This could be called Pasta Salad for those Who Don't like Pasta Salad. People who don't ordinarily like pasta salad go crazy for this one. How popular is it? People love it so much they eat the leftovers as a snack. One woman said she had complete strangers come up to her and ask for the recipe! Now that's a recipe! Not surprising that it's … [Read more...]
Artichoke Olive Crostini or Pasta Topping
You know how much I love crostini for entertaining. It can be inexpensive, but wonderful. This spread won't be the most inexpensive for crostini, but it will be devoured. A plus is that you can make this as much as two days ahead of time. Just keep it in the refrigerator and then allow it to return to room temperature to serve.The great thing … [Read more...]
How to Eat Skinny at a Cookout
You can still enjoy a bbq or cookout and not blow your diet. Prevention has figured out some food combinations that will come in under 400 calories. 1. Barbequed chicken, corn on the cob, and strawberries with whipped cream That does not sound like a diet meal.2. A hamburger on a bun with all the "fixins" followed by a slice of watermelon 3. … [Read more...]
Pasta Meals for $1.50 a Serving
There is nothing wrong with serving pasta dishes as long as you have a full serving of protein for each person. If you have no meat or fish in the dish you can do this by combining incomplete proteins to make complete proteins. Pasta is part of the grain group (made from wheat), so just serve with it something from the dairy group (cheese of any … [Read more...]
Easy Broccoli Tortellini Salad
This is easy to prepare the night before to have a quick meal the next night. Just boil up some cheese tortellini & stash them in the fridge for the next night. You can even get the rest of the ingredients ready if you have time. The next day throw it all together for a quick, satisfying, healthy meal. Make enough for leftovers to go to work … [Read more...]
Marinated Raw Cauliflower Salad or Appetizer
Are not a cauliflower fan? Here's a recipe thata could turn you into a cauliflower lover! Even kids like this one. And it's a cruciferous vegetable, so it's really healthy. All the mayo in the dressing is probably not that healthy, so you might want to use less or use a different dressing. Maybe a lower fat bottled dressing that's creamy?From … [Read more...]
Zucchini and Almond Pasta Salad that Transforms into a Beautiful Whole Meal Salad
Here is a very fresh pasta salad with zucchini. I just couldn't resist tweaking it with some add-ins for extra colors, textures, and flavors! I think I'd add some black olives to at least the tops of the individual salads to give some punch to the colors. You could add some tomato wedges or cherry tomatoes for more color and plenty of taste. … [Read more...]