Great Recipes - Healthy & Delicious!

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Comment by Susan Carvel on September 12, 2009 at 7:27pm

Thank you for these great recipes. I always find it difficult to find a Healthy recipe in my road to weightloss. It really is a great big help to have these types of recipes and it is also a motivator for me.

Comment by Bonnie MeChelle Life Coach on September 8, 2009 at 7:17pm

Tangy Potato Salad

INGREDIENTS
12 medium red potatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 dill pickles, finely chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tomatoes, cubed
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled


DIRECTIONS
Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Peel and slice potatoes; combine with onion, eggs, pickles and parsley in a large salad bowl. Set aside. Heat chicken broth until warm; remove from the heat. Add mayonnaise, salt, pepper and garlic powder; mix until smooth. Pour over potato mixture and mix lightly. Cover and chill. Just before serving, gently stir in tomatoes and bacon.

Comment by Bonnie MeChelle Life Coach on March 6, 2009 at 9:23pm

MEXICAN BEAN SALAD

INGREDIENTS
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 clove crushed garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, frozen corn, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and black pepper. Season to taste with hot sauce and chili powder.
Pour olive oil dressing over vegetables; mix well. Chill thoroughly, and serve cold.

Comment by Bonnie MeChelle Life Coach on March 6, 2009 at 9:06pm

THIS POTATO SOUP IS SO YUMMY AND EASY TO MAKE -TRY IT OUT FOR YOURSELF!

INGREDIENTS
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk

DIRECTIONS
Place potatoes and water in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat until tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute onion butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add potatoes with cooking liquid; heat through.