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HEALTHY COOKING AND RECIPES

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Asian-inspired chicken & vegetable soup
Asian-inspired chicken & vegetable soup
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.More >>
Chicken mango spinach salad
Chicken mango spinach salad
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.More >>
Broccoli mandarin orange salad
Broccoli mandarin orange salad
Colorful and full of crunch, this salad will please even the non-veggie people.More >>
Cooked Pumpkin
Cooked Pumpkin
Here's a great, basic guide to preparing pumpkin for use in any recipe (like those below!) calling for canned pureed pumpkin.More >>
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Provided by Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle. More >>
Low-fat Ingredient Substitutions
Low-fat Ingredient Substitutions
Simple solutions for healthier cooking.More >>
Substituting a few siple ingredients in your recipes will go a long way to making them - and you - significantly more healthy! More >>
Tips for Healthy Cooking
Tips for Healthy Cooking
Learn to prepare healthy and eat nutritious meals by following these simply guidelines.
- Daily Variety of Fruits and Vegetables
- Daily Variety of Grains
- Keep Saturated Fats and Cholesterol Low
- Lower Your Salt IntakeMore >>
Tips on Healthy Eating
Tips on Healthy Eating
Follow these simply tips and be on your way to a healthier you!More >>

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Easy carrot & chayote squash soup
Easy carrot & chayote squash soup
Serves 4 - 1 chayote squash, cut into ½-inch cubes and brushed lightly with olive oil* - 1 16-oz. package of frozen carrot coins - 1 teaspoon (2 cloves) garlic, minced - 1 16-oz. can low-sodiumMore >>
Fruit 'n juice breakfast shake
Fruit 'n juice breakfast shake
Recipe from Dole Food Company.More >>
Breakfast burrito
Breakfast burrito
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.More >>
Strawberry lemonade
Strawberry lemonade
This week's offerings feature recipes for blended and frozen drinks, teas and lemonades to keep you refreshed and satisfied.More >>
Banana berry smoothie
Banana berry smoothie
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.More >>
Chicken salad makeover
Chicken salad makeover
Makes 4 to 6 servings - 2 cups cooked, diced chicken breasts - 1 1/2 cups California seedless grapes - 1 medium apple, cored and sliced - 1/2 cup each raisins and diced celery - 1/2 teaspoon driedMore >>
Fruity tuna salad wraps
Fruity tuna salad wraps
Recipe from http://www.5aday.orgMore >>
Autumn fruit salad
Autumn fruit salad
Serves 6 - 2 tablespoons honey - 2 tablespoons lemon juice - 2 Granny Smith apples, cubed - 2 red pears, cubed - ½ cup dried apricots, sliced into thin strips - 3 8-oz. containers low-fat spicedMore >>
Strawberry-cran cooler
Strawberry-cran cooler
Recipe developed for the Produce for Better Health Foundation by Chef Carmen I. Jones, CCP. From http://www.5aday.org More >>
Grilled peaches
Grilled peaches
Stone fruits work well in sweet and savory dishes. Try them on the grill or in salads as well as in desserts or fruit salads for a refreshing treat.More >>
Oatmeal pancakes
Oatmeal pancakes
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.More >>
Low-carb sea scallops
Low-carb sea scallops
Recipe from Cindy Willis of Bantam, Conn.More >>
Slim strawberry chef's salad
Slim strawberry chef's salad
- 2/3 cup non-fat light sour cream substitute - 1/4 cup red wine vinegar - 2 green onions, sliced - 2 to 3 teaspoons hot-sweet mustard - salt and pepper, to taste - Butter lettuce leaves - 2 pintMore >>
Refreshing tomato salad
Refreshing tomato salad
2 medium avocados 2 tsp lemon juice 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1/4 medium Vidalia onion; chopped 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Peel and pit avocados. Cut intoMore >>
Vegan wild rice and peas salad
Vegan wild rice and peas salad
Recipe from Candace N. SakudaMore >>
Five fruit salad
Five fruit salad
Creamy Cinnamon Almond Breakfast
Creamy Cinnamon Almond Breakfast
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle. More >>
Savory Pear Salad
Savory Pear Salad
Recipe from http://www.5aday.orgMore >>
Egg White Blintz
Egg White Blintz
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle. More >>
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Enjoy this delicious classic that uses dill, fresh parsley and green onion.More >>
French Toast
French Toast
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle. More >>
California kiwi salsa
California kiwi salsa
- 3 to 4 California kiwifruit, peeled and diced (1 1/2 cup) - 2 medium tangerines or 1 orange, peeled and diced - 1 cup peeled and diced jicama - 1/2 cup diced sweet red or yellow bell pepper -More >>
Citrus tossed salad
Citrus tossed salad
Makes 6 side-dish servings - 6 torn mixed salad greens - 3 oranges or 2 grapefruit, peeled, sectioned, and seeded 1 1/2 cups peeled jicama cut into thin strips - 1 medium red onion, sliced and separatedMore >>
Couscous with chicken, citrus, & scallions
Couscous with chicken, citrus, & scallions
Serves 2 - 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil - ½ pound chicken breast, sliced - 4 scallions (green onions), diced - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth - ½ cup canned mandrin oranges, drained and rinsedMore >>
Fresh tomato pizza with herbs & parmesan
Fresh tomato pizza with herbs & parmesan
- 1 thin, 12-inch prepared pizza crust - 3/4 cup low-fat, all-natural marinara sauce - ½ tablespoon dried oregano - ½ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped - 6-8 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick -More >>
Fruity breakfast parfait
Fruity breakfast parfait
- 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple - 1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed - 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt - 1 firm, medium banana, peeled and sliced 1/3 cup chopped dates - 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toastedMore >>
Gazpacho
Gazpacho
Makes 6 servings. - 6 large Florida tomatoes - 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped - 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped - 1 medium-size red onion, minced - 3 tbs. red wine vinegarMore >>
Grapefruit-Cranberry Punch
Recipe from the Florida Dept of Citrus and www.5aday.com More >>
Mediterranean dip with crisp vegetables
Mediterranean dip with crisp vegetables
- 1 pound baby carrots, peeled & washed - 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil - 1/2 cup chopped scallions - 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced - 1 16-once can garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained - 1/2 teaspoon cumin -More >>
Sweet & sour shrimp with oranges
Sweet & sour shrimp with oranges
Makes 4 servings - 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped - 1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup ketchup (no salt added) - Grated peel and juice of 1/2 Sunkist lemon 1 tablespoon cornstarch -More >>
Zucchini, red pepper & leek frittata
Zucchini, red pepper & leek frittata
Serves 6 - 3 smallish zucchini, thinly sliced - 1 red pepper, diced - 1 leeks, white part only, sliced - 2 cups egg substitute, divided - ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided - ½ teaspoon dried thyme,More >>

Channel 8 Eyewitness News Poll

Which diet are you more likely to try?

Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:

Weight Watchers: 48%
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Atkins: 13%
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The Zone: 1%
eDiets: 1%
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Recipe Index:

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Savory pies
Savory pies
Stuffed with meats, veggies or cheeses, savory pies are a favorite on kitchen tables around the world. Dig in and check out this variety of recipes.More >>
Stuffed with meats, veggies or cheeses, savory pies are a favorite on kitchen tables around the world. Dig in and check out this variety of recipes.More >>
Graham cracker classics
Graham cracker classics
Check out this collection of ways to use graham crackers, a snack time favorite and classic ingredient in desserts.More >>
Twist of the Irish
Twist of the Irish
Shake up some of your favorite St. Patrick's Day ingredients with a twist on tradition. Click through for recipes featuring corned beef, cabbage and potatoes.More >>
Piece of cake!
Piece of cake!
From chocolate to red velvet to lemon, there are few things as inviting as a homemade cake. Check out this variety of recipes.More >>
Claim your steak
Claim your steak
Pick your cut, your seasoning and your cooking method and chow down! Click through for recipes and info.More >>
Top tomato
Top tomato
From a can or fresh off the vine, tomatoes are a staunchly dependable staple at every meal. Click through for recipes.More >>
Nothing says love like chocolate!
Nothing says love like chocolate!
There's a reason why chocolate is synonymous with romance -- it's rich, sweet and the perfect ingredient for dessert for two.More >>
Not your momma's meat loaf
Not your momma's meat loaf
Nothing says family dinner like that old weeknight standard -- meat loaf. Check out these recipes for plenty of twists on a classic dish.More >>
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Missing an Ingredient?
Missing an Ingredient?
Try these Ingredient Substitutions when you're in a bind!More >>
Try these Ingredient Substitutions when you're in a bind!More >>
Low-fat Ingredient Substitutions
Low-fat Ingredient Substitutions
Simple solutions for healthier cooking.More >>
Substituting a few siple ingredients in your recipes will go a long way to making them - and you - significantly more healthy! More >>
Handy Measurement Conversions
Handy Measurement Conversions
A pinch of this, a dab of that... click here for a printable conversion chart.More >>
Keep this posted on your refrigerator for easy reference! More >>
Grocery Shopping 101
Grocery Shopping 101
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Share your recipes with food lovers across the country!
Share Your Favorite Recipe
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HEALTHY COOKING AND RECIPES

Healthy CookingMore>>

Healthy CookingMore>>

Channel 8 Eyewitness News Poll

Which diet are you more likely to try?

What's Cooking NowMore>>

Cook's ToolsCook's ToolsMore>>