It’s never a bad idea to whip up a balanced salad in the kitchen for lunch or dinner! Check out Episode 2 of Tasty25 TV, as we bring you a Strawberry & Peach Salad w/ Chicken recipe submitted by a very special Tasty25 contributor – Chef Dana Herbert of New Castle, Delaware. Chef Hebert recently competed forBuddy Valastro’s 8-week baking contest“Next Great Baker” on the cable television network TLC™, and won first place! His culinary creations have also been featured on several other cable TV networks, including WeTV™ and QVC™, and it’s an honor to welcome this world-class baker & food enthusiast to our food conscious community. His salad recipe is a complete meal consisting of only 390 calories per serving, contains 33% of your daily Vitamin A recommendation, and over 124% of your Vitamin C! Give Chef Dana’s recipe a try, and let us know what you think by rating and/or commenting. Enjoy, be food conscious, and Happy Cooking! – David Jones II, Editor
What you need:
2 6-oz chicken breasts
2 Bunches of spinach/baby spinach (Washed, dried, and cut if needed.)
Using a whisk, combine the lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. of olive oil, dry mustard, poppy seeds, and a pinch of salt & paprika until all ingredients are dissolved; Place dressing in the refrigerator.
Next, heat your oven to 350 degrees; Place walnuts & almonds on a metal baking tray, and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
Cut the chicken breasts into even horizontal strips; Place on a cooking grill, and grill until cooked all the way through. (10-15 minutes.)
After the chicken is thoroughly cooked, toss torn spinach leaves, strawberries, and peaches in a large bowl, and drizzle the refrigerated dressing over it.
Now add walnuts, and top salad with grilled chicken; serve immediately.
Eat & enjoy!
Thanks Chef Dana for sending in this wonderful arrangement to Tasty25 Magazine! What’s your Tasty25 creation? Send in your recipe, and be featured on Tasty25 by going to the “Submit Your Tasty25 Creation” page.
Hi Tasty25ers! We have such a great wholesome & delicious recipe for you! Check out this 300 calorie per-serving Orange Honey Salmon recipe sent in by Ryan Holden of Atlanta, GA; It’s a fish lovers delight, and chock full of healthy nutrients! Think about it: Juicy salmon fillets, with an orange honey-butter glaze and light spices… Are we making you hungry yet? Because it should! Definitely give this recipe a try, and for a summertime change-up, cook outside on the grill on medium heat. Show us some love by rating & commenting below, and as always, Happy Cooking! – Tasty25 Staff
Preheat broiler to medium-high heat. (If using an outside grill, cook with medium heat.)
Combine honey, melted butter, chili powder, orange rind, cumin, paprika, ground coriander, and salt & pepper in a small bowl; Mix until completely even.
Rub spice mixture over both sides of salmon fillets, then place salmon on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
Cook in the pan for 6-8 minutes, or until the salmon fillets flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Remove from the pan, and serve hot.
Eat & enjoy!
Thanks Ryan for sending in this wonderful arrangement to Tasty25 Magazine! What’s your Tasty25 creation? Send in your recipe, and be featured on Tasty25 by going to the “Submit Your Tasty25 Creation” page.
Whether you’re trying to make something healthy for the kids, looking for a quick study break snack in your dorm, or want something wholesome that you can fix at work, this 5-Minute Microwave Baked Apple is for you! Sent in by Nikki Latham of Brisbane, Australia, this deliciously sweet snack will leave your taste buds & your body happy; ONLY 180 CALORIES PER SERVNG! Don’t forget to show some love by rating and commenting below, and Happy Cooking! – Tasty25 Staff
Remove apple core, then remove peel from the top 1/2 inch of apple.
In a bowl, mix raisins, honey and butter (Add almonds if desired); Pack mixture into core of apple.
Place apple right side up in a microwave-safe bowl; Pour in 1/2 cup water, then sprinkle cinnamon over top of apple.
Cover bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving a small space for steam to escape, and cook in microwave on full power for 5 minutes, or until apple is fragrant and soft. (Check apple every 2 minutes.)
Remove apple from the bowl, place on a small clean plate, and pour 1 Tsp. of the cooking liquid over the apple; Serve warm.
Eat & enjoy!
Thanks Nikki for sending in this wonderful arrangement to Tasty25 Magazine! What’s your Tasty25 creation? Send in your recipe, and be featured on Tasty25 by going to the “Submit Your Tasty25 Creation” page.
At Tasty25 Magazine, our entire staff practices what we preach; so cheers to another great healthy & delicious recipe straight from my kitchen! I get excited every time I’m able to share one of my own recipes with our growing food conscious community, and I hope you’ll enjoy this one. My Sweet & Spicy Mango Stir-Fry recipe is quick, simple, and absolutely chock full of flavor; and as a health seeker, it doesn’t get any better than a balanced mix of lean meat & veggies! Try it out, let me know what you think, and Happy Cooking! – David Jones II, Editor
Combine the stew meat, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl, and stir to mix evenly.
Place stovetop to medium-high heat, and add the mixture of stew meat, olive oil, and spices to skillet; Cook until meat is evenly browned. (About 5 minutes.)
Evenly drizzle KC Masterpiece® Spicy Mango marinade on top of browned meat, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add stir-fry vegetables, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to mix flavor and prevent burning.
Bring stovetop to low heat, and drizzle honey on top of stir-fry medley; Serve hot in a medium-sized bowl.
Eat & enjoy!
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