Healthy Sandwich Recipes: 2014-04-06

Saturday, April 12, 2014

What are some easy-to-prepare healthy lunches to take to school?

Christine

I've recently been bringing crackers with a can of tuna and cucumbers to school because i've been eating sandwiches for the past 11 years and i am very very sick of it.

I have access to the year 12 kitchen which has microwaves/toasters/sandwich presses/hot water. I'm looking for a healthy, easy-to-prepare lunch recipe

Answer
Mozzarella and Tomato - This simple sandwich is a cinch to make and pack. Prepare it the night before and give the flavors a chance to mingle.

Tuna Salad - Our tuna salad recipe is sure to be your child's new favorite sandwich stuffing.

Chicken and Fruit Salad - With chunk white-meat chicken and sweet fruit, this sandwich filler will be a lunchtime favorite.

Turkey-Meatball Pitas - Lean turkey and an easy-to-handle pita make this healthy sandwich fun to eat.

Ham and Cheese Pitas - Update the classic sandwich by swapping out bread for crisp pita.

Turkey-Melon Wraps - You'll love the sweet cantaloupe that transforms a typical turkey sandwich.

Garden Turkey Sandwich with Lemon Mayo - Liven up a traditional turkey sandwich and create a lunch you'll love.

Falafel Sandwiches - This fun-to-eat sandwich is easily made, packed, and enjoyed.

Healthy Makeover Meatloaf - Use leftovers from this double-duty recipe to create a kid-friendly sandwich.

Baked Honey-Lime Drumsticks - With this recipe, it's easy to make you feel extra-special at lunchtime.

Fish and Chips - This lightened-up version will give you a favorite meal with less fat.

Mini Corn Dogs - This lunchtime munchie scores extra credit for its healthy update.

cooking for lunch... recipes?

Q. Anyone have any recipes for an easy lunch. I find that I can make dinners but for some reason lunch is a challenge. I don't want to make a two hour lunch and I have 5 children to cook for, when there is no school. I can't even seem to grocery shop well to accommodate lunch!

Answer
Sandwiches i.e. ham & cheese, tuna/chicken salad, chicken or turkey breast, lettuce & tomatoes. Have a little side of cold potato or mac salad. Keep lots of fresh fruit around to go with - apples, bananas, oranges, raisins, grapes, yogurt or little pudding cups, fruit salad or a few chips. Kid ideas - mac n cheese, sloppy joes, kabobs (fruit w a yogurt dipping sauce or chicken nuggets). If you make meatloaf or meatballs the night before, make a meatloaf or meatball sanwich. Cold pasta salads are healthy, and you can add in any veggies, cherry tomatoes, and dressing (i.e. Italian etc.). Make the sandwiches interesting - roll em up in a flour tortilla or use a star shaped cookie cutter for the bread. Or little min pizzas on a flour tortilla - lay out the toppings & let the kids have fun making their own. Eggs/frittatas are easy - add in mushrooms, onions, shredded cheese.

What are some new, quick, and healthy dinner recipes?

Q. I love trying new recipes, but I'm all out of ideas :(

Answer
Lately I've been into shrimp salad sandwiches. It's easy, just buy a bag of frozen, cooked shrimp. Take out a handfull for each person, let them sit in a bowl of warm water until there are defrosted (5 min) then cut them up and mix with lowfat mayo. On a roll with lettuce- amazing!

A whole roast chicken is always great. It's not quick but all you have to do is pull the guts out, sprinkle with garlic powder, and roast at 425 for an hour an hour and a half. My mom does 350 for 2 hours but I'm impatient.

Shake & Bake pork chops only take 20 minutes and while they are cooking, put in a seperate cookie sheet with cut up veggies tossed in olive oil & garlic seasonings. They are so good, I use zucchini & carrots!

Pasta- instead of the standard tomato sauce, mix with olive oil, minced garlic, parm cheese, and some veggies. I always add black olives!

Steak tips only take 5 minutes if you buy them small enough. I cook them in a frying pan with butter but you can use cooking spray to be healthier.

Healthy lunch recipes for school?

James Barn

I need some recipes of food I can take to school. Im in high school and want to eat a healthy lunch. Im sick of eating ham sandwiches and peanut butter sandwiches. Any ideas guys? Im not allergic to anything at all. i would also like some tuna sandwich recipes.

Answer
this is a thai recipe (i'm mixed): it is called nam tok its basically a beef salad.
what you'll need is..
- some beef it can be cheap as it will marinate a lot.
-scallions
-shallots
-chilli powder
-lime
-mint and basil
-nam pla (fish sauce)
this is what you do:
-cook the beef to medium rare under the broiler. then slice when it is done and has sat for about 5 min
-mix the chilli powder and lime juice and nam pla in a bowl
-add the steak to the bowl
-cut the scallions, shallots, mint and basil and add to the bowl
-mix everything and marinate over night
-eat with rice. you can also add ground roasted rice to your nam tok but no need

Friday, April 11, 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
*

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!

Need some food recipes that is cheap but healthy.?

Christophe

Hello. I am a college student and I need some cheap yet satisfying recipes I can make besides sandwiches and cup of noodles or ramen. I don't make tons of money since most of it goes to school, but I was thinking rice with some chicken legs is cheap. But that is all I really know and am tired of eating that all the time. I want it to be healthy and no hotdogs or bologna or canned foods.

If you have any home made recipes or some excellent food to prepare please let me know. I might have some questions so please email me at cgarcia23@ymail.com. Thank you so much.

Answer
I get most of my dinner recipes from:

http://www.cooks.com/rec/ch/main_dishes.html

Healthy picnic ideas!?

Kristie

I'm planning my kids 1st and 2nd birthday party and looking for healthy picnic type food. If you have any good salad or dip or casserole recipes please share!!! Thank you :)

Answer
food
fruit
chips with dips
sandwiches
vegtables

Other than sandwiches what other kind of food would you take to a picnic?

Please include dessert =)

Answer
Buy a bottle of wine, get some fresh fruit, brie cheese and make the following:

Sandwich Roll-ups
Forget the soggy sandwiches; try a picnic roll-up. (this recipe can also be adapted for low-carbohydrate lifestyles)

Items to buy:
aluminum foil
toothpicks
large tortillas (use wheat for low-carb)
thinly sliced lunchmeat of your choice
thinly sliced cheeses
whole lettuce leaves
condiments of your choice
The trick to get good roll-ups for this picnic recipe is the order you put the ingredients on the tortilla:

Lay the tortilla flat on a piece of aluminum foil.
Put a very light layer of your condiments on the tortilla. (see this picnic recipe is healthy too!)
Lay the lettuce leaf down. (this is important at this stageâthe meat and cheese will hold it down, otherwise your roll wonât roll correctly and fall apart)
Lunchmeat
Cheese
Then simply roll up your picnic roll and secure with a toothpick. For those of you that want to get really fancy with this picnic recipe, you can cut the roll and serve âfinger roll-upsâ.

Picnic Parfait
For those of you that just canât picture a picnic without a dessert, hereâs a wonderful quick and easy picnic recipe that is sure to please.

Items to buy:

Yogurt of your choice
fruit of your choice
granola cereal
clear plastic disposable containers
Simply layer your ingredients as you like and freeze your dessert. When you are ready to go on your picnic, grab the containers. By the time you get where you are going and are ready to eat this picnic recipe, you have a refreshing chilly treat.

Is this sandwich recipe healthy?

Val

I'm just going to have it once or maybe twice a week.
I'm just asking.

I'll use whole wheat bread, boiled chicken, one tablespoon mayonnaise, raw tomatoes, cucumber and a little bit of mustard.
Also, if necessary, one low-fat cheese slice and a little bit of ketchup >w<

Answer
Cheese and mayo will be the most caloric thing on the sandwich. But we certainly need fat in our diet. In terms of being healthy the sandwich you describe is pretty healthy. It's low fat, high protein, good amount of fiber, low carbs. Good balance. Try grilling or baking the chicken for a little more flavor.

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.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

What are some healthy foods/snacks I can pack and eat at college?

Sabrina

I'm going to college in the fall and I don't want to eat on the dollar menu everyday in between classes. I want some healthy cheap snacks I can keep in a lunchbox that can fill me up. Any fast vegetable recipes or other foods / snacks I can pack up???

THANKS

Answer
I used to take an assortment of sandwiches.

Healthy School Lunch Ideas?

Q. I'm a high school student who really needs to lose weight. I'm about 50 pounds overweight. I've been working out for an hour a day for the past week, and already feel better. I've also been eating well. The problem is, I'm going back to school in a few days, and need some healthy lunch recipes. I've been eating foods that can't really be packaged and sit in a lunch bag for four hours or so. Do any of you have some healthy recipes? Also, do you recommend any type of thermos or ice pack or something, so I can bring yogurt or cheese? Thanks so much!

Answer
Good for you for recognizing that you need to loose weight and taking action!!!

The brand of thermos I use is literally called "Thermos." It tells you on the packaging how many hours it will stay hot for.. Get at least the 5-7 hour one.. If not higher. Any brand of ice pack works just fine. I have been taking lunch for YEARS and every day I pack leftovers (usually vegetarian sloppy joes), cheese stick (not too healthy though), yogurt, something crunchy, and water.. You can take anything you would normally eat in your lunch box as long as you have a couple of ice packs.

Some good ideas are...
Soup (like cambells, V8 soup, homemade, etc.)
Sandwiches
Leftovers (whatever you eat at home, simply take it to school! I do it all the time)

This looks good....

The veggies that fill it are cut to resemble mini ruler shapes. Pack croutons and salad dressing separately to keep both the croutons and the bread from getting soggy.

Ingredients
Assorted fresh vegetables (cucumbers, carrots, avocados, peppers, etc.)
Pita bread
Lettuce
Croutons (optional)
2 tsp. salad dressing (recipe below)

Directions
Scrub and peel the vegetables. Lay each one on a cutting board and thinly slice it lengthwise into rulerlike shapes. Cut off the top of the pita bread and line the inside with lettuce.
Fill the pocket with the ruler veggies and tightly cover the sandwich with plastic wrap. Pack the pita with a small baggie filled with croutons, if desired, and a small container of honey mustard dressing (see the following recipe).

Google 'school lunch recipes.' I found this on

http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/pack-school-lunches-with-punch-714831/

This looks yummy. Just don't eat too many.

http://familyfun.go.com/back-to-school/back-to-school-lunches-snacks/lunchbox-snacks/sweet-potato-chips-676097/

Oh, and if you are going to take a sandwich, be sure to make it on whole wheat bread. Much healthier.

Best of luck! Hope I helped!

Is this sandwich recipe healthy?

Val

Best sandwich recipes!!!?

Lollocaust

I am looking for the best sandwich recipes that the people of this website have to offer. And if you want to know my reason it is just because I wanted to taste something... different. And also I only want serious awnsers !!!

Answer
West Coast Sandwich
Layered between slices of whole-grain bread, creamy avocados, fresh sprouts, and a snappy goat-cheese spread add color and character to our vegetarian Healthy Californian.

East Coast Sandwich
Two on toast: Our Pilgrim Sandwich (left), sometimes called the Miles Standish, assembles the flavors we've come to associate with Thanksgiving Dinner between slices of pumpernickel bread. Watch turkey leftovers disappear when combined with Fresh Cranberry Compote and sage-flavored cream cheese. Thought to have originated in the club cars of American passenger trains, the Clubhouse Sandwich (right)--best known simply as the "Club"--stacks three tiers of toasted white bread with classic chicken salad, crisp bacon, crunchy lettuce, and juicy tomato.

Kentucky Sandwich
The Louisville Hot Brown was first served at the Brown Hotel, in Louisville, Ky., in the 1930s. Crumbled bacon and a white Cheddar sauce top off this open-face sandwich, which is layered with sliced turkey and tomato.

I'm a 17 year old girl slowly reaching 200 lbs?

Erin

I was always active in school sports until this year. Now, I'm almost 200 pounds and I'm disgusted with my body. My boyfriend doesn't have a problem with it but I do. Any suggestions on how to lose weight relatively quickly? Please help

Answer
Hey there! Everybody, even that size 2 girl in homeroom, has issues with their body. There are days when I feel enormous next to my friends or can't stand my muscular legs...you name it, I've felt it. Lately I've been using Zumba Exhilirate to get in a fun workout as often as possible. I love it! I run track in school twice a week and do Zumba for around 40 minutes to an hour every night. It tones your abs and has been helping with my weight loss efforts. I bought it off of Ebay for about $30 cheaper then what it is advertised for on TV. I look forward to the cool music and the dancing of it.
Now, along with fitting in a workout that YOU enjoy 4-6 days a week, you would also benefit from a healthy eating plan. Starving yourself is NEVER the way to go. Slimming down is all about choices, for instance, having 1 slice of bread at a restaurant without butter instead of filling up before your food even arrives, choosing to grill chicken instead of frying it, buying nonfat instead of full fat foods...etc etc.
If you are having trouble making healthy diet choices, try some of these ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks:
BREAKFAST: (choose 1 meal)
* Nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt loaded with berries and topped with some dry cereal
* Whole grain toast w/ peanutbutter and sliced bananas
* Kashi Go Lean cereal (the red box with 140 cal and 13 grams of protein) w/ fat free milk or soy milk
* Instant Oatmeal with sliced fruit on the side

LUNCH:
*Turkey, low fat cheese, lettuce on whole wheat 100 cal sandwich thins w/ raw veggies and a light hummus dip, plus nonfat yogurt
*Select Harvest soup (has around 90 cal per serving) with fresh fruit and a half cup of homemade trail mix (raisins, dry cereal, almonds)
*Personal All-Veg Pizza: Take a flour torilla or some pita bread and spread tomato sauce over it. Arrange your fave veggies on top, like mushrooms, peppers, or onions, and lightly sprinkle low fat cheese on top. Bake it in the oven at 400 degrees until the cheese has melted.

SNACKS: (always eat a snack about 2 hours before dinner that is high in protein to prevent you from overeating later on. If you are hungry a few hours after breakfast, eat something light to fill you up, don't eat an entire meal. Aim for about 45 grams of protein a day.)
*Apples and 1 tblspoon peanutbutter
*Wheat Thins Fiber Select crackers w/ 35 cal Babybel cheese wedge
*1 lowfat mozerella cheese stick with thin slice of turkey wrapped around
*Cup of edamame beans, lightly salted

DINNER:
*Check out healthy dinner ideas at: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/plans/diets/the-lose-10-pounds-in-30-days-diet-dinner-recipes-under-500-calories/

Be kind to your body and don't stress out! I suggest visiting a nutrtionist to discuss a more thorough meal plan that is right for YOU.
Good luck! ;-)
"Take a sad song and make it better." -The Beatles (Hey Jude)

What food can you order at restaurants or fast food places that is low fat/calories?

Ron Brgund

Hooter's salad with chicken is really healthy if you don't use much dressing..
Taco Bell taquitos are not bad on calories. Their fresco stuff is also not too bad. What else?

Answer
roast chicken salad at Arby's is only 160 calories.
BK Broiler Chicken Sandwich 267 calories
Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich at chick-fil-a is 280 calories

Origninal Recipe, Drumstick from KFC is 140 calories each

Subway has several subs under 300 calories:
6" Honey Mustard Turkey with Cucumber 275
*6" Ham Sub 261
*6" Roast Beef 264
*6" Subway ClubÂ® 294
*6" Turkey Breast 254
*6" Turkey Breast with Ham 267
*6" Veggie Delight 200

Small chili at Wendy's is 210 calories.

Mostly chicken stuff it all depends on what you like and how healthy you're looking for really I personally like mcdonalds fruit salads(210) and parfaits(160) but you can't really live on those.

How to improve my egg salad recipe?

Makeup

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

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

Can anyone give me some healthy lunch or breakfast recipes?

Dr. Sky

This is for a school so it needs to be easily mass produced, inexpensive, and not very labor intensive. Thank You

Answer
Breakfast...instant oatmeal, fruits, yogurt, cheerios, bread with peanut butter

Lunch...ham or turkey sandwiches, garden salad, pb&j, pb&banana sandwich, raw fruits and veggies, cheddar slices, tuna salad and crackers, egg salad sandwhich

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

easy, healthy casserole-style recipes?

papamoto22

im a college student that likes to cook, but doesn't have the time, nor the equipment, to cook many of the things i would like to... so i was wondering if anybody had any easy and healthy casserole-style recipes that i can prepare? i would especially like to hear of any recipes you may have that have less than 5 or so ingredients.. thanks

Answer
Quick and Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole

1 packet flour tortillas
1 cup Ro-Tel tomatoes and onions
1 fryer chicken
1 cup cream of chicken soup
1 cup cream of mushroom soup
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 lb cheddar cheese

Broil chicken until tender.
Remove, reserving broth.
Remove skin and ones from chicken and cut into bite sized pieces.
Grate Cheese and mash Tomatoes.
Combine chicken, Onions, Cheese, Garlic Salt, Chili powder and Tomatoes.
Drop tortillas into boiling chicken broth until softened.
Line large baking dish with softened tortillas.
Add chicken mixture.
Pour the 2 cans of soup over the chicken.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until bubbly and hot

or

Easy Oven Rice Casserole

2 cups rice (long grain)
1 package onion soup mix
4 tablespoons soya sauce
1/2 cup cooking oil
4 cups water
1 can mushrooms (juice included)
salt and pepper

This is a very simple yet delicious rice casserole.
Place the ingredients in a pre-sprayed or greased casserole dish.
If you like you can add frozen vegetables (I prefer peas or corn) in the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Bake at 350 for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring a few times.

or

Easy Chicken Casserole

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken and mushroom soup
3-4 chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
Ritz crackers (2 sleeves)
1/2-1 1/2 cup butter

Boil chicken breast until they are white throughout.
In a casserole dish, mix together soup and sour cream.
Tear chicken into small chunks.
Mix with soup-sour cream mixture.
Crush the 2 sleeves of crackers and pour on top of chicken mixture.
Melt butter and pour on top.
Cover and put in the oven at 350F until heated through or when crackers on top are brown.

or

Easy Cheesy Lentil & Rice Casserole

1/4-1/2 cup margarine
1 onion, chopped
1 cup dry lentils
1 cup uncooked rice (, not instant rice)
2 1/2 cups hot water
2 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 piece sandwich bread
oil
italian seasoning
1 teaspoon parmesan cheese

Use a big pot and cook onion in margarine until soft.
In a bowl, stir together bouillon and hot water.
Add lentils, rice, bouillon-water mixture and cold water.
Bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, fry both sides of a slice of bread in oil and sprinkle with Italian Seasoning blend.
Cool on rack.
After 25 minutes, rice should be cooked and lentils should be cooked but still firm (not mushy) and there should still be some moisture in the mixture.
Turn stove off and stir 1 cup of the cheese into the mixture until cheese is melted.
Pour mixture into a 9 by 13 pan that has been sprayed with Pam and smooth the top with the back of your spoon.
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over top.
Crunch up the cooled fried bread with a knife and sprinkle over casserole.
Sprinkle parmesan over casserole.
Bake in preheated 350 oven for 15 minutes or so until cheese is melted.
Let cool slightly before serving.

Healthy sandwich recipes?

Q. Any really healthy sandwich recipes? NOTE: I'm on a diet, so no fattening things! PS NOTE: I'm 14, keep it easy. Something that I can take to school!
NOTE: I don't eat pig at all. Also I don't want meat/chicken in it xx

Answer
Choose whole wheat bread, because it's more nutritious than white bread, plus it keeps you feeling full for longer.

Add some salad (lettuce, sliced tomato and cucumber, for example) and then a sliced boiled egg, some smoked ham (or a non-meat alternative, something in slices) or some sliced low-fat cheese, then add some low-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing. Wrap the sandwich in foil to keep it really fresh. You can also take an apple or orange.

Make sure the salad makes up half the filling though, because that bulks out the sandwich and is almost calorie-free. If you want to make something you can scoop into the salad, you could finely chop some celery and onion, and stir it with reduced-fat salad dressing plus a can of tuna or some chopped boiled egg, and use that.

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!

Healthy Recipe Ideas?

Polly

Hi! I am 16 and want to become alot healthier! Anyway I was wondering if someone can tell me some really fast to make breakfast and lunches to grab and go (can be made night before but still needs to be fast to prepare next morning) Also I was wondering if anyone knew any healthy filling meals and snacks that are moderatley fast to make. Also if anyone could reccomend a good cookbook that has all healthy meals so i don't have to worry about looking at the calorie count or anything and just add ingredients to the shopping list. Sorry if some of my scentences make no sense, it is midnight and I am on a cold medicine that's keeping me awake. Thanks!

Answer
Thats great that you want to become a lot healthier :) If you can try to go for natural organic foods.

Here are some healthy meal ideas:

Breakfast:

~ Oatmeal - for a quick cook oatmeal you could try McCann Irish quick cooking oatmeal
Topping ideas: berries/fruit, nut butter, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, cinnamon, natural jam, honey, agave nectar, milk or non-dairy milk or greek yogurt or unsweetened organic fruit sauce, etc.
* Non-dairy milk like - almond, soy, rice or coconut milk.

~ Healthy cereal (like Kashi or Nature's Path organic) with milk or non-dairy milk or greek yogurt. You can top with fresh berries/fruit.

~ Greek yogurt with fresh fruit or a side of fruit salad. You can also add in nuts, seeds or ground flax seed to the yogurt. Or a parfait with greek yogurt, berries, organic granola or muesli.

~ Muesli with yogurt & fruit salad

Lunch & Dinner:

~ Salad: mixed baby greens, baby romaine, Italian salad mix, romaine lettuce, baby spinach, etc. with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, dried cranberries, goat cheese, walnut crumbles or almond slithers, grated carrot, bell pepper, salad dressing or olive oil/vinegar, etc.
* For more protein:
- Chickpeas or mixed beans
- Tofu or tempeh
- Sliced hard boiled eggs

~ Sandwich.
(On whole grain bread like multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.)
- Basil pesto, tomato, baby spinach & mozzarella melt
- Falafel & hummus in whole wheat pita
- Almond or Peanut butter & jam - nut butter with no added sugar
- Egg & cheese
- Egg whites & baby spinach in a whole grain tortilla with cream cheese
- Chickpea wrap (with things like grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mixed baby greens,bell pepper, salad dressing, etc.)
- Black bean wrap with salsa & some cheese; or a quesadilla on a whole grain tortilla
- Veggie burger
- Hummus & veggie: hummus, lettuce or spinach, grated carrot, bell pepper, sliced cherry tomatoes in a whole wheat pita or inside a whole grain tortilla wrap
- Grilled veggies with goat cheese or with hummus
- Tofu or tempeh, hummus or veganaise, spinach or lettuce, tomato, grated carrot, etc.
- Rye bread with avocado and hard boiled eggs

~ Vegetables stir fried in olive oil with tofu or tempeh, with wild/brown rice or whole grain or brown rice noodles or quinoa.

~ Roasted sweet potato and vegetables with olive oil and herbs

~ Lentil vegetable soup

~ Omelets with veggies & cheese - eggs are great for protein try them boiled, poached, scrambled, etc...with healthy toast, veggies, fruit, cottage cheese, etc.

~ Whole grain or brown rice pasta with basil pesto, olive oil or tomato sauce + veggies, goat cheese/cheese, etc
- Or a pasta salad with things like chickpeas, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, veggies, etc.

~ Veggies with wild/brown rice and cubes of tofu, tempeh or beans

Snack ideas:

Snack ideas:
~ Veggies with hummus - veggies such as raw carrot sticks, cucumber slices or sticks, cherry tomatoes sliced, lightly steamed broccoli, slices of bell pepper, celery sticks, etc. If you want you can slice whole wheat pita into triangles for dipping.
~ Veggies
~ Greek yogurt, yogurt or goat's milk yogurt
~ Hard boiled egg + cottage cheese, greek yogurt or almonds
~ Cottage cheese with fruit
~ Apple or pear, almonds
~ Fruit
~ Fruit/berries + greek or regular yogurt
~ Apple slices dipped in nut butter
~ Whole grain Kashi crackers with cheese or hummus
~ Frozen grapes
~ Nuts, seeds or trail mix
~ All natural popcorn, sweet potato chips, whole wheat pita chips, etc.
~ Healthy cereal
~ Healthy cereal + milk of your choice of yogurt, you can also add in berries/fruit
~ Plain greek yogurt with fruit
~ Kashi granola bar, Kind fruit & nut bar, Lara bar
~ Buckwheat waffle or pancake with toppings like nut butter, natural jam, cream cheese, honey, agave nectar, berries/fruit, yogurt
~ Fruit salad + yogurt or cottage cheese
~ Homemade smoothie: using fruit/berries of your choice with milk or non-dairy milk with yogurt, you can also add ground flax seed

Recipe ideas:

~ Quick hummus & vegetable pitas
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1677

~ Baked sweet potato fries
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2906

~ Oven roasted brussels sprouts
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2376

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

~ Easy baked tofu
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2639

~ Grilled veggie & goat cheese pitas
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/3002

~ Easy baked penne with ricotta & basil
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1914

~ Apple berry baked oatmeal
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/3073

~ Oat date bars
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2748

~ Apple cinnamon oat squares
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2867

I hope this helps :)

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Healthy food recipes?

? GEORGE/G

i want healthy food recipes that are good (of course but also very healthy without nuts) plz provide recipes if u can...

(it can be for lunch dinner, snack,or dessert event )

thanxs soo much

(im watching my weight of course and i dont want to eat things with alot of fat or calories and even carbs)

(no mean comments too .... im not fat i just like to eat healthy and are tired of grilled chicken sandwich and salads with no ranch dressing ....) thanxs ...!!!

Answer
I love the hungry girl website
www.hungry-girl.com

But these are recipes that I have made over the years.
Spread reg or flavored hummus and veggies (fresh or sauteed) in flavored tortilla wraps (spinach, sundried tomato--Trader Joes has about 10 different kinds)
you could also add grilled chicken and veggies in wrap

Wheat pita pocket w/ stir fry- Slice pita in half add grilled or sauteed red and green peppers, onions, broccolli,
pead pods or snap peas (any veggies good for a stir fry)

Veggie Clubhouse Sandwich- 2 Slices of bread (you can use spelt if you want of whole grain) spread no fat or light cream cheese red onion, avocado, spinanch leaves, sliced English cucumbers, sliced tomato(can omit if youre worried about Salmonella) and peppers (red or yellow) add salt or pepper to taste

Roasted Vegetables
Red onion chunked, carrots cut,sweet potato, beetroot, garlic cloves toss w/ a little olive oil and rosemary roast in oven or grill

Baked apples (Tastes like apple pie)
Core Apple, Add inside of apple cinammon, splenda(nutra sweet), and a little fresh lemon juice.I usually squeeze a little lemon juice in a leave a piece of the lemon rind in so that the cinammon and splenda don't bubble over but cook in.
Place in baking dish with a little water and bake until soft. (You can add nutmeg also)

Broccoli Slaw
Buy a bag of broccolli slaw (Broccoli Wockly) add in dried
cranberries and a few cashews (no salt or raw work well)
Add in Mazerrati's light or fat free colesalw dressing

Yummy healthy sandwich recipe ideas?

asandwichd

I'm looking for some new sandwiches to try! :D Any suggestions? My all time favorite sandwiches are the tuna, BLT (with or without avocado), smoked salmon & cream cheese and chocolate philadelphia & banana...thanks in advance!! :D

Answer
You can try sandwiches from here. It contains many new ideas for sandwiches.
http://www.bestrecipesmadeeasy.com/category/sandwich-recipes/

How does a 236lbs guy lose weight in 6 months?

RenRaw

Please help! Give me some tips! Your motivational story... your experience... the kinds of food to eat...
I actually am planning to jog again...
I also have martial arts training but only go twice a week.
I'm 236 pounds... Most of my fat is on my thigh and belly...
Should I take diet pills? the thing is I usually get stomach problems and if I'll take it, it might just worsen my stomach...

I live in the Philippines and Rice is our main staple food...
Should I deprive myself of rice? and pork? since pork is very fatty...
Not much of a vegetable guy, but I guess sacrifices have to be made..right?
I weigh 236 pounds.
Male 20 years old
height is 5"8

Answer
Steps

1 Have confidence in yourself. You should know the exact reason that stimulates you to reduce your weight. This will help keep you motivated in your weight loss program. Know that millions of people do it, and so can you! You're never too out of shape to get into shape!

2 Set an achievable goal for your weight reduction. If the aim is not practical then you will easily get disheartened and stop following your regimen. You must set a target that has a time limit. The amount of weight you want to lose and the time within which you would like to lose it should be decided beforehand. If the time and amount of weight is clearly decided primarily, your enthusiasm will keep you on the track until you reach your destination.

3 Determine your daily caloric intake. Losing weight is simply an activity. Lower your calories intake without starving. Remember to calculate your metabolism. The metabolism is a large part of your calories burned in an average day. To win the battle, know how many calories you consume in a day.
Write down all the things you eat on a typical day. Carry a small notebook with you and write down every snack, every drink, and the contents of every meal. There are also great websites that you can use to keep track of calories, get recipes, and help achieve your goal. Don't forget to include the pats of butter or the spoonful of sugar in your coffee. It's best to do this for at least a couple weekdays and a weekend; it's even better if you can go a full week. There are also calorie tracking websites that can help you to do this, such as the US government Pyramid Tracker website.

Do an itemized calorie count. When possible, write down the number of calories in each food you eat as you eat it. Keep in mind that the recommended serving size is often considerably smaller than the serving you actually eat. Look up the calorie count on the internet for foods that don't have calories listed on the container or for fast food meals. You don't have to be 100% accurate, but you do want a good estimate of the number of calories you're taking in. There is an idea that multiplying your ideal weight by ten will produce a rough estimate of the number of calories you need to eat per day to maintain your weight. This is not true for everyone. You may wind up grossly under or over estimating the number of calories you should be eating. Consult a nutritionist. Use a scientific or health website to determine the number of calories you should eat a day or consult your doctor. Everyone has different metabolisms and there is no blanket rule that covers everyone's recommended calorie intake. Reducing 500 calories per day from the calories you eat to maintain your weight can help you lose a pound of fat per week.
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4 Go over the list and decide which foods to cut out or reduce. Cutting calories is usually a lot easier than you might think. For example, that daily tall latte in the morning may pack 500 calories. Since a pound of flab (lost or gained) is roughly equivalent to 3,500 calories, replacing that rich beverage with black coffee can help you lose a pound a week. Other easy cuts include salad dressing (salad dressing is the number one source of fat in the average American woman's diet

[4]), soda pop, candy, and butter. Look at the nutritional information for the foods you eat, pay special attention to your intake of saturated fats and empty calorie, high-sugar foods. You don't need to cut these things out entirely, but if you reduce your intake of high-fat, high-calorie foods you'll

lose weight

faster.

5 Seek out alternatives to the unhealthy foods you've identified. You can simply reduce the amount of soda you drink or mayonnaise you put on your sandwiches, or you can substitute healthier choices.

Drink water instead of soda, for example, or use mustard instead of mayo. Low-fat and low-calorie options are also available for most foods, and many of these are natural, (although some may contain chemicals), and tasty. Start trying to

eat healthy in most meals:

Choose lean meats. Chicken and fish are both very low in fat, and certain fish like salmon, sardines, and fresh tuna are an excellent sources of antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids, which are also beneficial to your health, so aim to replace some or all of the beef or pork in your diet with these foods.

Replace high-calorie side dishes with healthier alternatives. Many people get a ton of calories from side dishes such as macaroni and cheese, French fries, or potato salad. You can

eat healthier

and lose weight by replacing these with fresh vegetables and salads. Pre-made salads are practically effortless, and when accompanied by a reduced-calorie dressing or no dressing at all, they're weight-loss gold.

Start your days off right. A fattening breakfast of bacon and eggs or a pastry can be replaced with

yogurt, oatmeal, high-fiber, low-sugar cereals; or fresh fruit for fruit smoothies. However, for

Monday, April 7, 2014

Do you have a healthy recipe you would recommend to pregnant women?

4i's

I am trying to conceive and I was wondering what foods are good to eat when pregnant. There are so many restrictions on what you can and can't eat so I was hoping some people might be willing to share their favourite Pregnancy Friendly recipes.

Answer
Bear in mind that I'm part of the group of people who thinks nuts are fine when you're pregnant. Not everyone agrees, but I personally don't think they have a lot of hard facts to support their claims that it causes nut allergies in your children.

I like grilled sunflower butter banana sandwiches on whole wheat. You slice the bananas and put them on one slice of whole wheat bread, sprinkle a tiny bit of brown sugar on top, spread sunflower butter on the other slice of whole wheat bread, put it together, butter the outside faces of the bread, then grill it just like grilled cheese. It was one of the high protein, high nutrient foods I could stand when I was queasy, besides being great comfort food.

I'm also a big fan of alfredo sauce on whole wheat spaghetti. Whole grains + calcium is good stuff.

There aren't really a ton of restrictions on what you *can* eat, you just have to stay away from those fishes that are mercury risks, any soft cheese made with a visible mold like blue or brie, and any fish, meat, or egg that is raw or undercooked. And alcohol, of course.

What foods/recipes are good for pregnant woman?

jenny

This is my 2nd pregnancy. Last time around I had a rough time at the end of the pregnancy. So I am trying to eat healthier. I am so used to eating mcdonalds though( I work there, so its free) that I can't really remember how to cook and prepare meals. I don't want this kid to be unhealthy so I would like him to get as much healthy food as I can get.
I don't care much for onions & mushrooms.
Anything is appreciated(:

Answer
There is no special diet and recipes for a pregnancy. You should eat a healthy diet that gives all the nutrients to help your baby develop and grow.

Remember that the food you eat is the main source of energy for your baby growing inside. A pregnant women should know that she is not only responsible for herself, but also for the unborn child inside her. The child's physical and mental development after birth will have a influence of anything seen, thoughts and the food eaten by the pregnant woman.

1.There is no special diet for a pregnant women, but eating a healthy balanced diet that gives all the nutrients for your baby to develop and grow is recommended.

2.For the first 3 months, the diet of a pregnant woman should include food rich in iron, folic acid and foods high in calcium. You may take iron and folic acid tablets if you are pregnant or lactating.

3.Folic Acid & Birth Defects
Women should get enough folic acid from their diet before and during the pregnancy to prevent major birth defects involving baby's brain or spine, according to Canadian researcher Louise Pilote of McGill University, Montreal as reported in the British Medical Journal, May 2009.
A cup of Brussels sprouts supplies 93.6 mg of folic acid. Brussels sprouts recipe

4.Fortifying flour products with folic acid may cut the number of babies born with congenital heart disease, the most common of all birth defects.

5.In the next 3 month (i.e.3 to 6 month pregnancy), the woman needs extra protein and calcium. Look for foods with high protein.

6.Pregnancy & Weight Gain
Most women gain between 10-15 kgs, but too much weight gain should be avoided. However, the weight gain during pregnancy will vary according to your pre-pregnancy weight. According to the experts, an overweight woman is advised to gain only 7 kg (15 pounds) and an underweight woman to gain up to 18 kg (40 pounds).
7.Do Not Eat For Two
Many pregnant women wrongly think that they should eat for two. Note that you need only 200-300 extra calories daily in pregnancy, i.e. a cup of reduced fat milk or yogurt and a medium orange. This is because your body actually absorbs more nutrients from food you eat during pregnancy.
Researcher Alison Stuebeworking at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found that pregnant women should avoid eating for two since too much weight gain is linked with complications at birth. Pregnant women who eat fried foods and dairy products and food for two are more likely to gain as much as 35 pounds. Women with vegetarian diets and eating more monounsaturated fat found in olive oil and nuts in early pregnancy are half as likely to gain an unhealthy amount of weight.

If you MUST eat at McDonald's, make healthier choices. Salads, fruits, and sandwich wraps, as opposed to a big Mac and fries is in your best interest.

For simple, healthy recipes to make at home, go to this link http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/healthy-meals/healthy-recipes-00000000037066/index.html

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

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.

Moms - I need some healthy recipes for my kids?

erin8888

I work full time and have a 4 and 2 year old. Time is always short and I usually just throw meals together or get take out. "Meals" I make include hamburger helper, chicken tenders or sandwiches.

I know - this is awful. I need some other options that are quick and healthy for my kids. I'd like to find some casserole recipes that have lots of veggies. Something my kids will like. My 2 year old is really fussy and hates most veggies.

Any ideas for recipes?

Answer
Just grind up a bunch of fruit and vegetables into a fine liquid, and inject into their abdomen with a large bore needle. Works well.

Healthy foods for vegetarians?

yowassapdo

First time i tried it my parents got mad at me for only eating fries, bread, cereal...unhealthy options. But now i want to try it out again because i really enjoyed my month of not eating meat...what are some healthy options for vegetarians?

Answer
Do you want healthy options that are just as convenient as what you were eating the first time around, or do you want to learn how to cook? I'll assume the first--at least as you're just beginning. The obvious solution to the first question is fruits and vegetables since they can be eaten raw--very convenient!

IDEAS
1. Vegetable and fruit smoothies
2. Fruit shakes
3. Yogurt fruit dip with honey, cinnamon, and whatever.
4. Bean vegetable dip, such as hummus
5. Bean roll-ups--whole grain tortillas with beans dipped in salsa
6. Sandwiches/wraps.
You can replace the traditional component, meat, in tons of ways: avocado, portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, tofu (seasoned, sliced, and fried), peanut butter, bell pepper, fake meat, cucumber, honey, jam, cauliflower (sliced and seasoned), leafy greans, beans, bean burgers.
Condiments and garnishes can be tomato, spinach, raisins, fried garlic, oregano, gaucamole, salsa, lettuce, olives, and even some fruits like mango or pineapple.
7. Nuts and dried fruits
8. Sweet fruit or savory vegetable quesadillas
9. Romaine lettuce wraps (http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/live-spring-rolls-with-lemon-ginger-dipping-sauce )
10. Out of the box salads like grapefruit-tomato or mango-black-bean. Dress with fresh cilantro and chili powder or make your own vinaigrette.
11. Raw or roasted bell peppers stuffed with hummus or other beans. Cook lentils in vegetable broth. Delicious
12. Pre-made "healthy" berry ice pops
13. Fruit and yogurt parfaits made with frozen fruit
14. Stir-fries--oily but you get your vegetables in. I don't know a vegetarian that doesn't eat these a lot.

General tips: When choosing meals, choose ones where the flavors come from vegetables, like tomatoes, or seasoning--not from fat or sugar. Try eating vegetables without butter or fried like in super easy soups, or just steamed and seasoned. Soup is an easy thing to first learn how to cook. Broth, vegetables, seasoning, and maybe a grain. Easy.

YOUR PARENTS
I know parents are annoyed by helping their vegetarian kids with their nutrition since they view it as unnecessary, but they really should since they're supposed to take care of you. Really try to get your parents to buy conveniently canned beans, nuts/seeds, and fruits and vegetables. Make vegetables the highlight of the meal, not the side.

Healthy Chicken Sandwich recipe ?

Jess

Heyya...if someone could type an easy to make..or a bit tough....healthy yet tasty chicken sandwich recipe then that would be really helpful. Thanks a lot!
@ Edit : Ok I changed my mind..it doesn't have to be THIS easy!
Spicy...tangy is the main criteria

Answer
Well its not so hard really, here what I eat everyday for dinner since im on diet:

Spicy Chicken Sandwich:

First you buy those packages at Walmart or something that have like 5 pieces of chicken breast. I like to pick the Tyson brand. Each serving is 110 calories and around 5-10 calories from fat and 26g of protein, which is very good.

Then buy Bimbo Soft Wheat bread, or if you can find it, buy Bimbo 100% whole wheat. I buy mine off H.E.B. dunno if you have that store where you live. 2 slices are 120 calories, 10 calories from fat.

And finally a spice called Cayenne Pepper Powder. Its very healthy and helps increase metabolism. Maybe perhaps you would like to add a little pepper too?

You can add lettuce or avocado if you wish!

Just sprinkle the desired amount of Cayenne Pepper on the chicken breast & cook it on high. I cook mine without any oil because it already contains fat which works well to not stick so much.

And vuala, you have a very delicious chicken sandwich for less than 300 calories and high in protein & wheat

And if you cant find the Bimbo brand, make sure the bread you buy does NOT have high fructose corn syrup. Many breads do.

EDIT: Hmm well if you prefer tangy...you could always add a little lemon. Maybe perhaps you would like to cook the chicken breast in lemon juice or celery leaves for a change?

But whatever you do, do not add mayo, mayo is never healthy even though it claims to be "low fat".

Healthy sandwich recipes?

healthy recipe ideas?

Q. I am trying a new diet of only eating healthy foods, and I need some lunch ideas...please help!

Answer
Well, i am following this diet where i have to eat alL these things for lunch, i will list them down, you can probably follow the same. This diet is called IDIOT PROOF DIET.
The trick with this diet is to stop eating when you feel you are almost full, but not completely full. youhave to stop eating just when you feel you can still eat a few morsels.

besides, this diet tries to trick your body by giving carbs every 2nd or 3rd day. just so that you dont become weak & still continue loosing weight.
it has been very effective for me.
check out the deit on this website, www.fatloss4idiots.com / and decide if you want to give it a shot.

The following things can be eaten for lunch.

- scambled eggs & walnuts (no bread)
- deli meat sandwich w/bran bread
- stir fried sausges & macadamia nuts
- spiced or stir fried or mashed cottage cheese & cashews
- grilled chicken or shrimps with sauteed or grilled veggies. ( the best way to cook these is, take all your fav veggies, sautee them with prawns with olive oil & oyster or garlic sauce)
- garden salad with banana milk shake
- peanuts & fresh oranges
- baked beans & apples
- fresh peaches & oat meal

i hope this helps, as it has really helped me, this is a 11 day diet, its better if you read up on the website to get convinced.
even without the diet, the above foods are very light & healthy. and help in further weight loss.

P.S try to avoid rice or bread for lunch. eat your veggies raw.

sandwich recipes?

alger & ai

i need to know low fat sandwich recipes because im trying to lose weight. but the only recipe i know is loaf with lettuce, tomato, cucumber then either tuna flakes, chicken, ham and cheese, or crab sticks. please share other ideas for snacks because i get hungry a lot of times during the day.

Answer
*Cottage Cheese & Salmon Crispbread
Cottage Cheese is high in protein and low in fat and carbohydrates. Smoked Salmon is also low in fat and contains many valuable nutrients.
This recipe combines the goodness and taste of these two superfoods to produce a healthy snack to die for.

Bulla Cottage cheese Onions & Chives
Smoked Salmon
Lettuce
Dill
Crispbread

Layer a piece of fresh crisp lettuce on your favourite crispbread.
Dollop a teaspoon or two of Bulla Onion & Chives Cottage Cheese onto the lettuce.
Add a few slices of Smoked Salmon.
Top with a sprig of fresh dill.

*U can try these links they have Low fat/calories pecipes

http://www.weightloss.com.au/healthy-snack-recipes.htm

http://whatscookingamerica.net/RecipeIndexDiet.htm

http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/recipes/low_calorie/sandwiches.htm

http://www.mealsforyou.com/cgi-bin/recipeCategory?category.calories+orderBy.calories

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,low_calorie_sandwiches,FF.html

http://1stholistic.com/Recipes/recipe_cajun-chicken-sandwich.htm

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?categ=low-calorie%2Csnacks

http://www.fitnessandfreebies.com/local/

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,low_calorie_snacks,FF.html

http://www.low-calorie-vegetarian-recipe.com/

http://www.low-calorie-vegetarian-recipe.com/vegetarianrecipes.html

ENJOY :-)

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Awesome healthy recipes?

Johnney Co

I have a lot of time on my hands during the day, and since my parents don't get home until 4, i have to make breakfast and lunch. i'm really tired of cereal and sandwiches. Are there any really complex, healthy, and tasty recipes that you can offer me? THANKS! I need as many as possible :D
Woah these recipes r great! Thanks!!!

Answer
Southwest Stuffed Potatoes

4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Figaro Liquid Fajita Seasoning
4 large baking potatoes
4-6 ounces light cheddar cheese, grated
green chili salsa

Wash and cube raw chicken breasts. Marinate in fajita seasoning. Bake potatoes 1 hour and 15 minutes at 400 degrees (adjust time for more or less potatoes). Spray Pam in a large skillet. Turn heat on high and pan fry chicken burning often, about 15-20 minutes. Open potatoes, top with chicken, salsa and grated cheese. A whole meal in itself!

Easy Chicken Lasagna

2 lb boneless chicken
1 onion chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
oregano, to taste
Italian seasoning, to taste
2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
low fat cottage cheese, small carton
pasta of choice (lasagna, rigatoni, large shells, etc.)
3 c grated cheese

In a large pan sprayed with Pam, cook onion, pepper and chicken until tender. Season, add tomato sauce. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add cottage cheese to pasta and stir. Place in large oblong baking dish and top with chicken, onion and green pepper. Top with grated cheese and bake at 400 degrees until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Hope these recipes help.

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.

Easy/basic and healthy recipes for a college student?

I me

I like to eat healthy, and i would like to konw about some basic recipes. I have a blender, so I can make soups and juices :)

For veggies, i have:
Potatoes, zucchini, green peppers, tomatoes, carrots

For fruits, i have:
Pears, kiwis, bananas, apples, nectarine

Please no fancy recipes, just basic ones with salt and pepper, olive oil and stuff like that

Thnx in advance :)

Answer
We are now doing the following - microwave and etc:

1. At your grocery store, buy the sealed PRE-COOKED meats that come is small packages such as the following. You can make two or three meals out of them (or you can freeze the meals too):

Beef tips with gravy,
Roast with gravy,
Pork roast,
Chicken,
Baked ham,
Pork chops,
Meatloaf,
etc.

Just heat in your microwave; directions are on the packages. You will find these packages in the cold section (not the freezer). Ask a clerk to help you find these. They are delicious.

Use these for your meat dish with a side dish or two of canned or frozen vegetables, beans, potatoes or sweet potatoes which can all be found on shelves or in the freezer section and they are already cooked.
.
You can now buy bags of different flavors of precooked rice that you put into your microwave for a minute or two. These are on shelves at the grocery store. We like the chicken flavored best of all. Have a clerk help you find them.
.
Real mashed potatoes that come in a bag...add water, butter, milk. Delicious. Read the directions.
.
Jars of all types of sauces for making pastas. On shelves.
.
Boxes of pastas with everything needed inside the boxes. On shelves.
.
Buy top brand cans of stew for each person. Serve with cornbread, crackers, or toast.
.
Soup and a grilled (fried) cheese sandwiches. Go to this video to see how to make a quick grilled cheese sandwich:
http://startcooking.com/video/326/Grilled-Cheese-Sandwich
.
Omelet with Cheese - Video:
http://startcooking.com/video/326/Grilled-Cheese-Sandwich
.
You can buy all types of salad greens in large packages now. Buy the ones that have been pre-washed. Add your own dressing which you can buy in bottles.
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2. The top brands of microwave frozen dinners are very good now. These come in single servings or in family sized bags. Follow directions. Look for the words "No Preservatives" marked on the box or package.
Just add a canned or frozen vegetable as a side dish.

Top brands of dinners that are found on shelves. No fridge needed. Add water, microwave. These are good to take to school or work. Follow directions on the containers.
.
3. Video On How To Cook A Rib Eye Steak on Stove Burner (turn on your sound), click this link:
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-rib-eye-steak
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4. Supermarket deli's have pre roasted chickens, fried chickens, roast beef, and side dishes. You can stop in on the way home and grab a quick dinner to take home. I buy their roasted chicken often...they are delicious.
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5. Buy a crock pot. You put everything into the pot in the morning, set it on low for 8 hours, and your dinner will be ready for you when you come home in the evening! I kid you not. Be sure to read the instruction booklet.
There is a recipe booklet that comes with the crock pot. You can buy crock pots at places such as your grocery store, Walmart, and etc.

Here are 1,160 crock pot recipes:
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search?q=crock+pot

DON'T FORGET TO PLUG IT IN! This happens more than you would think. lol

6. Salads. All types:
http://southernfood.about.com/od/saladrecipes/Salad_Recipes_Salads_and_Dressings.htm

7. Twenty three Snacks for watching TV movies and Football games:
http://startcooking.com/blog/277/Top-23-Snacks-for-All-Night-Gaming/

I need some quick and easy kids meals...anyone have some online links to share?

Debby J

A good friend has asked me to come help her out - she just took custody of several kids (6,8 and 12) I could use some quick and easy lunch/dinner reciepes - ones with 'normal' but healthy simple to prepare dishes - thanks

Answer
Hi Debby, have a look at these sites:

This site has so much to offer:

School Lunch Ideas and Information
Healthy Lunchbox Builder
Back-to-School Savings: Cheap and Healthy Lunch Ideas
Jazz Up Your Kids' Lunches
Lunch Box Recipes
Quick Lunch Ideas
Easy Recipes for Yummy Lunches
Lean Lunches
Lively Lunches
Lunch Box Ideas
Top Ten Packable Lunches Kids Love
Favorite Lunch
Skinny Sandwich Secrets
Nutty Nutrition
Mouth-Watering, No-Cook Summer Recipes
Top 10 Easy Meals
Parent Ideas: Favorite Family Recipes
Parent Ideas: Recipes Kids Can Help Make
Parent Ideas: Quick and Healthy Meals
Lightening Up Your Soup Recipes
Bean Basics
Vegetable Soup
Tasty Tofu Recipes
Sensational Summer Salads

http://life.familyeducation.com/nutrition-and-diet/healthy-lifestyle/34432.html

Pasta's
http://recipes.kaboose.com/pasta-easy-recipes.html

Easy Kids Meals with 6 or Fewer Ingredients:
http://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/easy-kids-meals-6orfewer-snacks.html

http://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/easy-kids-meals-6orfewer-breakfast.html

http://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/easy-kids-meals-6orfewer-maindishes.html

Healthy Kids Main Dishes:
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_eating_kids

Quick, easy, cheap, HEALTHY recipes for LUNCH?

Jamie B

I usually end up eating fried chicken nuggest, macoroni, pizza rolls... I want to try eating healthier... whole wheat sandwiches, etc. BUT, I don't know what to eat.
I want GOOD food... I don't like a lot of nuts at all. But it needs to be something quick, cheap, and easy that I can buy in bulk.
I need suggestions and recipes, I like to cook so I'm open to all suggestions!
I would like similar recipes for breakfast and supper, but lunch is my main concern right now. Thanks!

Answer
I've found many good recipes from this website, further more, there are all about healthy food and cooked in a simple, unique way.
Hope you find it useful.

http://recipesforhealthyliving.blogspot.com/

Super cheap easy healthy recipes?

Beauty9021

Nothing with a lot of ingredients thanks

Answer
Fritattas. You can just about add any vegetable or meat into it.
Lasagne or spaghetti bol and you grate and add anything. Makes heaps of meals to freeze.
A pasta bake with either peas, corn, chicken, mushrooms, tuna, broccoli.
A thick chunky soup. Heaps of meals from it.
Whole baked potatoes filled or topped with anything.
Roast a whole chicken and have leftovers for a curry, sandwiches, soup, stir fry.

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