Recipes

My car thermometer says it’s 84 here in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire where I live, but it’s only April 17th!   We’re supposed to be having mud season and instead we’re having premature hot summer weather.   The unseasonable warmth inspired my husband Bill, who is a fabulous cook, to make up a

Asparagus season is from April to May, and fresh, beautiful bunches of asparagus are available in every grocery store.  Some people call it the world’s healthiest vegetable.   It has about 3 grams of fiber per serving, which is an excellent amount of fiber, and it also has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.  Asparagus are low in calories,

If you’ve never tried legumes (beans), lentils are an excellent starting place because they have a less dry quality than many other legumes. These small but tasty beans come in orange-ish, green and brown varieties. Health Magazine claims lentils are one of the five healthiest foods in the world. With 30% protein, lentils are the 3rd highest plant source of protein after soybeans and hemp.

It’s now considered “safe” for most people to have an egg a day. Yes, eggs have 200 milligrams of cholesterol in the yolk, but research has shown that people who eat an egg a day are no more likely to have a heart attack or a stroke than people who don’t eat eggs. So unless your physician or health care provider gave you specific advice to limit egg consumption, there’s no need for worry. Eggs are very low in saturated fat; they’re high in protein; rich in B Vitamins, and a great naturally sugar-free food choice.

This deviled egg recipe is a portable, tasty and satisfying afternoon snack.

Low-fat/neufchatel cream cheese has about 1/3 less calories than regular cream cheese. It’s also softer than regular cream cheese because, well, because it has less fat and more moisture. It’s best to use fresh herbs for this recipe, but if you don’t have them, then substitute dried herbs using one-third (or 1 teaspoon) of the recommended amount.

In all the mania to cut down on salt, please remember that a teaspoon of salt everyday is absolutely essential for your health. You need salt for proper fluid balance, for muscle contraction and relaxation, and for nerve impulse transmission.

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1″ cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 heaping tablespoon curry 1/4 cup sugar-free/HFCS-free Italian dressing 8 ounces mesclun salad mix (or greens of your choice) 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced in half-moons 2 scallions, thinly sliced, white parts only Directions:

Ingredients: 16 ounces lean ground turkey 1 medium apple, shredded or grated 2-3 scallions, white parts chopped 1 tablespoon Prudhomme’s Poultry Magic (or your favorite sugar-free equivalent) Garnish: Fresh lettuce leaves 1 tomato, sliced 1 teaspoon reduced fat, sugar-free blue cheese dressing (for each patty) Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix by hand

Yield: About 3 cups Serving Size: Unlimited Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups portobello mushrooms, cleaned and sliced about 1/4 inch thick 1 1/2 cups white button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced about 1/4 inch thick 2-3 scallions, white parts thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1/2