Category: Diet

December 1, 2011

Mississippi Spiced Pecans

Mississippi Spiced Pecans

These Mississippi Spiced Pecans are both sweet & salty at the same time. They’re also excellent to have on hand over the holidays.


Southwest Chicken

Southwest Chicken

Healthy, low fat and easy, chicken breasts simmer with tomatoes, black beans and corn. Serve over hot cooked rice or salad.


November 30, 2011

Chili-Brown Sugar Delicata Squash with Pears

Chili-Brown Sugar Delicata Squash with Pears

Delicata squash and Pears tossed with sweet brown sugar, hot chili powder and salty bacon is a great combination of flavors.


November 29, 2011

Rice-Stuffed Squash

Rice-Stuffed Squash

Here’s an attractive and fun way to serve small winter squashes-filled with a mixture of wild and white rice, chestnuts, dried cranberries, and mozzarella cheese.


November 27, 2011

Bold Winter Greens Salad

Bold Winter Greens Salad

For this cousin of the Caesar salad use a combination of winter greens, such as radicchio and escarole; the anchovies and lemon juice temper their bitterness.


November 26, 2011

Apricot Canapes

Apricot Canapes

The contrast between the sweet honey, apricots, salty pistachios and blue cheese is just divine. These Apricot Canapes are excellent finger foods for a holiday party.


November 24, 2011

Mini Brie and Apple Quiches

Mini Brie and Apple Quiches

Looking for a quick and easy but elegant appetizer for your Thanksgiving Party? Mini Brie & Apple Quiches is your answer! Brie and apples taste wonderful together in these mini quiches.


Seasonal Fruit Palette

Seasonal Fruit Palette

The star fruit is a good source of Pantothenic Acid and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C and Copper. This dessert is festive looking with the star fruit.


November 22, 2011

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Baked sweet potato fries are the way to go when you’re cutting back on fat. These baked sweet potato sticks are so flavorful and very quick to prepare. Kids will love these baked fries as well.


November 19, 2011

Peaches A La Mode

Peaches A La Mode

This recipe uses summer’s favorite fresh peaches (or berries or apples). These grilled peaches smothered in ice cream…done and done.