Tastee Recipe October 2, 2015 - Tastee Recipe

A Hearty, Colorful Sampling of the Southwest

02 October 2015

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This Santa Fe Chicken and Lentil Casserole is just as healthy and delicious as it is colorful and festive. It’s loaded with plenty of delicious chicken and vegetables and makes eight servings at about 380 calories per serving.

Hey, I like a good helping of that filling, good-old comfortable “guilt food” now and then, too, but sometimes, it is nice to push the boundaries somewhat and find something healthy and tasty outside the usual comfort zone. I haven’t used lentils often in my cooking (they just weren’t something Mother used much in her cooking, so I never really got good exposure to them at a young age), but I have to say, this is a really tasty casserole, and it manages to be relatively low-cal and low-sodium (each serving contains just 22.5% of the daily recommended amount) and have good helpings of dietary fiber, lean protein, and complex carbs. Kudos to Olena at iFOODreal for developing such a yummy and healthy original recipe.

Recipe and photo courtesy of iFOODreal

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Quick tip: Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days or freeze in an air tight container for up to 3 months.

A Tropically Creamy and Moist Cake That’s Divinely Velvety

02 October 2015

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If you like tropical flavors, such as pineapple and coconut, you’ll love this Coconut Preacher Cake. For something with such flavor and such a nice blend of textures, it’s amazingly simple to throw together. I have made this several times since I found the recipe – and it never fails!

The story I’ve heard is, the preacher cake got its name because it was something that you could whip up in a jiffy with ingredients on hand when you found out at the last minute that the preacher was coming over to visit. (Your well-meaning but absent-minded spouse forgot to tell you until the last minute, I’m guessing). In any event, I can see how this would be a harried homemaker’s go-to dessert: it’s moist and sweet, it has a nice mix of textures – and seriously, is there anything you can’t do with a simple cream cheese frosting? I call it a quick, easy, yummy win!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Nutmeg and Koko

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Quick tip: If you’re in a hurry, use store-bought frosting to save time.

An Easy and Creamy Seafood Dish

02 October 2015

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You know those days when you’re just completely sick and tired of your usual dinner recipes? The ones that keep going round and round in the dinner routine – everyone likes them, but sometimes they just get a little boring. The problem is, you don’t always have the time or the energy to make something different on a weeknight. What if I told you this recipe is the solution to your problem?

This Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo adds a little New Orleans flair to a classic recipe, and it is quick and easy enough to make for a hectic midweek dinner. Though some recipes do, not all Italian or Cajun recipes take forever or require a heavy culinary workout. This creamy, spicy deliciousness takes only five basic steps and about 20 minutes to throw together, yet still packs gourmet-level flavor.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Cheese Cutters Corner

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Quick tip: Adjust the amount of Cajun to your liking.

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