Cranberry Sauce

This delicious sauce is a Thanksgiving classic. In a saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries and cook about 10 minutes, until the cranberries start to pop. Remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl.

Vegetarian Meatloaf

This really good Vegetarian Meatloaf is low in fat, high in fiber and protein, easy and really yummy. This is basically our favorite meatloaf recipe but with cooked mashed lentils instead of ground meat. The result is a very tasty dinner!

Kittencal’s Spinach & Four-Cheese Manicotti

This is fantastic, it is the best manicotti recipe hands down. If you do not want a strong spinach flavor just use half a package or you may omit the spinach completely from the recipe, also to remove the strong bitterness from the spinach cook firstly according to package directions.

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Wonderful salad for the holiday seasons. Great to serve for dinner at home or to take to a family gathering during the holidays. The lemon poppyseed dressing is absolutely delicious. Be sure to use freshly squeezed lemons and not the stuff out of the yellow plastic containers — it does make a difference.

Granny’s Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

This is a rich, satisfying meal that freezes well. Great on a cold winter day. Serve with tortilla, cornbread, French bread, or/and rice! When you first put it together, it’s really thick but just give it time — as it cooks, it thins out to a fabulous chili consistency.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet, rich, and crunchy. A lovely addition to your holiday feast. Great with turkey,chicken, or pork, or even a small dish alone. Have to be very exact with ingredient amounts or can turn out runny, but recipe delivers as advertised.

Vegetarian Lasagna

You’ll make all your vegetarian friends happy with this dish! It’s bursting with the flavor of fresh vegetables, plus, the homemade marinara sauce is sure to please any crowd. For a very low fat version you can substitute non-fat ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, non-fat pasta sause, and Egg Beaters for the eggs.

Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

This recipe for vegetarian and vegan minestrone soup is filled with healthy and low-fat vegetables, and slowly simmered for maximum flavor. Vegetarian minestrone soup makes for a light and healthy lunch or dinner soup, just add a side salad and you’ve got a meal. Because it contains no oil, this vegetarian minestrone soup recipe is very low in fat.

Mexican Vegetarian Casserole

This is a great recipe because it is so easy to put together, it is healthy, most of the items are things you usually have on hand. You can substitute fresh sliced jalapenos for the olives, or use a hotter salsa, and maybe try a version with taco seasoning just to see how it turns out.

Chicken Tikka is an Indian dish made by baking chicken which has been marinated in spices and yoghurt. It should not be confused with Chicken Tikka Masala. It is traditionally cooked on skewers in a tandoor oven and is usually boneless.

Ingredients
* 675 g (1.5 lb) skinless and boneless chicken breast diced into large cubes
* 1 tbs mustard seed oil (see Notes, tips and variations)
* 50 mL (2fl oz) milk
* 150 mL (5fl oz) natural yoghurt
* 2 tbs lemon juice
* 1 tbs tomato puree
* 2 tbs chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
* 4 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped
* 1-4 chopped fresh red chillis (depending on strength of the Chillis and the desired strength of the marinade)
* 2 tsps paprika
* 2 tsps garam masala
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* 1/2 tsp turmeric
* 1 tsp salt (use rock salt for best results)

Procedure

1. Add all of the ingredients except the chicken to a non-metallic mixing bowl and mix well.
2. Add the chicken and mix until fully coated.
3. Ideally, the chicken should now be left in a refrigerator to marinate for at least 24 hours. It may not be safe to leave chicken which has previously been frozen for longer than 24 hours, but fresh chicken should be left to marinate for 48 hours for best results. If you do not wish to leave the chicken to marinate, simply continue to the next step.
4. The chicken now needs to be cooked. For best results, place on skewers and cook in a tandoor or ceramic pot oven. The chicken can also be cooked on skewers under a medium grill for 5 minutes on each side or barbecued (cooking times depend on the temperature of the barbecue). Always ensure the chicken is cooked throughout before serving.
5. Serve with naan bread, with rice or use in a Chicken Tikka Masala.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

This is the standard Cordon Bleu swimming in a creamy wine sauce. ‘Cordon Bleu’ is a French term, literally translated as ‘blue ribbon’, that originally referred to an award for culinary excellence given to women cooks!

Restaurant-Style Buffalo Chicken Wings

Now you can make Buffalo Chicken Wings that taste like they came from a restaurant! This is the similar to the hot wings recipe served at a popular restaurant chain. If you have ever had them, you have to love them.

Spicy Chicken Soup

This is a great recipe that you can fix to your taste! The longer it simmers the better. Top with crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheese. Please note that this is a bit spicy! If you do not like spicy, omit the green chilies.

Chicken Pot Pie

This meal is definitely worth the time making. A delicious chicken pie made from scratch with carrots, peas and celery. You can cook the chicken and veggies in chicken stock instead of water, or add some other fresh herbs for more flavor.

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A supremely filling, hearty soup, perfect for leftover rotisserie chicken or chicken you’ve pulled from the bone after making homemade chicken stock! You might want to thin it slightly with skim milk or water when reheating.

Southwestern Egg Rolls

‘Southwestern’ means that these aren’t traditional egg rolls! Small flour tortillas are stuffed with an exciting blend of Southwestern-style ingredients, then deep fried until golden brown. Serve with a side of salsa or guacamole.

Holiday Chicken Salad

Dried cranberries add a sweet tartness to chicken and vegetable salad. Make a delightful sandwich filling, too. Serve on lettuce cups, or make sandwiches. Stand back and enjoy the applause! The most fabulous chicken salad you have ever had!

Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny, literally ‘pepper water,’ is an English interpretation of an Indian dish. This recipe combines chicken breast, curry powder, rice, chopped apple, and cream for lovely soup. You will need about an hour to prepare this soup.

Fruity Curry Chicken Salad

A healthy and tasty chicken salad with a fruity twist - great on a croissant or in a honey pita. It is best if eaten the day after preparation. This allows the ingredients time to mingle, giving a fuller flavor. If desired, use mayonnaise.

Rotisserie Chicken

Directions for cooking a rotisserie chicken on a gas grill with rotisserie attachment. This is a great easy recipe that our family loves. It’s perfect as the main dish of a simple meal with French fries and cole slaw.

• 5 cups of tart apples, cored, peeled, chopped
• 1 cup of dark raisins
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 2 cup of sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Take 13- by 9- by 2-inch pan and oil it.
3. Combine apples with raisins, sugar, and pecans in large mixing bowl. Mix and let stand for 30 minutes.
4. Stir in vanilla, oil, and egg. Sift together soda, flour, and cinnamon, and stir into apple mixture about a third at a time—just enough to moisten dry ingredients.
5. Turn batter into pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Cool cake slightly before serving.

]]> http://www.healthyfood4u.com/2009/light-dessert-recipe-apple-coffee-cake/feed/ http://www.healthyfood4u.com/2009/angels-on-horseback-an-appetizer-with-oysters/ http://www.healthyfood4u.com/2009/angels-on-horseback-an-appetizer-with-oysters/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:11:35 +0000 admin http://www.healthyfood4u.com/?p=89 Oysters are groups of molluscs which grow in brackish or marine water, they can be cooked, eaten raw or canned. When consumed they should be fresh, or serious illness can result. Angels on Horseback is an appetizer with oysters wrapped in bacon strips and broiled.

the half-shell of a raw oyster

Here are the ingredients:

12 shucked oysters
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup of dry white wine
salt and pepper to taste
6 slices lean bacon

1. Mix the garlic, wine, salt and pepper together. Add the oysters. Marinate this mix for 10 to 20 minutes.
2. Preheat the broiler.
3. Cut all bacon slices in half, each oyster should be wrapped with a piece of bacon. Secure pieces with toothpicks.
4. Both sides should be broiled until the bacon is crisp.

These “angels” can be cooked on an outdoor or rangetop grill also.

The diet of an organism refers to what it eats. Dietitians are health professionals who specialize in human nutrition, meal planning, economics, preparation, and so on. They are trained to provide safe, evidence-based dietary advice and management to individuals, as well as to institutions.

Poor diet can have an injurious impact on health, causing deficiency diseases such as scurvy, beriberi, and kwashiorkor; health-threatening conditions like obesity and metabolic syndrome, and such common chronic systemic diseases as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

The “Nutrition Facts” table below indicates the amounts of nutrients which experts recommend you consume in adequate amounts.

1 pound of dry black beans
7 cups of water
1 coarsely chopped green pepper
1.5 cup of chopped onion
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 clove garlic
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon of salt
6 cups of rice cooked in unsalted water
1 tablespoon of vinegar
1 lemon cut into wedges
1 jar of sliced pimento

1. Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse.
2. In a large soup pot stir together beans, water, onion, oil, green pepper, garlic, bay leaves, and salt. Cover the pot and boil for 1 hour.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very tender (3–4 hours). Stir occasionally.
4. Remove and mash about 1/3 of beans. Return to pot. Stir and heat.
5. Remove bay leaves and stir in vinegar, when ready to serve.
6. Serve over rice. You might garnish it with lemon wedges and sliced pimento.

1. Follow a heart healthy diet to prevent or control high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, overweight, and diabetes.
2. Maintain a healthy weight - choose a lifestyle that combines regular physical activity with sensible eating.
3. Reduce high blood cholesterol - get your cholesterol level checked once every 5 years.
4. Lower high blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly.
5. Stop smoking. Keep trying if you cannot quit the first time.
6. Prevent or manage diabetes: see all the steps above.
7. Be physically active. Do at least thirty minutes of a daily physical activity: jogging, brisk walking, …