Paella is a rice dish that originated in its modern form during the mid-19th century in Spain's Valencian region. Some consider this comfort food to be the national dish of Spain. There are are several different versions, but most of them include rice, seafood or meat, saffron and some form of vegetable.
If you are looking for great complement, try a red Sangria.
Healthy Recipes Archives
Healthy Christmas Dinner Recipes that Loosen Santa's Belt
During the Christmas holiday, there will be plenty of opportunity for your mouth to be naughty or nice. Even though your eyes will light up like a Christmas tree when you catch a glimpse of the holiday spread, you still have to practice a little self control. Since most traditional holiday dinners blow your daily calorie intake in one sitting, I am delighted to give you the gift of a few healthy Christmas dinner recipes that are half the calories of Grandma's famous feast. Make sure you also check out my previous blogs about surviving the holiday eating frenzy and practicing proper portion control.
Easy Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Lasagna consists of cooked pasta that is layered with meat or vegetables, cheese, and tomato sauce. Most traditional versions can be a little calorie rich , but I will show you a way to create a much lighter version. By making a few ingredient substitutions, which include using reduced fat cheeses, wheat pasta, ground turkey and adding vegetables, this Italian favorite can become a much healthier dish.
Orange Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Are you pressed for time and need to whip up a quick and healthy meal? Whelp, break out the wok and let's create a scrumptious stir fry. With any stir fry, you can combine your favorite meat, vegetables, starch and sauce in one single dish. For those trying to minimize their calories, definitely use a lean meat such as chicken or shrimp and double up on the vegetables while reducing the rice or noodles. If you are ambitious, you can make your own sauce, which might be less in sodium, sugar and fat than some packaged brands.



