Holidays
Snappy Cranberry Pecan Green Bean Salad
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!1 lb fresh green beans 1/4 cup dried cranberries (sweetened or not) 1/4 cup pecans, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 fresh lemon, juiced 1 tsp Dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste Trim and cut green beans in half on the diagonal into similar sizes. Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil, prepare an ice bath in a bowl. When water comes to a boil, drop in the beans and let boil for 1 or 2 minutes, then drain and put beans in the ice bath to stop the cooking process. When the beans are cold, drain and dump out onto a paper towel covered wire cooling...
Read MoreHoliday Harvest Apple Berry Salad
2 medium size Granny Smith or other tart apples 1 tsp lime juice pinch Kosher salt 2 Tbsp dried currants 2 Tbsp dried cranberries 1 Tbsp honey 3 Tbsp plain greek yogurt 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts Wash and core apples. Do not peel. Dice apples into bite size pieces and put in large salad bowl, add lime juice and pinch of salt and toss well. Add currants, cranberries, honey, and yogurt to the bowl and toss to coat well. Put walnuts in a small, dry (no oil) skillet over medium heat and toast lightly, just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the toasted nuts to the salad and serve immediately. Related posts: Great Breakfast Ideas Great Breakfast Reciepe No Boring Salads!!
Read MoreCranberry Orange Vinaigrette Dressed Salad
1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry) 1 small sweet orange, zested and squeezed 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp honey 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 c olive oil 1 bag of spinach chopped left over turkey 1/4 c chopped walnuts Put the cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, and salt in a bowl and stir until blended. Drizzle in the olive oil, slowly, whisking constantly, adding a bit of olive oil at a time until the vinaigrette becomes smooth and thickens. Arrange spinach and turkey pieces on salad plates and top with vinaigrette. Sprinkle walnuts on top of salad and serve cold. Related posts: Happy Fourth Of July! Great Breakfast
Read MoreHave A Healthy Potluck
A wonderfully old-fashioned way to both host a holiday party and make sure you please your guests is to throw a potluck. This is one way to ensure that the dishes you serve will be what your guests will want to eat. Because, after all, your guests are bringing their favorite healthy dishes! Here you are, providing your guests with bragging rights to share their best healthy recipe while, at the same time, pleasing your guests tastes and keeping your budget under control. If that sounds sneaky, it’s not. Everybody knows the score! Your guests will love providing their favorite dish just as long as you provide the place and the basics for the meal. When you issue...
Read MorePumpkin Pumpkin Everywhere
Most of the calories in pumpkin pie comes from the crust and sugar. Invest in almond flour or wheat flour in your crust and you’ve got a good start. You can reduce the amount of sweetener that you use and increase the other seasonings. Many cooks have found that almost half the sugar can be eliminated in a pie filling without affecting the flavor. If you want to eliminate the crust entirely, choose a pumpkin puree parfait or other lighter fare. Whip pumpkin puree with a little cream cheese to thicken, then serve in pretty dessert bowls with a sprinkling of nutmeg and crunchy toppings of chopped pecans. Related posts: 10 Healthy Thanksgiving Tips 15 Tax Day...
Read MoreGood Things Come in Small Packages
For some reason, everything seems to be getting super-sized, even appetizers. These little snacks have expanded to almost side-dish portions in recent years. One of the simplest ways to create a healthier appetizer buffet is to create bite-size portions instead of big platters of dips and spreads. You can scale them back down and still make a big splash. Tiny bites, or “tapas” are becoming all the rage, taking the restaurant business by storm. Maybe your own tapas are just what you need to scale down your holiday appetizers to a healthier size. Instead, make tiny bites using similar ingredients. By offering smaller, bite sized portions, your guests will not tend to...
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