By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com I made a quick and simple dinner the other night that had lots of flavor but very few calories. It was so good my wife had it again the next night, which is a rare occasion since she rarely eats leftovers. The meal consists of chicken, vegetables, and a Korean […]
Sweet and Savory Cod Recipe
By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com I came up with a sweet and savory fish recipe last night and the family really enjoyed it. I keep the calories down by pan-frying and baking in the oven, instead of deep-frying. I also rely on sweet raisins and spicy peppers instead of a heavy sauce. It does use […]
Buffalo Chicken Thighs, Healthy & Cheap
By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com One of the magazines I subscribe to is Cooking Light. They have many great low-calorie recipes and also have a section for meals on a budget. This months issue has a recipe for Buffalo Chicken Thighs which I had to try out last night. As it turns out, they were […]
Fish Tacos, Healthy but Tasty
By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com PrintFish Tacos Rating: 51 Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes I made fish tacos the other night and my family loved them (even the kids!)Friends and family on Facebook saw my creation and wanted to try them, so I made them again this last weekend at […]
Thomas’ Bagel Thins
By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com I really enjoy bagels but they are typically high in calories. This fact prevents me from enjoying often, but Thomas has a new product called Bagel Thins that allow me to indulge without the guilt. I found some at the local Kroger Grocery Store and bought a package. The first […]
Recent Cooking Adventures – April 18, 2011
By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com I cook most of the meals at home and enjoy cooking several times per week. The primary challenge lies in cooking food that tastes good AND is healthy. I forego this requirement on the weekends, but most of the items that follow are low in calories, but have great flavor. […]
Xanthan Gum – Thick Sauces without the Fat
By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com Have you ever had a low-fat salad dressing and wondered why it was so thick? In most cooking recipes, flour, corn starch, or butter, are used as a thickening agent. The problem is these items all have a lot of calories (and the butter has fat.) So, how do they do it […]
Great Bean Burritos and Low in Calories!
By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com I’m always on the look out for food that is low in calories but filling, to make during the week. I’ve maintained a healthy BMI (and have not gained a pound) for almost a year now and want to keep it that way! One thing my wife loves are the bean […]