. Chef Richards 5 Go-To Weeknight Dinners . Think you dont have time to make a wholesome, delicious dinner for your family? Think again! Chef Richard shares his top-five go-to weeknight meals that are big on flavor but small on fat and calories — and super easy to whip up! Pizza Believe it or not, pizza can be a healthy dinner option. But skip the delivery and go homemade! You can use a variety of crusts — from whole-wheat dough to pita pockets. And the topping options are endless: Add whatever ingredients you have on hand. Chef Richards favorites include potatoes, spinach, sliced tomatoes, and arugula. This Breakfast Pizza recipe is a great way to experiment with potatoes on your pie, or load on the veggies with this Healthified Homemade Pizza recipe. Quesadillas This kid favorite will be a hit for the whole family. Plus, the quick and easy meal is a convenient way to use up leftovers. Leftover meats, veggies, and grains can all be chopped up to make the filling and then topped with a sprinkle of cheese for a satisfying, delicious meal in a flash. When it comes to quesadillas, the skys the limit. Mix up the flavors and keep the meal fresh with these recipe ideas: Turkey and Balsamic Onion Quesadillas, Walnut and Olive Quesadillas, Apple and Cheddar Quesadillas. Soup Chef Richard is a big proponent of homemade soups — they are super easy to make at home and way lower in sodium than processed, store-bought versions. His go-to? Chicken soup! He recommends roasting a whole chicken, so you have leftover meat to whip up some quesadillas or chicken salad for the next days meal. Give homemade soup a try with these easy recipes: Homemade Turkey Soup, Tortellini and Zucchini Soup, Lentil Soup. Heartier Salads Salads make an appearance on the dinner menu at Chef Richards house at least three times a week. While the bulk of the meal is greens, he likes to throw on heartier toppings thatll make the salad more satisfying — like bulgur wheat, teriyaki chicken, and quinoa. For some hearty, flavor-packed salad ideas give these recipes a try: Asian Chicken Salad, Shrimp Tabbouleh Salad, Quinoa-Vegetable Salad. Spaghetti and Meatballs Theres room for this classic comfort food in a healthy diet! Chef Richard recommends opting for buffalo or turkey over beef; both are lower in cholesterol but still packed with juicy flavor, and kids wont even notice the difference. Give healthier meatballs a try with these recipes for Spicy Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce and Turkey Meatballs. .
Posted on: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 06:16:10 +0000
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