Health Foodie Parsley

Mexican Corn Salad

Friday, August 6th, 2010 by Health Foodie

I guess we all know the feeling: It is so hot outside that the last thing we want is to turn on the stove or worse, put something hot into our bodies. Eating ice cream for dinner is also not really an option (even though we really want to). Obviously, salads are a great option for these hot summer evenings. Here is a recipe for an absolutely delicious Mexican corn salad.

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Homemade Corn Tortillas

Monday, July 26th, 2010 by Health Foodie

There is nothing better than a delicious corn tortilla, oh wait there is: a delicious homemade corn tortilla! It may seem like to much work or too difficult to make your own, but you won’t truly know until you give it a try! Here are step by step instructions to make your own corn tortillas.

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Asian Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 by Health Foodie

These wraps are stuffed with flavorful tofu and vegetables. Using crispy romaine lettuce as the wrap makes this dish light and fresh. This is a perfect lunch or snack for when the weather gets warmer.

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Mexican Black Bean Soup

Saturday, March 20th, 2010 by Health Foodie

Eating a good black bean soup is like having a flavor party in your mouth. The warmth and creaminess make it a comfort-food favorite. I am sure there are as many versions of black bean soup as there are cooks. Here is mine…

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Asian Sesame Crusted Chicken Nuggets

Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by Health Foodie

This is the second recipe post in the healthy fast food series. Even though the flavors are from different cuisines, we enjoy eating them with the rosemary oven fries.

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Rosemary and Paprika Oven Fries with Ketchup

Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by Health Foodie
rosemary and paprika french fries

In the last post I talked about the essence of fast food and how to capture it. As promised, here is the recipe for the french fries and for the homemade ketchup.

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Garlic Shrimp in Tomato and White Wine Broth with Cashew Creme

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 by Health Foodie
garlic shrimp in tomato and white wine broth

I am sure you have all experienced it before. You are super hungry, but there is just no food left! Going to the store and filling up your fridge seems like the only option to save your family. Unfortunately, there are many things that can keep you from going to the store. But of course, starving is not an option. It’s time to dig deep into the pantry and freezer!

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Roasted Leek and Garlic Asparagus Recipe

Sunday, March 7th, 2010 by Health Foodie
roasted asparagus recipe

Spring seems just around the corner, so I was inspired to experiment with some fabulous spring vegetables. Luckily, I found a beautiful bunch of asparagus in my fridge.

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Spiced Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Friday, March 5th, 2010 by Health Foodie
sweet potato fries

Sweet potatoes are the perfect comfort food. They are incredibly healthy, super easy to prepare, and absolutely delicious. Even though they are in peak season in the fall, they can be enjoyed during the winter as well.

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Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 by Health Foodie
Healthy cauliflower mash recipe

The inspiration for this recipe came from my mother-in-law, Laura. She has served mashed cauliflower many times instead of mashed potatoes when something lighter was needed to balance another component of the dish. I always loved hers and was so surprised by how similar the texture was to mashed potatoes when I first tried it.

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