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Stir-fry Basics

We all know that stir-fry is a healthy way to eat, right? Plus it just tastes so good. To go along with my blog on stir-fry tips, here is a step-by-step of how to stir-fry. 1. Start with a wok or an electric skillet. I prefer the wok, but I haven’t been able to find an electric one since mine broke and so I’m making due with a skillet for the time being. 2. Select your meats and your vegetables. Slice, dice, and chop them all as finely as you can, putting them in separate piles or bowls before moving … Continue reading →

Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners

The holidays are over, the kids are back in school, and your chaotic weeknight ritual has returned. Juggling a job, kids, a house and chauffeuring duties can really compromise menu planning, but it doesn’t have to be that way. The following simple yet delicious entrees prove that there is a way to get a healthy dinner on the table without spending hours in the kitchen: CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup finely diced onion 1 1/2 cups finely diced celery 1/4 cup finely diced green pepper 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cans … Continue reading →

Affordable Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes

Regular readers of this blog know that I buy chicken in bulk. My family never seems to tire of eating “the bird.” I, on the other hand, struggle on a weekly basis to find new ways to present chicken without going over budget. Fortunately, I got some inspiration during our recent trip to Hawaii. The following Asian-inspired recipes pep up chicken in a way your entire family will enjoy. What’s more, both dishes are easy and affordable. CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts 1 package chicken flavored ramen noodles 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted 1/2 … Continue reading →

How to Pick (and Use) the Healthiest Oils

Good fats. Bad fats. How do you know the difference? How do you know which oils are the best for you? Here are some tips to help you pick out the best oils for your health (and for flavorful cooking)! First, the basics: you want to get around twenty percent of your daily calories from fats and oils. Yes, that sounds like a lot. But a deficit of good fats can lower your vitamin E intake, keep your good cholesterol from rising, and send your triglycerides through the roof. And some studies have shown that your body absorbs antioxidants and … Continue reading →

3 More Healthy Cooking Oils You Should Use

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Yesterday we talked about the soybean/canola hybrid Enova, extra virgin olive oil and canola oil. It is a little bit more expensive to buy these oils, however, your heart and body will thank you for it. Many of these oils are packed with omega fatty acids as well aiding in boosting good for you cholesterol and even weight loss. (Well, everything in moderation–right?) Here are 3 more healthy cooking oils that you need to consider adding to your diet. Grapeseed Oil It is described as having a clean and almost nutty taste. Grapseed oil definitely has more sizzle for your … Continue reading →

3 Healthy Cooking Oils

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Did you know that using healthy cooking oil as opposed to corn oil will cut the fat in your dish almost by half, not to mention the fact that it will provide other health boosts to your meal? Substituting a healthy cooking oil for regular vegetable oil is very easy to do. Here’s the skinny on 6 of the most healthy cooking oils. Enova Oil Already marketed in Japan, this is essentially a hybrid oil of soybean and canola oils. Not only claiming to be healthier, it claims to actually help you lose weight when eaten with other parts of … Continue reading →

Food Storage: Five Options for Storing Grains

It is important to store a large variety of items in your food storage. There are many different options that you can store under the grain category. You will need to take into account your family’s needs, and store according to what they will eat. It is important that they become used to eating the foods you store. You will also need to take into account any food allergies that your family may have. Here are five options you can choose from in order to store food. You should choose to store a little from each category. 1) Wheat is … Continue reading →