On Healthy Living

Summer is upon us, and many families are looking for quick healthy and satisfying meals to prepare during the day. These two recipes are guaranteed to lighten the load of cooking a heavy meal.
The first recipe is Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps. You will need one pound of boneless, skinless chicken, one […]

RECIPE: GLAZED ONIONS
Ingredients
3 cloves garlic, minced
16 small red and white onions, halved and peeled
2 tbs fresh herbs, chopped
Olive oil
Method:
Heat the olive oil, add the garlic and cook gently 1 to 2 minutes.
Arrange the onions in a baking dish and pour 3/4 of the garlic oil over the onions.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes […]

Some information about lemongrass:
This herb which is extremely popular because of its citrus flavour along with a trace of ginger also has several health benefits. It helps to reduce blood pressure, uric acid levels and also cholesterol levels. It improves lactation and is therefore used widely as a galactogue. Lemon grass also has its benefits […]

Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
10 1/2 ounces crushed pineapple with juice
1 (6 ounce) package cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the cranberry sauce.
2. Cut the cherries into pieces and add them to […]

Ingredients:
4 medium baking potatoes, scrubbed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic salt, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Pour olive oil into a plastic bag. Measure the garlic salt and pepper onto a plate, and stir around a little. Coat each potato with […]

Ingredients:
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup beer
1 cup water
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
salt and pepper to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix the soy sauce, beer, water, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the bowl. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight. […]

Instructions:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2 pounds frozen crawfish, cleaned
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions:
1. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large […]

Ingredients:
For the roasted shallot vinaigrette:
1 shallot
drizzle of olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped chives
freshly ground black pepper
For the barbecued chicken and grilled onions:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about 4 ounces each
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 […]

Ingredients:
For the Corn and Avocado Relish:
2 ears corn, shucked
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1 tablespoon seeded, chopped jalapeño pepper
1 teaspoon chopped, fresh cilantro
1 avocado
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
For the tuna:
8 tuna steaks, 4 to 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
For the […]

Waldorf salad is a salad containing thinly sliced apples, finely diced celeries, chopped walnuts and mayonnaise (or mayonnaise-based) for dressing. Here is a recipe of a Waldorf salad that includes pasta and chicken. It is simple, easy-to-do and not to mention, very delicious and good for the health.Ingredients:Dressing:
125 ml 0% fat strawberry yogurt
2/3 cup mayonnaise
234 […]