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

Gingerbread Pancakes with Apple-Berry Topping

Feb 07, 2008 - Adapted from the American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol cookbook, these gingerbread pancakes are so delicious that you will find yourself craving them the night before. I've actually gotten up in the middle of the night to cook them (I'm not suggesting anyone else do something so silly, though!!) because I couldn't wait for breakfast. Enjoy them with a side of turkey bacon! - 1 Comment

White Bean and Tarragon Soup

Feb 07, 2008 - Adding tarragon gives this traditionally mild comfort soup a touch of sophistication. Photo courtesy of Cooking Light Vegetable cooking spray 2 slices turkey bacon, slivered 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 medium ribs of celery, sliced thin 2 medium carrots, finely chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cups (about 1 1/2 16-ounce cans) no-salt-added navy beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups fat free, low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon 1/2 cup green onions (green and white parts), finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped Spray a Dutch oven with vegetable cooking spray. Sauté turkey bacon in Dutch oven until crispy. - 1 Comment

Easy Apple-Cinnamon Crisp

Feb 04, 2008 - Cobblers and Crisps are southern, home-style favorites. Serve this apple-cinnamon crisp warm, with a scoop of vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt. You'll feel all bubbly inside, and your heart will thank you for it! - 0 Comments

Sugared Sirloins

Feb 01, 2008 - Sugared Sirloins After learning the health benefits of molasses, I decided to find more ways of incorporating this "miracle brew" into my diet. In this particular recipe, the molasses gives the steak marinade a unique and deliciously rich flavor, while it caramelizes during cooking. The cooked marinade can be served on the side instead of steak sauce, which will save you the extra fat, calories, and cholesterol of store-bought sauces. - 3 Comments

Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Marinara over Pasta

Jan 30, 2008 - Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Marinara over Pasta This dish is delicious with fresh refrigerated pasta, but be sure to buy the reduced-fat variety. Better yet, try making your own homemade pasta. Yes, it can be time consuming, but the taste is well-worth the wait. - 0 Comments