Healthy Choices
"lighter" recipes without sacrificing flavor...
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Cream of Tomato Soup {with Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Dunkers}
All my favorite soups begin the same way….with a classic Mirepoix (onion, carrot and celery). For our Cream of Tomato Soup, the mirepoix is primarily a flavor enhancer. In the end it’s pureed, but I couldn’t help but leave some texture in our creamy bowl of comfort.
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Kung Pao Chicken Soup
I took a popular Chinese Take-Out dish and turned it into a healthy make at home meal. Our Kung Pao Chicken Soup is not sodium or MSG laden. Instead it’s packed with fresh aromatic ingredients and some classic Asian flavors.
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Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Farro Salad {with Fresh Veggies}
Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Farro Salad {with Fresh Veggies}. I must admit I’ve become a bit smitten with Farro. I was studying the bulk bins at my local Whole Foods Market looking for something different. I was charged up to discover that Farro is packed with goodness.
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Cheddar-Parmesan Savory Biscotti {with Sundried Tomatoes}
I have a thing for biscotti. It began year’s ago when I first discovered a recipe for Dark Chocolate Walnut Biscotti. They soon became an annual addition to our holiday cookie plates. They are the perfect gift for our favorite coffee and hot chocolate drinkers. It took becoming a food blogger however for me to venture out into the world of savory biscotti. Boy am I glad I did. These Cheddar-Parmesan Savory Biscotti with sundried tomatoes and toasted pine nuts are just what that bowl of soup needed.
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Mini-Veggie Quiche {Weight Watchers Recipe}
Sharing a great new recipe that I discovered over the weekend. These Mini-Veggie Quiche from Weight Watchers are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. Don’t stop there. These one-point wonders are a great snack and fantastic meatless Monday light meal.
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Chicken Cacciatore
I’ve been itching to make Chicken Cacciatore but sadly one key ingredient stood in the way. Green bell peppers and I just can’t seem to get along. Same goes for cucumbers. Two ingredients you’ll rarely see included in a recipe on Lemony Thyme. However, an Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry produce drawer discovery changed everything.
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Greek Chicken & Eggplant Stew {with Citrus Herb Gremolata}
For the most part, our pantry staples are pretty common. We keep canned tomatoes and beans, dried pasta, boxed broths, baking supplies, etc. However there are a couple of other unique items I like to keep on hand just in case. Just in case a recipe for Greek Chicken & Eggplant Stew crosses my path.
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Sausage & Thyme Cassoulet
I made a really good Sausage & Thyme Cassoulet. I filled it with spicy Italian turkey sausage, carrots, sweet potato, kale, onion, tomatoes, garlic, and lots of fresh thyme. A nice slow cook turned all those flavors into the heartiest of healthy meals.
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Loaded Bean Soup {15+ varieties}
Were you lucky enough to score the coveted ham bone after this year’s holiday feast? We turned our ham bone into Loaded Bean Soup. Loaded with count ’em 15 of these varieties: Northern, Pinto, Large Lima, Blackeye, Garbanzo, Baby Lima, Green Split, Kidney, Cranberry, Small White, Pink, Small Red, Yellow Split, Lentil, Navy, White Kidney, Black Bean.
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Greek Chicken Meatloaf {with Spinach & Feta}
I’m rather proud of our Greek Chicken Meatloaf with Spinach & Feta recipe. We use ground chicken, which on its own is fairly bland. No worries. Here’s how we bring full blown flavor to this dish.
