4 Comments for 'What are some healthy and tasty dinner foods?'

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   school rocks
   February 1, 2010 | 1:45 pm
    

   grilled meats with whole grains and veggies
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   cucumberslicee07
   February 1, 2010 | 1:57 pm
    

   look at the biggest loser cookbook.
   it has amazing ideas that are very easy.
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   20somethingKITCHEN
   February 1, 2010 | 2:17 pm
    

   I have some great dinner recipes that are healthy, simple and actually taste good! Check out this website: http://www.20somethingkitchen.com/recipes/dinner/

   My personal favorites are:
   Chicken and Black Bean Burritoes
   Beef Enchiladas
   Onion Crusted Swiss Chicken
   Turkey Sausage and White Bean Skillet

   Enjoy! I promise – it is actually fun to eat healthy.
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   sxcbabii_92
   February 1, 2010 | 2:34 pm
    

   1.BROCCOLI AND BROWN RICE SKILLET DINNER

   1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
   1/2 tsp. minced garlic
   1 1/2 c. no-added-salt chicken broth
   1 small head of broccoli, broken into florets
   1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
   1 yellow squash, sliced thin
   1/4 tsp. black pepper
   1 1/2 c. instant brown rice, dry
   1 oz. freshly grated parmesan cheese

   In a deep skillet, heat chicken, garlic, broth, broccoli, red pepper and squash to boiling.

   Stir in pepper and brown rice, and reduce heat to a simmer.

   Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and serve.

   2.PASTA CHEESE SAUCE DINNER

   Soy Semolina Elbow macaroni
   Frozen peas and corn
   Cheese sauce

   CHEESE SAUCE:

   3 (2) tbsp. butter
   3 (2) tbsp. flour (white)
   1 (1) tsp. dry mustard
   1/4 tsp. salt (to taste)
   Dash of cayenne pepper
   1 1/2 (1) c. milk
   1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (Colby or Monterey Jack)
   5 drops red pepper sauce

   1. Cook pasta according to directions. Mix peas and corn and steam until done. (Don’t overcook – stop before peas change bright green color.)

   2. Melt butter in heavy bottom saucepan on low heat. Blend flour, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Turn off heat. Stir in cheese and pepper sauce until cheese is melted.

   3. Place a serving of noodles on plate. Sprinkle a serving of vegetables over noodles. Pour cheese sauce over vegetables and noodles.

   3.BAKED PORK CHOP DINNER

   4 tbsp. oil
   4 pork chops
   1 sm. onion, chopped
   2 med. potatoes, sliced
   1 pkg. Niblet corn on cob
   1 tsp.dill weed (opt.)
   1/4 c. butter
   4 rectangles of heavy duty aluminum foil

   Brown chops in oil; season with pepper. Place 1 chop in foil, place 1/4 each of onion slices and potato slices on top of chops. Then place 1 frozen ear of corn next to chop. Sprinkle dill weed over dinner and top with 1 tablespoon butter. Wrap in foil and place in a 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

   4.WHOLE MEAL CHICKEN SALAD

   1 (15 oz.) can chunk pineapple, drained
   1 (11 oz.) can mandarin orange sections, drained
   1/2 c. sliced pitted ripe olives
   1/2 c. chopped sweet green pepper
   2 tbsp. grated onion
   1 c. chopped celery
   1 c. mayonnaise
   1 tbsp. prepared mustard
   1 (5 oz.) can chow mein noodles
   Chopped pecans, optional

   In large bowl combine chicken, pineapple, celery, oranges, olives, bell pepper, and onion. Blend mayonnaise and mustard. Toss gently with chicken. Cover and chill several hours. Just before serving, mix in chow mein noodles. Turn salad onto lettuce lined salad plate. Serve with crackers.

   5.TUNA DINNER CASSEROLE

   1 (7 1/4 oz.) box macaroni and cheese dinner
   1 (12 1/2 oz.) can tuna, drained and chunked
   1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
   1 c. frozen green peas
   1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
   1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
   1/4 tsp. garlic powder (optional)

   Prepare macaroni box as directed on box. Mix in remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart microwaveable serving dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir casserole and continue on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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