Sparkling Honey Limeade
2 tablespoons ginger1 cup honey2 cups water2 cups sparkling water1 cup lime juice Instructions: In a saucepan over medium heat bring the ginger, honey and water to a quick boil. Allow mixture to boil 2 minutes or until a syrup begins to form. Remove from…
The Importance Of Breakfast For Health and Weight Control And 6 Healthy Breakfast Meals
The Importance Of Breakfast For Health and Weight Control And 6 Healthy Breakfast Meals by Chef Murph These days, most people have surely heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Nevertheless, this doesn’t stop an incredible number of…
30 Healthy Cooking Tips For Weight Loss
30 Healthy Cooking Tips By Chef K.T. Murphy In this article information on 30 Healthy Cooking Tips For Weight Loss. We all know a lot of your eating habits were probably shaped in your childhood. So, if you grew up in a home where you commonly ate fried…
CHICKEN PICCATTA
CHICKEN PICCATTA: 12 oz chicken breasts 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/4cup lemon juice 1/4 cup flour 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/3 cup capers 1 can artichoke hearts (packed in water, not oil) 1 package sliced mushrooms Coat chicken with flour. In a large skillet, cook…
Fruity Couscous Salad
Fruity Couscous Salad: Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup blueberries 1/3 cup raspberries 1/2 cup mango, chopped 1/2 cup fresh…
Easy and Quick Vegetable Stir-Fry
Easy and Quick Vegetable Stir-Fry: (Serves 4) Ingredients: 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 chili, finely chopped 1 lb oriental mushrooms (oyster, shitake etc) 3 1/2oz pine nuts 1 onion, sliced 1 lb green vegetables (Pak Choi, spinach, Chinese cabbage etc) 11oz baby…
Delicious Avocado and Tomato Salad
Delicious Avocado and Tomato Salad: Serves about 4 Ingredients: 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed 1 large ripe tomato, diced ½ cucumber, peeled and diced ¼ cup red onion, diced 1 avocado, diced Extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt Instructions: Arrange the…
Cucumber Cooler
Cucumber Cooler: Ingredients: Half a cucumber, halved lengthways 3 carrots, peeled 3 celery stalks, tops trimmed off Tip: Fruit juices are great for overall health. At first it takes a little time to get used to the taste, but eventually you’ll get…
Cranberry Sauce Cocktail
Cranberry Sauce Cocktail: Ingredients: 1 cup cranberries Juice of 1/2 lemon Sugar substitute to taste Instructions: Place the cranberries in the blender. Pour in the lemon juice and puree. Add the sugar substitute one teaspoon at a time. Blend slightly…
Sweet Cherry and Vegetable Summer Salad
Sweet Cherry and Vegetable Summer Salad: Ingredients: 2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted 1 cup sugar snap peas 1 cucumber, seeded and sliced 1 cup radishes, sliced 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1…
Butternut Squash Polenta
Butternut Squash Polenta: Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil 3 ¼ cups vegetable broth 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice ¼ tsp ground ginger ½ cup cooked butternut squash, pureed 1 cup dry polenta 2 ounces of fat-reduced cream cheese,…
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans: Serves 4 Ingredients: 15oz can black beans, rinsed 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, scrubbed 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin ¾ tsp salt ¼ cup…
Baked Orange Roughy with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Baked Orange Roughy with Sun Dried Tomatoes: Low fat and a wonderful source of Vitamin A. Ingredients: 4 orange roughy fillets 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 cup low fat sun dried tomato dressing Non stick…
Almond Sponge Cake Low Sodium and Low Fat Recipe
Almond Sponge Cake Low Sodium and Low Fat Recipe: Ingredients: 1 cup cake flour 1/2 cup sugar substitute, divided 10 egg whites, at room temperature 1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Instructions:…
Aubergine Salad With Yogurt
Aubergine Salad With Yogurt: Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 lb aubergines 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup of natural yogurt Fresh lemon juice Mixed lettuce leaves Instructions: Preheat the oven to moderate heat. Bake the whole…