Happy New Year! Here’s wishing everyone peace, love, health, happiness and lots of good food for 2013.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had about enough cream, butter, cheese, rich sauces and meats for 5 Holiday Seasons. If you’re like me, you’re already planning for some lighter meals and looking for healthy recipes. I thought I’d dust off a few of my old favorites and try to behave…at least until Superbowl. Let’s take a look.
Chicken Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Pan Fried Cod With Mustard Caper Sauce
Citrus Salad
Crab Cakes on Greens with Vinaigrette
Asian Chicken Salad with Wasabi Vinaigrette
Grilled Lamb Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette
Chicken Cutlets with Jalapeno Orange Sauce and Black Beans
Southwestern Chicken and Bean Soup
Lamb Kabobs With Arugula and Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette
Steak and Asparagus Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette
Shrimp Salad with Mango Vinaigrette
Healthy Recipes…They’re What’s For Dinner For Awhile
We’ll be eating lighter whenever we can for the next month at least too. You have some wonderful ideas for lighter meals here!
Lots of yummy food right there! Happy New Year Lea Ann!
Your crab cakes jumped out at me– that is a dish I would like to make. I always order them in restaurants but don’t make them at home. I need to lighten up too but it is hard for me to put down the butter…and the cream…and the cakes…and the cookies…
It’s definitely time to eat lighter! But ugh, I have so many leftovers…sending a bunch to work with hubby though, that’ll help. Looking at all this lighter food definitely has me wanting something fresh and light.
I hear ya Rhonda. I’m still not eating healthy. Lots of left overs here too.
I’ll take one of everything please!!!
Me too Jenn.
I’m with you – ready for healthy compared to heavy foods. I’m off to check out that citrus salad – I must have missed it. Wow. Is it ever pretty.
Sam
That citrus salad is just a simple fruit salad. Just thought I needed some fruit in the mix.
I understand ! After this period, I just loved zucchini !!!
Happy new Year, Lea Ann !
Too funny … I don’t feel that guilty.
I wish you would prepare all of these and have me around for a healthy buffet!They all look delicious. I can’t wait to give your chicken skewers a try. Happy New Year Lea Ann!
Thanks Karen. If I had time, I’d do exactly that.
What a beautiful array of yummy & healthy dining – I’m inspired!
So can you inspire me?
Ditto! Your menu looks so tantalizing and of course, healthy and lighter! (one thing I wont give up: chocolate!). Happy New Year!
So nice to hear from you Joumana. I keep track of your wonderful recipes on Facebook.
Lighter, healthier…I think that is what most of us will be doing for awhile. I hope you have a wonderful new year. I’m looking forward to more terrific recipes like those you mentioned.
Thanks Karen. Happy New Year.
They all look very good Lea Ann, but since I ate pretty lite thru the holidays, oysters and such, I’m sticking with my normal unhealthy plan
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So far I’m sticking to my normal unhealthy plan. Still have lots of leftovers.
I feel the same way, Lea Ann. Time for light meals! This is a great round up of recipes to start out the year.
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Happy New Year Barbara.
All great recipes Lea Ann. Happy New Year to you and your family. Hope you make it to Larry’s blogger event this year.
Thanks Penny. I’d love to make it to the blogger event. We’ll see what May/June brings.
I am doing the same thing. I will revisit cream and meat I’m sure before the winter ends, but for now I am enjoying lighter foods.
Thanks for the recommendations!
Happy New Year,
RMW
I’ve got so many left-overs that I’m still in rather of a feast mode. I hate to throw out food.
Too much cream and buttah? Never!
But all of these look good too:)
Reminds me of a Julia Quote: If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.