Healthy Recipes

My sister served these roasted sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving dinner, and they were a big hit. Sweet potatoes are fat free and high in vitamins A and C. They also have a reasonable amount of...

Growing up as a kid I'm sure you were like most other kids and hated any green vegetable, especially the dreaded brussells sprout. They smelled absolutely horrible and tasted even worse. But mom's...

A perfect way to preserve your fresh apples and pears so that you can eat them later is to dehydrate them. The dried fruit which are high in fiber, vitamins and complex carbohydrates, make a...

Homemade yogurts are a tradition in most countries.It is made almost each and every day.As a child,I never had store bought yogurt.My mother always used to make yogurt at home.It's...

Having a cat is like having a kid. You want the best for your kids. You want them to be healthy and happy and live a great prosperous life. So, if you want to keep your baby around, healthy and...

Baked sweet potatoes are a nice alternative to regular baked potatoes. They have more flavor and also have more vitamins, including vitamin C and other antioxidants. You can serve a baked sweet...

Everyone loves French fries, but who loves all that fat? This article will show you how to make healthy oven fries with a kick!

Dried fruit is a sweet, healthy snack. Raspberries, in particular, are enjoyable after being dehydrated. With only a few necessary supplies, fruit can be dehydrated at home.

Baked tofu bars are a delicious snack that can get you ready for your day. Athletes, body builders and anyone who wants to get in shape needs more protein than is usually required. You need...

This is a lovely mushroom recipe that really brings out the full flavor of the mushrooms. Adding the salty taste of feta to this mix only helps to make this quiche recipe perfect for you and your...

Yellow squash is a high-moisture vegetable that lends itself easily to steaming. Steamed yellow squash is a tasty dish that works as a side dish to many different main proteins. Steaming squash in...

There are four fairly common varieties of eggplant: the large purple globe type, which is the most common, baby eggplant, long Oriental eggplant, and white eggplant. Baby eggplant and the purple...

Dried apples have many uses. They make a delicious snack, are great in trail mix and can be re-hydrated for use in pies or any other recipe requiring apples. In addition, the drying process is...

My daughter, who has Crohn's Disease, follows the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. Adhering to the diet specifications, I adapted this recipe for her. However, this recipe is good for anyone who...

This is such a yummy delicious casserole. Not to mention, it doesn't have any meat! I am not a big meat eater and my husband is a meat and potato king. He loved this recipe and didn't even think...

When carving a pumpkin for Halloween or cutting up a fresh pumpkin to use for pumpkin pie, reserve the seeds to make a healthy and tasty snack. Pumpkin seeds can be baked in the oven in less than...

Infrared ovens are fast-cooking, energy-efficient appliances that use infrared heat to cook the food from the outside in. Unlike a microwave where food cooks from the inside out, you are less...

Protein bars are a healthy, convenient and portable snack for anyone from bodybuilders to busy people . There are thousands of brands and flavors of protein bars available these days, but store...

Lactose free milk has an enzyme called lactase added to break the glucose down for easier digestion. The two resulting sugars, glucose and galactose, tend to taste slightly sweeter once...

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...

Eggplant is a common ingredient, side dish and sometimes even the main course in Mediterranean cooking. The thick,fleshy texture of eggplant makes it a good meat substitute if you need to prepare...

If you're looking for new cauliflower recipes, you will love cauliflower pizza! In the recipe below, cauliflower is used as a base instead of the usual flour-based pizza dough. This recipe is...

Dehydrating fruit can be a great way to make the harvest last all year round. For campers, hikers and outdoorsmen, fruit preserved in this manner makes an easy and tasty snack on the go. While...

Fall brings pumpkins to our stores and farm stands. Pumpkin seeds are a healthy and tasty snack that is easy to prepare and travels well.

My wife has a number of food allergies but wanted some Italian style food. Not being able to eat wheat, yeast, tomato, mushrooms, dairy products or black pepper it created a challenge. After a...

If you ever bought sun dried tomatoes for a recipe you know they can be very expensive. Buying roma tomatoes while they are in season or growing your own can really save you some money. Making...

This recipe is not only quick and easy but healthy too. This Salmon Loaf is sure to be a big hit with family and guests and will please even the pickiest eaters! Keep this recipe on hand as it...

Stirring up a homemade batch of soy yogurt is every bit as easy as making its dairy counterpart. If you consume commercially made soy yogurt regularly and are looking for a less expensive and more...

How do you bake winter sqash? Good question! It sounds simple; just throw that sucker in the oven. Obviuosly, it requires a few more steps than that. If you want to bring out the best flavors in...

I was always dieting ... finally I found a new way of eating!!! The weight comes off slowly and I am healthier than ever. I decided to share snacks with you that are delicious, healthy, and easy...

Tired of paying high prices for store bought jerky ;MAKE YOUR OWN IT'S NOT AS HARD AS YOU THINK

Cultured milk products have been around for centuries, long before we could conceive of refrigeration as a way to help preserve food. It is thought that yogurt was first found as early as 2000 BC...

A great on the go snack that you can prepare ahead of time and keep in the cupboard or refrigerator!! I prepare my apples with the peel, but some prefer without. First core the apples, slice and...

This shrimp pizza recipe is lower in fat than most pizzas. It also tastes very good. Kids will even eat it.

A bowl of savory dip is nothing without chips to scoop it up. But the chips used to do the scooping are pretty unhealthy with lots of fat, calories and salt. Aside from the health issues a bag...

The kids are hungry, you are busy, what do you do? Make mini pizza's that's what! This is so easy your kids could do it, in fact, my 9 year old has made these all by himself, so be sure to teach...

If you like to eat healthy, but you want great taste. This article is for you! We all know baked chicken breast is healthy, but it can be very bland when you eat it over and over again. This...

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,...

Sometimes coming up with a tasty and nutritious meal that is quick to make can be difficult. Before you run through a drive thru or order take out try this simple recipe. This meal can be made in...

Sweet potatoes are wonderfully healthy food. They give many excellent nutrients and are especially beneficial to ladies who are craving sweets. The problem with most sweet potato recipes is all...

If you are dieting or suffering from Type II diabetes, try these naturally sweetened treats - baked sweet potato fries. The deep color and crisp edges will have you asking for more. Sweet potatoes...

When I first started dating my wife, we went out to dinner a lot. Usually after about 30 minutes with the menu, my wife would go ahead and order her usual Chicken Parmesan. Needless to say,...

It's very easy to fall into feeding your family either fast food or ready-to eat-processed foods from the grocery store. Unfortunately, this is not the healthiest way to feed your family. With a...

Nothing tastes better than barbecue corn. Grilled on the barbecue or hot from the oven it doesn't matter with these two recipes I am going to give you. The second one is really my favorite as it...

I love sweet potatoes, you can bake them whole, cut them up for sweet potato French fries, or mash them for mashed sweet potatoes. Any way you choose to cook them, they are delicious. They can be...

Steaming or boiling this precious vegetable can turn it into an inedible mush. For a delicious alternative, try oven roasting your asparagus. It brings out the nutty flavor and is very quick to...

When the weather gets cool, wouldn't you like to eat something warm and comforting? These roasted potatoes go well with many dishes, and there is no need to buy those frozen things in bags. These...

I visited a small Italian restaurant off the main fare of the shores of New Jersey and had a tilapia dish that was the best! The crunchy sweet taste of the nuts and the texture and taste of the...

This article will change the way you think of a cucumber sandwich forever. It is in no way traditional but don't knock it till you've tried it. You may never eat a regular cucumber sandwich ever...