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Treat yourself and that special someone to a sumptuous dinner at home. This fanciful recipe combines two romantic delicacies: filet mignon and chocolate. Flavorful cocoa powder and dried spices are used as a rub for the filet, which is pan seared and oven baked for a lush and luscious entrée that’s sure to delight.
Pot-simmered apples, carrots, parsnips, rutabagas and beets are stewed in chicken stock and aromatic herbs for a hearty, healthful, simple-to-prepare dish that doubles as a delicious fall-weather entree or a complement to any meat, particularly turkey and chicken.
Here’s a full-flavored Mexican favorite that’s high in fiber, low in saturated fat and easy on the cook. This one-pot Chicken Pozole (say: po-SO-lay) combines left-over chicken and prepared hominy, chicken stock and chipotle-chili sauce in a zesty, crowd-pleasing stew of fresh, chopped vegetables, and traditional spices and herbs.
Here’s a recipe for Maryland-style crab cakes with a tropical twist. Ginger and lime lend “Island appeal” to these succulent, jumbo-lump-meat crab cakes, which can be made either entrée-size for dinner or smaller for party hors d’oeuvres. This recipe is heart healthy and diabetes friendly.
Here’s an easy salmon and egg scramble that’s high on taste and nutrition and low in fat and calories. Combine egg substitute, low-fat cream cheese, smoked salmon and fresh chives on toasted whole-wheat baguette for a hearty and healthful meal that’s quick to fix and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Here’s a scrumptious, no-bake dessert that’s perfect for Mother’s Day or any time you want a special treat. This Strawberry Shortcake Parfait has all the pizzazz of traditional shortcake but without the added fat, calories and “oven time.”
Here’s a beautiful spring salad that combines fresh berries, mandarin oranges and sliced almonds over mixed greens, dressed with a drizzle of chocolate balsamic vinaigrette. Easy to prepare and delightful to serve, this healthful spring salad is an elegant first course for your formal dinner parties and luncheons, and a special treat for your family any day of the week.
Try this impressive, heart-healthy and diabetes-friendly entree that combines elegant presentation with down-home taste. A flavorful marinade of fresh limes and apple cider lends succulence to the pork while a no-fat, high-fiber vegetable stuffing adds color, complexity and nutrition.
Try this healthful alternative to fried chicken and savor the flavor and health benefits of walnuts paired with chicken. This is a crunchy comfort food packed with immune-boosting nutrients. It’s heart-healthy, diabetic-friendly, and a delicious entree the entire family can enjoy.
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