Today’s recipe is for basic zucchini frittatas, loaded with flavor and protein. These handy egg muffins are easy to prepare and great for make-ahead meal planning. This recipe was developed by my good friend and upcoming breakfast cookbook partner, Michelle DeWolf (Festive Table). Michelle has many years of experience teaching healthy cooking techniques to kids,…
Lighter Lunch
Lighter Lunch includes recipes for well planned, thoughtful mid day meal. Plan ahead to sit down for a healthy lunch and fuel yourself through the afternoon. Check out our yummy salad recipes, too!
Favorite lunch recipes include Lemon Egg Salad, Herb Quiche Muffins, and Persian Herb Sandwich.
Edamame Corn Cakes
Edamame corn cakes are high in protein and fiber as well as naturally gluten-free. With the addition of a poached egg on top, this power snack also serves as a nutritious mini-meal. Edamame beans are young soybeans. Soybeans/edamame can be found fresh in produce sections, either as a whole bean in the shell or pre-shelled…
Light Meyer Lemon Egg Salad
Light and Lemony Meyer Lemon Egg Salad is a great salad for picnics, beach days, and lazy summer days. This recipe has 3 basic ingredients – eggs, yogurt, and olive oil. We have Meyer lemon infused olive oil from a specialty oils and vinegar shop. Assuming you don’t have the luxury of such olive oil…
Salad Olivieh | Persian Potato Salad
Salad Olivieh, is very common in Persian cuisine. This is a potato salad with a tangy twist – mustard and pickles set it apart. We serve Salad Olivieh as an appetizer or side dish at gatherings. It is a wonderful compliment to kabab at barbecues, potlucks, and picnics. Have you tried delicious Salad Olivieh? …
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Chicken Waldorf salad is a lightened-up, modernized version of a classic chicken salad. I love this salad because it is a protein-packed, low-carb lunch and elegant enough to serve to guests. Eat it on top of a bed of lettuce or with whole grain toast or pita. This yummy lunch reminds me of fancy ladies…
Baked Cornflake Crusted Chicken Nuggets
I make Baked Cornflake Chicken Nuggets when I need a fast and easy dinner solution that I know is light and healthy. It goes well with almost anything so the side dishes are a snap. I often make it with a little Basmati rice and a side of veggies. Tonight we’re having it with some…
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Southwest Quinoa Salad will warm the taste buds of all your guests. Made with healthy carbs and ancient grains, protein, fiber-packed beans, fresh bell peppers, and corn, this spicy salad is filling and nutritious. Hi Ovenhuggers! It’s high time I reposted OvenHug’s Southwest Quinoa Salad recipe. It was originally published last summer (Party Sized Confetti…
Stuffed Bell Pepper Jack-o-Lanterns
Stuffed Bell peppers are so good for you and are downright fun to have for dinner. Grab a crafty kid or teen and start practicing carving these adorable jack-o-lanterns. They can be stuffed with just about anything. We love Mexican-inspired flavors so we use ground turkey mixed with simple salsa. Here’s a little secret, you…
