by kelsey | Oct 19, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Food, Weight Management
We had some very tasty veggies last night at our STRIVE 2 Survive lecture. Jeff Gamber and County Fair prepared cooked mixed vegetables roasted with rosemary. Since they were so tasty, I thought I’d share the recipe with the rest of you as we all strive to get more vegetables in our diet!
1/2 red onion
3 yams chunked
1 green pepper sliced
1 red pepper sliced
1 pkg whole mushrooms
1 pkg baby carrots
1 pkg fresh rosemary
1/2 cup olive oil
Combine all ingredients in a 9×13 cake pan with olive oil in the bottom. Sprinkle with rosemary (do not use the stems) and bake uncovered for 1 hour.
Enjoy!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Oct 6, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Food
Following a healthy and balanced diet isn’t always easy. Sometimes the healthy foods cost a bit more and it may require a little more work compared to driving thru the fast food drive thru or putting a frozen pizza in the oven. One of my favorite meals that’s very healthy and well balanced is stir fry. It’s a great way to get a lot of good veggies, lean protein, and some whole grains. In addition, if you cook your veggies and meat with olive oil or canola oil on the stove, you’re getting additional healthy fats and omega 3 fatty acids. When I make this meal, like I did last night, I usually try to make a little extra as it’s great for left overs. I use the frozen stir fry veggies, lean skinless, boneless chicken breast, and whole grain rice (cooked in a rice cooker). These are my preferences, however you could make your own mixture according to your taste preferences, which is another great thing about stir fry! In addition to the balanced meal, this doesn’t take long to make at all so it’s a great option for when you’re in a hurry or don’t want to take a lot of time to prepare a meal. Now I must mention that my all time favorite meal is roast beef and mashed potatoes….but I’ll save that one for another day!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Oct 5, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Food
Last night at our STRIVE 2 Survive lecture, County Fair Foods supplied a delicious fruit pizza. Since it tasted so good, even with the recipe substitutions, I wanted to share the recipe with you. The blueberries and strawberries on top were extra tasty!
Ingredients:
1 C. all purpose flour
¼ c. confectioners sugar or sugar substitute
½ c. cold butter (Smart Balance)
8 oz pkg reduced fat cream cheese
1/3 c. sugar or sugar substitute
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c. fresh strawberries halved
11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
1 c. fresh blueberries
Glaze:
5 tsp cornstarch
1 & ¼ c. unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tsp lemon juice
In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto an ungreased 12” pizza pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool on a rack.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the crust. Arrange the strawberries, oranges, and blueberries on top.
Glaze: in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, pineapple juice, and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. Drizzle over fruit. Refrigerate until chilled.
Enjoy!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Jul 14, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Food
Yesterday, a co-worker asked me about marinating meat for the grill and I thought it was an excellent topic to share with the rest of you! As we’ve talked before, grilling is an excellent and healthy cooking method. Marinating meats gives extra flavor to the meat while enhancing the tenderness of it. You can marinate leaner cuts of meat for more flavor with less fat! Next time you’re in the grocery store, skip the processed meats such as hot dogs and brats and choose a few of these leaner cuts of beef.
The following cuts are leaner than 95% lean ground beef:
- Eye of round roast
- Top round steak
- Bottom round roast
- Top sirloin steak
- Round tip roast
A few other options, which are slightly higher in fat and calories but packed with flavor, include:
- Flank steak
- Tri-tip roasts
If you do not have a marinade recipe, try visiting some online sites such as www.allrecipes.com or www.cookinglight.com and search “marinade.” Click the link below to see a tasty beef marinade: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/beef-marinade-i/Detail.aspx
Enjoy!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Apr 27, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Etc., Food
Searching the internet for healthy recipes can sometimes be overwhelming due to the high volume of sites out there. I have compiled a list of websites that I thought I’d share with you to help you during your search. Enjoy!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Mar 24, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Food, Weight Management
One of my favorite foods on the grill is kabobs. It’s a great way to get lean meat and vegetables in one meal through a healthy cooking method….and it’s even easy to make! You can choose lean chicken, pork, steak or shrimp and add some vegetables such as sweet potatoes, zuchini, peppers, onions, or tomatoes. To complete your meal you could add a side of wild or brown rice. I am looking forward to enjoying this meal when the weather warms up again!
-Kelsey
