Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two Part 2

Fancier Fare   Some of you may use Valentine’s Day as the time to stretch your cooking repertoire. In that case, you want to tantalize your sweetie with a feast for the eyes and the […]

Healthy Valentine’s Meal Ideas Part 2

Toss a salad to go with dinner. Instead of store bought croutons on the top, use cubed pieces of wheat bread. Wash them with a little butter or reduced fat margarine and pop them into […]

Healthy Christmas Dinner Suggestions Part 2

When making gravy for the turkey, begin with a can or jar of fat free turkey gravy. Add the turkey drippings from the baking pan to the fat free gravy. Season the food to taste. […]

Fajita Salad

Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS • 3/4 pound lean top round steaks, cut into thin strips • 2 tablespoons ketchup • 2 tablespoons lime juice • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • […]

Sweet and Sour Tomato Salad

Makes 6 Servings INGREDIENTS: • 7 tomatoes • 1 small yellow onion • 1/2 cup white sugar • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: […]

Great Reasons to Enjoy A Salad For Lunch

A light lunch will help you: – Keep your energy levels up in the afternoon – Stop you from feeling sluggish or sleepy – Keep your blood sugar levels even and keep your metabolism up […]

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad Makes 8 Servings INGREDIENTS: • Cucumbers, thinly sliced • 1 small white onion, thinly sliced • 1 cup white vinegar • 1/2 cup water • 3/4 cup white sugar • 1 tablespoon dried […]

Quick Quiche

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease a large, flat pan at least 12 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. Take a cup of ham, broccoli, spinach, pepper, or whatever you want to put in […]

Helpful healthy weight loss tips

Look at the size of your dinner plate. Choose a smaller one and don’t pile up the food on it. Eat small portions of a variety of foods, to eliminate cravings or feeling deprived. That […]