Spinach Tomato Omelette with Cheese I'm so pleased with this omelette. It's because it's so darn healthy and so wonderfully yummy.My dear daughter-in-law is pregnant and came up with this omelette as a super healthy lunch. I've been making it for her most days and have gotten to love it too. It's so easy I have to share.First of all, this is … [Read more...]
Quick Kielbasa Chili for Super Bowl Parties
What a hearty dish for a Super Bowl Party! With the kielbasa (or Polish sausage), it tastes a little like a chili dog. It's also a great meal for those nights when you have little time to cook. Serve with corn chips or crusty bread. Add a salad for a Super Bowl party or other casual get-together.Just slice and brown the kielbasa, then add corn, … [Read more...]
Asian Chicken Salad: 430 Calories
Here's a great no-cook meal for hot days. Just arrange cooked chicken on fresh spinach with some edamame beans and almonds or peanuts. Love it!You can use any salad dressing you like--they used a spray salad dressing from Newman's Own for just 10 calories.There is plenty of protein here to keep you from getting hungry later. Lots of flavor and … [Read more...]
Quick Skillet Gnocchi with Chard (or Spinach), White Beans, and Tomatoes
Here's a quick skillet supper with everything going for it. It's low calorie, heart-healthy, full of fiber, high in vitamin C & A, high in calcium, is good for lowering stress, and has plenty of protein. The tomatoes and chard are supposed to be foods that keep you young looking. Wow! And with all that it's delicious! It has plenty of chewing … [Read more...]
Quick Chicken Kebabs in Sweet Tangy Marinade @ 180 Calories
Here's how to have great grilled chicken for very few calories. All that protein really helps keep you from getting hungry for a long time. To complete a low-calorie meal add lots of veggies: grilled vegetables, raw veggies and low-calorie dip, salad. You'll have enough calories left to enjoy a serving of carbs: baked beans, corn-on-the-cob, … [Read more...]
Healthy Convenience Foods I Love
Convenience foods often get a bad reputation. They usually are highly processed foods with little nutrition. Yet, we have busy lives and look for short-cuts when we can. The following items are actually very healthy foods that are very convenient. I love to keep these items on hand and use them quite often. 1. Frozen blueberries: I buy these … [Read more...]
Sweet Pepper Skillet
This colorful skillet is full of vitamins and anti-oxidants. Did I mention the flavors are great? With 3 colors of peppers and wonderful onions you can't miss. This is a fine side dish with many meats, and would be wonderful in fajitas. Add some chicken or pork for a main dish. If you have leftover cooked chicken or pork in the freezer it … [Read more...]