Ingredients 11 ounces semi-sweet chocolate* 3 ounces melted butter, unsalted 4 eggs, separated 1 cup whipping cream * Use a good-quality chocolate. Directions In medium-size saucepan, melt chocolate and butter together. To melted chocolate, immediately beat in egg yolks; remove from heat and let cool. In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. […]
Cucumber-Yogurt Dip
Ingredients 2 large cucumbers 2 cups plain yogurt, low-fat 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh dill 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup baby carrots Instructions Peel, seed, and grate one cucumber. Slice other cucumber and set aside. Mix grated cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and garlic […]
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients 1 ¼ cup plain 1% yogurt ½ cup of strawberries 1 tablespoon honey Directions Place cut up strawberries in medium bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey and toss to coat. Put 1 ¼ cup plain yogurt in a small bowl and garnish with sweetened strawberries. Nutrition Facts Serving 1 ¼ Calories: 123.7 Total Fat: 1.9 grams Saturated […]
Lemon Thyme and Crusted Halibut with Orange and Tarragon Emulsion
Ingredients Halibut 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 6 ounce halibut, fillets 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon thyme 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 4 tablespoons fresh sourdough breadcrumbs salt and pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Emulsion 2 tablespoon butter 1 sprig tarragon 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon white wine 2 […]
Easy Breakfast Burrito for One
Ingredients 1 (8 inch) whole wheat tortilla 1 egg ¼ cup diced potatoes 1 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons salsa Directions Dice potato and cook over low heat.When potatoes are fork tender add to bowl of beaten eggs. Cook potato and egg mixture over medium low heat, stirring so as not to burn. Heat […]
Pomegranate- Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients 1 pound pork tenderloin 1-1 ½ cups of pomegranate juice 4-8 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoons of honey 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 3 sprigs rosemary Dry Rub ½ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon salt […]
Mini Cheesecake Bite
Ingredients 1 (9.5 ounces) package Pepperidge Farm Mini Puff Pastry Shells ½ (8 ounces) package fat free cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract thinly sliced fresh fruit, prepared pie filling and/or melted chocolate Directions Bake, cool and remove “tops” of shells according to package directions. Stir cream cheese and sugar […]
Can Wearing an Underwire Bra Cause Breast Cancer?
The claim that bra-wearing can put women at serious risk for breast cancer has been around for almost 20 years. Does this idea hold any truth? Dr. Laura Hutchins, a UAMS medical oncologist who specializes in breast cancer, says that there is not enough evidence to support this idea. According to a Scientific American article […]
Cheesy Spinach Bites
Ingredients 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed 2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix (like Pepperidge Farm made with white and whole wheat bread) ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 5 large eggs, beaten ¼ cup ground flaxseed ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon onion powder […]
Toasted Quinoa Pilaf
Ingredients 1 cup raw quinoa 2 cups water 4 tbsp olive or canola oil 2 cups finely chopped onions 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped ½ tsp dried thyme 3 sprigs rosemary Instructions Place quinoa in large, ungreased skillet and toast, stirring frequently, over medium heat until quinoa has nutty aroma and […]