Healthy Chicken Sandwich recipe ?

Q. 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/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

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Ideas for good & healthy snacks/lunches for kids?

I am a nanny for the Summer and need some good ideas.
Kids are 1 boy (5) and 1 girl (8).

Their mother has asked that I try to feed them healthy snacks and lunches and avoid things such as cookies and chips. I am a good cook, but I have lots of dinner recipes not snacks/lunches. Plus she doesn't want me cooking difficult meals. They like fruits and veges so that isn't a problem. She keeps her refrigerator stocked with normal things, milk, juices, grapes/cherries/apples, veges such as green beans, lettuce and cucumbers, eggs and deli lunch meats like turkey, salami and ham.

I am on a diet, and today they looked very intrigued by my lunch. I made two boiled eggs, two small roll ups with turkey, ham and cheese and a small bunch of grapes. So I am thinking of making things like that. Any ideas would be very much appreciated! :)

Answer
Here are some healthy lunch ideas :)

~ Whole wheat pita pizzas with tomato sauce, baby spinach, shredded mozzarella, sliced tomato - you can also add other veggies to the pizzas

~ Hard boiled egg, cottage cheese, toast with natural jam, fruit salad or a fruit

~ Baby spinach & cheese omelets, whole grain toast with natural jam, fruit salad or a fruit, or side salad/veggies

~ Whole wheat pita, hummus, sliced cherry tomatoes, lightly steamed broccoli, raw carrot sticks, etc.

~ Sandwiches
On whole grain bread like multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.
Filling ideas:
- Grilled cheese
- Egg salad
- Almond or Peanut butter & natural jam - for something different try it on a wheat pita or whole grain tortilla
- Egg & cheese, add baby spinach
- Chickpea wrap (with things like grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salad greens, salad dressing, etc.) in a whole grain tortilla
- Cheese & bean quesadillas on whole grain tortilla
- Veggie burger
- Hummus, lettuce, grated carrot, sliced cherry tomatoes in a whole wheat pita half
- Poached egg on a toasted whole grain english muffin with a slice of cheese/cream cheese, baby spinach
- Whole grain bagel with cream cheese & natural jam + hard boiled egg

~ Mac & cheese made with whole grain pasta

~ Whole grain pasta with tomato sauce, baby spinach - veggies, cheese with salad or steamed vegetables on the side.

~ Whole grain pasta salad or mixed bean salad/chickpea salad. With things like some basil pesto/salad dressing, cherry tomatoes/tomatoes, baby spinach, cheese, veggies.

~ Salad with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, salad dressing or olive oil/vinegar, dried cranberries, cheese like goat cheese or mozzarella, walnut crumbles or almond slithers, grated carrot, etc.
You can also add things like:
- Chickpeas or any beans
- Grilled cubes of tofu/tempeh
- Salmon or Tuna
- Sliced hard boiled eggs

Here are some snack ideas:

~ Watermelon, any melon cut into shapes with a cookie cutter for a fun snack

~ Frozen grapes or frozen banana slices

~ Veggies & hummus

~ Greek yogurt or regular yogurt

~ Fruit/berries + greek or regular yogurt or milk or non-dairy milk like almond, soy, rice or coconut milk

~ Apple slices dipped in a tbsp of nut butter, like almond butter or peanut butter

~ Trail mix: nuts, seeds, dried fruit like cherries, blueberries or cranberries, dark chocolate bits or chips

~ Whole grain crackers with cheese or hummus

~ Whole grain crackers, cheese, grapes

~ Nuts (1/4 cup), seeds

~ Pita chips with hummus + veggies

~ Healthy cereal (such as Kashi or Nature's Path Organic; high fiber not to high in sugar)

~ Healthy cereal + milk or non-dairy milk or yogurt, you can also add in berries/fruit

~ Small whole grain tortilla with a tbsp of almond or peanut butter & a tbsp of natural jam or sliced banana

~ Small whole wheat pita with hummus, veggies

~ Plain greek yogurt with berries/fruit - drizzle of honey or natural jam for sweetness

~ Kashi granola bar, Kind fruit & nut bar, Lara bar, Nature's Path Organic kids bars

~ Whole grain waffle with toppings like cream cheese, natural jam, honey, berries/fruit, agave nectar, nonfat yogurt, etc

~ Cottage cheese + fruit/berries

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

~ Homemade smoothie: using fruit/berries of your choice with skim milk or non-dairy milk with nonfat yogurt, you can also add 1 or 2 tbsp ground flax seed.

~ Apple, dried apricots



Here are some great healthy ideas :)

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/values/nutrition-kids-lunch.php


I hope this helps :)

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Healthy Recipe Ideas?

Q. 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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I Need Some Healthy Make/Prep Ahead Recipes--Cold or Hot! Please Read?

Ashley

Hey, I work from home and so I am in charge of meals for my parents, both are trying to be healthy. Since I am on call all day, (have to be in order to make money), I need some recipe help so dinner doesn't get done at 9:00 p.m.!

Can someone help me find: recipes for salads, wraps, stews, oven dishes, skillet dishes, anything I can toss together/ prepare partially earlier in the day and take fifteen minutes to half an hour to prepare after I get off of work. The recipes need to be tried and proven, varied, preferably low carb, definitely low fat, and tasty!

Bonus if you can give me a recipe for freeze ahead lunch wraps or something like that which is actually wonderful!

Best answer to someone who gives the most informative, helpful and friendly answer, along with the whole point package, etc, etc..

Thank you!!

Answer
Bake a chicken or two and freeze the rest in portions.

Use the slow cooker. There are tons of healthy recipes online.

Also, using the slow cooker, all you have to prepare is the veggie side dish and maybe a starch like boiled baby red potatoes or brown rice.

Also, if they can eat salads, you can make a huge salad on the weekend, cut up all the ingredients and store in separate containers so the salad is different for every meal.

Make a turkey meatloaf and freeze leftovers or use for sandwiches or in wraps or on salad or in spaghetti sauce. Grated carrots are great in this recipe, as well as squares of swiss cheese.

1 tblsp unsalted margarine
2 small carrots, peeled and chopped fine or grated is okay too
1 med yellow onion, chopped fine
1/2 small sweet green pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped fine
1/2 small sweet red pepper, ", ", and "
1 tsp dried sage, crumbled
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 .g lean ground turkey
1 c soft white bread crumbs (2 slices). I use whole wheat, I never have white bread around.
1/3 c low-sodium ketchup
2 oz Swiss cheese cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/4 tsp black pepper

Melt margain in med saucepain over low herat. Add carrot, onion, green and red peppers, and sage, cook covered til veggies are soft - 8 to 10 min.
Preheat oven to 375. In large bowl combine egg white, ground turkey, bread crumbs, ketchup, cheese, black pepper and cooked veggies.
Place into sprayed pan and shape into loaf or place in 10 foil cupcake liners and place in muffin tin.
Bake uncovered 25-30 min for cupcakes or a little longer for loaf.
Makes 10 small meat loaves.


Make spinach lasagne and freeze leftovers in portions. use lowfat cheeses and turkey sausage or no meat at all.

Make soup and freeze leftovers. there a ton of recipes. choose a couple that you all like.

Make spaghetti sauce and freeze leftovers. Use whole grain pasta.

Make baked meatballs. Use turkey or turkey sausage.

You can make your wraps ahead of time and freeze. I wouldn't put any condiments or tomatoes or cheese on them until ready to eat.

Would you please share YOUR best/favorite Meatball recipe to serve with Spaghetti?

THEMrsMinL

Answer
My mom works at a weight loss clinic with registered dieticians. Each month they share a good, healthy recipe. This last month just happened to be meat balls! I just tried it too nights ago and they were not only delicious, but made enough for me to freeze the leftovers to use later. Leave out the red pepper flakes if you don't want any spice, or just add a sprinkle for a little kick.

Spicy Low Fat Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients:
1 lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey
¼ c. Progresso Bread Crumbs - Italian Style
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese,
T fresh egg white,
2 large Garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp minced onion (can be dried),
1 tsp red pepper flakes,
1-2 tsp garlic powder
Pepper- to taste,
Oregano -to taste,
Cayenne peeper-to taste

Directions
In bowl combine all ingredients, mix make 36 1/2 oz meatballs (use a melon ball maker, small spoon or teaspoon) Spray pan with Pam or other fat free cooking spray cook meatballs covered on med heat in pan until done, stirring occasionally. OR bake in a Pam covered cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 12-15 min, turning 1/2 way.


Nutritional Info:
Serving Size: 6 meatballs
Calories: 128.5
Fat: 1.8g
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
Protein: 24.0g


Optional-
add marinara sauce while cooking to put over pasta or on meatball sandwich
add low fat Italian blend cheese

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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 (165°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?????

anyone know any healthy dishes for kids??
I make lunch for my sisters when they get home and I need some ideas.
I don't know how to make meat so I would prefer vegetarian dishes
or they could have lunch meat.
thanks.

Answer
How about Turkey Roll Ups-
INGREDIENTS
1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
1 medium onion, chopped
10 (1 ounce) slices cooked deli turkey breast
Shredded lettuce
DIRECTIONS
In a small mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over the tortillas. Sprinkle with onion; top with turkey and lettuce. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style; serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 each) equals 259 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 701 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

Grilled Sourdough Cheese Sandwich
Sourdough bread
Butter
Chedder Cheese
Havarti Cheese
Tomato Slices
Oragano

Butter each side of the bread, On one slice place a layer of Havarti cheese, then tomato slices, followed by Chedder Cheese slices then the other slice of bread. Brown in a warm skillet sprayed with pam.

Otherwise you could always do a fresh garden salad with veggies.

Or kids always love a veggie tray with carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, etc.. and then having a bunch of dipping sauces like ranch, peanut butter, whatever salad dressing they like, honey mustard, cheese...

Hope that helps!

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Healthy "diet" food recipes? PLEASE ANSWER QUICK!?

I'm so so

Hi, I'm 12 and I'm not fat or anything, but I've gained weight and I just want to get back to my my skinny self! I never had fat on my stomach before and I do now. I'm gonna exercise more and stuff but I need some healthy foods to eat. NO LINKS PLEASE! I just want things straight from you! Also what would be a god daily exercise plan? And recipes are good but maybe just some Regular natural foods that I can eat??? THANKS SO MUCH! Pleeeaaaase answer I really need help!
Also what are some good fruits to mix in a smoothie so it's low fat and not sugary. SO NO SUGARY JUICES! Just fruits and natural stuff. THANKS!

Answer
Tuna sandwich on 100% whole wheat bread, substitute regular mayo for fat free or low fat, little bit of salt and pepper and you can add some little bits of pickle too, it tastes really good that way. Tuna has little calories and lots of protein its pretty healthy. And any berrys are good for shakes because they have tons of antioxidants, bananas are good too.

besides mayo, what would be a healthier alternative to add to TUNA SALAD sandwiches?

rowbee

would mustard work

Answer
Plain yogurt. You can substitute it for any mayo. And yes, mustard is great. I add that always! My typical recipe is tuna, mayo (or yogurt), garlic salt, celery, lemon juice, pickles, salt and pepper. YUM!

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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!

What are some really healthy meal recipes/ideas?

I like to exercise and cook, but I need some more ideas what I can make through my day: breakfast, lunch or dinner recipe ideas.

Answer
wraps are easy and healthy. you can make them for any meal and put whatever you want inside.
there is also grilled chicken with any kind of salad
tuna salad (sandwich or crackers) only use a tiny bit of mayo and squeeze the juice from one lime in it.
any lean meat on the grill is healthy (if it's too cold, broil it), serve with steamed veggies.
chili or vegetable soup (not high up on the healthy list, but not too bad)
fresh fruit, boiled eggs and cheese are good
you could also keep some fresh veggies already cut and cleaned in the fridge to have as snacks with ranch or any other dip

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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 :-)

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.

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Frat House Recipes Help!?

Sam G

As a new pledge, I've begun to cook for the bros 1 day a week. I was wondering if anyone knew any really excellent recipes for 15-20 people with a 50 dollar budget per dinner. I was thinking of making penne alla vodka with scallops but anything along those lines would be kick ass!

Answer
I agree with Hpunch on the fajita night.

Just need to think of some semi healthy things for you young men to gorge on that is within budget.

Chili and corn bread or tortillas
Bean burritos
Tacos and tostadas
Enchiladas and guacamole with chips
Ziti bake with garlic toast
Pizza!!!!!!
Chili dogs with all the fixin's
Beer brats
Dagwood sandwiches (just have a platter out and let them make their own)
Anything on the grill
Meatball subs
Italian cheese and ham 'pie'
Stir fry (meat and veg) over rice or pasta
Chef salad with homemade croutons
Baked Mac and cheese with Kielbasa
Grilled burgers with all the fixin's
Pork or beef roast with potatoes, squash, onion, carrots
Scalloped potatoes with ham steaks
Sloppy Joes with a raw veg and dip tray
Saute any fresh green veg in olive oil and minced garlic

allrecipes.com has a lot for you to choose from. I know how you young men like to eat. I have a 21 year old son, myself. He's tall and lean, but he can stash that food away in a heartbeat.

Good luck and happy cooking!!!

Healthy groceries on a budget?

ebe b

I have $20 to spend on food a week. Anyone have any suggestions on healthy foods to make and buy. Here's some that I do have:
ramen noodles, canned soups, pb&j, sandwiches. Anyone else have ideas on what I can eat that would be cheap and healthy?

Answer
Oh man - I feel your pain! Once I had only $7 for an entire week of groceries - and I made it! :-)

Things you might consider:

- Buy out of the bulk bins as much as possible. The price can be a lot less and you can buy only what you need that way.

- RICE can save your budget! I have always found rice to be cheaper when purchased in bulk as a Mexican grocery store. Some ideas is to add rice to the canned soup you have on hand. It will add a ton of flavor and make an interesting alternative meal. Very filling, too.

- Consider shopping at a discount grocery store that you may not have thought of before. I always used to shop the big grocery stores like Safeway and Kroger because they have a great selection. But in comparing them to places like Food4Less and independent grocery stores - i could not believe how over priced those chain stores are!

- For protein, try looking for a pack of cheap hot dogs on sale. Dice them into the soup or casseroles made with rice. One pack will last the whole week.

- While dry beans in bulk are the cheapest, canned beans can also be relatively cheap and a fast way to make beans and rice for dinner. Consider buying a few spices in bulk to flavor the beans and rice.

- Find a loaf of cheap bread, most of the stores have a house-brand that is quite cheap. That one loaf can last the week - for toast and sandwiches or for the hot dogs.

- Do you have any soy sauce on hand? If so - use left over rice to make fried rice out of. An egg is a nice addition to fried rice, or use some diced hot dog.

- The most expensive part will probably be produce. I find great deals at the Asian grocery store for fresh produce. Buy stuff you are familiar with - now is not the time to experiment. Buy some bulk carrots, celery and whatever else is on sale. Pick up a few cheap potatoes - they are filling. I would not go for salad this week - as those ingredients are often expensive per pound and very perishable and they don't' fill you up much.

- Do yo have flour, baking powder, egg and milk on hand? Great! You have pancakes then! Pancakes are incredibly cheap when made from scratch.

Some other things to consider: don't buy anything to drink! Drink water only and use any milk you have for recipes on items such as pancakes or biscuits. And don't buy bottled water!!!! Tap water is the cheap way to go for a lean week. Carry a water bottle with you when out of the house. Even empty - there is always a place to fill it up at.

Stay away from anything that is already cooked and ready to eat - like the deli counter. None of it is as healthy as what you can make and it is all overpriced compared to making it yourself.

To be honest, this can be fun - it can be a challenge. The suggestions I made are really only for someone doing this short term. If this is your long term grocery budget - you might consider looking up where to get food boxes from charities in your area. Once you find a place that gives out food boxes - ask them where else you can go, they often have a list of all the area food resources that you might qualify for.

Best of luck!

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Cheap Healthy Salads Recipes?

Tarazha

I'm looking for healthy salad recipes that I can make at home on a strict budget of 50 dollars for the whole month to cover 1-2 out of 3 meals a day. The reason is I'm trying to lose weight and my goal is to prepare something healthy for at least two of my daily meals since dinner is usually cooked for the house by someone else. Salads have caught my attention just because I really like salads and my diet currently has few fruits and veggies in it so I'm killing two birds with one stone there. Anyone have some salad recipes that can cover lunch for a week that incorporate chicken (i hate chicken breasts it's so dry) and some kind of pasta for around 300-350 calories a serving? I'm not a picky eater but I'm also not a chef. If the salads voluminous enough I wouldn't mind swapping out snacks for salads and eating a lighter lunch. If it helps I'll lay out the regime the nutritionist gave me.

Breakfast: 300-500 calories
Snack: 100 calories
Lunch: 300-500 calories
Snack: 100 calories
Dinner: 400-500 calories

The recommended amount of calories consumed was less than 2000 calories with regular walking exercises. I'm morbidly obese trying to get healthy so obviously I'm not going to actually consume 2000 calories a day. I've looked uo all the tips there can be found on stretching a meal I don't need more tips I'm asking for salad recipes to try.

Answer
Hi Tarazha,
I used to make fairly cheap salads for lunchâa wedge of cabbage, some carrot, celery and cucumber sticks, sliced yellow paprika and red cherry radish, a few cherry tomatoes, 3-4 slices of rolled supermarket ham, and 6-8 half-inch cubes of cheese, usually natural, sharp cheddar. For dressing? A pinch of salt and a dash of pepper! VERY occasionally, my wife would put a teensy tub (about one ounce) of miso + mayo + soy or Worcestershire sauce, for dipping the vegetable sticks and sometimes I'd throw a whole, or half a boiled egg into the lunch-box. I could eat this 3-4 days running, but would want a ham & cheese sandwich or a burger at least once per week

I've been eating only fresh fruits for breakfast for the past 18 months, and lost 28lbs (13 kilos) in less than a year without any change in exercise, which shocked my doctor! My previous weight was 93kg/200+lbs (borderline obese at 5'11") and my last 'target' weight was 88kg, but I was a smidgen under 80kg at our next meeting. I was eating 'mostly' salads for lunch, but I could also do a small ham and *real* cheese bagel (180-190kcal) and a cup of cold Vichysoisse/corn/pumpkin soup (70-80kcal) and I could work all evening on that.

Best of luck with the weight loss. Watch out for the 'stealth calories' in salad dressings, please!

Cautionary tale linked below, but just for fun!

chicken salad sandwiches?

nikki k

Does anyone have a simple recipe for chicken salad sandwiches? Also, any other ideas for meals? I am sick of cooking the same things and want to try new and healthier recipes.
thanks!

Answer
-2 cans canned chicken, or 1 package ready made chicken breast, or 1 lb homemade chopped chicken breast chilled
-2 stalks of diced celery
-1/4 diced onion (optional)
-3 or 4 TBsp mayonaise (low fat or fat free works)
-dash of salt and pepper to taste (optional)
-dash of mrs. dash (optional)
-fresh bread (of your choice = wheat, white, ect.)
-motzerella or american cheese (low fat or fat free works)
mix ingredients together and make the chicken salad. spread chicken salad on 1 slice of bread, put 1 slice of american or motzerella chese. close sandwich.
put in a no stick skillet, or grease a skillet in your method of choice and cook as if it were a grilled cheese.
that makes a chicken salad melt.

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I need help with healthy recipes...?

Maria A

I've been on a diet for 3 months and has lost weight. For work I take a fresh salad with a piece of chicken breast. I am getting tired of eating the same thing over and over again. I'm looking for a healthy recipe to make food for 5 days. I was thinking something like a stew or a chili bean mix with veggies or if you have any great healthy recipes I can have please share.

Thank you.

Answer
Try something high in fiber such as a sandwich on whole-grain wheat or rye bread...this way you can have natural peanut butter or almond butter, low-fat cheese and lean turkey, chicken, etc. whatever you want in moderation! You should bring a piece of fruit, low-fat yogurt, or make your own trail mix (with dried fruit for sure) to have with it or as a snack later! (the trail mix should include almonds and cashews as these are very nutritious and can include dry cereal, granola, raisins, soynuts, or cranberries) Or you could try bringing black bean, tomato, chicken noodle etc. soup in a thermos to work...You could also make your own tortilla wrap with shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, olives, beans, lean turkey or chicken, peppers, pesto, onions or any combination you wish! Try making a casserole the night before out of brown rice, black beans, salsa, and shredded cheese on top, then re-heat in your work's microwave or in your microwave then stored in a thermos. As for new drinks, act like a kid and bring chocolate milk (or just bring regular milk) or your own water bottle...also sobe zero calorie lifewater is THE BEST flavored water i have ever had! It also contains many essential vitamins! so good luck!

Healthy creative lunch recipes!!?

kerra s

I need a healthy meal to make for lunch I need something with few ingredients please.
Also i have so many cheerios any healthy ways to use them up? Besides with milk lol!

Answer
Here are some lunch ideas :)

~ Sandwich on whole grain bread like multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.
Filling ideas for a sandwich:
- Smoked salmon & cream cheese
- Pesto, tomato, baby spinach & mozzarella melt
- Falafel & hummus
- Tuna or Egg salad
- Almond or Peanut butter & jam
- Cheese & tomato melt
- Spinach/cheese omelet
- Egg & cheese - you could try egg whites with cheese/spinach
- Chickpea wrap (with things like grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mixed baby greens, salad dressing, etc.)
- Black bean wrap with salsa & some cheese
- Veggie burger
- Grilled tofu sandwich or wrap
- Grilled tempeh sandwich or wrap
- Goat cheese, pesto, grilled vegetables

~ 2 hard boiled eggs with cottage cheese & toast, side salad or veggies

~ Salad: mixed baby greens, romaine or baby romaine lettuce with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, low-fat salad dressing, red onion, dried cranberries, goat or feta crumbles, walnut crumbles, almond slithers, chopped bell peppers, etc.

* For protein to the salad you can add things like:
- Chickpeas (or mixed beans)
- Grilled cubes of tofu
- Strips of grilled tempeh
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Sliced hard boiled eggs

~ Lentil vegetable soup - pair with a wheat pita & fruit, etc

~ Vegetables stir fried in a little bit of olive oil with either black beans or tofu or tempeh on brown/wild rice.

~ Veggie burger with brown/wild rice or sweet potato or quinoa with veggies or salad.

~ Omelet with baby spinach & cheese, toast, salad, etc

Cheerio ideas :)
- With yogurt or greek yogurt + you can add berries/fruit
- In chocolate almond milk for a treat
- Make them into a snack mix with things like nuts, seeds, dried fruit like blueberries/cherries/cranberries/raisins, dark chocolate chips, etc.

I hope this helps =)

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Vegetarian recipes, I need some!?

JadeD

I just decided I wasn't going to eat meat... not a fan; but my mom makes a lot of her recipes with some type of meat... are there any other ideas out there as to what I can eat, possibly a good website with recipes and what not.


Additionally, I'm not the best cook... I can manage though;
I also don't eat eggs, anything with gelatin, fish, pickles, or black olives.

10 points to the yummiest.

Answer
Please visit the Veggie Table website. You will find many recipes for vegetarians and easily adapted recipes for vegans. There is a whole section of "Easy Recipes" and another section of "Kids' Recipes." You will be cooking for your whole family before you know it. Enjoy!
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Barbecued Tofu Sandwich
One of the things I miss most as a veggie is barbecue sauce, since it's typically eaten with steak or ribs. What can a vegetarian eat barbecue sauce with? I've just learned the answer: fried tofu. Give this barbecued tofu sandwich a try - you won't believe your taste buds.

Cashew Chili
Cashew chili is easy, delicious, filling, and vegetarian. What more can you ask for? :-)

Felafel
Felafel are crunchy chick pea nuggets from Lebanon that make a delicious and very healthy sandwich.

What are healthy vegetarian lunches to send with a 3rd grader to school that won't need to be heated up?

Q. She is vegetarian because her stomach does not handle meat well.

Also, I want to keep the lunches interesting...I don't want to feed her the same foods every week.

Vegetarianism shouldn't be a punishment for her, so I would like to make it nutritious and tasty!

Answer
I am a former vegetarian and I live with a vegetarian, so I have tons of ideas. There are some recipes that are vegan, lacto or lacto-ovo vegetarian. Most of the lunches can be heated in the morning and served at room temperature--some do not need to be heated at all.

There are many soy based meat alternatives that are somewhat decent. We jokingly refer to them as 'mock meat'. They are high in protein, low in fat and the flavor is pretty good.

Sandwich like foods--serve with dip and veggies, fruit kebabs or oven baked chips

1. 'Tofu pups'--which is like a hotdog

2. Soy based 'chicken nuggets' (without 'real chicken)--with some bbq, honey mustard or sweet and sour sauce it is yummy. Some soy based 'mock chik-en' + veggies and sauce make good wrap sandwiches.

3. 'Tofu crumbles' which my daughter makes 'sloppy joes' or tacos

4. Veggie burgers

5. Cream cheese and roasted veggie paninni/ sandwich

6. Cheese and veggie quesadillas

7. Grilled portabello mushroom with cheese on sourdough bread

8. Nutbutter (penut or almond butters) and low sugar fruit preserve sandwich

9. A burrito with black beans, spanish rice salsa, cheese and veggies

Pizza ideas:

1. We like to purchase a nice gourmet veggie pizza and repackage the slices into individual servings to grab for lunch--this is always a hit!

2. There is soy based mock 'pepperoni'. With a pita bread, tomato sauce, cheese if desired, veggies; your 3rd grader can make their own pizza

3. Pita bread pesto sauce and roasted veggies, with or without cheese make a really yummy 'pizza'

Incidently--there are 'nut based' cheeses and other cheese products that do not use animal products.

What about lunches that you dip--they are fun for kids!

1. Mexican layer dip--which we put beans, salsa, guacamole, cheese in colorful layers and serve with baked tortilla chips--tortilla chips come in many colors and flavors, so the possibilities are endless

2. Veggies, toasted pita bread and greek dips--hummus, babba ganoush (a yummy eggplant dip), tzaki (a yummy yogart dip)

3. Steamed asian veggie dumplings or spring rolls with soy sauce or duck sauce (purchase them at your local chinese restaurant). We like to use leftover brown rice and make fried rice (sesame oil, bok choy, bean sprouts or any veggies you have on hand. Sometimes we add shreaded scrambled egg)

4. Toasted bread slices with a tomato based sauce like marinara or a type a chunky tomato sauce like that which is served with brushetta. Add spinach/artichoke dip (made with low fat cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, chopped-drained thawed spinach and chopped artichokes)--the internet has good recipes!

Last but not least

1. Mac and cheese

2. Spanish 'tortilla'--which is an egg and potato dish and often served at room temperature. We like to eat it with salsa--again the internet has recipes

3. If your third grader has access to a refrigerator to freezer, then fruit smoothies are good. We make a 'reese's penut butter smoothie, where we use soy milk, natural penut butter, sweetend protein powder, cocoa powder. Frozen banana and penutbutter with sweetend protein powder is yummy or any type of frozen fruit smoothie. The possiblities are endless.

4. I like to make 'brown rice concoctions', where I take left over brown rice and put in whatever veggies I have on hand--leftover grilled veggies are the best! You can add the soy based vegetarian sausage, soy based bacon bits, tofu crumbles or whatever.

5. Using the same concept, I like making homemade soup concoctions. There are vegetarian soup broths you can purchase on the shelf and adding grilled veggies, beans or 'mock meat' the possibilities are endless. Let your third grader design their own soup! Do not put certain starches in your soup--rice, noodles--they tend to absorb the liquid and swell and turn mushy. Potatoes are okay. You can heat the soup in the morning and transport it in a thermas.

6. If you are lacto vegetarian--try a milk based soup. I like to take sauted onions, baked potatoes, soy based bacon bits, broccoli or califlower and cheddar cheese to make a yummy soup--served in a thermas.


I hope this provides you with ideas and your 3rd grader with lunches he/she will enjoy!

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do you know any good recipes for kids?

Annie G

I'm looking forward to helping my 10 year old girl named annie and her friend Sandra making good and healthy recipes (healthy part was my idea). well they are having a slumber party this weekend and i need some recipes for the girls please let me know if you have any ideas something thats easy and is house hold food items please help-â¥

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MM: Cucumber Sandwiches
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Title: Cucumber Sandwiches
Categories: Appetizers, Favorites
Yield: 8 Servings

1 c Miracle Whip
8 oz Cream cheese
1 pk Zesty Italian Dressing
2 Cucumbers; peeled and sliced
2 Mini French Loaves

Mix the Miracle Whip, cream cheese, and dressing.
Cover; chill. Slice the bread. (The bakery will do
this for free if you're in a hurry.) Top with dip and
a cucumber slice.





MM: Popeye's Favorite Snack
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Title: Popeye's Favorite Snack
Categories: Appetizers, Favorites
Yield: 12 Servings

10 oz Pkg frozen spinach
2 c Seasoned stuffing mix
-crushed to crumbs
1/3 c Parmesan cheese
3 Eggs; beaten
1 Onion; chopped
4 tb Butter; melted
Garlic salt
Pepper

Preheat oven to 350. Cook spinach according to package
directions and drain well. Saute onion in butter.
Crush the stuffing. Combine spinach with remaining
ingredients, mixing well. Roll into walnut-sized
balls. Bake at 350 on ungreased cookie sheet for 20
minutes. These can be frozen before cooking. Without
thawing, bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Serve hot or
cold. Fun in lunches.

From The Please Touch Cookbook

Note: We've served these in spaghetti sauce as a
substitute to meatballs or with spaghetti sauce for dipping.

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MM: Tortilla Rollups
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Title: Tortilla Rollups
Categories: Appetizers, Favorites
Yield: 8 Servings

1 pk Cream cheese; 8 oz.
-softened
1 pk Hidden Valley Ranch
Original dressing mix
2 Green onions; minced
8 Flour tortillas
4 oz Pimento; diced
1 cn Green chilies; diced
1 cn Black olives; sliced
1/2 c Green olives; sliced

Mix first 3 ingredients. Spread on tortillas. Drain
vegetables and blot dry on paper towel. Sprinkle equal
amounts of remaining ingredients on top of cream
cheese. Roll tortillas tightly. Chill for at least 2
hours, then cut the rolls into 1 inch pieces. Discard
ends. Serve with spirals facing up. Makes 3 dozen.

Footnote: I used more of the vegetables than recipe
calls for but you can pick and choose any veg you like.

What are some kid friendly lunch ideas/recipes?

cierra ehm

Answer
What is the occasion?

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The reason I ask the occasion is, if you are preparing for a children's party or are looking for home recipes to serve during the day or if you are sending the lunch to school with the child this information can better help with answering your question.

Are you looking for cold lunch ideas or do you have a kitchen to serve hot meals. The occasion is important to decide the meal. For example, if you know the lunch will be around a group of children, you will probably want to forgo peanuts and other nut products due to the high risk of coming into contact with children who are anaphylactic to these ingredients.

BENTO:
One thing I am sure of is, children love to build their own lunch. I find creating a 'bento style' type lunch (lunch ingredients served in separate compartments) has two advantages. It's fun for the child to pick and choose, and create their lunch and I also find that they eat healthier food choices and don't over eat.
A typical 'bento' I serve my children for their school lunches is: Sliced turkey kolbassa, diced cheese, cut green beans or baby carrots, a cracker selection (low sodium, we all like the premium plus multi-grain crackers) and a fruit selection (includes canned fruit as well). Sometimes I'll add fruit yogurt instead etc... I use reusable containers and try to avoid prepackaged or over packaged foods because they are expensive and often are high in saturated fats and sodium.

ROLLIES AND SHAPES:
You can make all types of sandwiches and again if you want peanut butter, but the child is in a grouped lunche and can't have peanut selections you can use soy butter instead. There is a brand that is called free nut that is quite good. (Make sure you place a note in the lunch box citing the peanut alternative. My son had his sandwich taken away when I forgot to do this and I got a nasty letter home about it). :P

To get away from the same old same old for sandwiches, you could try creating rollies or shapes.

Rollies are made by taking a slice of bread and using a rolling pin, flatten the bread and cut off the crust on three sides (leave the crust on the bottom of the bread) Then like a burrito you add the sandwich ingredients (not too much) then roll them up with the crusted side on the inside. They look like lady fingers, and kids LOVE them! I make about two-three per serving and serve it with veggies, fruit or yogurt.

Shapes are easy, you make the sandwich, and then using a cookie cutter, you cut them out. Again I serve them with veg, fruit or yogurt.

Sandwich ideas:
Ham & Cheese (or choosing another deli meat)
Soy Butter and Jelly
Honey Cream cheese with thin sliced apple
Veggie or Herb Cream cheese and smoked salmon or Imitation Crab (add Shredded carrot for crunch)
Chicken Salad
Tuna Salad
Ground Beef, Shredded Cheese and Lettuce or Alpha Sprouts (with a little bit of ranch dressing)
Roasted Chicken and Chive
Cream Cheese (or if they like it, goat cheese) and Shredded Carrot


HOT LUNCH AT SCHOOL
I cook up chicken fingers or Swedish meatballs sometimes and place them in a sandwich container lined with tin foil. You can get a soup thermos and of course send Mac and Cheese, or other pastas or soups (soups tend to get messy though).

VEGGIE and FRUIT SELECTIONS
Cut green beans, carrots, broccoli, red or green pepper, sugar snap peas...
Strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, mandarin orange, clementines, pomegranate, mango, apples, peaches, pears, bananas...


Anyway. I hope this gives you ideas.



Addendum: Why in the world do I have three thumbs down? Did I say something outrageous here?

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Your favourite Sandwich?

Hedwig

Mine has either gotta be a Wholemeal bread sandwich with Marmite, Ham, Lettuce, and Onions
Or another Wholemeal Bread Sandwich but with Prawns and a small amount of mayo.
(No margarine on either)

Answer
Grilled panini sandwiches are really healthy and tasty too:

http://www.grilledvegetablerecipe.com/Grilled-Vegetables/easy-grilled-vegetable-recipes/grilled-panini-sandwiches.php

And another favorite of mine is chicken salad sandwich:

http://www.webnuggetz.com/chicken-salad-sandwich-recipe/

If my sandwich filling includes mayo or some kind of creamy dressing then I don't use butter, but I will butter the bread if the filling is something dry.

Your Marmite and ham salad sandwich sounds unusual! I've only ever had Marmite by itself on toast or on toast with scrambled eggs on top.

Yummy healthy lunches?

Emily J

Here's the deal, I brown bag it for lunch at school. haha.

I'm a vegetarian and generally I eat a PB and J sandwich on whole wheat bread, some sort of fruit, and either some nuts or something of that maner.

Any ideas on how I can spice it up? I'm just trying to eat healthier and would like some ideas!

I'm vegetarian BTW and I don't have access to the microwave.

Answer
Delicious Vegetarian Panini Sandwich Filling Recipe Ideas
Provolone cheese, fontina cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pre-sautéed red onion and mushroom, fresh basil and chopped olives.
Havarti cheese (terrific in paninis), mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, fresh tomatoes, and pesto spread.
Havarti-dill cheese, sliced onions, sliced tomatoes, sliced zucchini. If desired, try a sauce made with mayo, horseradish & mustard of choice. (Perhaps on Sourdough bread)
Sliced firm tofu, sliced, zucchini slices, red bell pepper slices, Swiss cheese, fresh spinach or basil leaves. Use a hearty panini bread that can stand up to the moisture in the tofu.
Plain hummus, baby spinach, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, chopped onions, shredded aged cheddar cheese.
Whole-wheat pita pocket, vegetarian refried beans, sliced roasted red pepper, sliced olives, mild salsa, sliced cheddar cheese. Mexican flavor!
Sourdough bread, sliced zucchini, sliced yellow squash, sliced red bell pepper, provolone cheese, fresh basil leaves, mayonnaise. Drizzle of Italian dressing.
Spread pesto sauce inside of a baguette. Add mozzarella cheese. Super easy and fast!
Gorgonzola cheese, provolone cheese, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, diced onion, fresh basil and Dijon mustard & mayonnaise spread.
Whole-wheat pita pocket, shredded mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and mashed or sliced avocado.
Mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, and pre-sautéed mushrooms.
Sautéed sliced onions (golden and slightly). Sautéed sliced mushrooms. Fill a pita with jack cheese, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
For a great, fast breakfast (or lunch or dinner), fill panini with scrambled eggs and cheese. Add veggies, mild green chilies, salsa, or condiments of choice.
Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, and pre-sautéed mushrooms (or pizza filling of choice â even pineapple).



ENJOY
BELLA

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