Posts Tagged ‘salsa’

Beat-the-Heat Watermelon Eats
Beyond the slice: 5 Watermelon recipes perfect for summer. I’ve been eating my weight in watermelon these days. I just can’t seem to beat the heat and nothing is more refreshing than a slice of cool watermelon while sitting on my backyard swing after dinner. But watermelon can be used in so many more ways than just eaten by the slice. Appetizer, salad, dessert, or beverage -- you can incorporate watermelon into all of these for a cool twi... Read More

6 Cinco Salsas

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6 Cinco Salsas
Chop, dice and let the music move your feet. Our best salsa recipes with a side of salsa music. Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, we've got a line-up of salsa recipes that'll get your mouth watering -- and music that'll get your feet moving! To get the recipes: Click on recipe title or photo. 1. Corn and Black Bean Salsa (featured) This simple salsa starring Green Giant sweet corn is ready in just 15 minutes, leaving you plenty of time t... Read More
Hot Apple and Jalapeno Spread
This appetizer recipe is festive with bright red and green apples -- perfect for your New Year's Eve buffet! When it comes to appetizers, it feels like we’ve all gotten into a rut of the same old dishes. But this Hot Apple and Jalapeno Spread is a not only festive with bright red and green apples, but completely different from typical appetizers. Start off with giving your apples and jalapenos a good chop. You want to keep the skin on your... Read More
Pineapple Pomegranate Salsa
Break out of the jarred salsa rut with this easy, quick and totally refreshing version that will take you just 5 minutes to mix up. It's a perfect party take-along! With just four ingredients, Quickie Pineapple Pomegranate Salsa isn’t your run-of-the-mill salsa. It’s a sweet-spicy combo that's perfect with good, thick tortilla chips -- the kind of chips that are substantial enough to stand up to this fresh homemade salsa. As for the heat... Read More
Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Short on time to plan a chicken dinner? I have a few secrets to share about how I turn a simple grilled chicken dinner into a fast, easy and flavorful dinner. Ready? Secret #1 Use thin-cut chicken breasts. Available at most grocery stores, thin-cut chicken breasts cook faster and more evenly without losing their juiciness. If you can’t find them, pound chicken breasts out to ½-inch thickness. Secret #2 Skip the marinade and season instead... Read More
Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon has always been one of my favorite fruits, but this time of year it is at its prime – extremely juicy and sweet. I have many swimsuit clad memories as a kid eating watermelon and having watermelon seed spitting contests with my friends. I love watermelon simply chilled, by the slice on a hot summer day. But I can never say no to anything with a Mexican influence, so watermelon salsa -- why not? Watermelon replaces the tomatoes in... Read More
2-Point (or Less!) Snacks
Snack time! Snacks are a must, especially between lunch and dinner, which can be a pretty long stretch of time. But I try to eat healthier snacks -- ones that won’t blow my nutritional budget for the day. Here are some of my favorites. And guess what? They are all 2 points of less (for all you WW fans out there!). 1) Salsa with Vegetable Dippers Choose a fat free variety (most are, but double check the label) and serve it with slices of be... Read More
ReHeat – Quick Dish
Here at Quick Dish, we're into, uh, quick dishes. We know you're busy (because we are too), and we know you're always on the lookout for awesomely fast and fabulous foods (because we are too). This week on Quick Dish, our bloggers handed over the goods on super speedy yet still satisfying dishes like these three faves, featured here one more time because they're worth it: 1) Spicy Chicken Tenders by TBSPangela Angela introduced us to food b... Read More
0-Points Mushroom Salsa
The first time I ever had to really try to lose weight was after I had my first son. I was finally enlightened to the world of healthy eating and calorie counting. I scoured the internet looking for healthy recipes and snacks to make my new found healthy living an easier adjustment. The hardest part was the initial knowledge curve but now that I know what foods are good, I’ve given up calorie counting and just make good food choices. My m... Read More
My Top 10 Favorite Recipes
Playing Favorites Everyone has their favorites. Food. Wine. Whatever. But when it comes to your own recipes, it’s personal. They are like babies – ones that you’ve nurtured and coaxed into something crave-worthy. So, when I was asked to write about my 10 favorite recipes, it was a tough assignment. Besides the fact that it made me totally hungry, going through my recipes was a great trip down memory lane. As you can imagine, the hardest... Read More