Chicken Saffron Rice Pilaf is a simple, comforting dish. I’ve been making this cozy chicken rice dish for a friend who is battling cancer. Both she and husband raved about it the first time I made it. I think there’s just something about chicken and rice that feels like a big hug when you eat…
Healthy Meal Plan ( February 18 – February 24)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes calorie, carb and weight watcher Freestyle points for easy reference. This week’s meal plan focuses on light, low calorie, Weight Watcher-friendly meals to stay on track eating healthy this winter. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the…
Healthy Valentines Day Recipes
There’s no better way to show your loved ones how much you care than cooking some of these Healthy Valentines Day Recipes for them. Food memories last forever. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care for them by cooking something special that’s also on the healthier…
Turkey Meatloaf Muffins Recipe
Turkey Meatloaf Muffins are a quick and easy dinner idea for busy weeknights. I made these individual meatloaf muffins for a cancer patient who is on a low fiber/low residue diet. These meatloaf muffins are a good source of protein, and are relatively low in carbs. Meatloaf cooked in muffin tins is a great time…
Healthy Meal Plan ( February 11 – February 17)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes calorie, carb and weight watcher Freestyle points for easy reference. This week’s meal plan focuses on light, low calorie, Weight Watcher-friendly meals to stay on track eating healthy this winter. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the…
Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
Homemade Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice is so much better than takeout – you have to try this recipe! Fried rice is such a common dish in our household that I wouldn’t even think to post a recipe for it on my blog, except for the fact that it’s so good and one of those dishes…
Florence Lin’s Baked Coconut Sticky Rice Cake Recipe for Chinese New Year
Baked Coconut Sticky Rice Cake is easy to make and a delicious version of Chinese sticky rice cake. This sweet treat can be enjoyed for Chinese New Year or as dessert throughout the year. This year, for Chinese New Year, I’m sharing a very special recipe – my Auntie Florence’s Coconut Sticky Rice Cake. Into her…
20+ Lunar and Chinese New Year Recipes
Bookmark this collection of Lunar and Chinese New Year Recipes in celebration of the The Lunar New Year. These Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese recipes all contain auspicious ingredients to start the new year off right. Although I was born in the U.S., my parents are immigrants of China, so I try to instill a…
Lemon Chicken Rice Soup
Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is a healthy, nourishing soup that is a bowl of comfort. There is no added fat in this recipe, so this is a lighter option than some lemon chicken soups. 131 calories/1 freestyle point per serving. I made this soup for two cancer patients recently who are on a low fiber/low…
Healthy Meal Plan ( January 28 – February 3)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes calorie, carb and weight watcher Freestyle points for easy reference. This week’s meal plan focuses on light, low calorie, Weight Watcher-friendly meals to stay on track eating healthy this winter. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the…
40+ Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
These 40+ Healthy Super Bowl Recipes are sure to please everyone for the big game day. Lightened up versions of classic and favorite dips, main courses and desserts will keep everyone cheering. Are you ready for Super Bowl? Even if your favorite team isn’t in the Super Bowl, it’s the perfect opportunity to get together…
Chinese Poached Chicken with Ginger Soy Sauce
Chinese Poached Chicken with Ginger Soy Sauce is a healthy and delicious way to prepare chicken. Make extra poached chicken and use in salads, soups, and noodle dishes throughout the week. 52 calories/0 Freestyle points per serving. Poaching is a virtually fat-free way of cooking chicken and fish. Although seldom used in American kitchens, poaching…
Healthy Meal Plan ( January 21 – January 27)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes calorie, carb and weight watcher Freestyle points for easy reference. This week’s meal plan focuses on light, low calorie, Weight Watcher-friendly meals to start off the New Year. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the table for…
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Soup Recipe
Warm up your belly with this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Soup – it’s hearty and healthy. 166 calories/1 Freestyle point per serving. Are you surviving the winter so far? I’ll be honest. There have been a few days where I wouldn’t have left the house if it weren’t for our little puppy who’s still…
Healthy Meal Plan ( January 14 – January 20)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes calorie, carb and weight watcher Freestyle points for easy reference. This week’s meal plan focuses on light, low calorie, Weight Watcher-friendly meals to start off the New Year. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the table for…
Clean Eating Lentil Soup Recipe
This Clean Eating Lentil Soup is so easy to make and freezes really well. Make a batch, divide it into meal size portions, and freeze. When you’re yearning for a cup of hot soup, just pull a container out of the freezer. 94 calories/1 Freestyle point per cup. In the colder months of the year,…
Healthy Meal Plan ( January 7 – January 13)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes calorie, carb and weight watcher Freestyle points for easy reference. This week’s meal plan focuses on light, low calorie, Weight Watcher-friendly meals to start off the New Year. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the table for…
Soup Diet Recipes
Refer to these Soup Diet Recipes if you’re looking to lighten up your meals and jumpstart a healthy diet. Many years ago, a friend and I went on a “cabbage soup diet.” We made a giant pot of cabbage soup and ate it for days. I have to admit that by the fourth day, I…
100+ Healthy Holiday Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
Bookmark (or PIN) this collection of 100+ Healthy Holiday Breakfast and Brunch Recipes and refer to it often. One of our Christmas morning traditions is to prepare a big brunch. We open presents really late – tortuous for the kids, but it teaches they a little self-control. Another tradition is to have each of the…
Healthy Christmas Holiday Salad Recipes
Lighten up your holiday menu with these colorful Healthy Christmas Holiday Salads. Your guests will welcome some healthier options. Christmas is just around the corner so if you’re planning your holiday menu, take a look at these Healthy Christmas Holiday Salad recipes. They’re full of festive, vibrant colors, and they’re clean and healthy. Your guests will thank you for providing some…
100+ Healthy Holiday Appetizer Recipes + Cocktail Party Menu Planning Tips
Bookmark (or Pin) this collection of 100+ Healthy Holiday Appetizer Recipes and refer back to these tips for planning a cocktail party menu. Our family loves appetizers, so for the holidays, we graze on appetizers in the afternoon before dinner. Our schedule shifts later and later into the day, so breakfast becomes brunch, and dinner is often…