2009 Resolution Guide!

As I've said many times, one of my favorite things to do is take a high calorie, high fat, and seemingly unhealthy meal, and make it lighter, and sometimes even healthy!
So I compiled a few of my favorite alternative recipes that take every day recipes and make them healthier.
I also made a list of healthy meals that I came up with, not based on a traditional recipe. Though most of the recipes in my blog that I create are healthy (minus the baked goods), I picked a few of my favorites.


As I am approaching my 1 year Blogiversary, I am also working to compile a "Best of '08" list, so stay tuned!

Lightened-Up Classic Recipes (all linked to the post)

• Burger and Fries I (Cranberry Turkey Burger with Squash Fries)
• Burger and Fries II (Thai Turkey Burgers with Mango Salsa and Sweet Potato Saratoga Chips)
• Burger and Fries III (Southwest Turkey Burgers and Grilled Corn)
• Baked Corndogs
• Baked Chicken Parmesan with Eggplant Penne
• Spaghetti and Meatballs (low-fat/cal) with Baked Zucchini Sticks
• Baked Eggplant Parm, Lowfat Caesar Salad
• Stuffed Peppers
• Veggie and Tofu Pad Thai
• Pasta, Pesto and Peas
• Ratatouille
• Baked Eggrolls, Sesame Chicken Teriyaki
• Chicken Milanese (based off Uno's)
• Lasagna (Spinach and Chicken Sausage)
• Pasta e Fagioli
• Boneless Buffalo Tenders and Spicy Ranch Fries (Baked)
• Classic Meatloaf
• Turkey Meatloaf Wellington (play on Beef Wellington)
• The Breakfast Horseshoe (NOT healthy, just a 'lighter' version of the original!)

Healthy Recipes from My Kitchen (all linked to the post)

• Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas with Fire Roasted Red Pepper Soup
• Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart (made with low-fat crust) &
  Spinach Citrus Salad (with a light citrus dressing)
• Shredded Pork Soft Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw (try it with corn tortillas and leave off the Guac. for a super healthy meal)
• Tuscan Veggie Pappardelle
• Asian Slaw in Baked Wonton Cups, Spicy Asian Chicken Meatballs (great healthy appetizers!)
• Herb-Citrus Inspired Turkey Dinner with Fixings - all super healthy!
• Spicy Orange Chicken Stir-Fry
• Asian Salad with Chicken Potstickers and Carrot Ginger Dressing
• Rice Noodle Slaw Salad Bowls
• Fajita Pasta
• Roasted Beet Spinach Salad
• Butternut Squash, Stilton, and Apple Phyllo Tart