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Zesty Almond Encrusted Chicken With Spinach Salad
I went to Haymarket this weekend, a large market in Boston that sells really cheap fresh veggies. I was able to buy tons of fruits and veggies for the week for under $15. Anyway, I put together some of my selections including the cilantro, lemon, tomatoes, spinach and red onion to make this super easy, delicious dish! Enjoy!
* Serves 2
For chicken:
-4 small to medium sized boneless chicken breasts
-1 TB honey dijon mustard
-2 TB olive oil
-2 TB chopped cilantro, fresh
-1 TB rosemary
-the juice of 1/2 lemon
– 1/2 cup raw almonds, diced thinly
-dash salt and pepper
For salad:
-2 cups baby spinach
-1/2 tomato, diced
-1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1. Mix together the lemon, seasonings, salt, pepper and and olive oil. Coat the chicken with the mixture, then dip it into the diced almonds, making sure both sides are covered.
2. Heat a skillet on medium high and coat the pan with cooking spray or a TB of olive oil. Sautee the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. (will vary depending on thickness of chicken)
3. In the meantime, prepare the salad, adding the chicken … Read More!
Sweet Potato and Apple Pie
My Aunt Cheryl brought this savory dessert to Thanksgiving this year, and I just HAD to ask her for for the recipe. It was such a big hit that night that there were barely any leftovers for the next day. This may not be the healthiest of healthy dishes, but it’s definitely better than most sugary, fat-laden desserts. And it has organic apples and sweet potatoes in it for goodness sakes!
-2 medium organic apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced
-about 2 to 2 ½ cups(three medium) sweet potatoes(baked & cooled)
-2 eggs lightly beaten (substitute egg whites/egg beaters if you’d like!)
-1 ¼ cups light cream
-1/3 cup light brown sugar
-1/3 cup organic cane sugar ( *my aunt used a bit less light brown sugar…and a bit more cane sugar for a total of 2/3 cup)
-1 teaspoon cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
-Your Favorite pie crust (But honestly, this pie was so darn delicious, you could make it crustless if you’d like!)
1. Arrange the thinly sliced apples on the bottom of the pie crust (or on the bottom of the dish if you choose to make it crustless!)
2. Peel and mash the sweet potatoes.
3.
… Read More!Healthy Low fat Fall Recipes
So, I was perusing through the web, when I came across these Top 10 Low fat Fall Recipes by About.com, and knowing me, I just HAD to click on the link.
While browsing through some of the “top 10,” all of the recipes looked absolutely delicious but I was especially compelled to test out the Stuffed Acorn Squash, Pumpkin Pancakes (though I’ll have to substitute brown rice flour and soy milk to make them gluten/dairy free), and Baked Apples.
Those three in particular were screaming “fall,” and envisioning the scents and comfort while cooking these foods put me in a cozy, put-on-some-PJ’s and hit the kitchen mindset.
I can’t wait to try these recipes out throughout the next week, and other fall favorites I come across.
Please, I urge you to share your own healthy fall dishes for others to try in their own kitchen!
Ok, time to hit the kitchen and whoop up some breakfast-all this food talk is making me hungryyy.… Read More!
Spaghetti Squash With Turkey Meatballs
This healthy dish is a wonderful substitute for your traditional spaghetti ‘n’ meatballs. Eat one of the all-time favorite comfort foods for absolutely no guilt at all.
*serves 4
For squash:
-1 spaghetti squash
-2 TB extra virgin olive oil
-1 tsp. cinnamon
-1 TB ground pepper
-1 TB red pepper flakes
-1 TB oregano
-1 TB parsley
For meatballs/sauce:
-1 package lean ground turkey
-1 cup of your favorite marinara sauce
-1 clove garlic, crushed
-1 tsp. salt
-1 TB red pepper flakes
-1/4 cup red onion, chopped into small pieces
-1 tsp. pepper
-1 TB basil
-extra virgin olive oil
1. Preheat oven to 375. Cut the squash in half (lengthwise) with a large, sharp knife. Scoop out the insides, and set on a large baking sheet. Coat the squash with the olive oil, along with the dry ingredients “for squash” listed above. Pop in the oven and set timer for 45 minutes.
2. In the meantime, mix the ground turkey in a large bowl with 2 TB olive oil, salt, pepper and chopped onion. Once evenly mixed, formulate small to medium sized meatballs with hands. Place them on a large skillet coated with olive oil on medium-high … Read More!
Maiann’s Healthy Apple Crisp*
A coworker sent this recipe to me, and though I haven’t yet tried it myself, I just HAD to post it: it looks delicious and is much, much healthier than the usual fattening, sugary apple crisp recipes at this time of year. Make this for the perfect, sensible fall treat!
*no added sugar
Crisp:
* 5-6 apples peeled and chunked. (Option: try mixed type like a few Fuji, a Gala, maybe even a pear or raisins or dried cherries to mix it up).
* 1/2 of a lemon, fresh squeezed
* 1T cinnamon
* 1T nutmeg
* 1T Allspice
* 1T maple syrup
* 1T whole wheat flour
Crisp topping:
* 1T cinnamon
* 1/4 C. maple syrup
* 1/2 to 2/3 C. rolled oats
* 2T flax seeds
* 1/2 cup nuts..chopped..recommend almonds and hazelnuts
* (option: can do this quickly by quick pulsing in a Cuisinart or quick pulse in a blender)
* 3T softened butter
* 1/2 of a lemon, fresh squeezed
* 1T cinnamon
* 1T nutmeg
* 1T Allspice
* 1T maple syrup
* 1T whole wheat flour
Crisp topping:
* 1T cinnamon
* 1/4 C. maple syrup
* 1/2 to 2/3 C. rolled oats
* 2T flax seeds
* 1/2 cup nuts..chopped..recommend almonds and hazelnuts
* (option: can do this quickly by quick pulsing in a Cuisinart or quick pulse in a blender)
* 3T softened butter
1.Pre heat oven to 400.
2. Toss all crisp ingredients in a bowl. Grease baking dish. Pour crisp mix into dish and bake for 20 min.
3. In another bowl mix together all crisp topping ingredients. When the 20 min. baking time
… Read More! Brown Rice “Pita Chips”
-1 brown rice wrap, which can be purchased at Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s
-1 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil
-1 tsp. oregano
-1 tsp. crushed garlic or garlic powder
-salt and pepper to taste
1. Place wrap on small toaster oven baking sheet.
2. Pour olive oil onto the wrap, and other seasonings and spices as well, then spread all over evenly using a brush (or the smooth side of a spoon).
3. Toast or bake the wrap on medium high, or until crispy.
4. Let cool and break into square pita-sized pieces.
Enjoy as a side with a sandwich soup, or salad, or dip the chips in hummus/salsa…mmm! … Read More!
Power Protein Spinach Salad *Vegetarian
This salad is a perfect vegetarian dish for an energizing lunch or dinner. Enjoy by itself or with a glass of red wine and piece of toast!
-1 cup baby spinach
-1/4 c chopped walnuts
-1/2 small apple, chopped
-1/2 medium sweet potato
-1/4 c tomato, diced
-1 TB olive oil
-1 tsp. oregano
-1 tsp. basil
-fresh lemon juice, squeezed (for dressing, according to taste)
-salt and pepper
1. Cook tofu according to recipe and in the meantime, bake sweet potato in the oven, or cook in the microwave on high for approximately 5 minutes.
2. Mix together spinach, apple, tomato and walnuts in a salad bowl or dish.
3. Add cooked tofu and sweet potato. Finish the salad with the herbs, olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper drizzled on top according to taste!
Fall Spice Chocolatey Fruit Smoothie
I invented this smoothie this a.m. for breakfast because we were running low on food in n the fridge. I threw together a few ingredients, blended them up and voila: we have a perfect, rich ‘n’ flavorful smoothie for fall.
-1 cup light chocolate soymilk (or chocolate almond milk)
-1 medium banana
-1 medium banana
-handul frozen strawberries (about 1/2 cup)
-1 tsp. cinnamon
-1 TB flaxseed oil
-1 tsp. pumpkin spice (optional)
Blend all the ingredients together in a blender, making sure the frozen strawberries are well chopped and blended in. Pour into a glass and serve with a piece of toast, or take it on the go for a lovely headin’-to-work-treat : ) This smoothie is energizing and full of flavor, with an extra fall kick!
“Hi Rachel…I wanted to let you know I tried your fall choc. smoothie and it was amazing. I love flaxseed, so this is a great alternative to putting it in my yogurt. You have really great recipes.”-Kelsey, 20… Read More!
