Posted on 03/20/2006 7:16:51 AM PST by retrokitten
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Todays theme is HEALTHY RECIPES! Please share your favorite! Here are a few I found...
Spinach, Grapefruit and Almond Salad
This recipe serves: 6
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 10 minutes
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1/3 cup olive oil
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
1/2 cup slivered almonds
4 cups spinach, cleaned and torn into bite-size pieces
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
Cooking Instructions
For the vinaigrette:
1. Place all the ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.
2. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
For the salad:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
3. Place the spinach in a bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.
4. Transfer the dressed spinach leaves to a serving plate. Arrange the grapefruit sections on top and sprinkle with the almonds.
To roast whole, slivered, chopped or sliced almonds: Spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in a 350°F oven and bake 10 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant; stir once or twice to ensure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to roast slightly after removing from oven.
This recipe makes: 8 servings
Preparation time : 30 minutes
Cooking time : 25 minutes
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onions
1/3 cup finely chopped green or red bell peppers
1/3 cup finely chopped zucchini
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup peeled and finely chopped eggplant
1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon chopped, fresh basil (dried is fine)
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/3 teaspoon sugar
Cooking Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers. Cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add the zucchini, celery and eggplant. Cook 2 minutes more.
3. Add the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer about 20 minutes, uncovered. Let cool.
4. Add the vinegar and sugar. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve cold as a dip with pita bread, crackers or tortilla chips.
Atkins Broiled Orange-Chili Chicken Breasts
Servings: 4
Prep time: 0:10:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:15:00
Calories: 402
Fat: 22 grams
Protein: 47 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Net Carbs: 1 grams
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon granular sugar substitute
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
4 boneless chicken breast halves, with skin (about 2 pounds)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix orange juice, garlic, oil, chili powder, sugar substitute, orange rind and cayenne pepper. Add chicken breasts; toss to coat. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours, or overnight Heat broiler. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Position broiler rack 6 inches from heat source and broil chicken 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, just until cooked through.
Servings: 4
Prep time: 0:15:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:00:00
Calories: 458
Fat: 48 grams
Protein: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Net Carbs: 3 grams
1 cup heavy cream
1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone, slightly softened
1 tablespoon granular sugar substitute
4 small mint sprigs and strips of lemon peel, for garnish
In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat heavy cream on medium-high to soft peaks. Reduce speed to medium; add mascarpone and sugar substitute, beating just until smooth, 15 to 30 seconds. Divide and spoon the cream mixture into four parfait cups. Garnish with mint sprigs and lemon peel, if desired.
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3 days so far on the apple cider vinegar and honey drink diet.
"apple cider vinegar and honey drink diet."
????
I use the combo as a tea sweetener, but a drink?
That's one I haven't heard of. How does it work?
Mustard and Marshmallow sandwiches on Pumpernickel. :-)
Sorry couldn't resist.
My bad!
purifies the system, lots of anti-oxidents, gives skin renewed elasticity, loads of potassium, and gradual weight loss. And more benefits.
I did some research online last week and decided on the drink rather than the apple cider vinegar pill.
Good mornin! I forgot to weigh in yesterday and today, but as of Saturday, I'd lost 3 lbs. over the last two weeks!! Ain't much, but it's a start!
How often do you drink it? Have you noticed any difference in your skin yet?
My cousins' old Hungarian grandma used to drink about 1/4 cup of cider vinegar with honey every morning. She used it to ease her arthritis, I think.
Hey! Grandma Csaszar might have been wiser than I thought!
Hey, all! Rode my bike to work this morning! 11.2 miles in the icy northwest. I had ice on my bike bag when I got to work, it was that cold.
...and drinkin'.
Ever been to Village Pizzeria out here on Whidbey? Some of the best pizza in the Northwest.
WOW! Good for you! That is incredible!
Dang it, Pissy, you're a little troublemaker, aren't you? I wonder what you'd taste like ground up as hamburger and grilled in my back yard barbeque pit! :P
I have a weakness for sweets so if anyone has a lowfat banana bread recipe, fork it over please!
Mine are more Southern fried and carbo-laden, like my Sweet potato casserole!!....and my meatloaf (which is a terrific recipe), has evaporated milk in the ingredients.
LOL, I need help :))
Thanks for these wonderful sounding recipes today!
Appreciate being on the list!
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