Veggie Cups with Ranch Dip

Looking for the perfect-healthy snack? Then you must try this delicious Veggie Cups with Ranch Dip. Be creative and unique, cause eating healthy doesn't have to be boring! This recipe is perfect as a appetizer, celebrations, snacks and for the diet. Recipe serves for 8 people.

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt or plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives
1 tbsp. finely chopped dill
2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
1 to 2 tsp. mustard powder
1 tbsp. liquid honey
1 to 2 tbsp. lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Veggie sticks, such as cucumber, carrots, celery, bell peppers, and/or skewered grape tomatoes, for serving

PREPARATION
For the Ranch Dip: Add yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, chives, dill, parsley, mustard powder, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a bowl. Whisk to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. (Makes about 2 cups.)

Divide dip into 8 mini cups. Add veggie sticks to each cup and serve.













[recipe as seen in: cbc.ca]

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Broccoli Caesar Salad

Eating healthy is always good, but even better if it is a Caesar salad with grilled steak or chicken. This delicious Broccoli Caesar Salad is perfect for lunch, school lunch for kids, dinner, picnic or side dish. Serve salad warm or cold. Enjoy!

Ingredients
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets, blanched or steamed, drained well
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 slices pancetta or bacon, cooked and chopped
Parmesan cheese, for garnishing

Directions

1. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and salt and pepper. Add broccoli and toss to combine. Finish pancetta and freshly grated Parmesan or use a vegetable peeler to garnish with shards of Parmesan cheese.

[recipe & photo credit belongs to: cbc.ca]

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Ricotta and grilled tandoori chicken sandwich

This delicious sandwich is the perfect lunch everyone, specially kids. Is healthy, full of proteins and it taste wonderful! Quick and easy to make, in no time your lunch will look chef book recipe. Try it out! 

Makes: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
1 tbsp  (15 mL) tandoori curry paste
2/3 cup (160 mL) Ricotta
1 tsp  (5 mL) honey
1/2 zest and juice lime
salt
freshly ground pepper
4 small multi-grain buns
4 lettuce leaves

Directions
1. Coat chicken with tandoori curry paste and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
2. Preheat grill to medium heat.
3. Mix Ricotta with honey and lime zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
5. Meanwhile, heat buns on the grill.
6. Spread buns generously with Ricotta mixture, and add tandoori chicken and lettuce to the bun.












[recipe as seen in: dairygoodness.ca]

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Easy Snack Wraps

Easy Snack Wraps are the best lunch (and easy!) you could possible do. This delicious Snack Wraps are healthy and quick to make. The wraps are perfect for kids lunch or work snack. 

Makes 4 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
4 whole-wheat tortillas (can buy the package of 4)
1 package light cream cheese
1 head lettuce
1 package sliced deli-style turkey
3 tablespoons of shredded carrots
3 tablespoons minced tomato

Directions

1. Spread the light cream cheese evenly over the tortillas. Add the lettuce leaves and Turkey slices. Sprinkle the carrots and tomatoes over the Turkey slices. Now Roll the tortilla into wraps and cut diagonally (into bite sized pieces). You an secure the wraps with toothpicks so it doesn't open. Pack in your lunch bag or kids bag and ready to go! Delicious, healthy and quick lunch.

[photo credit: missionfoods.com]

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No-Bake Fresh Fruit Tart

photo / food network

Summer is here! and there's nothing better than a  10 minutes Rachael's ready to-go dessert. This easy and quick desserts features graham cracker pie crust, vanilla pudding and lots of berries.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 box vanilla or lemon flavor instant pudding mix

1 orange, zested

1/2 cup seedless raspberry or blackberry preserves

1 prepared graham cracker crust, found on baking aisle

1/2 pint raspberries

1/2 pint blackberries or blueberries, your preference

6 large strawberries, sliced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, optional

Directions

Make pudding according to package directions and let stand 5 minutes. Stir orange zest into the pudding. Spread a thin layer of preserves across the bottom of graham cracker crust. Top with pudding. Arrange fruit on pudding, then sprinkle pie with mint, if desired.

Nutrition Table

Per serving: Calories: 311;Total Fat: 8 grams; Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 59 grams; Sugar: 44 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 351 milligrams

[recipe credit belongs to: food network]

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Broccoli Salad

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Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring! This broccoli salad is one of my favourite healthy recipes. The best part? It's easy, economic and anyone can make it. This salad mix broccoli, bacon, tomatoes and raisins. Broccoli Salad can be eating with water or natural juice.

Ingredients

- 1 head broccoli

- 2 slices of cooked bacon (optional)

- 1/2 cup chopped red onion

- 1/2 cup raisins

- 1/2 cup of cranberries

- 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, cut into very small chunks

- 1 cup light-mayonnaise

- 1 table spoon of lemon juice

- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

- Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Trim off the large leaves from the broccoli stem. Remove the tough stalk at the end and wash broccoli head thoroughly. Cut the head into flowerets and the stem into bite-size pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add the bacon, onion, raisins, cranberries, and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring well. Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently.

Note: This is an original recipe from Paula Deen, the ingredients have been change to light and fat-free for a healthier menu. Credit belongs to the author and Food Network.

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Guacamole Salad

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Enjoy with your family a traditional healthy guacamole salad, with ingredients like: avocados, tomatoes, black beans and onions. This is quick and easy recipe to enjoy with everyone. This recipe is be perfect for a camping summer day.

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and 1/2-inch diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup small diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers, seeded (2 peppers)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 ripe Hass avocados, seeded, peeled, and 1/2-inch diced

Directions

1. Place the tomatoes, yellow pepper, black beans, red onion, jalapeno peppers, and lime zest in a large bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic, and cayenne pepper and pour over the vegetables. Toss well.

2. Just before you're ready to serve the salad, fold the avocados into the salad. Check the seasoning and serve at room temperature

[recipe as seen on: food network]

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