Healthy Recipe: Creamy fruit dessert

Healthy Recipe: Creamy Fruit Dessert

Healthy Recipe Ingredients

• 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 can (8.25 ounces) water-packed sliced peaches, drained
• 1 can (8 ounces) water-packed pineapple chunks, drained
• 4 tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted

Healthy Recipe Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, yogurt, sugar and vanilla. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat until smooth.

In a separate bowl, combine the oranges, peaches and pineapple. Add the cream cheese mixture and fold together. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

Transfer to a serving bowl or individual bowls. Garnish with shredded coconut and serve immediately.

Healthy Recipe: Baked apples with cherries and almonds

Healthy Recipe: Baked apples with cherries and almonds

Healthy Recipe Ingredients

• 1/3 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped almonds
• 1 tablespoon wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 small Golden Delicious apples, about 1 3/4 pounds total weight
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons dark honey
• 2 teaspoons walnut oil or canola oil

Healthy Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

In a small bowl, toss together the cherries, almonds, wheat germ, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.

The apples can be left unpeeled, if you like. To peel the apples in a decorative fashion, with a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife, remove the peel from each apple in a circular motion, skipping every other row so that rows of peel alternate with rows of apple flesh. Working from the stem end, core each apple, stopping 3/4 inch from the bottom.

Divide the cherry mixture evenly among the apples, pressing the mixture gently into each cavity. Arrange the apples upright in a heavy ovenproof frying pan or small baking dish just large enough to hold them. Pour the apple juice and water into the pan. Drizzle the honey and oil evenly over the apples, and cover the pan snugly with aluminum foil. Bake until the apples are tender when pierced with a knife, 50 to 60 minutes.

Transfer the apples to individual plates and drizzle with the pan juices. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Healthy Recipe: Creole-style black-eyed peas

Healthy Recipe: Creole-style black-eyed peas
....a nice healthy recipe to try !
HEALTHY RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups water
• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
• 1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken-flavored bouillon granules
• 2 cups canned unsalted tomatoes, crushed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley

HEALTHY RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium saucepan over high heat, add 2 cups of the water and black-eyed peas. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, cover, remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
Drain the water, leaving the peas in the saucepan. Add the remaining 1 cup of water, bouillon granules, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, ginger, cayenne pepper and bay leaf. Stir together and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer slowly for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add water as necessary to keep the peas covered with liquid.
Remove the bay leaf, pour into a serving bowl and garnish with parsley. And the healthy recipe is ready to serve immediately.

Healthy Recipe: Broiled grouper with teriyaki sauce

Healty Recipe: Broiled Grouper with Teriyaki sauce
...a nice healthy recipe to try ! Amazingly delicious !

HEALTHY RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 grouper fillets, each 4 ounces
• 2 lemon wedges
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

HEALTHY RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce and garlic.
Lightly spray a baking pan with cooking spray. Place the grouper fillets in the pan. Brush the teriyaki marinade on both sides of the fillets. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to marinate the fish.
Preheat the broiler (grill). Position the rack 4 inches from the heat source.
Broil (grill) until the fish is opaque throughout when tested with a tip of a knife, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Remove from the broiler. Squeeze 1 lemon wedge over each fillet and then sprinkle with Italian seasoning. The healthy recipe of broiled grouper is ready to serve .....immediately...nice !

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Healthy Recipe: Artichokes alla Romana

Healthy Recipe: Artichokes alla Romana

HEALTHY RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups fresh bread crumbs, preferably whole wheat (whole meal)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 large artichokes
• 2 lemons, halved
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup plus 2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable stock, chicken stock or broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

HEALTHY RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 F. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs and olive oil. Toss to coat. Spread the crumbs in a shallow baking pan and bake, stirring once halfway through, until the crumbs are lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Working with 1 artichoke at a time, snap off any tough outer leaves and trim the stem flush with the base. Cut off the top third of the leaves with a serrated knife, and trim off any remaining thorns with scissors. Rub the cut edges with a lemon half to prevent discoloration. Separate
the inner leaves and pull out the small leaves from the center. Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out the fuzzy choke, then squeeze some lemon juice into the cavity. Trim the remaining artichokes in the same manner.
In a large bowl, toss the bread crumbs with the Parmesan, garlic, parsley, lemon zest and pepper. Add the 2 to 4 tablespoons stock, 1 tablespoon at a time, using just enough for the stuffing to begin to stick together in small clumps.

Using 2/3 of the stuffing, mound it slightly in the center of the artichokes. Then, starting at the bottom, spread the leaves open and spoon a rounded teaspoon of stuffing near the base of each leaf. (The artichokes can be prepared to this point several hours ahead and kept refrigerated.)

In a Dutch oven with a tightfitting lid, combine the 1 cup stock, wine, shallot and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Arrange the artichokes, stem end down, in the liquid in a single layer. Cover and simmer until the outer leaves are tender, about 45 minutes (add water if necessary). Transfer the artichokes to a rack and let cool slightly. Cut each artichoke into quarters and serve warm. Enjoy this healthy recipe..!
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Healthy Recipe: Spicy ground turkey tacos

Healthy Recipe: Spicy ground turkey tacos

HEALTHY RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 6 ounces extra-lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 4 whole-wheat, low-fat flour tortillas, about 6 inches in diameter, warmed in the microwave
• 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup salsa

HEALTHY RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, cumin and oregano.
In a nonstick frying pan, add the ground turkey and onion.
Cook over medium heat until the turkey is browned and onion is translucent. Drain well. Add the spices to the turkey mixture. Stir to mix evenly.
To serve, place a 1/4 cup of the turkey mixture in each tortilla. Top each with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1/4 of the diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce and 2 tablespoons salsa. Fold in both sides of each tortilla up over the filling, and then roll to close. Serve immediately...enjoy this healthy recipe!
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Healthy Recipe: Braised chicken with mushrooms and pearl onions

Healthy Recipe: Braised chicken with mushrooms and pearl onions

HEALTHY RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 skinless, bone-in chicken breast halves, about 3/4 pound total weight, each cut in half crosswise
• 2 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 chicken legs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 pound small white button mushrooms, brushed clean
• 1/2 pound peeled pearl onions
• 3/4 cup vegetable stock, chicken stock or broth
• 1/2 cup port or dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish

HEALTHY RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

In a shallow dish, stir together the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour.
In a large, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes total.
Transfer to a platter.
Add the shallot to the pan and saute until softened, about 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and saute until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the onions and saute until they begin to pick up some brown color, 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in the stock and wine and deglaze the pan, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits. Return the chicken pieces to the pan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken and vegetables are tender, 45 to 50
minutes. Stir in the vinegar, the chopped thyme, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

To serve, divide the vegetables among warmed shallow individual bowls. Top each portion with 2 pieces of chicken, 1 light meat and 1 dark. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve immediately.
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