Healthy "Comfort" food

As much as comfort food isn't the most healthy choice of food, I felt like with the cold weather just around the corner it would be appropriate. My type of comfort found I look for is soup, casserole dishes, or some kind of chicken or steak.

Once again I've turned to Pinterest for my recipes because I'm not as creative as I would like when it comes to cooking. I wanted to find three different courses of comfort and I think the ones I found look delicious.

On the left is a veggie lasagna, rather that putting meat or extra cheese you can add tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, or any other veggies you like.
The next picture on the right is a taco dip put on wheat tortillas that looks amazing. If it's not enough comfort dip it in salsa or a queso dip, I won't tell anyone ha-ha.

The third dish I found was a healthy macaroni and cheese. It has bread on the top, but if you're feeling guilty use whole wheat that will help. The mac and cheese includes three cheeses, whole wheat noodles, broccoli and of course the breading.


Links for the food: www.eatingwell.com

Be Thankful. Be Healthy.

This week I decided to write about Thanksgiving break and the trouble of overeating on Turkey day. I wanted to find some traditional dishes that my family could try this week. I wanted to find the healthier, lighter approach so that we don't feel like we're about to pop after dinner.

I went to my favorite food searching website yet again to find these, Pinterest. What I found were a few entrees to have, side dishes, and also some desserts to try out. The first picture is a grape and cranberry stuffing. You get the traditional stuffing with a healthy help of cranberries and grapes. www.lhj.com

The second dish I found was a side salad so you're getting your greens in while indulging in a full turkey and stuffing. The salad includes avocado, artichokes, and a light dressing, YUMMY. www.eatingwell.com

And the third dish I found was a sweet potato pudding to have for dessert. If you feel the need to make it a little sweeter go ahead and throw some whipped cream on top! www.tasteofhome.com

Old Dog, New Tricks. "Grilled Cheese"

Today I decided to try and find healthy recipes for the old, but good recipe of Grilled Cheese. Kids and adults have been able to enjoy this as an afternoon snack, lunch, and dinner.You can have grilled cheese by itself, with veggies, or my personal favorite with soup. I'm going to look for a couple of those combinations.

I found this sandwich on Pinterest and it looked delicious. It includes mozzarella cheese, tomato, pesto, and avocado on whole wheat toast. This was described as "stupid good" and I can see why! I'm thinking of pairing it with either a salad or healthy, low calorie soup.

The tomato soup below includes tomato, basil, and cut tomatoes inside the soup for more texture and flavor. I also found another grilled cheese that I've never thought of making before, but the ingredients intrigued me.  Wheat toast, spinach, and mozzarella cheese.
www.pinterest.com/healthygrilledcheese

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With grilled cheese I've noticed that tomato soup, bean and bacon, and sometimes chicken noodle. With all of these recipes the use of wheat, no butter, and lots of vegetables and white cheese rather than cheddar is key.  Hopefully some of you try these with me and enjoy!!