Dinner Recipes (Most Popular)
This is my go-to recipe for pasta sauce. The vegetables can be changed based on what is in the fridge, and herbs and spices can be added or changed according to personal preferences. However, this is the base from a nutritional perspective (unless more veggies are added, and then you might get some new nutrients, but not many more calories).
I like my pasta saucy, so the serving sizes are generous, and possibly more than other people like on their pasta.
This recipe makes 1 large or 2 small NY style pizzas (chewy, flexible, foldable pizzeria style pizza crust).
By sheer accident, I also found that if you cut the dough in half -- 2 large or 4 small pizzas -- it makes a really great crispy thin crust pizza. Both versions are delicious, and taste like pizzeria pizza crusts. (Note: Calories are based on NY style pizza; thin crust would be half the calories per serving.)
The trick is DEFINITELY leaving the dough in the refrigerator 24-72 hours for a "cold rise" dough. This is what gives it the famous NY style texture.
Dough can also be frozen for up to 1-2 months. Prepare the dough as directed, let it set in the fridge for 24-72 hours, then separate into 1-pizza balls of dough (whatever size you prefer). Place dough in freezer bags and freeze until you are ready to use. To use, take frozen dough out the night before and thaw in fridge, or morning of use and thaw on counter. Either way, you will need to bring dough to room temperature (just like the directions) before you work it into a crust shape.
A delicious, balanced "one-pot wonder" meal. Includes meat, veggies, and brown rice (could substitute another grain or whole wheat pasta, or even use whole grain bread to make sloppy joe sandwiches).
I used frozen spinach and frozen oriental blend veggies. However, I used them because that was what was in my freezer. Use broccoli, regular mixed veggies, carrots, or any other veggies you'd prefer.
I'm calling this "Indian-Southern Fusion!" It is curried spinach from a palak paneer recipe, but instead of using paneer (Indian cheese), I use black-eyed peas to add protein and cut fat. I call it an homage to the deep-south recipes for black-eyed peas and greens.
This is the basic recipe for making a flavourful and diverse dish, which has become a staple in my home.
Add protein if you wish (chicken, tofu, or fish are best).
Serve over brown rice or another whole grain, or stuff into pita pockets for a tasty sandwich.
Really delicious Italian inspired dish. To reduce the calories you could reduce the amount of butter or use a low fat alternative.
Very fast and easy. You could also use smaller salmon filets. I always use the frozen, individually wrapped salmon.
13 Points Plus for the whole recipe. You can leave out the Parmesan cheese to make it 12 Points Plus.
A classic Polish dish. Very satisfying on a cold winter's night and not alot of calories or fat =)
Divine mashed potatoes, made healthier by including sweet potatoes (a pumpkin sidekick superfood) and soy milk (which also provides protein). I've never been a soy milk or sweet potato fan, but I'm addicted.
This one caught me by surprise. I'm not a huge sweet potato fan and this was EXCELLENT.
A wonderful and healthy salsa topping that goes well with salmon and chicken (that I know of).