Shrimp Pad ThaiWe love Pad Thai at restaurants, but I always wonder just how much protein is in it. Finally I found a recipe for Pad Thai that has a nice 25 grams of protein per serving yet only 345 calories. I'm in love! Now I can enjoy this guilty pleasure without any guilt at all! Plus there's all that chewing satisfaction from the whole-wheat … [Read more...]
Luau! Easy Inexpensive Party
A Blue Ocean Cocktail I love a good luau. It's the perfect party any time of year, but having it outdoors when the weather is wonderful is extra special. Looking for a cheap luau food menu? Read on! Enjoy inexpensive luau foods in a festive island atmosphere that is easy to put together. Tell your guests there will be prizes for the … [Read more...]
Best Grilled Shrimp Ever
This is the highest rated shrimp recipe of any kind on AllRecipes. The reviewers say it's best when grilled, though a few made it on the stove. Some reviewers said to marinate it longer make extra marinade to serve alongside.There are some changes that reviewers made to the basic recipe, but they don't agree on which changes. So you can make it as … [Read more...]
Speedy Tex-Mex Recipes
It's no secret that I love Tex-Mex food. Here are some of my favorite recipes for Cinco de Mayo or anytime you want fun food that makes your taste buds say, "Ole!"Lime Chicken Nachos or Soft TacosA great fresh taste for entertaining or for an easy family meal.Turn Jarred Salsa Fabulous with Add-InsChoose some of these add-ins for a quick cheat on … [Read more...]
5-Star Marinated Grilled Shrimp
These shrimp have fantastic flavor thanks to the marinade and to the grilling process. They are like ou might get in a good restaurant. You can grill these outside on a warm day or make them indoors on a George Foreman Grill or in the broiler. There are even directions in the comments on how to make them in a skillet. Great on rice or … [Read more...]
Spicy Orange Beef Stirfry
This time of year it's easy to feel like we are eating the same things over and over & it get's boring. Try this wonderful orange beef stir fry to wake up your taste buds! Ordinarily for a Valentine's Day dinner I think of seafood, but this is one beef dish that would be great for Valentine's Day. The colors and flavors make it outstanding. … [Read more...]
Zucchini, Cherry Tomato, and Ricottta Fettucini for $1.62 a Serving
This is a healthy, colorful, and easy recipe from Cooking Light magazine. Each serving has only 380 calories, but 14.5 grams of protein. With that amount of protein most people won't need a second serving. At $1.62 a serving it's a pretty inexpensive meal. And you can add other veggies if you want to. Some people said that they did not use … [Read more...]