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Recipes for Main Course
Skip the take-out and cook a meal the entire family will enjoy! My Make It A Meal feature will help you mix and match to put together your own well-balanced, nutritious meal.
BLT Pasta
Even during the cold winter months I crave something cold and sweet. Not only are these a cinch to make, but the cherries and green tea make them an antioxidant powerhouse!
Herbed Leg of Lamb
My Granny used to cook a large leg of lamb every year for our large Easter gathering, along with small roasted red potatoes. She would set the table with a basket centerpiece that displayed her antique collection of hand carved, wooden Ukrainian eggs brought back from her travels around the world.
Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut squash adds flavor and color to this classic fall recipe. Since butternut squash is naturally creamy and non-fat, it creates the “risotto” texture without relying on Mascarpone that is extremely high in saturated fat. Frozen butternut squash puree can be found in most freezer sections of your local grocery store.
Hearty Vegetable Ham Soup
Winter is the perfect time for soup and this one can even help you to keep your New Year’s resolution. High in protein and low in fat, this chunky soup will help you to feel full without packing on the pounds.
Quinoa Crusted Chicken Fingers
Chicken fingers are always a hit for kids but grown-ups will love this version with added nutrition that quinoa provides.
Garden Veggie Bowl with Shrimp and Corn
Shrimp add flavor and low-fat protein to this easy veggie side dish. It’s a fast way to use up the best a summer vegetable garden has to offer. Enjoy a slice of cornbread or toast some whole wheat pita to make it a main course for two.
Pork Roast with Lavender and Sage
Pork loin is lean, tender, and easy to cook. Because it’s low in fat most people have tendency to over cook it. Baking it for a short time in the oven, slightly covered, will protect the meat from drying out.
Pulled Pork
My husband says that pork is the food of the gods and I think most men would agree! Last time I made pulled pork for my neighbor Claudio’s birthday party, we saw 30 pounds of pulled pork vanish in just under 2 hours. Watch your fingers ladies when you set this out for your next party.
Grilled Jalapeno Flank Steak
My neighbors Claudio and Bernadette love marinating their flank steak with pickled jalapenos, which add lots of flavor without too much heat. I added garlic and more herbs to their version of this simple grill-ready recipe.
Parchment-Wrapped Fish
Parchment paper sounds fancy, but it’s really just paper you can use in baking. I use it to construct a little paper bag to make an ultra healthy, super fast fish bake that is a tradition in French cuisine.
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