Share your favorite healthy recipes. I am trying to eat healthy and I have some very picky eaters around my house. So please share some of your yummy healthy repipes that you may have :-) TIA Please the answer Google is not necessary! I am asking y'all....not the internet if you have some recipes you may want to share. I have already googled some good recipes. :-D 

I dropped 5 lbs just by lowering my portions. That is a good start. Sorry that I don't have any recipes though. 

What kind of foods does your family like eating? I have a Eat Well, Lose Weight cookbook but there's hundreds of recipes in it. 

I personally just modify a lot of my "usual" recipes. Or modify not as healthy recipes. For instance, I never, ever use heavy whipping cream or whole milk. (I don't bake-so it's not an issue). I replace the cream with fat-free half and half and the whole milk with skim. I use a little cornstarch for thickening if necessary. We eat brown rice, 100% whole wheat bread, and wheat pasta. I try to avoid jarred stuff. I do still buy stuff like Ragu once in awhile, but I prefer to make my own spaghetti sauce-it's super easy, and has no added sugar. I substitute applesauce for oil in stuff like muffins, cakes (when I do make them, lol) and splenda for sugar. I also just bought white-whole wheat flour-it's fantastic for making bread, muffins, etc-you get the nutrition of whole wheat flour, without as much of the wheat taste/texture. 

Crock Pot Chicken 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into cubes 1 onion, peeled, cut into wedges 1/2 tsp crushed dried thyme 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 3 1/2 cups water 2 season packages from chicken flavor ramen Layer chicken, sweet potatoes and onion in the bottom of a 3qt crock pot. Sprinkle w/ the pepper, thyme and and Bay leaves. Use about 1/2 cup water to mix the ramen season packs into. Add to the crock pot, and then the other 3 cups of water. Cook on low for about 7 hours. This one is really yummy,easy and pretty healthy too: ) 

I substitute applesauce for oil in stuff like muffins, cakes (when I do make them, lol) and splenda for sugar. When you do this...say it calls for 1TBSP of oil or whatever, do you use the EXACT same amount of applesauce or is it a different amount? 

I dropped 5 lbs just by lowering my portions. That is a good start. Yah I have already started doing that. I am eating at least 6 times a day. My energy is through the roof. :-D What kind of foods does your family like eating? I can't cook anything that involves raw or cooked tomatoes.....Hubby and kids don't like it...LOL. So when i get spagetti sauce I have to get the stuff w/o chunks in it or make them pick it out (it's easier to just get the non chunky stuff). If that helps any. Any other vegetable and meats is fine. I am sticking with mostly chicken and fish....I only bought red meat to make stew and some steaks to put on the grill. No hamburger. I got turkey burgers (we will see how they taste..**shivers**...LOL ) 

When you do this...say it calls for 1TBSP of oil or whatever, do you use the EXACT same amount of applesauce or is it a different amount? Exact same amount yes. I buy the unsweetened stuff-or the sweetened with splenda stuff. I don't notice a difference with stuff like cake mixes, but things like muffins and breads are definitely a little more dense. I don't mind it at all, but it takes some time getting used to. Pancakes on the other hand, I tend to use oil-they are just too dense for me. 

I just know I am eventually going to get sick of chicken and fish....LOL. 

When I make my spaghetti sauce, I put whole canned tomatoes in it-but you can always puree it before/after. Or use tomato puree. Or tell them to pick out the chunks-but I'm mean like that. What I serve is what I serve. if you don't like it, you don't eat. End of story. 

Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder cayenne pepper to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces skewers Directions 1.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Season with chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish with the sauce, and stir to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. 2.Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. 3.Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear. *With this I usually use red & yellow peppers, red onion, and tomatos. I substitute the olive oil for chili infused macadamia nut oil. Chicken Piccata Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon pepper black ground 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon oil, olive divided 1 tablespoon shallot(s)minced 1/4 cup(s) chicken broth 2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh 1 tablespoon capers 2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley divided Preparation 1. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle chicken evenly with pepper and salt 2. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and chicken. Add shallots to pan; sauté 1 minute or until tender. Add broth, lemon juice, and capers. Increase heat to high, and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1 teaspoon parsley. Spoon sauce evenly over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon parsley. *Serve with spaghetti squash, or whole wheat pasta* Whole Wheat Pita Pizzas 1 whole wheat pita bread round 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 tablespoons pizza sauce 1/2 cup shredded low fat mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms sliced turkey breast (lunch meat works fine) 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 cup chopped red onion Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 2. Brush pita bread with olive oil, and pizza sauce. Top with cheese, pizza toppings, and season with garlic salt. 3. Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes These are just a few, if you want me to find them I will do it later. 

What I serve is what I serve. if you don't like it, you don't eat. End of story. That is how I am getting to be. If you don't like it then either starve or cook yourself dinner! LOL :-D 

Well if you would like to I could let you borrow the book, well, until the 25th when my husband gets back and I actually have to cook again. But it would give you the chance to look through it and find any recipes you might like to try. 

What I serve is what I serve. if you don't like it, you don't eat. End of story. That is how I am getting to be. If you don't like it then either starve or cook yourself dinner! LOL :-D That's how I've been from the start with my kids. Once they are old enough to make themselves a sandwich, I won't care if they do that. but for now, I am not a short-order chef. lol 

I didn't know you were a chef. Did you get one of those certificate thingies from one of those "accredited" places online? Duh. I have photoshop. 

I watch my portions too.. I also do not eat ranch anymore lol. I like to add broccoli or cabbage whenever possible into a meal.. I just kind of make what we have (when I cook) I don't really do the whole recipe thing. I like to use brown rice and make a wannabe stir fry thing- but with all healthy stuff. :) 

I just know I am eventually going to get sick of chicken and fish....LOL.  You can eat other meats...just don't eat as much meat and eat more veggies at that meal....healthy eating really isn't that hard. If you make good choices most of the day/week and exercise, it is okay to have the "bad choices" in small amounts. The key is making a lifestyle change, not a diet. Add strawberries to cereals, make smoothies with fresh fruits, change it up so that you don't get bored and stop. My goal is 2 pounds a week, so that I can lose 24 pounds by summer. I lost 2 pounds last week, but I still had Burger King once and shared a Pistachio Almond shake with my husband.. 

But in all serioiusness... I usually just google whatever meat I want to cook that night and add "easy healthy recipe" onto the end and get a ton of recipes! 

I still had Burger King once BK burgers, minus the cheese and mayo, are actually the least fattening of fast food burgers. 

pork is better than beef also. heckeys- I get mine plain- and just add ketchup. hate mayo & im lactose intolerant so i usually dont get cheese :) I lost 3 lbs last week :) 

BK burgers, minus the cheese and mayo, are actually the least fattening of fast food burgers.  I got a grilled chicken sandwhich, no mayo and just ate the lettuce, tomato, chicken, and bottom bun! .....oh and fries :) 

pork is better than beef also. And use ground turkey instead of beef. I haven't used ground beef in years. 

I lost 3 lbs last week :)  Congrats! 

I got a grilled chicken salad, no mayo and just ate the lettuce, tomato, chicken, and bottom bun They put a bun in your salad? 

I got a grilled chicken salad, no mayo and just ate the lettuce, tomato, chicken, and bottom bun They put a bun in your salad?  Youre too fast for me...I edited it. 

you just have to be careful of cutting out all carbs.. your brain needs carbs and fat.. I'm at a stall right now, i have 17 more pounds to goal weight... AND STUCK!!!! I think i cut out to many calories, and carbs.. I upped my cardio work out, yet nothing moved for a month.. ugh.. So i started to slowly add in some carbs and upped my calories.. What happen to the easy life of just eat and work out.. :c( 

Thanks.. I still have to lose 30ish lbs.. gotta get back on it again. x.x 

What happen to the easy life of just eat and work out.. Age. ;-) 

I don't do the count calories or carbs crap.. I just eat what is good for me.. and I judge it by how I feel, weight loss, poop, and all that jazz 

I keep an eye on calories, sodium, sugars, fats...and I am way more active than I have been in a long time. Bike rides at the park with my daughter on the days that are pretty (except today), gym or run around the hilly-ass neighborhood at night.