Healthy Recipes

Eggplant parmesan is a great meal; however eating fried food is not good for a healthy diet. This recipe uses the George foreman grill to make eggplant that is so tasty you won’t even know it...

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is a major key to a harmonious and happy lifestyle. Everyone loves to indulge in sweet desserts, however, even if we are on diets to lose weight. A perennial...

How to Use Leftover Vegetables, and use leftover rice at the same time. Have you ever had an excess of leafy green veggies sitting in your refrigerator? Well, here's a simple way to mix them and...

Shirataki noodles are a popular substitute for pasta. They are traditional Japanese noodles made from Konjac flour and sometimes tofu. The noodles are chewy, low in carbohydrates, thin and very...

Although tomatoes are not as strong as citrus vegetables, they are still a bit too acidic for some peoples tastes and other peoples stomaches. Traditional methods to curb the acidity of tomatoes...

Lasagna is a fairly simple meal to prepare, the worst step is probably the dreaded clean up. This Healthy Butternut Squash Lasagna is a delicious alternative to more popular vegetarian lasagna...

Need a unique side dish that takes longer to eat than to make? I got the perfect thing for you! This dish is popular with everyone in my family including the kids! I started making this for...

Create a healthier version of the classic fettuccine Alfredo dish with a few adjustments to the key ingredients. Impress guests at your next dinner party with this pasta dish that they won't have...

Shepherd's Pie is a most nutricious meal cooked in one dish so there less to clean up and less clutter on the table. It can be made ahead of time and re-heated when all the family is home again.It...

Bitter Melon curry is a healthy and delicious vegetarian dish. It is bitter but considered very healthy. You can eat this with rice but it tastes very good with fresh naan or roti (bread). It...

One belief that new parents seem to universally ascribe to is that with the proper education, discipline and habits, their child will learn to eat whatever the parents deem proper. But at some...

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Getting enough vegetables into our diet is something I think most of us struggle with, and part of the reason is either because we don't know how to prepare them, or we don't think they are tasty....

This is a new eggplant or aubergine recipe. We love vegetables, shop the farmers market weekly, and usually come home with eggplant, which is one of our favorite veggies. When I was growing up,...

If you love pasta you will definitely love this recipe. Not only is it easy to make but it can be prepared in about 10 minutes. This pasta salad makes a perfect "Pot Luck" item because...

If you are like me you have a lot of tomatoes and peppers in your garden in the summer and fall and are looking for a creative way to eat them. This salad is tasty with chicken, beef or pork. I...

I learned this spicy Indian dish from my roommate who hails from Chennai, India. I use a rice cooker for this dish, but it can be adapted to the stove if desired.

I learned this dish from my roommate who hails from Chennai, India. This spicy dish is delicious and not difficult to make.

This recipe is super quick and a great main dish or side dish. A great way to use your summer vegetables! You will love this recipe and so will your family and friends! Great vegetarian dish. ...

Quinoa is a recently rediscovered "grain" native to South America. It is very high in protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. For vegetarians, quinoa has been a go-to meal...

Cheap and healthy meals will keep you feeling great, while leaving money in your pocket. Buy your meats in bulk, and portion them out for multiple meals. Choose the freshest produce you can find...

Raisins are a staple of children's lunchboxes and make a tasty, healthy treat for every member of the family. The idea is simple: dehydrate grapes. If you're using a food dehydrator, follow its...

This super easy green bean and mushroom dish topped with grated cheese can be served as a side dish or as a meal. Occasionally, I have this vegetable dish for a lunch that I consider a diet food...

Let the flavors of the Mediterranean set your table tonight with this delicious and healthy chicken dish.

Potatoes make a hearty side dish that’s great anytime, and especially during fall and winter. Pair up the buttery flavor of Yukon golds with the nutrition and fiber of the sweet potato and this...

This article is a different dish for someone who loves broccoli and want a different taste of broccoli

Steamed Brussels Sprouts are amazing and good for you, but adding a little bit of seasoning makes them even better! Microwave steamers are excellent for this dish! Check out this delicious recipe...

Asparagus is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidents. The problem is that most people do not know how to cook asparagus. Cooking asparagus is simple when you know how

Looking for a quick and healthy dish, one you can make in a few minutes, that is inexpensive and can feed everyone, vegetarian and non-vegetarian alike? Here it is! This dish is based on an...

A healthy home-cooked meal can have great flavor and be great for you. With a basic understanding of the importance of proportion, you can create a well-balanced feast. Reducing or eliminating the...

There are many benefits to growing your own garden, but to me the greatest benefits are great tasting meals that are ready in minutes and can literally go from your backyard to your dinner table...

Summer gardens are full of zucchini. This is a super easy, healthy way to prepare the vegetable. I cooked a gourmet dinner and had this dish as a side and everyone asked for the recipe. They...

Pasta salad is such a good summer time or picnic time side dish. Here is a way to make it healthy for you and great tasting.

We have all been guilty of making a rice dish that somehow turns out sticky and gummy. Nasty, far from perfect, but we serve the rice dish to our family anyway. I recently ran across a recipe for...

If you are trying out a low carb diet or need to eat less carbs for health reasons, there is probably a lot of tinkering you must do with your entire diet. Eating low-carbohydrate foods isn't just...

In Italy grilled eggplant is a staple in the summertime. This recipe is great because you can make it ahead of time. The longer it sits together, the better it tastes. I think almost everybody...

Organizing your recipes can be done in many creative ways. You can choose to have your recipes organized so you can find the recipe you want quickly.

This is a easy recipe to assemble, from the time of start to finish it takes a little over 30 minutes to put on the table. You can serve this with a side salad-cole slaw or just the casserole as...

Never serve nasty hard or soggy brown rice again. You'll be a rock star every time with this easy method of cooking brown rice. You can mix it up and make it your own by simply adding spices...

Spaghetti squash grows easily in most climates and produce vegetables rich in vitamin A. Once baked or boiled, the interior of the squash separates into spaghetti-like strands. They can replace...

Wikipedia defines ratatouille as "a traditional French Provencal stewed vegetable dish which can be served as a meal on its own (accompanied by rice, potatoes or simply French bread) or as a...

This recipe is very, very easy to put together, as well as being LOW in Carbs. It is also delicious, every time I make this there is never any left over for another meal. When my kids were little...

Quality living and a healthy life should not only include checkups with your doctor and regular physical activity, but should also include a healthy, nutritious diet. Lowering our cholesterol and...

Folks, no matter what your main course, It's always good to have a side dish or two. Since the weather is warm now, you may want to cook and eat smaller portions. Those of you, who want to lose...

Nut oils have become popular since their health benefits have been made known. Almond oil is often found in two different forms: refined and cold pressed. The type of almond oil you have on hand...

Beets help lower blood pressure, maintain memory, and fight cancer. This nutritious side dish can easily be prepared in minutes. Follow the steps below to microwave beets.

It's very important that we get enough nutrients to sustain our bodies during these times of stress and uncertainty of our economy.

You ask how do you make spicy shrimp pasta? Here is the answer. You will be extremely surprised that something so delicious is easy, quick and healthful. It is the easiest dish to create and...

Make an amazingly simple and absolutely delicious, healthy side-dish for your Mexican Entrees! Also a great side-dish for barbecue! (Makes 6 servings)

Stewed squash is a favorite summer side dish in my neck of the woods. Cook this healthy food for your family, and it'll probably become a requested food at your home. The best part is that it's...