Healthy Recipes

Healthy Baked Pork Chops Recipe   Ingredients: 6 lean center-cut pork chops, ½-inch thick* 1 egg white 1 cup evaporated skim milk ¾ cup cornflake crumbs ¼ cup fine dry bread crumbs 4 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons oregano ¾ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon black pepper ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ⅛ […]

Healthy Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables Recipe Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons dry red wine 1 Tablespoon soy sauce ½ teaspoon sugar 1½ teaspoons gingerroot, peeled, grated 1 lb. boneless round steak, fat trimmed, cut across grain into 1 1/2-inch strips 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges ½ lb. fresh mushrooms, rinsed, […]

Steak and Potato Stir-Fry Ingredients: 3 cups potatoes, diced 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1½ lb. sirloin steak, cut into ½”x2” pieces 2 large onions, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon vinegar ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper 1 large tomato, sliced Directions: 1. Parboil diced potatoes until just fork tender. 2. Meanwhile, heat oil […]

Healthy Meat Loaf Recipe Ingredients: 1lb. ground beef, extra lean 1/2 cup (4 oz) tomato paste 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup green peppers 1/4 cup red peppers 1 cup tomatoes, fresh, blanched, chopped 1/2 teaspoon mustard, low sodium 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 stalks […]

Healthy Beef Casserole Recipe   Ingredients: ½ pound lean ground beef 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup green pepper, cubed 2 (14 ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika 1 cup frozen peas 2 small carrots, diced 1 cup uncooked rice 1½ cups […]

Healthy Beef Stroganoff Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb. lean beef (top round), cubed 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3/4 Tablespoon onion, finely chopped 1 lb. mushrooms, sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste pepper 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 cup white wine 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt 6 cups macaroni, cooked in unsalted water Directions: […]

Healthy Beef and Bean Chili Recipe Ingredients: 2 lb. lean beef stew meat, trimmed of fat, cut in 1-inch cubes 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups water 2 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon flour 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 green pepper, chopped 2 lb. (or 3 cups) tomatoes, chopped 1 […]

Healthy Winter Crisp Recipe Ingredients: For Filling: 1/2 cup sugar3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated3/4 teaspoon lemon juice5 cups apples, unpeeled, sliced1 cup cranberries For Topping: 2/3 cup rolled oats1/3 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 Tablespoon soft margarine, melted Directions: 1. Prepare filling by combining sugar, flour, […]

Healthy Rice Pudding Recipe Ingredients: 6 cups water2 sticks cinnamon1 cup rice3 cups skim milk2/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Put water and cinnamon sticks into medium saucepan. Bring to boil. 2. Stir in rice. Cook on low heat for 30 minutes until rice is soft and water has evaporated. 3. Add skim milk, […]

Healthy Peach Cobbler Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 Tablespoon vanilla extract2 Tablespoons cornstarch1 cup peach nectar1/4 cup pineapple juice or peach juice (if desired, use juice reserved from canned peaches)2 cans (16 oz. each) peaches, packed in juice, drained, (or 1 3/4 lb fresh) sliced1 Tablespoon softened butter1 cup dry pancake mix2/3 cup all-purpose […]

Healthy Bread Pudding With Apple-Raisin Sauce Recipe Ingredients: For Bread Pudding: 10 slices whole wheat bread3 egg whites1 1/2 cups skim milk1/4 cup white sugar2 teaspoons white sugar1/4 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon cloveas needed vegetable oil spray For Apple Raisin Sauce: 1 1/4 cups apple juice1/2 cup apple […]

Healthy Mock-Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Ingredients: For Crust: 1 1/4 cups flour1/4 teaspoon sugar1/3 cup skim milk2 Tablespoons vegetable oil For Filling: 1/4 cup white sugar1/4 cup brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon nutmeg3 large eggs, beaten1/4 cup canned evaporated skim milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups sweet potatoes, cooked, mashed Directions: 1. Preheat oven to […]

Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipe Ingredients: For Crust: 1 cup quick cooking oats1/4 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup ground almonds1 Tablespoon Splenda Brown Sugar Blend (brown sugar substitute)1/4 teaspoon salt4 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce1 Tablespoon water For Filling: 6 Tablespoons Splenda Brown Sugar Blend (brown sugar substitute)1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground […]

Healthy Banana Mousse Recipe Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons lowfat milk4 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 medium banana, cut in quarters1 cup plain lowfat yogurt8 slices (1/4 inch each) banana Directions: 1. Place milk, sugar, vanilla, and banana in blender. Process for 15 seconds at high speed until smooth. 2. Pour mixture into small bowl and fold in […]

Healthy Tropical Fruit Compote Recipe Ingredients: 3/4 cup water1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice1 piece lemon peel1/2 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract (optional)1 pineapple, cored, peeled, cut into 8 slices2 mangos, peeled, pitted, cut into 8 pieces3 bananas, peeled, cut into 8 diagonal piecesto taste fresh mint leaves (optional) Directions: 1. In saucepan, combine […]

Healthy Rainbow Fruit Salad Recipe Ingredients: For Fruit Salad: 1 large mango, peeled, diced2 cups fresh blueberries2 bananas, sliced2 cups fresh strawberries, halved2 cups seedless grapes2 nectarines, unpeeled, sliced1 kiwi fruit, peeled, sliced For Honey-Orange Sauce: 1/3 cup unsweetened orange juice2 Tablespoons lemon juice1 1/2 Tablespoons honey1/4 teaspoon ground gingerdash nutmeg Directions: 1. Prepare the […]

Healthy Frosted Cake Recipe Ingredients: For cake: 2 1/4 cups cake flour2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder4 Tablespoons margarine1 1/4 cups sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 Tablespoon orange peel3/4 cup skim milk For Icing: 3 oz. lowfat cream cheese2 Tablespoons skim milk6 Tablespoons cocoa2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: To prepare cake: 1. Preheat […]

Healthy Apple Coffee Cake Recipe Ingredients: 5 cups tart apples, cored, peeled, chopped1 cup sugar1 cup dark raisins1/2 cup pecans, chopped1/4 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla1 egg, beaten2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Lightly oil 13- by 9- by 2-inch pan. […]

Healthy Savory Potato Salad Recipe Ingredients: 6 (about 2 lb) medium potatoes2 stalks celery, finely chopped2 stalks scallion, finely chopped1/4 cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped1/4 cup green bell pepper, coarsely chopped1 Tablespoon onion, finely chopped1 egg, hard boiled, chopped6 Tablespoons light mayonnaise1 teaspoon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon dill weed, dried Directions: […]

Healthy New Potato Salad Recipe Ingredients: 16 (5 cups) small new potatoes2 Tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup green onions, chopped1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon dill weed, dried Directions: 1. Thoroughly clean potatoes with vegetable brush and water. 2. Boil potatoes for 20 minutes or until tender. 3. Drain and cool potatoes for 20 minutes. 4. Cut […]

Healthy Garden Potato Salad Recipe Ingredients: 6 (about 3 lb.) large potatoes, boiled in jackets, peeled, cut into 4-inch cubes1 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup green onion, sliced2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped1 cup lowfat cottage cheese3/4 cup skim milk3 Tablespoons lemon juice2 Tablespoons cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 teaspoon white pepper […]

Healthy Cabbage and Tomato Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 head small cabbage, sliced thinly2 medium tomatoes, cut in cubes1 cup radishes, sliced1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons olive oil2 Tablespoons rice vinegar (or lemon juice)1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon red pepper2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped Directions: 1. In large bowl, mix together cabbage, tomatoes, and radishes. 2. In […]

Healthy Sunshine Rice Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/4 cups celery, finely chopped, with leaves1 1/2 cups onion, finely chopped1 cup water1/2 cup orange juice2 Tablespoons lemon juicedash hot sauce1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked1/4 cup slivered almonds   Directions: 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add celery and onions, and sauté […]

Healthy Parmesan Rice and Pasta Pilaf Recipe Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup vermicelli, finely broken, uncooked2 Tablespoons onion, diced1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked1 1/4 cups chicken stock, hot1 1/4 cups water, hot1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper1 bay leaf2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated Directions: 1. In large skillet, heat oil. Sauté vermicelli and […]