Diet is not the only part of the cholesterol equation, but it is the one that you have control over. Cholesterol is found in animal sources, such as meat, high fat dairy, eggs, shellfish, organ […]
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Know Your Cholesterol Numbers
Do you know your cholesterol numbers? If you have not had a check-up in the past year, now might be the time to find out. Chances are you might have a problem. Lipitor is the […]
Super Simple Suppers – Shrimp with Pasta and Broccoli
Shrimp with Pasta and Broccoli 1 package whole-wheat fettuccine 2 cups frozen broccoli florets 2 tsp olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped finely 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely […]
Tomato and Herb Omelette
A recipe for a Tomato and Herb Omelette.
Black Eye Pea Veggie Salad
What You Need: 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen black eyed peas, cook as pkg. directs and drain well 1 (10 oz.) pkg. regular sweet peas, thawed 4 green onions, sliced 2 celery ribs, chopped […]
New York Strip with Balsamic Mushrooms
What You Need: 2 (8 oz) New York Strip steaks (1 inch thick) 1/2 t coarse salt 1 T olive oil 1 T unsalted butter 6 oz. Portobello mushrooms, sliced 1 clove of garlic, […]
Summer Sweet Potato Salad
Makes 12 Servings INGREDIENTS: • 3 pounds red potatoes • 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tablespoon dill […]
Eggplant and Tomato Salad
Makes 5 Servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 green bell pepper • 1 large red bell pepper • 7 tomatoes • 1 eggplant • 4 cloves crushed garlic • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 2 […]
Summer Veggie Grilled Sub
What You Need: 1/4 C mayonnaise 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 T lemon juice 1/8 C olive oil 1 C red bell peppers, sliced 1 zucchini, sliced 1 sweet red onion, sliced 1 yellow squash, […]
Minted Steak Salad
What You Need: 1 lb. round steak 1 T olive oil 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1 (5 oz.) pkg. mixed salad greens with herbs 2/3 C radishes, sliced 1 (6 oz.) container […]
Ham and Pineapple Rice Dinner
What You Need: 1 T olive oil 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks in their own juice 12 oz. ham, cooked and coarsely chopped 1 C sweet red pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped […]
Chicken and More Spinach Salad
What You Need: 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves 3/4 t ground cumin, divided 1/2 t salt, divided 1/4 t pepper, divided 1 t + 1 T of olive oil, divided 2 T […]