Healthy Recipes

Couscous is a delicious alternative to rice or pasta as a side. It is a light, healthy grain that goes great with chicken or fish and absorbs marinades and flavors well. However, most times I...

Brown rice is so good for you, but if it lacks taste it can be boring and bland. However, all it takes is a couple of spices to really transform brown rice into a tasty, yet still healthy, side...

Make you own healthy chicken salad wrap dinner without having to pay an arm and a leg at a seat down restaurant. The following recipe cost about half what it would at the seat down place.

This recipe for vegetarian lentil steaks is one of my all-time favorite vegetarian recipes. It combines three incomplete proteins (the rice, the lentils, and the oatmeal) to make a complete...

The lima bean is often over-looked when considering meal preparation. Lima beans is a good source of fiber and protein. Lima beans have many other health benefits, from stabilizing blood sugars...

Ratatouille (the recipe - not the movie) is a traditional French stew made of fresh vegetables, herbs and spices. You can accompany this dish with rice, potatoes or French bread. Remy would be so...

If you have a microwave rice cooker, don't be afraid to use it for cooking brown rice. Although it takes a bit more liquid, the process is basically the same as preparing white rice, and the brown...

Macrobiotics is a predominantly vegetarian diet that combines yin (expansive) and yang (contractive) foods to promote health, well-being and longevity. Macrobiotic philosophy believes that an...

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...

Ever get a craving for something hearty, spicey and filling? This is a great recipe to do all that. It has been long known that Rice and Beans together make a nutritious meal and much of the...

Wild rice with broccoli rabe and Gorgonzola cheese is a quick dish that can be served alongside many different main courses, including braised or roasted chicken, grilled swordfish or red snapper...

Rice-a-roni is cheap (under a dollar usually) and buying it is an easy way to save money. In this article I outline how to make Rice-a-roni a little more tasteful and healthy. Enhances the...

This is a great recipe that should please vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. The combination of tofu, rice, and barbeque provides a filling and satisfying meal that is suitable for a main...

This is an easy and low fat, low sodium version of Spanish rice that I have made for years. This will give you about 5 or 6 servings for the portions I use, however it is fairly simple to adjust...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends a daily intake of at least three ounces of whole grain--such as brown rice and wild rice--along with dark and leafy vegetables, orange...

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...

A detox diet, also referred to as a cleanse or a detoxification, is said to rid your body of unnatural chemicals, toxins and environmental elements that many believe may slow it down or cause...

With the temperatures getting colder and cold season right around the corner, now is the time to think about soups, chili, and other hot topical foods. This recipe is a little different in that...

Chicken Long Rice is a traditional Filippino food and a staple at Hawaiian Luaus. This recipe takes less than two hours to make. It has few ingredients, all of which are available at the average...

Most women require at least 45 grams of protein daily to maintain health. Men require even more. Vegetarians don’t get this by eating more peanut butter! It is simple to get enough protein on a...

It’s okay to reward yourself with a yummy goodie occasionally, and we all deserve a rich treat after a great meal, but we want to be somewhat conscious about our selection. This yummy, rich,...

The artichoke, in my opinion, is a highly under rated vegetable. It's low in calories, high in fiber, a good source of potassium and great to eat. Today you will learn how to steam an artichoke...

Lentils, which are considered part of the bean family, are high in fiber, have anitioxidants and iron, among other vitamins and minerals. They are inexpensive and easy to prepare and when served...

Sugar and flour give your body quick energy. If this energy is not used immediately, it becomes stored as fat. If you cut down on sugar and flour, you are more likely to lose weight. If you are...

This Cajun Rice recipe is easy to make, and it is healthy, too. It’s a great way to use up left-over brown rice from a prior meal. Cajun Rice goes especially well with fried chicken or baked...

Once scorned as a staple for "health food nuts," brown rice is one of those little-known whole grains that is garnering increasing attention among people who would never once have thought of...

Many a times we find food leftover from last night dinner and don't know what to do.,Please don't fret! you can cook delicious mouth watering dishes with any leftover food. Some delicious recipes...

These days not everybody is able to dinner out everyday. So take advantage of this recipe!

Rice is a staple in a lot of meals, but white rice is not necessarily the healthiest choice. Brown rice is much better for you, but can have a "different" taste to it. Start substituting...

Eating healthy and cooking healthy is the key to longevity and a quality life that is free of disease and full of vitality. Authentic Chinese dishes incorporate various medicinal herbs and...

White rice is a great addition to many dishes. Whether you prefer your white rice mixed into a dish or on the side, many stir fries, jambalayas, soups, stews and curries wouldn't turn out quite...

More and more people are discovering that their body chemistry causes them to have an adverse reaction when they eat gluten. Sensitivity to gluten is more than a simple food allergy. For those...

How to make sushi? There are various types of sushi. One of the easiest ways is the same in the making sushi or Maki sushi roll. In order to produce sushi will want (seaweed sheets), rice, rice...

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.

Gluten sensitivities affect approximately one in seven people, according to the Tri-County Health Department in Colorado (see References). Gluten is the protein in wheat, rye, and barley that can...

As smoothies have become common in coffee shops, cafes, and even available pre-packaged, hundreds of variations have been popularized around the world. Many are non-vegan versions containing...

Tofu rice skillet is a delicious, quick, and easy way to add soy to your diet. This recipe would be great for those who are reluctant to try tofu or have never cooked with it before because it is...

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...

A vegan diet does not contain meat, fish, poultry or dairy products. Relying principally on nuts, grains, fruits, vegetables and soy products, vegans have a number of options when it comes to...

Green tea is a healthy warm beverage for cold seasons. All types of green tea contain antioxidants, which aid a number of health problems. Unpolished rice green tea, sometimes called genmaicha, is...

Your health and that of your family members may be directly related to the foods you eat. To make sure they are getting the best nutrition, you may decide to use healthy whole grain recipes. The...

If you are looking for an easy, healthy recipe that you can make fairly quickly, try making tomato fried rice as described in the steps below.

I stopped getting fried rice at the fast food place in the mall because I found out what they put in it. Yikes!! So I thought why not make up some healthy fried rice of my own and microwave it at...

I came up with this dish by accident one day. I was trying to make a pasta with meat sauce using ground turkey instead of ground beef. Once the turkey browned, it was not the consistency I...

Prepare some sauce pan to saute the garlic,onions and the chicken saute them until the chicken was cooked.add the rice and some water so that the rice will cooked well,add the norr cubes to taste...

Adults who are advised to eat more fiber are generally instructed to begin by adding whole grains to their diet, but what about babies? Babies need fiber, too. Learning about high fiber foods for...

In just about every magazine, you read how healthy sushi is for your body, but there is certainly the downside too. The downside is that some people do not like raw fish or they are afraid to try...

Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life—but when emptiness and despair take hold and won't go away—it may be depression. More than just the temporary "blues," the lows of...

As people become more educated about allergies to wheat and other forms of gluten, along with dairy intolerance, finding gluten and dairy free foods is more important. These are some ways to...