Recipes and Tips from a New England Cook
Recipe: Vanilla-Cinnamon Grilled Peaches with Frozen Yogurt: Low Calorie Dessert Summary: At only 160 calories per serving, there is no need to skip dessert. (Recipe Serves 2) Ingredients 1 extra large peach 1 cup frozen yogurt (100 calories per serving) 1 tbs. sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp powdered vanilla Instructions Preheat grill (Coat grid [...]
Andouille Chicken Sausage, Pepperdew and Maytag Blue Cheese Wrap Super simple wrap, that packs big flavor. I used Original Brat Hans Andouille Chicken sausage, peeled off the casing. Sliced and pan fried, with sliced onions. When the sausage was browned and the onions carmelized, I added a handfull of sliced pepperdew peppers. Stir, just to [...]
This easy flavorful vegetable frittata, is both filling and packed with nutrients, while keeping you on track with your diet. Feta is used since a small amount of this slightly lower calorie cheese packs a punch in the flavor department. Fresh Garden Frittata with Feta Recipe Ingredients: 3 eggs (2 yolks removed) 1 cup quartered [...]
I have been making a spicy chicken and pepper dish somewhat similar to this for some time now, but used a lot of oil and butter in it. I am currently trying to prepare most of our meals in a more healthful way, so I used some canned tomato sauce ((just basic Hunt’s) as a [...]
This quick and easy low-fat pasta recipe features Mediterranean flavors. It is satisfying without adding extra calories, from oil. Artichokes, grape tomatoes and fresh basil ensure there is plenty of flavor. Lowfat Mediterranean Penne Recipe Ingredients (quantities are per serving): 3/4 cup dry penne 1/3 cup water 1 tsp. flour 3/4 cup quartered canned artichokes 6 grape [...]
As the season begins to wind to a close, many of us find ourselves with an overabundance of peppers. This quick simple recipe for pickling peppers is a great way to save some of these peppers for later usage. It is easy enough to do on a per jar basis, if your crop is staggering in. [...]
Recipe: Spicy Stuffed Peppers Recipe Summary: These spicy stuffed peppers have both Italian and Mexican flavors. 90 min This stuffed pepper recipe draws from both Italian and Mexican cuisine. It not only makes a great family meal, but leftover peppers are a convenient all in one lunch, as well. I like to make a batch of [...]
Recipe: Tangy Chili-Curried Chicken and Rice Noodles Recipe Summary: A quick Thai inspired light meal. Cooking time (duration): 15 Diet (other): Low calorie, Reduced fat I have been making a lot of quick light meals lately. Rice noodles cook quickly, and are a great starch for Asian meals. The Ponzu and lime, pack a tangy [...]
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