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My friend Terri loves this turkey pita sandwich. It’s an alternative from a roast beef sandwich that I make, but her favorite is when I make it with turkey. The tomatoes really add a great taste that brings out the flavor of the turkey and horseradish mustard makes it zingy. This recipe serves 4.
This shrimp salad is a summertime favorite of mine. Georgia peaches come in season at the end of June, or early July and they are so juicy and sweet. The apricot and mango tossed with the shrimp give this salad a sunny feel from the tip of your tongue to the bottom of your tummy. It’s yummy!
Great as a snack or a dessert served after a fine meal. It reminds me of the springtime, but of course can be served any time of the year. It tastes so good, you’ll feel guilty, even though it’s actually a healthy treat.
This wonderful dish makes 4 nice healthy servings. I like to serve it with rice and broccoli or asparagus. Potatoes are a great complement too. Toast some whole grain bread and serve.
I love this recipe, it’s simple to make but it tastes like it took hours to prepare. It’s great to have during the week when you don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen. The two fruits together provide a tropical taste that is sure to please.
This salad is so sweet and delectable, it makes my mouth water just writing about it. Drizzle on top with a little olive oil and balsamic and the taste comes to life. Enough to serve 4 people.
Salmon is such a healthy fish to eat, that I am always looking for new ways to serve it. I came up with this idea after having something similar in a restaurant. Tomatoes are a favorite at my house, so I added them and tossed in the spinach in place of rice. Of course, if you still want, you can add rice, orzo or light pasta. This recipe makes 4 servings.
I tried this recipe at a friend’s house and loved it. It’s easy to make and the honey adds a nice sweet taste that traps the succulent juices in the chicken. This recipe makes plenty for 4 people.
This sandwich deserves a 10 or whatever the highest rating is. It tastes good and it’s easy to make. Don’t settle for any old sandwich when you can get a high scoring tuna pita like this one. A great way to satisfy the appetites of even the most active of athletes. Serves 4.
I’ve tried this salad at a number of restaurants, but I like this recipe the best. It’s easy to make and it always tastes good. This recipe serves 4.
This dish is superb. I came up with the idea based on another recipe of mine and I thought it gave a whole new flavor to our mainstay—the chicken breast. It’s easy to make and doesn’t require too much time in the kitchen. This recipe makes 4 servings.
The first night I tried this recipe, there was a meteor shower, that’s how I came up with the name. It kind of stuck and so my kids just refer to it as star-struck chicken. It’s quick to make, it’s healthy and it tastes great.
This salad is as pretty as a pizza. All the colors come together to make this a vibrant dish the whole family will enjoy. Serve with a main dish, sandwich or bowl of soup. Add a sprinkling of croutons or flak seed for a healthy crunch.
I love to eat salads, so I’m always searching for new recipes. I tried this salad at a friend’s shower and it was delicious. I actually brought home a small container so I would have all the ingredients to try one on my own.
These tuna steaks are the cat’s meow. Hopefully, if your cat is around, you can keep his paws off this tempting treat. The tuna is fabulous and the mango peach salsa adds the sweet tangy taste that will make you savor every bite. This recipe serves 4 people and maybe one kitty.
I had a similar version of this recipe at a party, but could not get the original recipe. I went home and from memory created my own dish. I love to experiment and my family doesn’t mind playing the guinea pig. Use your imagination to make this dish, all yours.
This healthy shake is great to enjoy any time of the day. Make it and take it on the go, drink it for breakfast or enjoy it as a healthy snack. If fresh peaches aren’t in season, choose canned or frozen peaches but drain the excess syrup so it’s not too sweet.
Down here in South Florida, I never tire of shrimp. It’s plentiful and fresh and oh so tasty. The secret to great shrimp, is to cook it carefully, you mustn’t overcook, but it needs to be pink and not gray. This dish is easy to prepare, prepare the rice the night before so it has time to chill, the rest of the dish takes only minutes to fix.
For a quick and healthy meal, don’t run through the nearest fast food window. Instead stop by the seafood market and pick up some fresh scallops. Serve over wilted spinach for a meal that tastes great, won’t break the bank and is easy to make.
Pickin’ blackberries and blueberries is a Southern tradition. You’ve got to look out for the snakes, but otherwise it can be lots of fun. Blackberries grow wild but just as with blueberries, there are farms that allow visitors to pick and pay, this means you pick your own and pay by the pint. This berry delicious treat is healthy and anticipated after a day in the sun.
This wonderful dish makes 4 nice healthy servings. I like to serve it with rice and broccoli or asparagus. Potatoes are a great complement too. Toast some whole grain bread and serve.
This recipe serves one and makes a great snack or lunch. My friend, Donna has made this salad a number of times and I always enjoy it. I asked her if I could add this dish to my recipes, and she was quite honored.
This is a delicious meal that can satisfy your hunger at a very low cost. I like to make this meal a couple of times each month. I combine everything into the skillet, so the cleanup doesn’t take me long at all. From start to finish this recipe is a great way to serve nutritious food without spending hours in the kitchen.
A healthy way to cool off when it’s hot and steamy outside. My youngest son loves this dessert for a snack or after a great meal. It’s easy to make and doesn’t require many ingredients. Fairly inexpensive to make too.
A real family favorite, this chicken stir fry will please the most discerning tastes. Plenty of veggies round out this meal, serve over pasta and you’ve got a complete meal. There’s enough here to serve 4 people.
Everyone gets a craving for dessert every now and then, but when you are working out, you don’t want to blow all your hard work on some worthless calories. Many snacks are prepackaged to make calorie counting easier. You can indulge in any Jello® sugar-free 60-calorie pudding snack for a reduced-calorie but tasty treat.
Talk about some comfort food! If old Tom Turkey knew what joy my family gets from this stew, he would run for the woods. It’s great to eat when it’s cold, rainy or even sunny outside.
This salad will make you feel very merry, each and every time you serve it. It’s easy to make and it tastes delicious. Not sure who Mary is, but I’m glad I found this recipe. Eat all by itself or serve it alongside a sandwich, or a small portion of chicken or your favorite fish.
Try this recipe for a healthy salad that is pretty to look at and even healthier to eat. If you believe the old saying, “You are what you eat.” Then you’ll want to eat a heaping helping of this salad for the bold and beautiful.
Serve this recipe for breakfast or lunch and make the whole family happy. It tastes good and is easy to make. Serve it hot and watch everyone make it to the table on time. This recipe serves 4.
When my husband and I were first married, we used to go to this little restaurant that served the best creamed peas. The boys were small so getting out for just a short while by ourselves was a real treat. I always ordered the turkey meatloaf which came with a side of creamed peas. I wanted the boys to like peas too, so I kept trying variations of this recipe until I found the version that fit my guys the best. I hope your family will enjoy it too.
A friend of mine gave me this recipe and says she craved banana shakes so often when she was pregnant that her doctor suggested this alternative. Like its name, this shake is rich and creamy, but a purely guiltless indulgence. Makes 4 servings.
Oh, my Grandma could make the best Italian dishes. This is one of her recipes that I remember her cooking frequently. I used to like to watch my Grandmother in the kitchen, and as I got older, she let taught me how to prepare basic items and even let me assist her on some of the more difficult dishes.
This wonderful dish makes 4 nice healthy servings. I like to serve it with rice and broccoli or asparagus. Potatoes are a great complement too. Toast some whole grain bread and serve.
When I’m feeling mighty hungry, I belly on up to the bar and enjoy me a Tall One. A tall turkey sandwich, that is. It’s a healthy version that tastes as good as it looks. It will give you that Cowgirl attitude to stay slim, long and lean.
This dish always makes me think of summer, but with the ready availability of squash, this dish can be enjoyed all year around. The pretty yellow squash and bright green zucchini make it the perfect accompaniment for a Mother’s Day or Easter Dinner.
This extremely healthy soup is my kids favorite. It tastes like pizza, so they usually want seconds. It’s even better on the second day, that’s when I usually sneak a bowl for lunch or snack. My kids always ask for cheese please, so be kid friendly and think of all the veggies they are getting.
Who says you can’t enjoy fine dining at home? Light some candles, and get out your good china, this meal deserves an elegant presentation. A great dish to serve when you want to impress your guests or divide the recipe in half for an intimate dinner for two.
A new take on the chicken sandwich. We love chicken at my house, so I’m always open to new ideas. I tried this at a ladies luncheon and then came home and made my own variety. This recipe
serves 4.
A healthy way to enjoy pizza. My kids love it when I make this recipe. It takes less than 30 minutes, and the boys are always willing to help. Of course, the turkey seems to disappear before it makes it to the pizza, but I always keep some back up in the fridge.
Well, he wasn’t my cousin, but my girlfriend had a crazy cousin who was an excellent chef. He had so many tales it was hard to know what was truth and what was fiction. He claimed that he once cooked for a Prince, but we could never confirm this story. He gave her this recipe, which she loaned to me. I decided to add it to the recipe file because it tastes so good.
Who says chicken salad has to be fattening? Chicken salad can be healthy, if you know how to prepare it without the added fat of mayonnaise. Simply follow the directions below for a tasty sweet and sour chicken that is sure to please.
Love to have a shake but hate feeling guilty? Try this healthy alternative and enjoy it until your straw sucks up the last drop. This recipe makes 4 servings. Remember portion control is key to watching your weight, even with healthy food.
Add this wonderful condiment to any of the foods listed below. It’s a fitness friendly additive that is healthy and tastes good, too.
Roy is a body builder who I met years ago. He’s moved away, but he left behind some pretty good recipes. He believed in getting his fair share of protein and he had the body to prove it. A nice guy, he didn’t mind helping other people, interested in taking fitness to the next level. This hearty sandwich recipe will serve 4.
This meal makes a great side with any lunch, healthy snack or as a complement to your main meal. Add with pita bread and hummus for a complete meal even picky eaters can enjoy. This recipe serves 4 to 6.
A great treat anytime of the day. I enjoy it for snack or lunch, you can pair it with a half sandwich of your choice if you desire meat with your meal.
A great reason to say Ole! This tasty treat is good to eat, and you don’t have to go South of the Border to enjoy this butt-kicking burrito. Serve for lunch or during the week for dinner. It makes a great snack for the kids if you want to cut them into. Serves 4.
Love to have a shake but hate feeling guilty? Try this healthy alternative and enjoy it until your straw sucks up the last drop. This recipe makes 4 servings. Remember portion control is key to watching your weight, even with healthy food.
This recipe is a shortcut of the original that Aunt Tillie used to make. She amended her recipe several years ago, when she found the refrigerated tortellini in the grocery store tasted so good. She used to make her own when she first started cooking and because she never threw anything away, she would use the leftovers to make salads and other meals. However, with the prepackaged varieties available today, you don’t have to wait for leftovers to enjoy this tasty treat.
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