Photo: Randy Mayor
Asian-inspired food is one of my favorites, and spice is a great thing to add to your diet – it keeps that metabolism going!
Use already prepared roasted chicken and some easy to make rice noodles for a no-cook weeknight meal.
Healthy Recipe – Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
February 25, 2012 by
Healthy Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper and Cannellini Bean Dip
February 4, 2012 by
Photo from Randy Mayor, on Cooking Light Website
Looking to serve up some healthier sides for the big Game Day coming up this weekend? Try adding this Roasted Red Pepper and Cannelli Bean Dip to the spread. This Mediterranean-inspired appetizer offers a little extra protein, heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and fiber. Serve with fresh cut-up vegetables like carrots, peppers, etc., or toasted pita wedges. Recipe is from Cooking Light.
Biggest Loser Challenge Week 10: Strawberry-Orange Smoothies
March 25, 2010 by
Spring is here and strawberries are finally back in season! Mix them with a little soymilk, throw in a banana, and you have a flavorful, energy-boosting smoothie, and an easy breakfast solution for busy mornings.
Strawberry-Orange Smoothies
Prep Time:5 min
Start to Finish:5 min
Makes:2 servings
What you Need:
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla soymilk
- 1 bag (10 oz) frozen organic strawberries, partially thawed (or fresh if preferred)
- 1 medium banana, cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup calcium-enriched orange juice
- Honey, if desired
Biggest Loser Challenge Week 8 (Healthy Recipe)
March 11, 2010 by
Who said chocolate can’t be part of a healthy diet? At only 140 calories per serving, this chocolaty treat is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Double-Chocolate Mousse
prep time: 15 min
total time: 35 min
makes: 6 servings
- 1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk, divided
- 2 squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- 1 pkg. (2.1 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Pudding
- 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Biggest Loser Challenge Week 7 (Healthy Recipe)
March 4, 2010 by
Better-Than-Ever Beef Enchiladas
prep time: 20 min
total time: 43 min
makes: Makes 4 servings, 2 enchiladas each
What You Need:
- 1/2 lb. extra lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped red peppers
- 2 cups TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa, divided
- 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
- 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
- 8 corn tortillas (6 inch)
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Biggest Loser Challenge Week 6 (Healthy Recipe)
February 27, 2010 by
Baked Cheese-Herbed Fish
What you Need:
- 2 pounds orange roughy or other white fish (if frozen, thaw)
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup crushed potato chips
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Nonstick cooking spray
Biggest Loser Challenge Week 5 (Healthy Recipe)
February 18, 2010 by
Herbed Tomatoes, Chicken, & Rice
prep time: 10 min
total time: 45 min
makes: 4 servings
What You Need:
- 1/4 cup KRAFT Light House Italian Dressing
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
- 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 fresh tomato, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
Biggest Loser Challenge Week 4 (Healthy Recipe)
February 11, 2010 by
This saucy little dish would make a perfect (but healthy) meal for that special someone this Valentines Day!
Saucy Pepper Steak
What You Need:
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 small onion, cut into strips
- 1 lb. well-trimmed boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
- 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
Biggest Loser Challenge Week 2 (Healthy Recipe)
January 28, 2010 by
Tuna Stuffed Pita Pocket
Who said nutritious meals need to be time consuming. Here is a nutritious, protein-packed recipe that you can whip together in minutes. The fact that is is baked makes it a perfect option for those cold winter days!
What you Need:
- 1 can (6 1/2 ounce) white tuna, water packed
- 4 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons reduced calorie salad dressing or mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pimento, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 2 whole pita bread pockets, cut in half
