• Crispy mustard chicken with buttered haricot verts

    Crispy mustard chicken with buttered haricot verts

    Serves 2 Author Notes A healthy way to get crispy chicken fillets without frying. I baked it on top of some cubed squash so it doesn’t get soggy on the bottom and it stays dry and crisp on both sides. Low in calories and great for those who are concern over fried food without sacrificing

  • Thyme, Lime, and Lavender Crisp Recipe

    Thyme, Lime, and Lavender Crisp Recipe

    Thyme, Lime, And Lavender Crisp Recipe Another of Christine Dionese’s elegant, low cal creations, this bright beverage uses St. Germain, a very smart mixer with just 80 calories per ounces and just 18 percent sugar by volume. Read more about the Best Alcoholic Drinks for Your Diet. 6 sprigs lavender (3 for garnish) 6 sprigs

  • Gluten Free Banana Muffins

    Gluten Free Banana Muffins

    These healthy banana muffins are ultra easy to make, ultra healthy, and no one will believe they are gluten-free! Under 60 calories per muffin, They are soft, moist, and packed with banana flavor. Also, low-sugar and dairy-free! It’s official; I’m on a mini muffin craze. These healthy gluten-free banana muffins are contributing to this obsession.

  • Easy kedgeree

    Easy kedgeree

    Home Recipes Easy kedgeree Ingredients 2 tbsp curry powder of your choice (we used madras) 300g basmati rice 600ml chicken stock 400g skinless smoked haddock 100g frozen peas Method STEP 1 Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat an ovenproof saucepan or flameproof casserole over a medium heat and toast the curry powder for

  • Creamy Chicken & Celeriac Noodles

    Creamy Chicken & Celeriac Noodles

    Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each

  • Cauliflower Soup

    Cauliflower Soup

    In a blender or food processor, combine cauliflower, 2/3 cup broth, garlic powder and pepper. Cover and blend until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan. Bring just to boiling over medium heat. Whisk in cream cheese and enough of the remaining broth to reach desired consistency; heat through. To serve, top soup with yogurt, bacon

  • Roasted butternut squash and fresh ricotta flatbread

    Roasted butternut squash and fresh ricotta flatbread

    Serves 2 Author Notes pizza may just be the perfect food for reasons beyond its deliciousness. if done well, pizza can be very nutritious: a base of grains {the crust}, with a little dairy {cheese}, vegetables {tomatoes + whatever other veggies added}, and perhaps a little meat. it’s well-balanced and healthful. i bought some fresh

  • Stuffed Yellow Peppers

    Stuffed Yellow Peppers

    Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each

  • Peanut-Chicken Cabbage Wraps

    Peanut-Chicken Cabbage Wraps

    Ingredients 8 small napa or Savoy cabbage leaves or 4 large, cut in half crosswise 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces ¼ teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons prepared peanut sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons lime zest 1 cup julienned Asian pear 1 cup

  • Vegan paella

    Vegan paella

    What is paella? This rice dish originates from Valencia, Spain and the name refers to the ‘paellera’ – the large, shallow frying pan – in which it is traditionally cooked. In Spain, it’s often cooked outdoors and eaten straight from the pan. Although it usually includes various combinations of seafood and chicken, you can also

  • Kale Turkey Wraps

    Kale Turkey Wraps

    Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each

  • Herb pancake wraps with goat’s cheese

    Herb pancake wraps with goat’s cheese

    Method STEP 1 Heat 1 tsp oil in a frying pan and add the spring onions and courgette. Cook, stirring frequently, to soften the courgette and drive off any excess moisture. Tip the veg into a bowl and wash the pan. STEP 2 Beat an egg with 1 tbsp water, half the herbs and some

  • Sunshine Cupcakes

    Sunshine Cupcakes

    Combine brown sugar, orange juice, butter, salt and pepper in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until the sugar and butter are melted and starting to bubble. Stir in beets and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beets are coated with glaze, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve hot or

  • Chocolate Almond Joy Smoothie

    Chocolate Almond Joy Smoothie

    Photo by Megan Olson Serves 1 Author Notes Start your day with a thick and creamy Chocolate Almond Joy Smoothie more like desire than breakfast. This gluten free, low calorie smoothie is what dreams are made of! —Megan Olson Ingredients 1/4 cup Gluten Free oats 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder 2

  • Cranberry Poached Pears

    Cranberry Poached Pears

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  • Chopped Romaine Salad

    Chopped Romaine Salad

    Step up your salad game with these healthy and delicious recipes. These salads use feta cheese, which adds a salty, tangy and creamy flavor that pairs well with ingredients like cucumbers, watermelon and other fresh produce. Try recipes like Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Olives and Feta, Kale & Pear Salad for a

  • Arugula salad with fennel, blood oranges, clementines and olive vinaigrette

    Arugula salad with fennel, blood oranges, clementines and olive vinaigrette

    Serves 4 Author Notes Citrus fruits are loaded with Vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber and they are low in calories. They are delicious in both sweet and savory recipes like this salad. —Viviane Bauquet Farre Ingredients For the vinaigrette 1 small shallot – finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (use microplane grater) 1/2 teaspoon

  • Snickerdoodles

    Snickerdoodles

    Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup sugar ¼ cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 large egg 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Cooking spray

  • Sweet & sour bean curry

    Sweet & sour bean curry

    Ingredients 1 small onion, roughly chopped 30g ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp medium curry powder (check it’s gluten-free if necessary) 1 tsp ground turmeric 400g can black-eyed beans, drained and rinsed 400g can butter beans (not drained) 1 lime, juiced 1 tsp light brown soft sugar handful of coriander

  • Corn and vegetable soup

    Corn and vegetable soup

    Photo by Sana Sayyed Serves 3 Author Notes With the winters finally arriving in town, we are going to have to up our cooking game because with the cold comes the hunger! It is also a very good time to eat healthy to boost your immunity; given the holidays dawning up you are bound to

  • Rich Chocolate Coconut Cream Mousse

    Rich Chocolate Coconut Cream Mousse

    Recipes Dessert 5 Ingredients or Fewer by: BalancedGrub February 15, 2015 0 Ratings Makes 2 Jump to Recipe Author Notes If you want to impress friends and family with a decadently rich dessert, thats super easy, then this is the recipe for you. It’s vegan friendly, low in calories and low FODMAP, but…Shh…I won’t tell if you

  • Salmon, Cream Cheese & Dill Souffle

    Salmon, Cream Cheese & Dill Souffle

    Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat two 10-ounce ramekins with cooking spray; coat the insides of each with 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar. Place chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. (Alternatively, see “No Microwave?” below.) Whisk

  • Peach Cheesecake Muffins

    Peach Cheesecake Muffins

    Serves 12 Author Notes Love those cheese and fruit filled danishes but hate that they take up a days calories in just 1 and take hours in the kitchen. These gooey filled muffins have all of that flavor, low fat, whole grains, and they only take 30 minutes! —Jimmy Hoxie Ingredients 1 1/4 cups White

  • Yogurt Panna Cotta with Pineapple Granita

    Yogurt Panna Cotta with Pineapple Granita

    Be the first to rate & review! Jansen Chan, the pastry chef at Manhattan’s Oceana, grew up eating a Chinese dessert called “almond Jell-O”—essentially an almond-flavored panna cotta. Then he had his first real Italian panna cotta: “It was plainer, but so much richer,” he recalls. Here, Chan toys with the classic, creating a version

  • Egg, Hash Brown & Bacon Breakfast Skillet

    Egg, Hash Brown & Bacon Breakfast Skillet

    Tips for the Perfect Egg, Hash Brown & Bacon Breakfast Skillet One skillet is all you need for this breakfast of eggs with hash browns. Here are tips on how to make it: Use a Large Cast-Iron Skillet We recommend using a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet for this recipe. A large skillet is important because

  • Slow-Cooker Pork Zuppa

    Slow-Cooker Pork Zuppa

    To Reduce Sodium, Use Ground Pork In this slow-cooker version of Zuppa Toscana, we use ground pork instead of Italian sausage, which can be high in sodium. The ground pork is browned in a skillet with onion, garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper, making it flavorful while keeping sodium in check. What Type of Potatoes

  • Skinny Guacamole

    Skinny Guacamole

    Place zucchini in a microwave-safe dish, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on High until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a sieve, pressing lightly on the zucchini to extract any liquid. Transfer the zucchini to a large bowl; add avocado, cilantro, onion, garlic, lime juice, hot sauce and salt and coarsely

  • Turkey meatloaf

    Turkey meatloaf

    STEP 1 Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion for 8-10 mins until softened. Add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce and 2 tsp tomato purée, and stir until combined. Set aside to cool. STEP 2 Put the turkey mince, egg, breadcrumbs and cooled onion mix

  • Tuna, olive & spinach spaghetti

    Tuna, olive & spinach spaghetti

    Method STEP 1 Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti, lower the heat to medium and cook for 10 mins until al dente. STEP 2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, lidded frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion until softened, about 5-6 mins. Then, flake

  • Citrus-Sweet Potato Pie

    Citrus-Sweet Potato Pie

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Tightly wrap sweet potatoes in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast until very tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Carefully unwrap and set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees . Process gingersnaps in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl, add oil

  • Peppermint Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Peppermint Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar (or Splenda Sugar Blend), cocoa, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg, milk, oil and vanilla in a glass measuring cup. Add to the flour mixture; stir with a

  • Ginger-Pumpkin Soufflé

    Ginger-Pumpkin Soufflé

    Watch out, pumpkin pie! This dessert is delicious even without a caloric crust. It’s a light and flavorful soufflé consisting mostly of egg whites, a great source of high-quality protein. To further up the health quotient, naturally rich but low-calorie unsweetened soy milk is used in place of whole milk. Ingredients Makes 8 individual soufflés

  • Coconut-Topped Bananas

    Coconut-Topped Bananas

    Ingredients: ⅓ cup coarsley crushed cornflakes 2 tablespoons flaked coconut 2 tablespoons vanilla fat-free, low-calorie yogurt 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 bananas (each about 5 ounces or about 6 inches long)