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Healthy Black Bean Dip
Chips and dip are perfect during the summer. It’s doesn’t make the house hot by cooking, but has plenty of spice for some tasty heat for you tongue! And with the use of black beans, it's a healthy treat too!
Continue reading...Watermelon, Ginger, Lime Granita
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Granita is an Italian frozen slushy type of dessert that is perfect for Summer heat. It’s similar to sorbet or Italian ice but has a coarser texture that gives you something to bite into. This recipe includes candied ginger, watermelon and lime!
Continue reading...Moroccan Orange Salad
Monday, May 31, 2010
Salads are usually done with lettuce and vegetables. This Moroccan orange salad uses oranges as the main ingredient along with orange juice as the main part of the dressing! Citrus flavor with red onions and crunchy almonds make this salad a great new addition during the summer!
Continue reading...Asian Inspired Pear Salad
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
It’s that day of the week again where we bring to you a healthy dish. This is an Asian inspired pear salad with a tangy salad dressing to go with it! The addition of roasted chicken breast makes this salad perfect for a full meal or can be cut down to smaller amounts and used as a side dish!
Continue reading...Tomato & Corn Salsa
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Everyone needs a good salsa recipe that can be hot or mild depending on taste. This one is hot with the addition of jalapeños, but still tastes fantastic with out them! The really great part is that it’s healthy with all the different veggies in it!
Continue reading...Cinco De Mayo Healthy Fish Tacos!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Today is Cinco De Mayo and with all the great Mexican food out there, it may be difficult to find healthy, low calorie food that is also delicious! This recipe for fish tacos is a perfect alternative for the day by being low in calories, gluten free, and still delicious and fresh tasting!
Continue reading...Creamy Delicious Guacamole!
Monday, May 3, 2010
One of the most well known ways to incorporate avocados into a savory dish is through guacamole. This recipe adds in plain yogurt to up the volume and creaminess of the dip without adding fat! This can be easily changed from chunky to smooth with little effort!
Continue reading...Spicy Tomato Gazpacho
Monday, April 26, 2010
Gazpacho (gaspacho in Portugal) is a cold tomato-based, raw vegetable, Spanish soup that is well known on the Iberian peninsula and parts of Latin America. It’s usually a Summer dish, but is great during the Spring for a light and refreshing soup. This recipe is for a spicy version of Tomato Gazpacho.
Continue reading...Fresh Cilantro and Mint Raita
Monday, April 19, 2010
Raita is a Indian or Pakistani sauce or dip that emphasizes the use of cilantro (coriander). It’s light and fresh taste goes well with flat breads, meats, kebabs and falafel. This recipe uses a lot of cilantro and a bit of mint!
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
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