Showing posts with label Snacks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Snacks. Show all posts

Monday, November 7, 2011

Perfect hard boiled eggs every time!

If you are sick of getting a grey ring around the yolk of your hard boiled eggs give this method a try. You will get lovely yellow yolks without the ugly ring every time.

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1-2 inches.
Bring to the boil and take off the heat. Cover the eggs and allow to sit for 12 minutes.
Transfer eggs to a bowl filled with cold water.

For a quick snack add some sea salt and Dijonnaise (mix of Dijon mustard & mayonnaise) and gobble them up. Yum!


Monday, October 10, 2011

Lunch Ideas to get you out of the sandwich rut

Hors d'oeuvres - Serve whole-grain crackers with 3 tablespoons goat cheese; top with halved grape tomatoes and fresh basil. Or spread on spicy hummus and top with sliced black olives and chick peas.

Fruit and Nut Wrap - Spread 2 tablespoons cashew butter on a whole-wheat tortilla; sprinkle raisins on top.

Mediterranean Meal - Open a whole-wheat pita and fill with 1 to 2 tablespoons tahini, fresh spinach leaves, sun dried tomatoes and 1 ounce string cheese.

Salad-to-Go - Mix a small container of tuna (packed in water, drained) with light mayo, grated carrots and diced celery. Serve with whole-wheat crackers.

Fruit kabobs - Thread melon chunks, grapes, and banana slices on a skewer. Dip into 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt mixed with 150 calories of whole-grain cereal.

Trail Mix Meal - Mix about 1 cup whole-grain cereal, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (without the shell), 2 tablespoons dried apricots and 1 tablespoon raisins. Serve with fresh sliced veggies