It's inspired from a sandwich I ate at a really good Italian restaurant.

Grilled Portabella Mushroom Sandwich:

1 portabella mushroom cap, rinsed well and patted dry
1 jarred roasted red bell pepper
2 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
3 slices plum tomato (or any other ripe, red, juicy tomato)
1 tsp basil pesto
1 multi-grain baguette or roll

Marinate portabella mushroom in some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper for 10-15 minutes. Then grill the portabella mushroom for 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Place in sandwich bread and top with roasted bell peppers and sliced mozzarella. Put in toaster oven open faced until cheese melts. Then add sliced tomato, close, and enjoy! Yummy.

If you don't like mushrooms, you can substitute them for eggplants.

For eggs, I would recommend a veggie omelet. My favorite is a Spinach omelet. I just blanch some (about 1 1/2 cups raw) spinach, drain, and squeeze dry. Then crack two eggs in a bowl and add the spinach. You can also add some feta cheese as well if you like. Then heat up some olive oil in a pan (about 1-2 tbsp, just so the omelet doesn't stick) and add your egg mixture. Cook for about 3 minutes or until you can easily flip the omelet. Cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute or until omelet is not runny. Serve with toasted whole-grain bread and you have a healthy delicious meal!

You can also make an easy vegetable sandwich with hummus. Just get some whole-grain pita bread, spread your favorite hummus inside, add some crumbled feta cheese, some sliced olives, cucumber, and tomato, and some romaine lettuce and you're done. This sandwich is the best to make when your in a hurry and don't have time to cook up a lunch.

For beans, you can buy a can of black beans and make a tex-mex (Mexican-inspired) salad. Just mix a 1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans with chopped romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, cooked corn kernels, and drizzle with lime-cilantro salad dressing (look for it in your grocery store or use this recipe: http://www.recipesource.com/side-dishes/dressings/00/rec0099.html). Toss to combine. Add some corn tortilla chips to it if you don't mind the extra fat and calories. =)

Hope this helped!

Five minute healthy meals?

Angela

I am trying to compile healthy recipes for my mother for Christmas. One problem she has with eating healthy is she feels it takes too long (not saying I agree with her). She has health problems which have definitely been worsened by her diet. I really love her and have been trying to get her to eat healthy for years.

Another thing I am going to include is a list of foods that I can cook before she gets home, so that she doesn't have to worry about time.

She wants to eat healthy, but she just doesn't know how.

Does anyone have any ideas on fast meals that are also healthy? Some ideas I had were tuna sandwiches, soup, canned vegetables, baked potatoes, tacos, mashed potatoes, and fruit salad. I also included snacks, such as yogurt, bananas, apples, and carrots.

If anyone has any ideas or knows where I could find some recipes, I would be very happy to know.
Thanks, foodieNY, those are wonderful ideas :).
Human:
Are you saying salad, tuna sandwiches, baked potatoes, soup, and canned vegetables cannot make healthy meals?
Are you also saying that those three-minute, processed "diet" meals are actually healthy?
Kiwi:
Yes, I realize that preparation is very important to making foods healthy. I am thinking of also including some tips on how to make them healthier.

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To be honest, even if she eats these foods in the less-healthy way, it would be better than the stuff she eats now.
And no, I do not mean just "low-fat."
Been There:
Thank you so much. Your answer is very useful.
I forgot about the lost vitamins thing. I think I will write a note about that.

Answer
Tuna sandwiches: are moderately healthy, especially if you use low-fat or non-fat mayonnaise and if you put lettuce on them. Don't eat tuna too often, not more than once a week, because of the high Mercury content.

Soup, if made from scratch is very healthy. If canned, most of the vitamins have been destroyed by the canning process. Same with eating canned vegetables. The healthiest way to eat vegetables is to eat them fresh and raw. Second healthiest is steaming fresh vegetables or cooking up frozen vegetables.

The healthy part of potatoes is the part right up against the outside skin. Most of the rest of the potato is quickly-digested starch. While it has some vitamins in it, the speed with which the starch goes into our bloodstream can be bad for our pancreas. Mashed potatoes, unless cook and mashed WITH the skin left on, are not very healthy at all.

Fruit is good, but canned fruit salad - like vegetables - has lost most of its vitamins.

Tacoes are relatively healthy, especially if packed with lettuce and tomato, and you go easy on the cheese (which is high in fat and salt).

Good 5-minute meals:
1. Microwaved instant oatmeal, with fresh berries and vanilla yogurt.
2. Whole wheat pita, sliced in half and opened into a pocket, stuffed with sliced chicken breast, sliced green pepper, sliced cucumber, sliced lettuce, and just a bit of low-fat Ranch salad dressing. Served with a cup of milk.
3. Scrambled eggs, buttered whole wheat toast, fresh sliced tomato, glass of milk. But don't eat eggs more than twice a week.

Generally, healthy eating should have daily portions of:
1. Protein: chicken, fish, peanut butter.
2. Oils and healthy fats. Cook with olive oil. Margarine. You don't need much of these, but you do need a bit every day. 10 almonds a day provide both oils and some protein. Raw walnuts have Omega 3 in them.
3. Whole grains: Brown bread, brown rice, brown basmati rice
4. Vegetables: raw fruit is the best.
5 Fruit. Not too much, it's high in sugar.
6. Milk and yogurt.

Stirfry is an excellent way to get good nutrition. I add chicken or shrimp for protein, although sometimes I will make a beef stir fry. I add whatever veggies I have on hand: broccoli, cauliflower, green pepper, carrot, celery, bok choy, cabbage, bean sprouts, garlic, onion, zucchini, mushrooms. And I serve it over brown rice. Sometimes I cook up rice noodles instead. Or both rice and rice noodles.

Your mother is an adult.
She needs to do what she needs to do .. this is how adults behave.
If she needs to eat properly, and if that takes more than 5 minutes to prepare, then she needs to take more than 5 minutes to make her meals.
This is not optional.
If she cannot or will not take care of herself, then she can no longer remain within her home and will have to go into assisted living.
The choice is hers.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Hey, does anyone have any HEALTHY breakfast recipes that will fill me up in the morning?

Dot

I'm in highschool and I needed some quick, nutritious ideas. Thanks a bunch!

Answer
Please be careful with the "to go" bars. The quaker oatmeal bars all contain hydrogenated oils and other terrible preservatives. Kashi makes some great bars. Their pumpkin bars are amazing!! Some other things you can do is to hardboil eggs so that when you get up in the morning you can just grab one and go. Make yourself a sandwich the night before. There is nothing wrong with grabbing a sandwich in the morning. I would suggest oatmeal but that takes a bit more time. Get some preservative free graham crackers. Eat them plain or spread natural peanut butter on them and grab a banana.

If you have time to throw something in a blender there are a ton of smoothie recipes you could make. Invest in a good travel cup with a straw or whatever so you can make your smoothie and go.

String cheese or other kinds of cheese. They make all kinds now that are already cut and easy to take with you. Bake muffins on the weekends (if you are willing to bake). Then you'll have muffins for the week. Or do the same with healthy cookie recipes.There are also all kinds of recipes for cereal and granola bars. If you're willing to put in a littl work on the weekend then you'll have quick breakfasts for the entire week.

There are all kinds of things you can do. Just be imaginative and willing to think outside the box. And try really hard to avoid the prepackaged convenience foods because they are not healthy--even if many of them say they are. If they have a list of preservatives then they are NOT healthy.

Looking for an amazing recipe?

ladyseabre

Looking for an out of this world recipe for peanut butter cups, I so adore that candy, if you can help thanks so very much. Please something that is close to Reeseâs peanut butter cup, and if you had tried the recipes please say so. Thanks for all your help and have a wonderful day!!! Happy Cooking!

Answer
This recipe is a copycat recipe for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. They take some time to make, but it's well worth it.
Ingredients:

* 1/3 cup powdered sugar
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
* 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (not fresh or natural, they are too runny)
* 1 1/2 bags semi-sweet chocolate chips
* 36 foil mini muffin liners

Preparation:
Mix sugar, sour cream, whipping cream and vanilla.

Stir in peanut butter and refrigerate for 3 hours or longer.

Place muffin liners on cookie sheets.

Melt chocolate chips in microwave or double boiler.

Drop 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each liner.

Use a small knife or the tip of a spoon to spread the chocolate about half an inch up the side of the liner.

Refrigerate about half an hour or until chocolate is firm.

Remove liners from refrigerator and drop 1 teaspoon of peanut butter mix into each liner.

Flatten the mix with the back of a spoon, but do not spread to the very edge of the liners.

The remaining chocolate will have cooled and become thick, so remelt it in the microwave or double boiler.

When it is smooth, spoon 1 teaspoon more into each liner, or enough to cover the peanut butter completely and form a flat top.

Refrigerate or freeze until chocolate is firm.

Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

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Peanut Butter Cup Recipe

Makes 32 - 40 peanut butter cups
Ingredients

* 2 cups of creamy peanut butter
* 1 Â½ sticks of butter or margarine
* 2 Â½ cups of confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
* 2 Â½ cups of graham cracker crumbs (well crushed)
* 2 teaspoons of vanilla
* 12 ounces of chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Directions

1. Melt the peanut butter and the butter together.
2. Remove peanut butter and butter mixture from heat. Add sugar, crumbs and vanilla.
3. Press mixture into 13â x 9â x 2â pan.
4. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. If no double boiler is available, use two saucepans, one on top of the other. Boil about 2â of water in the bottom pan. Put the chocolate in the top pan to melt. The double pan allows the chocolate to melt slowly, without burning.
5. Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter mixture.
6. Freeze for 15 minutes.
7. Cut into squares. Refrigerate when not enjoying them.

Variations on this Recipe

Just like Reeseâs has variations on their world renowned peanut butter cup, this candy recipe can be altered in a similar way.

* Replace the semisweet chocolate chips with the same amount of white chocolate.
* Replace the semisweet chocolate chips with a dark chocolate chip to add healthy antioxidants to this sweet treat.
* Use the same amount of crunchy peanut butter in place of the creamy peanut butter.
* Put a layer of chocolate on the bottom of the dish before laying down the peanut butter. Add another layer on top of the peanut butter for a sandwich type peanut butter cup.

is this healthy????? ?

Lexa

BREAKFAST Chicken & macoroni salad SNACK 1 cookie LUNCH fruit Salad DiNNER tuna sandwich its tuna THEN I DRINK ONLY WATER ALL DAY!!!!!!! any tips on healthy recipes or sumthin nothing to difficult to make help i want to lose 10 lbs ive been exercising every day too for 1HR.

Answer
it's good but you hav to eat more fruit i think cause fruit and vegtables are healthy

recipe help?????

Q. Any ideas on yummy and healthy sandwich recipes which i could bring everyday at work so that i won't buy at the pantry anymore????affordable sandwich recipes please if you can help me????thanks so much....

Answer
The Ultimate Tuna Salad
1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained and flaked
1 hard boiled egg, minced
3 T minced celery
1 T minced onion
1 T minced cilantro
3 to 4 T mayonnaise
1 T prepared mustard

Serves 2
Combine all ingredients. Chill.

Chopped BLT Salad Sandwich
1 pound Fresh Florida tomatoes
4 (4") round hard rolls
3/4 cup bottled creamy Caesar salad dressing, divided (or follow link to make your own)
3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
7 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 C green onions, sliced

Serves 4

Pre-heat oven to 400Â° F. Use tomatoes held at room temperature until fully ripe. Coarsely chop tomatoes (makes about 3 cups), place in a large bowl and set aside.

Slice off the top of each roll. Remove center and cut into small cubes (makes about 3 cups). Place bread cubes on a cookie sheet; toast in oven until golden, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush inside of rolls with 2 tablespoons of the creamy dressing. Bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes, set aside.

To the bowl with the tomatoes and lettuce, bread cubes, bacon, green onion, and remaining caesar dressing, toss until well combined. Spoon into toasted bread shells. Serve immediately with tops.

Cobb Sandwich

6 inches bagguette or large crusty roll
2 T mayonnaise or lite mayonnaise

1 tsp. dijon mustard
3-4 slices fresh tomatoes
4-5 sliced kalamata olives
3-4 slices bacon, cooked
3 slices cooked turkey breast
3-4 leaves Romaine lettuce
3-4 slices avocado
1 T crumbled blue cheese
3-4 slices red bell pepper
4-5 thinly slices rings or onion, preferably sweet Vidalia onion
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
olive oil (optional)

Multiply for as many as you want to make.
Slice bread and spread with mayonnaise and mustard. Layer on lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and other ingredients. If desired, drizzle with a small amount of olive oil. Close sandwich and enjoy! You can make the sandwiches ahead, wrap them in foil and keep in the fridge or cooler.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Healthy Recipes?

mcbreezy44

What are some healthy recipes that you make for full course breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for yourself and your family? What are easy to prep recipes that are still healthy? =) Thanks!

Chicken Salad recipe?

Q. Looking for the healthiest chicken salad recipe.

Answer
Healthier Chicken Salad

Dressing:
1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp whole-grain mustard
juice of one lemon wedge
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 Tbsp chopped chives
fresh parsley or tarragon, if you have it!
a dash of salt and pepper

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 apple, diced
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced green grapes
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1/3 cup diced celery, if you have it

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Throw in a tablespoon of salt. Lower the temperature so that the water is barely simmering. It's what Julia Child calls a shiver stage. Add the chicken breasts, cover the pot and let the chicken poach for 10 minutes, maybe 15 depending on the size. Keep the water just at the point where it's beginning to boil and you'll have tender chicken.

Combine the diced fruit, onion, pecans and celery in a mixing bowl. In a seperate bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Dice the chicken and add to the bowl with the fruit and nuts. Add half of the dressing and toss to coat. Add more dressing as needed, but you might not have to use all of it depending on the amount of chicken you have. I didn't use it all.

Chill for several hours until cold, or make it a day ahead. Serve on some salad greens (spinach leaves are great!) or in a sandwich. Serves 4.

http://chezmegane.blogspot.com/2006/08/healthy-chicken-salad.html

Healthy FAT FREE or VERY LOW FAT Crock Pot Recipes?

Anne C

I need some good crock pot recipes because I have a newborn and teach piano in the evenings so cooking dinner has been a little tricky. My husband and I are VERY healthy eaters, so I am looking for FAT FREE or VERY, VERY, VERY low-fat recipes to use in our crock pot. I've searched online a bit, but so many have a LOT of fat! Do you have any good ideas? Thanks for passing along the recipes, everyone!

Happy New Year.

Answer
this isnt really a recipe.. but I cook a whole bunch of chicken breast in my crock pot once a week and use a bunch of different ways for the rest of the week. Put your crock pot on an 8 hour setting, and put as many boneless skinless chicken breasts in there that will fit, then fill the crock pot with sodium free fat free chicken broth. Always make sure to check the internal temp of the chicken to be sure it cooked all the way.. it should come out very tender, and should pull apart and shred really easy! I put it in ziplock baggies and freeze them, then to thaw just pop it in the microwave for a minute or so, or leave it in the fridge for about an hour to two hours.. and use it on whatever you want!
We use it in everything from whole wheat wraps.. to pita sandwiches.. to enchiladas.. I even came up with a cashew chicken salad sandwich, using yogurt.. that is so good I could eat it every day. you can also make quick chicken soup with it with some fresh veggies, also!
If you want, you can send me a message on here and I will Email you any of the recipes you would like :)

Heart friendly recipe?

Q. My boyfriend had a heart attack and he is just 30 yrs old. I blame myself for letting him eat fast food most of the time. I am not a great cook and if anybody can suggest some food that i can make for him with some instructions, i will really appreciate it. PLEASE. I just want to help him get better. I love him so much. Thank you for your time :)

Answer
Here are some simple heart healthy recipes!

Quick Breakfasts

â¢Yogurt-Granola Parfait - A quick, low-fat breakfast with bananas and strawberries.
â¢Apple Oatmeal - A tasty twist to a traditional breakfast favorite.
â¢Oatbran Muffins - A high-fiber, low-fat muffin that is also cholesterol friendly.
â¢Strawberry-Mango Buttermilk Smoothie - A tasty and nutritious way to get your morning fruit.
â¢Huevos Rancheros Wraps - A Mexican-style wrap containing egg and salsa.

Heart-Healthy Lunches
â¢Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes - A satisfying, low-fat, healthy lunch.
â¢Mediterranean Salad - A tasty salad containing beans, tomatoes, and artichokes.
â¢Black Bean Soup - A quick and easy delicious soup.
â¢Tuna and Pasta Salad - A healthy, filling pasta dish.
â¢Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta - A tangy, lemon-marinated shrimp and pasta dish.
â¢Tuna Salad Sandwich - A low-fat version of a lunchtime favorite.

Dinner Quick Fixes
â¢Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops
â¢Low Fat Burgers
â¢Stuffed Sole With Low-Fat Parsley Sauce
â¢Cod With Leeks
â¢Chicken and Black Bean Salad

Easy Desserts
â¢Summer Berry Tart - A quick and delicious low-fat treat for any occasion.
â¢Low Fat Lemon Pudding Pie - An easy-to-prepare, low-fat dessert that is full of flavor.
â¢Low Fat Peach Tarts - A tasty, low-fat, flaky pastry.
â¢Vanilla Pudding - A low-fat dessert that can complement any fruit.
â¢Banana Chocolate Parfait - This delicious, chilled treat can be made in minutes.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Healthy Recipes?

Q. I need some healthy low fat recipes for my family on the Fourth of July...but I cant think of any...

Do you have any Ideas?

Answer
Red, White & Blue Cream Cake

1 pkg. low fat white cake mix
1 envelope Dream Whip (whipped topping mix)
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup egg whites
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. vanilla
3 ozs. strawberry gelatin powder
1/2 cup boiling water
3 ozs. fat free vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups skimmed milk
1 1/2 envelopes Dream Whip (prepared 3 cups)
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

1. Preheat oven to 350. Prepare two 13" x 9" pans with cooking spray, set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl combine cake mix, 1 envelope of dry Dream Whip mix and baking powder.
3. In another bowl combine water, egg whites, oil and vanilla.
4. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients just to moisten.
5. Pour mixture into prepared pans. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Place aluminum foil on wire racks. Remove both cakes from their pans and cool completely on wire racks.
7. Poke cakes with fork at one-inch intervals. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and slowly drizzle over both cakes allowing gelatin to seep into holes. Chill for 1 hr.
8. Prepare pudding according to the package directions using 1 1/2 cups of milk. Fold pudding into 1 cup of prepared Dream Whip and 1/2 cup of blueberries.
9. Spread bottom layer with pudding mixture and spread remaining 1/2 cup of prepared Dream Whip on the top layer and the sides of the cake. Arrange strawberries, blueberries and miniature marshmallows on cake to resemble the American Flag. Place some miniature marshmallows around edge of cake.

12 Servings. 335 calories; 7g fat (19% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 61g Carbohydrate; 476mg sodium

Barbecued Sandwiches

4 c turkey light meat, skinless, cooked and cubed
1/2 c white vinegar
1/2 c ketchup
2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
8 pcs hamburger buns, split and toasted

1. Combine vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, and black pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
3. Stir in turkey and cook five minutes.
4. Spoon hot barbecue mixture over bottom half of toasted buns.
5. Top with other half of toasted buns.

8 servings. 189 Calories; 3g Fat; 21g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 48mg Cholesterol; 485mg Sodium

Green Bean Potato Salad

Serves: 8 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins

Each serving of this healthy salad equals one and a half veggie servings.

Ingredients:
1 lb green beans, with ends cut

2 lb red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped red onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 Tbsp fresh dill

4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

3 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

1 black pepper, to taste

Directions:
SALAD: Steam green beans in a steamer for 5 to 8 minutes. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. Cool green beans and potatoes and place in a bowl.

When cooled, add bell pepper and onion to the cooled green beans and potatoes.

DRESSING: As green beans and potatoes are cooling, prepare the dressing by mixing together garlic, dill, vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and black pepper. Top salad with dressing.

Healthy Recipes?

mcbreezy44

What are some healthy recipes that you make for full course breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for yourself and your family? What are easy to prep recipes that are still healthy? =) Thanks!

Healthy recipes for work?

Kimberly L

I work in retail and often miss dinner because I'm working. I can't seem to think of meals that I can bring. We do have a microwave, but we don't have a refrigerator. I am also limited because I do not get a break, I have to eat between customers. Any ideas of what I can bring that is healthy and easy to eat, but doesn't require refrigeration?
It's only the law to have a scheduled lunch if you are over 8 hours. I am not over eight hours. I work 3-9:30.

Answer
Consider sandwiches and rolls.
If there is a place where you can keep food cool you could take a meal of leftovers from home or when you do cook a full meal make an extra portion and freeze.
During the day it may pay to keep them in a chilly bin. Thermos have a great range of insulated bags and boxes that will keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
There are numerous types of dried packet meals that just require boiling water.
From time to time you could make canned meals, just by opening a can of something like baked beans or a few cans that you can open to make your own meal. Canned sausages, canned peas and canned potatoes. (that would be too much for me using standard sized cans but you can get smaller cans of some foods)

edit.
Looking at your additional detail, have your cooked meal before work and just a lighter meal at dinner time, and as you only have to keep your meal for 3 hours, most foods will easily last that long.
Just remember that if you do have to serve a client to cover your foods

Easy HEALTHY recipe ideas! (breakfast and lunch/dinner)?

I am running out of recipe ideas to feed my daughter.

She will practically eat anything, not allergic to anything so it's pretty much open.The only catch is it has to be healthy.I feed her mostly organic with exceptions here and there.

I usually cook enchiladas, tacos, stew, lasagna, pizza, sandwiches, eggs, pancakes, french toast, spaghetti, thanksgiving dinner, cheeseburgers, hamburger helper, hot dogs, ravioli, soups and salads.

On school days, she eats cold cereal and oatmeal for breakfast and on weekends I usually make homemade breakfast.

I am just running out of ideas and was wondering if anybody had any suggestions? (preferably nothing with sweet and sour or teryioki because the smell of both of those make me nauseous and I cannot cook with it)

Answer
~ Try this Chicken Rice recipe* it taste awesome
2 Large chicken breasts
1 bag of short grain rice
boil the rice for about 20 min or until ready .
then bake the chicken for about an hour or until golden brown.
when each one i finished get the chicken and slice it into small peices and mix
it with the rice and butter , pepper , and salt . thenn add a little hotsauce and if you want . add broccoli . that awesome and healthy im sure your daughter will love it !

Any tips to start eating healthy?

*-*

What are some healthy recipes and foods I should be buying/trying? Whats your favorite healthy meal for breakfast lunch and dinner? Also can I still eat beef and chicken?

Answer
The general tips for eating healthily are:

- Choose wholegrain pasta and bread, and brown rice instead of the white variety. They're higher in fibre and will help your digestion. They can also make you feel full/satisfied for longer.
- Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. They're full of vitamins and fibre and pretty nutrient dense.
- Choose low fat milk, cheeses and yogurts. Dairy products are important for calcium. If you're lactose-intolerant, find calcium-enriched types of soy/oat/rice-milk or other calcium-enriched foods. Dairy products, especially yogurt, can help our digestive systems. They're also high in protein, which is needed for our body's growth and repair.
- Fish and lean meat/poultry are better choices than more fatty-types such as lamb and ham. If the meat you're eating has visible fat, cut it off and avoid eating it.
- Eat more unsaturated types of fat, cut down on saturated fat and eliminate trans fat from your diet. The unsaturated fats, found in foods like nuts, seeds, avocados plant oils and oily fish are good for your heart and brain.
- Cut down on salt. Too much salt can cause problems with blood pressure.
- Use cooking methods such as baking, boiling, grilling and steaming over frying and deep-frying.

Here are a few sites with 'healthy recipes':
http://www.whfoods.com/recipestoc.php
http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/Healthy-eating
http://uktv.co.uk/food/homepage/sid/6037
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/healthy/

For breakfast, I quite like having fruit dipped in fat-free yogurt along with some soy milk and a high-fibre cereal bar (the alpen light ones). Sometimes, when it's cold, I enjoy having some wholemeal toast with olive oil spread, egg whites and tomato.
For lunch, I love the layered salads - especially the prawn and tuna ones - that supermarkets like M&S and Sainsbury's do. I also love trying some of their sandwiches - especially salmon or tuna ones. I usually also have some fruit and low-fat cheese or a yogurt with it.
For dinner, I like having the layered salads. I also love chicken lasagne with some cut vegetables (e.g. tomato, cucumber, pepper). Seafood dishes taste great too. I love it when my mom makes steamed sea bass with chilli and vegetables and boiled potatoes with a little drizzle of olive oil. She grows her own spring onions and chilli, and make everything taste amazing. <3

Chicken and beef are actually quite healthy sources of protein. Just remember to choose lean cuts of beef. Chicken breast is usually the lowest in fat, sometimes leg is ok too, just avoid the skin and usually the thighs.

I need some very simple, yummy and healthy vegetarian meal ideas?

Q. I think I have breakfast sorted, but I'm getting bored of what I have for lunch, and especially dinner. Lunch is usually salad, soup or beans on toast. What else could I make? And I'm really running out of ideas for dinner. Sometimes I have different kinds of beans with dressing, or Quorn burgers or something but I need something more interesting.

Answer
There are probably an infinite variety of options based on sandwiches!

Try some of the following:
Rice and Peas. There are lots of recipes for this online. Here is a very simple one: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/riceandpeas_81543

Baked potato with butter, or with beans, or with cheese, or with pesto (ready-made from a jar if you are in a hurry)

Stir-fried vegetables with noodles, possibly with marinated tofu. Web search "vegetarian Pad Thai" for a particularly nice variant, or take a "normal" Pad Thai recipe and miss out the shrimp and fish sauce.

Pasta with red sauce made from chopped onions, garlic, basil, oregano, chopped courgette (zucchini), chopped bell pepper (capsicum) and topped with grated cheese or mixed with a dollop of cream, fresh natural yoghurt or mascarpone.

Cheese Pasty and chips (with peas maybe). Healthy enough if it's once in a while, just for a bit of variety.

Fried mushrooms on toast. Use just a tiny drizzle of olive oil (no need to spend a fortune on extra virgin olive oil) so no worries about fat. Add black pepper perhaps.

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