Archives for December 2011

The original recipe calls for brie, but I substituted light cream cheese and reduced the gruyere to make it healthier. I’m sure the brie would be fantastic, but this was really delicious and much lighter. 1 clove garlic, smashed 1 3/4 cup crisp-style hard apple cider (or non-alcoholic apple cider if you prefer) 3/4 cup […]

Cooking Light photo. See original recipe here. This makes huge portions for very low fat and calories. And it is on the table in no time at all. 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 ounces (2 links) your favorite flavor chicken sausage, sliced 1 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano […]

Spicy, crispy, better than take out. This one is worth the effort. I served the red chili on the side so it wasn’t too spicy for kids. 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 large egg 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced (2 large) 3 tablespoons canola oil, plus more, if […]

This pasta will cure whatever ails you. 12 ounces pappardelle or fettuccine 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 bunches Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves cut into 1-inch strips* kosher salt and black pepper 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled Cook the pasta according to the […]

This is as comforting as your favorite meatloaf, but interesting and a little different too. I found this recipe through watching Food Network while at Exercare; the chef for this show cooks French food so it is usually an exercise in irony watching her while on the elliptical. But this recipe is full of healthy […]