This makes a light, healthy recipe. Great for parties. (Based on a recipe from The Food Network website.) Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 teaspoons mint, minced 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, finely minced Kosher salt 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 chicken breasts 1 [...]
Archive for the ‘High Protein’ Category
Chicken Salad Pita with Hummus
Posted in Appetizers, Chicken, Dairy-Free, Entrees, High Protein, Weight Loss on November 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Poached Salmon
Posted in Dairy-Free, Entrees, Gluten-Free, High Protein, Seafood, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Poaching salmon in a vegetable broth adds some nice flavor to the fish. This recipe makes a great, quick weeknight meal. Healthy too. Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 6-ounce salmon fillets, bones and skin removed 2 cups water 1 cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. lemon zest 1 small onion, chopped 1 [...]
Spanish Tortilla
Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Entrees, Gluten-Free, High Protein, Low Sodium, Wheat-Free, tagged spanish recipes on August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This recipe is so easy, and makes a wonderful breakfast, lunch or dinner. I serve mine with plain Greek yogurt on top, but sour cream or salsa could be used as well. Servings: 4-6 slices Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound russet potatoes (about 2) — or 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes — peeled [...]
“Light” Waldorf Salad
Posted in Anti-Inflammatory, Dairy-Free, Entrees, Gluten-Free, High Protein, Low-fat, Salad, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This salad has all of the essential Waldorf salad ingredients except for the mayonnaise used in the traditional dressing. Servings: 2 Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup finely diced Granny Smith apple 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted 1 small head butter lettuce [...]
Greek Salad with Warmed Quinoa
Posted in Appetizers, Entrees, Gluten-Free, High Protein, High-Fibre, Low Sodium, Low-fat, Salad, Side-Dishes, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on March 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
While visiting Greece with my hubby I fell in love with two dishes: Greek yogurt with fresh honey and Greek salad. Greek salad has become somewhat of a staple for me. It is easy to make, doesn’t require too many ingredients, can be altered depending on what you have in the fridge, and is always [...]
