♥Healthy Vinaigrette Herb Chicken Covered with Baby Spinach, Tomato, & Feta! Mmmm Mmmm

I usually don't BLOG twice in one day but tonight I made the BEST dip ever for when you have a sweet tooth craving! This is sure to satisfy and you can eat it ALL and not feel bad about it!! LOL SOOOO GOOD!! MMMmmmm Mmmmm ENJOY! 
Healthy Vinaigrette Chicken: 

2 Large Boneless Chicken Breasts (Cut each in half for 4 thin breasts)

2 Tbs. Olive Oil

1/4 Cup White Balsamic Vinegar

1 Tsp. Dried Basil

1 Tsp. Dried Oregano

1 Large Tomato

1/4 Cup Feta Cheese

Fresh Baby Spinach

Directions:

• Heat oven to 400*.
• After cutting the chicken breasts in half, place in a Ziploc baggie. Add the olive oil, vinegar, dried basil & oregano. Seal bag and shake to mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 
• Once marinated, place in a non-stick cooking pan (I always use my Pampered Chef stoneware) Cook for 15 minutes, Turn and cook for 12-15 minutes longer or until no longer pink. Watch to make sure they do not burn.
• Add the baby spinach, tomatoes and sprinkle with feta on the top of each breasts.
• Turn broiler on HIGH and cook for 3-5 minutes or until feta starts to brown.

This meal was so juicy & tasty!! The feta really adds so much flavor! I served mine with a side of steamed broccoli tossed in olive oil & crushed garlic!  MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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♥Yummy Homemade Buttermilk Doggie Biscuits!! Healthy Treats for Your Pets! My Cats ♥ Them Too!! :)

I had a request for homemade dog biscuits and wanted to share. These were so fun to make and my dog AND cats ♥ them!!! And most importantly you know what is in them!! Here it goes....
Buttermilk Doggie Biscuits: 

1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 Cup White Flour
2 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda
2 Tbs. Dry Milk
1/2 Tsp. Salt
6 Tbs. Unsalted Butter, cut into small pieces
1 Cup Buttermilk

Directions:

• Heat oven to 450*.
• Butter a large cookie sheet. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl, then add the butter. Use a food processor to mix everything well. Until it looks like crumbled pieces. 
• On a floured counter top, turn the dough and press it together and start making a large circle. Flatten the dough and you continue to roll it until about 1/2" thick.
• Use cookie cutters in the shapes for your dog biscuits and lay on cookie sheet.
• Bake for 15 or 20 minutes until golden brown.

My dog Star LOVED these and our kitties also got a taste of them and LOVED them too!! Enjoy this one for your furry family friend =)

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♥Indulge Yourself!! Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Dip! Yummy! =)

I usually don't BLOG twice in one day but tonight I made the BEST dip ever for when you have a sweet tooth craving! This is sure to satisfy and you can eat it ALL and not feel bad about it!! LOL SOOOO GOOD!! MMMmmmm Mmmmm ENJOY! 
Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Dip: 

1 Container of Whipped Low-Fat or Fat-Free Cream Cheese 8 ozs

1 Cup Powdered Sugar

3/4 Cup of All Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter

3 Tbs. Packed Light Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup of Dark Chocolate Mini Morsels

Directions:

• Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar in bowl with a hand mixer. Mix really well until smooth.
• Spoon into a large piece of plastic wrap (see pic); bring up sides and corners shaping it into a ball. Secure wrap and place in freezer for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until firm.
• Place dark chocolate chips in a shallow dish and roll firm PB ball until completely covered.
• Slice up apples, grapes, strawberries, celery or graham crackers and eat as a snack! !

This dip compliments so many fruits and crackers!! Sweet taste w/o the calories or fat!! MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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♥Crispy Oven "Fried" Pickles!! Healthy Treat! Like the Hooters & Sonic "Pickle O's" BUT Healthier!!

Who doesn't LOVE the deep-fried Pickles from Hooters & Sonic (AKA Pickle- O's)??? They are SOOOO GOOD but SOOOO BAD for you!! LOL So here's a great recipe for these that are 10x healthier and they are BAKED not fried!! These are so tasty and crispy and dip them in your favorite hot sauce or low-fat Ranch! MMMmmmm Mmmmm AMAZING! You are sure to enjoy this one! 
Oven Crispy "Fried" Pickles: 

Large Sliced Pickles (I used the already sliced Dill)

2 Eggs

1/3 Cup Whole Wheat Flour

1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tsp. Frank's hot Sauce or similar
1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
1 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1 Tsp. Pepper
1 1/2 Cups Panko Breadcrumbs

Directions:

• Turn oven broiler on high.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and flour. 
• Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and pepper. Mix well  
• Place Panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. 
• Dip the pickles in the egg mix then coat in the Panko breadcrumbs until covered.
• Cover a wire rack with foil and coat with non-stick olive oil spray.
• Add the panko covered pickles on the foil, spaced from each other.
• Place on the middle oven rack and broil for 3 minutes and turn over for 3 minutes longer.
• Serve with low-fat ranch (use non-fat yogurt and ranch packet) SO good!! OR dip in your favorite hot sauce!! 

These are great snacks or appetizers!! MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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♥Healthy Zucchini Parmesan Garlic Veggie "Boats"! FUN & Delicious Way to Eat Your VEGGIES! =)

Here's a great recipe and a nice change-up to your veggie side! Or better yet...make them a MEAL! These are so juicy and filled with so much flavor! AMAZING! You are sure to enjoy this one! 
Fun Zucchini "Boats": 

Whole Zucchini (1 makes 2 "Boats")

Olive Oil

Crushed Garlic

Grape Tomatoes

Italian or Plain Breadcrumbs

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Salt & Pepper

Directions:

• Pre-Heat oven to 350*.
• Slice zucchini's in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds so the inside is a hollow "boat" shape.
• Brush the surface with olive oil, crushed garlic and salt & pepper.
• Arrange halved grapes into the grooves, sprinkle with bread crumbs.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle mozzarella in between the tomatoes and place back in the oven but this time under the broiler til golden frown and the cheese starts to bubble.
• Remove and sprinkle with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Basil can also be added.
• These are so flavorful! A sure treat for anyone! 

MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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♥Strawberry Banana On-The-Go "Healthier" Muffins!! For Breakfast or Treats! MMmmm

One of my favorite things to eat for breakfast w/my coffee is muffins! I LOVE muffins & bread...etc!! But since I have been eating healthier I had to cut a lot of it out (BOO) This recipe is 10x "healthier" and less calories then the store bought muffins! They have fresh fruit and you replace a lot of the "bad" ingredients with "good" ones :) YUMMY!! Enjoy this one! 
Strawberry Banana On-The-Go "Healthier" Muffins (Makes about 25): 

1/2 Cup Melted Unsalted Butter
1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Non-Fat Plain Yogurt
1 Cup Mashed Bananas (About 2 Large Size)
1 Cup Chopped Strawberries
2 and 1/4 Cups of Whole Wheat Flour
3/4 Cup of Light Brown Sugar
1 and 1/2 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/4 Tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp. Salt
Low-Fat Cool Whip

Directions:

• Pre-Heat oven to 350*.
• Place butter in small bowl and place in microwave until completely melted. Set aside until it cools down to room temp.
• While the butter cools, in a large bowl mix together the yogurt, mashed banana and vanilla extract. Add the room temp butter and mix well.
• In another large bowl, mix together the rest of the dry ingredients from the flour to the salt.
• Toss in the chopped strawberries and coat well so they do not since to the bottom of the muffins when cooking.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until completely combined. Do not over mix the batter so muffins will rise.
• Spray the muffin liners or pan with non stick spray. Fill 3/4 full using a small spoon or ice cream scoop. 
• Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when placed thru the muffins.
• Remove from pan, cool and top with low-fat Cool Whip and a strawberry and banana garnish! They were DELICIOUS!!!!

So sweet but healthier then the store bought muffins!! AND under 90 calories each! MMMmmmm MMMmmmm 

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♥Healthy Sweet & Spicy "Fire" Chicken on Quinoa w/Edamame Drizzled in Soy Sauce! YUMMY!

I LOVE spicy food and what a better way to make chicken and add some sweetness to it! This recipe is to die for! A lot of sweet and a little spicy "fire" kick to it! This time instead of that carb loaded rice; try my sweet quinoa recipe! Makes a perfect fit with this sweet meal :) YUMMY!! Enjoy this one! Here is goes :) 
Healthy Sweet & Spicy "Fire" Chicken on Sweet Quinoa (Serves 2 People): 

2 Boneless Chicken Breasts
3 Cloves of Garlic
1 Can of Chunky Pineapple Fruit
1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
1 Tbs. Chili Garlic Sauce
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup of Plain Quinoa
1 Cup of Chicken Broth
1 Cup of Pineapple Juice

Directions:

• Mix chopped garlic cloves, 1/2 can of chunky pineapple w/juice, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce & brown sugar in bowl. Mix well. Add sliced chicken, coat and cover, & refrigerate for at least 1 hour (the longer the more flavor).
• 1 hour later.... in a large saucepan cook chicken until well done. I drained some of the juice from the bowl and then poured everything into the pan and cooked it. Add some more juice & pineapple from the rest of the can if you want to. 
• Add hot water to 1 medium pan and turn on high to boil (for the edamame). 
• In another pan add 1 cup of quinoa, 1 cup of chicken broth & 1 cup of pineapple juice. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is soaked up well.
• All three items are cooking at the same time... Drain the edamame and season with sea salt & drizzle a little soy sauce on top! YUMMY!
• Place the quinoa on the plate and top with the chicken  and pineapple. The taste together is amazing! My husband LOVED it! !

So sweet and a little spicy!! AND under 400 calories for the whole meal! MMMmmmm MMMmmmm 

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♥Healthy Whole Wheat Tilapia Tacos!! So Yummy & SUPER Easy to Make! Mmmmm Mmm =)

So I wanted to share my favorite Mexican dish... tilapia tacos! These are SO easy to make and HEALTHY too!! Who wouldn't LOVE these?! My husband couldn't get enough of them lol Here is goes :) 
Healthy Tilapia Whole Wheat Tacos: 

4 Tilapia Filets
2 Tbs. Chili Powder
1 Tbs Ground Cumin
Pepper
1/4 Salt
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
8 Small Whole Wheat Tortillas
3 Tomatos
1 Scallion
1/4 Cup Cilantro
1 Avocado
3 Jalapeno Peppers
4 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
1 Lime

Directions:(Makes around 8 tacos)

• Heat oil in saute pan. Add the 4 tilapia filets and cook until no longer pink and they start to fall into pieces (this is what you want).
• Add chili powder, ground cumin & salt & pepper to taste. Mix up well.
• Add in chopped tomatoes, scallion, jalapeno peppers, & garlic. Squeeze in lime.
• Cook on medium for 8 minutes, mixing every 1-2 minutes until veggies appear cooked and soft. Add in the cilantro during the last minute.
• Heat tortillas on the stove until slightly crispy... add the tilapia mix and top with sliced avocados, sour cream & a few cilatro leaves. They turned out PERFECT!!

So juicy and fresh!! AND Only 140 calories each! MMMmmmm MMMmmmm 

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♥Shrimp Summer "Clear" Rolls (No frying) w/Made From Scratch Miso Soup! Num Nummmm

Today I wanted a light and "fresh" meal so I asked my friend Michelle for some guidance on her "Summer "Clear" Spring Rolls that she makes (that are SO delicious). So I made shrimp summer rolls and homemade Miso soup! SO good! Light but filling and satisfying :)
Shrimp Summer "Clear" Rolls: 

1 Lb of Ready to Eat Shrimp peeled and tail off
8 Rice paper sheets
1 Handful of Cilantro
Stack of Lettuce Leaves
1 large cucumber
1 Handful of medium thick rice noodles
For the Peanut Dipping Sauce:

5 Tbs. Hoisen Sauce
2 Tbs Natural Peanut Butter (No Salt Added)
1/4 Cup of chopped peanuts (unsalted & plain)
For the Miso Soup:
6 Cups of water
8 Tbs. Miso Paste
1 Cube of Tofu (Soft)
1 Sheet of Dried Seaweed
1/2 Cup of Shitake mushrooms
1/4 Cup of Green Onions Sliced

Directions:(Makes 8 Rolls & 3-4 Servings of Soup)

• I made everything together tonight so here it goes....
• Bring a medium saucepan with water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook until soft and bright white. Remove from heat, drain & rinse with cold water and set aside at room temp.
• At the same time in a large saucepan add 6 cups of water, sliced and cubed tofu, mushrooms and green onions. Bring to a boil.
• Add in Miso paste, stir well and turn down on low heat.
• On the side, set out the shrimp (cleaned, peeled, and tails off), cilantro, cucumber (sliced in half and cut into thin sticks), lettuce pieces, and room temp rice noodles.
• In a large bowl add hot water from the sink and get your rice papers ready.
• Dip the rice papers in the hot water by tilting on it's side and sliding in a circular motion for about 5-10 seconds or until the paper starts to feel soft and moist. DO NOT let the paper get TOO wet or it will break! I killed 2 tonight lol :)
• After you dip the rice paper, set it on a cutting board flat and add the items in the order below starting at the base of the paper:
• Cilantro
• Sliced cucumbers (3-4 small sticks)
• Few lettuce leaves
• Small handful of noodles
• 4-5 shrimp
• Carefully start to roll the clear rice paper up and using your hands to keep everything together as you roll it. When you are almost tot he end, take the sides and fold them in and continue to wrap until completed.
• There you have it! A completed Summer roll! 
• For the dipping sauce: Heat a small saucepan on the stove until hot and add the peanuts. Roast int he pan for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool for a few minutes then finely chop them up. Add the hoisen sauce, peanut butter and chopped peanuts and mix together well. I added in 1 1/2 Tbs of water so the sauce was not so thick. Your preference :)
• Add a few pieces of the cut seaweed to the miso soup and serve with the rolls. For some fun add some chopsticks! :) Great "authentic" Asian dish right at home! 

I LOVED this meal! So light and SO YUMMY! MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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♥Healthy Chocolate Fudge "Oh-So-Gooey" Cookies!! Low-fat, Gluten FREE & ONLY 40 CALORIES?? OMG...I'm in LOVE! =)

So today I ran 3 miles and lifted weights in the gym for an hour...and boy was I craving some chocolate!! I LOVE chocolate & when I came across these cookies I almost DIED! LOL Low-Fat (only fat is from the cocoa powder), gluten free, & ONLY 40 calories per cookie!! OMG I've died and gone to heaven! Enjoy this one because this will definitely be the cure for your sweet tooth & you don't have to hate yourself for not keep your healthy diet! :) 
Healthy Chocolate Oh So Gooey-Fudge Cookies: 

2 1/4 Cups of Confectioner's Sugar

1 Cup Cocoa powder
1/4 Tsp. Salt
3 Large Egg Whites
2 Tsp. gluten-free vanilla extract


Directions:(Makes around 25 cookies)

• Pre-Heat oven to 350*.
• Mix ALL ingredients together starting from the top of the list above. Mix well until smooth. You will have to scrap the sides a few times and MIX MIX MIX!
• It will be a BIG chocolate BLOB when you get done with it (see my pic below)
• Using a spoon and your hands; make small 1- 1 1/2 inch balls and place 2 inches apart from each other on greased (non-stick spray) stoneware or baking sheet.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes. 
• I cooked mine for 8 minutes and they were still a little soft so I cooked them for 3 minutes longer AND 4 minutes(15 total) but just check the bottoms and make sure they are not TOO gooey...some gooey-ness is OK =) They turned out PERFECT!!

I served my TWO cookies with 1 Cup of skim milk! Only 170 calories for my after dinner TREAT!MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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