On Healthy Living

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
1/2 (2 ounce) package strawberry Danish dessert mix (e.g. Junket)
1 cup water
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour and confectioners’ sugar. […]

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 […]

Just because you’re trying to eat healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up a family favorite! Here’s a recipe of your favorite fried chicken, but with a twist.
Ingredients:
cooking spray
20 crackers, whole-grain, saltine-like, pulsed in a food processor to fine crumbs (about 1/2 cup)
2 1/2 cup(s) cereal, cornflakes, pulsed in a food processor to fine […]

Favorful yet kid-friendly fare that is simple to make and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cups chopped carrots
1 small can diced green chilis
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp cumin seed, crushed
5 cloves garlic
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups halved or quartered tiny new potatoes (or cubed regular potatoes)
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 […]

Ingredients:
¼ kg assorted salad greens, washed and dried
120 g smoked ham, sliced into strips
¼ kg seedless grapes, halved
Honey-Mustard Dressing:
1/3 cup red cane vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon iodized fine salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Chill salad greens, ham, and grapes. Arrange in individual salad bowls if desired before chilling.
2. Heat red cane […]

Ingredients:
¾ kg elbow macaroni, cooked
12 cloves garlic, crushed
3 pieces large onions, chopped
3 pieces chicken bouillon cubes
5 ¼ cups canned oyster mushrooms, coarsely chopped or sliced
1 ½ cups canned straw mushrooms, sliced
1 ½ cups chicken stock (water can be replaced if not available)
750 g spaghetti sauce
3 pieces medium-sized zucchini, cubed
3 cups grated quickmelt cheese
1 tablespoon chopped […]

This recipe can make 18 servings.
Ingredients:
3/4 kg beef tenderloin or sirloin, tapa-style then sliced
3 tablespoon sesame oil
1/3 cup cooking oil
3/4 to 1 kg wide iceberg lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried
3 cups cooked rice, divided into 36
Marinade:
12 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 tablespoon tausi, rinsed once then mashed
1/2 tablespoon iodized fine salt (or 1 1/2 tablespoon iodized […]

Ingredients:
4 cups pomegranate juice
6 cups cider
6 dried pears
6 dried apples
2 to 3 strips orange zest
5 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
5 allspice berries
1 star anise
Directions:
• Put the pomegranate juice and cider in a large nonreactive pot along with the dried fruits, orange zest, and spices. Warm gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 30 […]