Chicken, Broccoli, and Cashew Stir-Fry

Jun 11, 2008 - Start healthy eating with this waistline-trimming recipe. It has powers of MUFAs (monounsaturated fats) to create a serious flab-fighting meal. TIME: 40 minutes SERVINGS: 4 Ingredients: 3 c sm broccoli florets with short stems (about 1/2 lb crowns) 2 lg carrots, cut into thin diagonal slices (2 c) 5 oz soba noodles 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger 3 lg cloves garlic, minced 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each), sliced crosswise 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 3 med scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 c) 1/2 c reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth 1/2 c raw, unsalted cashews (3 oz), lightly toasted (MUFA) Directions: Bring large pot of water to a boil. - 1 Comment

Grapefruit-Avocado Salad

May 02, 2008 - Try this tropical treat! Avocados are one of the best sources of monounsaturated fats you can buy. This recipe makes more dressing than you’ll need. - 0 Comments

Recipe: Spinach lasagna with sun-dried tomato sauce

Apr 20, 2008 - SERVES 8 Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose (plain) flour 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup plain soy milk (soya milk) 1 cup vegetable stock 2 green (spring) onions, including tender green tops, sliced 1/2 cup dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water to rehydrate, drained and chopped 10 ounces fresh cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 shallot, minced tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped 2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg white 12 no-boil spinach lasagna sheets, about 7 by 3 1/2 inches 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil Directions In a saucepan, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the garlic and continue to whisk until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. - 1 Comment

Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread

Apr 16, 2008 - Ingredients: 4 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon white sugar or brown sugar 1 cup skim milk 1 teaspoon lemon juice Directions: Mix milk and lemon. Combine dry ingredients. Add milk and lemon mixture (buttermilk may be used instead). - 1 Comment

Breakfast Cookies

Feb 19, 2008 - Recipe courtesy Ellie Krieger, Food Network Breakfast is my absolute favorite meal, but I don't always have the time to cook a healthy meal early in the morning. With an hour preparation on the weekend, though, these breakfast cookies can save you that extra time in the morning and keep you right on track with your heart healthy diet. And they're easy to tote along in your lunch box for a quick afternoon snack. - 0 Comments

Heart Healthy Spinach Dip

Feb 12, 2008 - To compliment my post on the health benefits of spinach, I decided to also post my favorite spinach dip recipe. Although this recipe calls for only 1 avocado, I usually use 2: I process one in the blender with the other ingredients, and for texture, I chop the second avocado and add the chunks just before serving. Quite tasty! - 2 Comments

Chicken à l'orange (Chicken with Orange Sauce)

Feb 10, 2008 - Orange juice concentrate tenderizes and adds that extra zip to this dish, adapted from the traditional Duck à l'orange, a more fatty version. Serve the chicken over yolk-free egg noodles with a side salad and a piece of crusty French bread. Photo courtesy of Occasions Catering Vegetable oil spray 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all visible fat removed 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon low-salt soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry white wine 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preheat the oven to 350 deg. - 1 Comment