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• Shrimp with Summer Squash, Artichokes in Basil Oil over Rice
  on Apr 29, 2013 in Yellow squash Shrimp Basil oil Zucchini Main dish
  I wanted something that was light and easy to make so I decided to make a shrimp dish as that takes only a few minutes to cook.  I looked in my fridge and I had some summer squash to use up (zucchini and yellow squash).  I also had a can of...
• Yellow Chicken Curry with Sweet Potatoes
  on Apr 25, 2013 in Sweet Potatoes Yellow curry Main dish Chicken
  I'm always looking at different curry recipes.  I just love them. This one is made with yellow curry paste which has lots of Turmeric in it. Turmeric is very healthy for us as it has a lot of anti bacterial properties.  You can find it in m...
• Indian Chicken Kebab Rolls on a Stick
  on Apr 23, 2013 in kebabs ground chicken appetizer Main dish Indian
  I love eating food on sticks.  I think it's lots of fun!  Your kids will love it too.  These Indian Chicken Kebabs on a Stick are very tasty, quick and easy to make.  They are perfect for an appetizer too and you can definitely pu...
• Manhattan Clam Chowder
  on Apr 22, 2013 in Soup Clams
  Even though it's the end of April here in New York, the weather has been rather chilly so I decided to make some soup.  I love clam chowder and haven't had it in a while.  Manhattan clam chowder is tomato based and much less fattening than...
• Lemon Chicken
  on Apr 21, 2013 in Lemons Main dish Chicken
  For some reason chicken and lemon goes so well together.  The flavor combination is so simple, but yet delicious.  You can even make this for guests as it is a very elegant dish.  It would go perfect on the grill as well.Lemon Chicken&...
• Cold Thai Broccoli Salad
  on Apr 17, 2013 in Thai Vegetables Side Dish Broccoli
  As many of you know I am a big veggie lover!  I am always saying eat foods with lots of colors as they are so healthy for us!  This broccoli recipe is a bit spicy as it uses Thai sweet chili sauce which is sweet but yet spicy.  It's no...
• Spiced Chipotle Shrimp Skewers
  on Apr 16, 2013 in Seafood Shrimp appetizer Main dish Mexican chipotle
  I love anything to do with shrimp.  I can probably eat it every night of the week.  It's a wonderful low fat food and very versatile.  This one has a Latin flair with a bit of heat.   Besides a main dish, this can also be served a...
• Spanish Chicken Thighs
  on Apr 12, 2013 in Olives Capers Main dish Spanish Chicken
  I love Spanish food and the flavors that go along with it.  This dish is super easy to make and definitely a crowd pleaser!Spanish Chicken ThighsServes 4-6Ingredients6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs2 tbsp. Paprika  (I used authentic Hung...
• Bangin Good Shrimp
  on Apr 9, 2013 in Shrimp appetizer Main dish
  The Bonefish Grill makes a recipe called Bang Bang Shrimp.  This is a copycat of that called Bangin Good Shrimp which I adapted from Skinnytaste.  It came out really great and is low fat as well!Bangin Good ShrimpServes 4-5IngredientsF...
• Monkfish Provencal over Israeli Couscous
  on Apr 6, 2013
  Some say that Monkfish is the poor man's lobster.....well it does have a similar texture to lobster but I don't think it tastes much like it.  Monkfish is it's own delicious fish and definitely worth a try.Monkfish Provencal over Israeli Couscou...
• Roasted Indian Chicken with Vegetables and Chickpeas
  on Mar 20, 2013 in cauliflower Roasted chick peas Vegetables Main dish Indian Chicken Carrots
  This dish is perfect for easy cleanup as it all goes into one baking pan.  The flavors go really well together and this dish is quite healthy as it has lots of fiber from the chickpeas.Roasted Indian Chicken with Vegetables and ChickpeasServes 5...
• Leek Crusted Chicken
  on Mar 12, 2013 in Leeks Main dish Chicken
  I never thought to use leeks to coat chicken but when I saw this recipe on my friend James's blog, Soul of a Chef, I thought it looked fabulous and I knew that I was going to try it.  The leeks give the chicken an amazing flavor and when they ca...
• African Red Curry Peanut Soup
  on Mar 10, 2013
  The flavors of African cuisine include the use of peanuts and peanut butter.  Two ingredients that I really love.  For a little heat, I added some red curry paste. Curry paste is not normally used in African cuisine but it really did add to...
• Oven Steamed Herb Tilapia and Vegetables with Lemon Mayo
  on Mar 4, 2013 in Tilapia Fish Vegetables Main dish
  Being a Weight Watchers member teaches me to eat very healthy but without sacrificing flavor.  I also look for recipes with lots of fresh vegetables in my diet as I am a total fresh veggie junkie!  I will say it over and over, eat foods wit...
• Chicken Marbella
  on Mar 2, 2013 in Mediterranean Main dish Spanish Chicken
  The flavor combinations of this recipe seem very strange when you first see it.  Olives, prunes and capers with brown sugar?  Once you taste the chicken mixed with all these wonderful flavors, you will be hooked.  There are a lot of Sp...
• Matzo Ball Soup
  on Feb 27, 2013 in Jewish foods Soup Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
  Known as Jewish penicillin, Matzo Ball Soup was a staple in my home growing up. We would have it at all the Jewish holidays.  My grandmother made the best soup and then my mom took over after my grandma died and it was just as good.  My mom...
• Low Fat Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
  on Feb 26, 2013 in Buffalo cauliflower appetizer Vegetables low fat Side Dish
  Most everyone loves Buffalo Chicken Wings or Bites right?  Well these are made with cauliflower so they are very low in fat and calories but they still have wonderful flavor and a definite bite!!Low Fat Buffalo Cauliflower BitesServes 4Ingredien...
• Baked Lemon Tilapia
  on Feb 22, 2013 in Lemons Tilapia Fish Main dish
  Tilapia is a very versatile fish and goes great with citrus flavors, especially lemon.  I bake it but at the end I put it under the broiler for a few minutes to brown it up a bit.  If you like Tilapia, you will definitely like this recipe.
• Halal Chicken with White Sauce over Rice
  on Feb 18, 2013 in Rice Halal Food White Sauce Chicken
  The streets of Manhattan....absolutely nothing like it!  NY City, possibly the greatest city in the world. Although I suppose I am partial as I am a born and bred NYer, or as I say "New Yawka"....LOL!!!  They can spot me a mile away with my...
• Shrimp and Mussels in a Red Curry Paste
  on Feb 17, 2013 in Shrimp Red Curry Mussels Thai Main dish
  Back to Thailand again.  I just can't seem to get enough of these curries!!  You really can't go wrong with them as they are great tasting and low fat when you use the light coconut milk.  Mine was made with mussels and shrimps but you...

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