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Blueberries and Greek Yogurt! Recipe of the Week

8 oz Frozen Blueberries 6 oz Greek style yogurt 1 tsp vanilla Cinnamon, to taste Let the blueberries sit out for 20 minutes. Stir in with yogurt and vanilla. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Serves 1 and only 200 calories!

Salmon Pasta Salad –

- Salmon Pasta Salad – Ingredients: 4 Cups small shell pasta 1 Cup frozen peas 1 can (7.5 oz) sockeye salmon, drained 1/2 Cup low-fat plain yogurt 1/3 Cup finely diced red onion 1/4 Cup light mayonnaise 6 radishes, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 2 tsp dried dill weed) 1/2 tsp each: [...]

Black Bean & Tomato Quinoa

2 tsp grated lime zest 2 Tbls fresh lime juice 2 Tbls unsalted butter, (melted & cooled) 1 Tbls vegetable oil 1 Cup quinoa (pre-washed) 1 15 oz. can black beans (drained) 2 medium tomatoes, diced 4 scallions, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Prepare:  Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, salt [...]

Recipe of the Week – Salmon Frittata

SALMON FRITTATA 2 TBS + 2 TBS Vegetable or Chicken broth ¼ medium Red Bell pepper, diced ¼ medium red onion, diced ½ medium zucchini, diced 3 eggs ½ cup cooked Salmon, shredded Sea salt and pepper to taste 1 -2 TBS extra virgin olive oil Optional: 1 TBS chopped fresh basil or dill SERVES [...]

Brain Healthy Recipe – PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts   (6 to 8 oz. each) 1 ½ tsp salt, divided 1 tsp lemon juice 1 ½ cups plain yogurt 1 TBLS Dijon mustard 2 cups pecans, finely chopped 1 cup bread crumbs Olive oil for sautéing PREPARATION Use a mallet to pound chicken breasts into uniform ½ inch thickness. Cut [...]

Brain Healthy Recipe – Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa

1 cup milk 1 TBLS honey (adjust to taste) ½ tsp cinnamon ½ cup dry quinoa, rinsed and drained ¾ cup unsweetened dried blueberries (or 1 cup fresh blueberries) ¼ cup chopped nuts like almonds, hazelnuts or pecans In a small saucepan, stir milk, honey, and cinnamon together. Add quinoa and bring to a boil [...]

HEALTHY BRAIN RECIPE – STRAWBERRIES WITH CHOCOLATE CREME

A delicious way to serve Strawberries in just 10 Minutes! 3 TBS low-fat vanilla or soy yogurt 3 TBS organic cocoa 3 TBS maple syrup 1 Pint Strawberries 1.  Whisk yogurt, cocoa and maple syrup in a small bowl.  If your cocoa has lumps, sift it through a strainer before mixing with the other ingredients. [...]

Recipe for Healthly Brain: HEALTHY BREAKFAST FRITTATA

This great tasting frittata is full of health benefits and will keep your energy level high for hours. 1/2 medium onion 4 medium cloves garlic 1/4 lb ground lamb or turkey 1 TBS plus  2 TBS chicken broth 3 cups rinsed and finely chopped kale (stems removed) 5 omega-3 enriched Eggs Sea salt and black [...]

Recipe for Healthy Brain: Spinach and Prosciutto Lasagna

2    Packages (10 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2 1/2   Cups jarred tomato sauce 1- 1/2   Cups part-skim ricotta 4    ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 1    garlic clove, minced 6    no-boil lasagna noodles Course salt and ground pepper 1 Cup shredded part-skim mozzarella (4 ounces) 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  [...]

Recipe for Healthy Brain: Spicy Apricot-Glazed Chicken

1/4 cup apricot Jam 1/4 tsp red-pepper flakes 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 oz each) Course salt and ground pepper 1.  Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat.  In a small bowl, stir together jam and red-pepper flakes; set glaze aside. 2. Place chicken on an aluminum-foil-lined baking sheet; season [...]