It’s never too early to plan your holiday meals. Extra planning time means you can start looking now for healthier alternatives to your traditional holiday recipes. This broccoli cheddar brown rice casserole is packed with protein, vitamin C and calcium thanks to the broccoli, flaxseed, brown rice and real cheddar cheese. The secret to its…
Add the finishing touches to any great meal with an easy dessert that keeps the fat calories to a minimum. “In the Kitchen with Norton Healthcare” shows you how to make these sweet cannoli cream-filled strawberry bites. Cannoli Cream-filled Strawberries Makes 4 servings 8 large strawberries, halved ½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese ½ tablespoon powdered…
Add these enchiladas to your go-to recipe list when you are running short on time and need to feed your whole family. Use your favorite meat — even leftovers! Add or leave out an ingredient or two to make this recipe unique each time you make it. Family Night Enchiladas Makes 8 servings 8 8-inch…
Zucchini bread is an end-of-season favorite as people look for creative and tasty ways to use up an abundance of produce from their gardens. This zucchini bread adds an extra crunch with the addition of walnuts. Zucchini bread with walnuts Serves 10 ¾ cup walnut pieces 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted ½ cup honey 2…
Pasta is a dinnertime favorite. Make this dish your family’s go-to pasta recipe and feel confident you are serving a healthy, flavorful dish. Use vegetarian crumbles in place of ground beef or sausage to lower calories and saturated fat while packing plenty of protein and fiber. Veggie Pasta Bake Makes 8 servings 1 tablespoon olive…
Is your macaroni and cheese safe to eat? It depends on how you look at it. A recent study reported in the New York Times warns that the powdered cheese mixture has phthalates (pronounced thal-ATES), a group of chemicals that may be unsafe for pregnant women and children. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration monitors…
Summertime cooking should be easy and quick, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the season outside of the kitchen. Serve up this sandwich made with a summer produce staple — zucchini. Zucchini Panini Makes 1 sandwich 2 slices whole grain or sprouted grain bread 1 slice sharp cheddar cheese 2 large vertical slices zucchini…
You will be a hit when you bring this flavorful and healthy dish to your next summer picnic. Visit a Norton Healthcare “Look for Local” Farmers Market to find fresh, local squash and other ingredients for this recipe. Farmers markets will visit each Norton Healthcare cafeteria on a rotating schedule throughout the summer months. Summer…
Looking for a way to shake up your traditional Mexican meal? Try this layered pie for a flavorful dish with easy cleanup. This recipe calls for refried black beans, which can be a very healthy addition to a meal. In traditional preparations, mashed beans are cooked with lard and spices to create a rich, high-fat…
Spaghetti squash should be a staple on your family’s weekly menu. It’s filled with nutrients like fiber, beta carotene, potassium, Vitamins C and A, and folate — giving you important health benefits for the whole family. And, once you get the hang of cooking spaghetti squash, you can dress it up any way you’d like…
“In the Kitchen with Norton Healthcare” offers up a healthy take on a classic soup that will add flavor and comfort to your next meal. Cream of Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces onions, diced 2 ounces celery, diced 2 ounces carrots, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced…
Taco Tuesdays will become Taco Everyday when you make this healthy and flavorful recipe. Take in the sweetness of mango with a Cajun kick in each bite. Your mouth will thank you! 7-minute Spicy Fish Tacos Makes 8 tacos 1 pound tilapia, cut into strips Cooking spray 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted 2 teaspoons Cajun…