Healthy Alternatives ~ Recipes

@untie R’s Gluten-Free Blueberry Cheese Pancakes

Posted on Jun 1st, 2014

I'm happy to feature my friend, Arlene Sablan Aguon's healthy recipes. This particular recipe is a healthy alternative to regular pancakes. It's…

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Baked “Fried” Chicken

Posted on Feb 17th, 2014

Healthy Fried Chicken -- is there even such a thing? 🙂 My recipe below is healthy, or at least it's a less unhealthy version, and it does not…

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Baked Salmon with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Posted on Nov 17th, 2013

Salmon is one of my favorite varieties of fish. I love it anyway you prepare it -- grill it with my teriyaki sauce, make fresh salmon kelaguen, or…

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Baklava Truffles

Posted on May 18th, 2014

Baklava is one of my favorite desserts.  I've seen many variations of this rich, sweet dessert, from chocolate drizzled to baklava cheesecake, and…

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Buns in a Bowl

Posted on Dec 13th, 2014

These gluten free "Buns in a Bowl" cook in just 40 seconds in the microwave. This is a sturdy bread bun that I created just for eating burgers,…

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Chicken Stir Fry with Udon Noodles

Posted on Nov 9th, 2013

According to Chinese folklore, noodles represent long life and good health. So, here's my contribution to living a long, healthy life! 🙂 All…

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Eggs with Ham and Greens

Posted on Dec 11th, 2014

This is not Green Eggs and Ham, mind you, but eggs cooked your favorite way on a bed of lean ham and tasty mixed greens. 😉 "Tasty greens? …

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Escabeche

Posted on Mar 20th, 2014

Escabeche is a dish made with fried fish and vegetables with a ginger-vinegar sauce. It's usually prepared for special occasions, but since we're in…

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Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa and Tangy Coleslaw

Posted on Mar 5th, 2014

This is not your typical fish taco.  It's even better if you ask me, but then I might be a bit biased. 😉 When I think of fish tacos, I picture…

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Green Smoothie Recipes

Posted on Feb 5th, 2014

Green smoothies are not only nutritious but delicious as well.  Don't let the color fool you -- these can easily turn into purple, orange, pink, or…

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Ground Beef Stir Fry

Posted on Feb 23rd, 2014

Stir fried lean meat and vegetables are delicious and healthy meal choices. Use your favorite vegetables or whatever is in season. I like using…

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Gumbo-laya

Posted on Mar 2nd, 2014

My family loves both Gumbo and Jambalaya. Today, we couldn't decide which dish to make so I combined the two and made a combo that I call…

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Kicked-Up Brown Rice

Posted on Jan 12th, 2014

I was never a huge fan of brown rice, but in my quest to create healthier meals for my family, we've switched from our favorite white rice to the…

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Mandarin Delight Pie

Posted on Feb 5th, 2014

I first tried this pie years and years ago, when one of my sisters made it for our family.  It's since been one of our favorite desserts.  It's…

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Mango Salsa

Posted on Mar 19th, 2014

This is a delicious and nutritious snack that is perfect with chips or crackers.  I actually made this salsa to go with my delicious fish tacos…

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No Tomato Chili

Posted on Mar 10th, 2014

My family loves chili. Chili with rice, chili dogs, chili with Frito's corn chips, or Chili with Doritos chips -- you name it, we love…

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Quinoa Salad

Posted on Mar 19th, 2014

Are you looking for a different side dish to serve with your meals? Try making Quinoa Salad. It is a delicious side dish that is healthy as well as…

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Red Rice made with Brown Rice

Posted on Feb 17th, 2014

My family is making a concerted effort to develop healthier eating habits. We're making small changes in the foods we eat as well as how we prepare…

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Soy Ginger Tilapia

Posted on Dec 4th, 2013

Tilapia is a great choice when you're looking for a quick and easy (healthy too!) meal. With just 8 simple ingredients (including the fish), you can…

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Steamed Wild Rice

Posted on Mar 4th, 2014

This recipe was first published with my recipe for Herb Crusted Salmon (find the recipe here).  Serve this with your favorite meat or fish dish and…

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Tangy Coleslaw

Posted on Mar 19th, 2014

This is not your typical coleslaw.  I created this recipe to go with my fish tacos (find the recipe here), but I wanted a healthier version of the…

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Tender and Juicy Burgers

Posted on Dec 13th, 2014

I love grilled ribs and steaks, but occasionally I crave a really good, juicy burger. I'm not talking about those flat, plain, frozen patties…

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Thai Beef Salad

Posted on Aug 29th, 2014

This popular Thai beef salad can serve as an appetizer or a meal.  It's quick and easy to prepare so you can have it on your table in just a few…

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One comment

  1. astrid poole says:

    Thank you for the healthy options!! Keep ’em coming!

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