Feta Grill Patties (LOW CARB)

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken or turkey 6 ounces crumbled feta 2 tablespoons ground oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Instructions: These are great on the outdoor grill, but equally good on an indoor grill or under the broiler. Mix all ingredients well and form into 4 – 6 individual patties. Grill or [...]

Mediterranean Couscous

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Mediterranean Couscous 8 ounces of Mediterranean style vegetables, prepared Olive oil Salt and pepper 4 ounces of dry couscous Approximately 2 ounces of feta cheese Approximately 2 ounces of pitted, sliced black olives Place a selection of prepared Mediterranean vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, red onion, and peppers in a baking tray and top with [...]

Breakfast Bars (LOW FAT)

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Easy To-Go Breakfast Bars (LOW FAT) Ingredients: 1/3 cup oatmeal 1/4 cup lowfat/fat free hot cocoa mix 1 tablespoon peanut butter cup of coffee plastic wrap Instructions: Mix together oatmeal, cocoa mix and peanut butter.  Pour coffee and stir in until mixture is well moistened.  Spread mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and shape [...]

Pancakes

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Lemon and Blueberry Pancakes 4 ounces whole wheat plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon brown sugar Zest of one lemon 4 ounces natural yogurt 2 tablespoons milk 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon butter 3 ounces blueberries Place the flour, baking powder and baking soda in a large [...]

Easy Balsamic Mushroom & Chicken (LOW GI)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves your favorite no stick cooking spray 8 ounces white mushrooms, quartered 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Parsley (optional, for garnish) Instructions: Heat skillet and spritz with cooking spray. [...]

Garlic Sweet Potato Mash

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins and is a great “skin” food. Garlic has strong antioxidant vitamins and gives this mash a rich flavor. 4 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and cubed 3 tablespoons unsalted real butter 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed Salt and black pepper to taste Place the sweet potatoes in a [...]