Recipes

Favorite foods without the extra calories

Written by ARAcontent Thursday, 08 April 2010 09:21

“People think the words ‘delicious’ and ‘healthy’ can’t be used in the same sentence,” says registered dietician Ellie Krieger, a New York Times best-selling author and Food Network host. “I can hardly blame them since so many foods billed as ‘good-for-you’ are so disappointing in flavor and taste,” she said.

Quick quinoa makes a healthy dish

Written by Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany Thursday, 18 March 2010 09:00

Mediterranean quinoa salad with raisins
Serves 6
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1/3 cup apricot or mango chutney
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup garbanzo beans

Meatless dishes for Fridays

Written by Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany Thursday, 25 February 2010 09:16

Salmon with Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Salmon With Mushrooms and Tomatoes
Serves 3

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 sprig fresh thyme, picked
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sweet onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Quick-fix ziti with a spicy pesto sauce

Written by Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany Thursday, 11 February 2010 08:34

ziti, pesto sauce

Ziti with Spicy Pesto and Pecorino Cheese
Serves 4-6

1 box ziti
½ cup mint leaves, packed
½ cup basil leaves, packed
1 cup parsley, packed
2 cloves garlic

Pear and squash bruschetta appetizer

Written by Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany Thursday, 04 February 2010 11:17

Pear, squash, bruschetta, appetizer, recipe

HILTON HEAD—Tom and Eleanor Krebs of Holy Family Church submitted this recipe by Lea Lapsley, the director of dietary and dining services of The Seabrook of Hilton Head, a retirement community.