Posts Tagged ‘ Recipes ’

Celebrated on the first Monday of September, Labor Day has long been known as the day family and friends gather together to enjoy one last outdoor celebration as the summer season winds down. As with any celebration, there seems to always be one person who gets stuck in the kitchen. If this person is...
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Summer is well under way and the heat here in Houston isn’t letting us forget it. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any hotter.  Check out these recipes that are sure to sizzle. Sizzling Fajitas Ingredients: 1 can (46 oz) pineapple juice 1 bottle (10 oz) soy sauce 1-cup sweet chili sauce 2...
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Got a sweet tooth?  Give dessert the go-ahead.  We’ve got a few calorie friendly desserts that promise not to wreck your diet. Banana Mousse This dessert is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Ingredients: 2 tbsp low-fat milk (1%) 4 tsp sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 medium banana, sliced into quarters 1 cup...
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Celebrate Mexican culture on May 5th with some delicious margaritas, music, dancing, and Mexican dishes that will make you the life of the party.  We won’t mention they’re healthier for you either. Chicken Quesadillas with Roasted Corn Salsa Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 14 minutes Salsa Ingredients: 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn 3/4 cup...
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Another Saint Patrick’s Day has come and gone.  Fake plastic hats and lucky charms have been tucked away for another year.  Now I am not Irish! Not even a little bit, but I still crave some classic Irish cooking.  If you are anything like me these recipes will satisfy your pallet. So break out...
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Not only is it the New Year, but it is also a new decade.  That adds an even bigger kick to 2010 New Year’s resolutions.  Whether your goal is to lose weight, lower your cholesterol, or just to become healthier in general, these recipes are sure to please.  They are high in essential vitamins...
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The holidays can derail even the best dietary intentions.  What could be better than meals which are delicious, flavorful, nutritious and quick?  With that in mind,  Festive Green Beans is a healthy, colorful dish that cooks up in minutes.  Roasted Herbed Sweet Potatoes are chock-full of nutritious vitamin A, C, iron and calcium.  These...
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