Learn to put together a cozy, hearty bowl of Split Pea Soup in four hours

Growing up, I had split pea soup for dinner every day. It was my grandmother’s recipe and she served it to me every single day. Over time, I got so bored of it and vowed never to make it again. That is, until I got married and found out split pea soup is my husband’s favorite soup. So here I am, having it for dinner quite often, but I’ll tell you, I don’t regret it at all.

This soup is even better than my grandmother’s recipe and it brings back so many wonderful memories. I love making this on a rainy day to cuddle up at home and sip on while watching a movie. This is also a family favorite, because everyone who has tried it, has loved it.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Sophia Inza

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Quick Tip: Add more chicken broth for a creamier soup.

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.

Low on the Guilt, High on the Great Asian Flavor

27 September 2015

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Cooking at home with lean, health-conscious ingredients is a great way to have a flavorful meal without throwing all dietary concerns to the wind. This Healthy Orange Chicken recipe is a nice choice if you like the taste of Chinese food but need to watch your cholesterol, sodium, or blood sugar levels.

I have frequently enjoyed Asian-style orange chicken at restaurants in the past, and as it turns out, it isn’t that difficult a dish to put together. There is a marinating step, but you only need to marinate the chicken for about half an hour. And the agave and low-sodium soy sauce combined nicely with the other ingredients to make a delicious lightened-up sauce (while keeping the sodium levels and glycemic index relatively low).

Recipe and photo courtesy of Recipe Station

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Quick tip: Make sure you allow to marinate for at least 25 minutes for best results.

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