Trim, terrific and simple healthy tailgating recipes

ingredient;

• 1 (10-ounce) container roasted red pepper hummus
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese or crumbled goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons sliced Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions:

1. Spread hummus on 9-inch serving plate.
2. Sprinkle evenly with remaining ingredients and refrigerate until serving time.

Light & Delish: 400 Calories or less! Quick healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch or dinner

ingredient;

• 1 1⁄4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. each ground cumin, ancho chile powder, dried oregano, and brown sugar
• 4 (8 oz.) boneless rib-eye steaks, 1-inch thick
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup diced onion
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 pint mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce,seeded, minced
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Combine 1 tsp. of the salt, cumin, ancho chile powder, oregano, and brown sugar; rub over steaks. Let marinate at room temperature while

   preparing outdoor grill or preheating grill pan.

2. Grill steaks 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, for medium-rare, 10 to 12 minutes for medium. Transfer steaks to a platter; cover loosely with

   foil while making salsa.

3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, chipotle, and lime juice. Cook, tossing mixture, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Transfer salsa to a bowl; toss with cilantro. Spoon over steaks.

Healthy Shrimp Deluxe Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 (12-inch) thin pizza crust (use my healthy whole wheat pizza dough recipe)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 1/4 pound sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 pound medium peeled shrimp, seasoned and cooked
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or1 cup shredded, part-skim, mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 400°F. Coat crust with oil and garlic. Sprinkle with basil.
2. In a small nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté mushrooms bout 5 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, stirring until wilted.
3. Evenly spoon spinach mixture over crust and top with remaining ingredients. Bake 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust.

Banana & Coconut Ice Cream (Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free)

Ingredients:

• a few ripe bananas, cut up and frozen (around 8-12 hrs)
• coconut milk or coconut cream

(Adjust amounts to a consistency you like)

How to:

• Blend with coconut milk till smooth and thick.

Serving options/notes:

• Sprinkle with cinnamon, carob or cacao powder.
• Serve with berries or other fruit
• Try adding a raw egg yolk when blending to increase protein content.