All Entries in the "Yummy Recipes" Category
Recipe: The Best Vegetarian Burger Ever
Don’t buy vegetarian burgers anymore. Save a bundle plus use all natural ingredients. They are super easy and tasty to make. The ingredients in this vegetarian burger require no precooking. Simply combine them in a food processor and cook. 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 scallions, trimmed 2 slices whole wheat sandwich bread [...]
DIY Greek Yogurt Desserts: Delicious and Nutritious
Guest Post – Heather Bauer, RD, CDN The sun is shining, the groundhog is gone (Did he see his shadow or not?) and it’s time for March Madness. Our madness has less to do with basketball and more to do with springtime treats. As a nutritionist I want to give you delicious, healthy recipes that [...]
Recipe: DIY Take-Out Lite General Tso’s Chicken
Almost nobody in Hunan has ever heard of General Tso’s Chicken, the most famous Hunan dish in North America. Like many other American-Chinese favorite, the roots to China are vague but interesting. And who the heck has General Tso and what does he have to do with chicken? Well, here is to General Tso [...]
Recipe: Turkey Bacon Egg Cups
This is perfect for a lazy weekend morning or if you are serving a crowd because you can make so many at the same time. I love turkey bacon and eggs and so I loved this little combination. It was quick, easy, and delicious and best off all, the sink wasn’t full of dishes to [...]
Recipe: Greek Yogurt Pasta
This is a Middle Eastern adaptation using any pasta–fusilli, elbow macaroni, penne, shells, etc. It is just as tasty eaten cold or warm, and is a quick fix for a hurry up meal. Sahtain!–to your health! 1 (16 ounce) package pasta (any shape) 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups plain greek yogurt 4 cloves garlic, minced [...]
Cranberries are Winter’s Super Food:Facts and Recipes
In general, consuming a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables in one of the healthiest things you can do for your body. However, as with most things, some stand out more than others. And in the food world, one of the winter season’s most nutritional and dynamic options is the cranberry. Not only are [...]
Recipe: My Mom’s Favorite Stew too Good to be True
Mm, the wonderful home cooking of Mom… I just recently found out that one of her favorite recipes is not one that has been handed down from generation to generation (though there are many of those in our family), but in fact comes from the wildly popular book “Crazy Plates” by Janet & Greta Podleski. [...]
Healthy Breakfast Ideas for People on the GO
Do you eat breakfast before you are on the go? ~by Carman, Diets In Review And, if so, how in the world can you fit it into your incredibly hectic schedule? Studies have proven that those who eat breakfast routinely are less likely to be overweight, less likely to binge during the remainder of the [...]
A Super Food you should be eating but probably aren’t
Quinoa…say what? Pronounced keen-wa. I am a quinoa virgin, I would have to confess. But, many experts are saying that it is a super food I should be eating! I recently saw an article in Men’s Health Magazine that states: “Quinoa is a true wonder food,” says Daniel Fairbanks, Ph.D., a professor of plant and animal science [...]
Potato chips in the Microwave-1 point Weight Watchers recipes
These are not a 0 point weight watchers recipes, but they are so worth the 1 point! When I first heard about these chips, I thought ewww….they must come out so soggy! But that is simply not the case, these chips come out so crispy and delicious, it was such a pleasant surprise! If you use one [...]
Food review: check your serving size!
I am always looking for new products on the shelves to try out. I am such a foodie – if it says it is new I will buy it. That is also why I have a love affair with Hungry Girl. I was in the local grocery store and I came across frozen cheesecake which was [...]
10 Reasons Why you Should Eat Blueberries
Its blueberry season in British Columbia. Yippee! They are by far my favourite berry. Not only do they taste delicious, but they are one of the easiest fruit to prepare and serve. There’s no peeling, pitting, coring or cutting. You can just pop them right in your mouth. They have few natural pests, (other than birds), [...]
Recipe: Icy Cold Refreshing Low Calorie Margarita to Celebrate the Sun
It’s cocktail time! Celebrate Summer without crashing your diet. No hot sun is complete without an icy cold margarita, and these two recipes will give everyone a reason to say cheers! You can serve this low-carb or Weight Watchers margarita on a patio, dock, or deck near you! Enjoy! Low-Carb Margarita This classic margarita has less than 3.1 grams of [...]
All about Candy Cane Fun for the Holiday
A fun recipe to try with your family and friends! If you do need a sweet treat for the season, candy cane’s are very low in calories so enjoy! Did you know? It is believed that in the mid-17th century, German-Swedish immigrant August Imgard was one of the first people to hang candy canes from [...]
Thanksgiving Healthy Recipe Guide
Great Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes Take Two…more to come Thanksgiving is equal parts counting our blessings and indulgence. No one questions you when you’ve filled your third plate with stuffing and pumpkin pie, no one bothers to ask why you ate your weight in turkey and chose a nap over a walk, and no one giggles [...]
Sugar-Free Dirt and Worms Dessert
Sugar-Free Dirt and Worms Dessert If you’re looking for a silly dessert for a school Halloween party or your child’s Halloween party, and want to bypass filling them with sugar, we’ve got just the recipe for you. This wiggly treat is usually chock full of sugar, but when you follow these simple homemade recipes, you’ve [...]
