We’re finally back from our holiday trip to Germany and I can’t believe it’s already 2015! And what better way to start the new year with a healthy quick snack you can whip up in 20 minutes. Luckily, Nasoya offered me the opportunity to try their wonton wrappers and wow, they work perfectly for a homemade cracker recipe! These baked wonton crackers are so light and airy, a great alternative to the over-processed, salty crackers you get at stores. They’re incredibly addictive too, my husband practically ate the whole batch! The Nasoya wrappers are easy to work with and available at most grocery stores.
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Crunchy & Spicy Baked Tofu Nuggets
Unfortunately I haven’t been eating the healthiest lately. It must be from the weather getting colder and I’ve been craving Fall comfort food. To get back on track, these veggie nuggets are one of the recipes I experimented with using Mori-Nu Tofu, a silken tofu that’s a smooth, delicate variety of tofu. It’s never pressed or drained so the texture is very creamy and custard-like. Tofu is low in fat, gluten-free and a good source of protein so it’s perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Homemade Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Tater Tots
A few months ago I posted a homemade tater tots recipe and it turned out to be a huge success! This time around I wanted to try another version using healthy sweet potatoes. And…wow, let’s just say I feel really sorry for my husband…because I ate them all! Believe me, homemade tater tots are so much better than store-bought and I’m never turning back.
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Healthier Chocolate Pecan Pie
When we visit my family in Pennsylvania, sometimes we stop by the Amish store to pick up a few of their baked goods. One time we got a freshly baked pecan pie and wow, it was AMAZING. We finished it that night and it instantly became my husband’s favorite pie. I searched for recipes but realized most pecan pies are made with a TON of sugar. My recipe is definitely on the healthier side, however, I still used more sugar than I typically do. But I mean c’mon, we can indulge a little once in a while right?? 😉
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Cranberry and Pecan Couscous with Orange Vinaigrette
I must admit…I’ve been neglecting WishfulChef and haven’t posted in months! This Summer has been hectic with work, family functions and a trip to Germany, I just didn’t find the time. But September has begun and now I can breath and finally post a recipe! So now that Summer is over let’s think about the Fall season. My cranberry and pecan couscous is the perfect healthy dish to ease into Autumn weather.
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Eggplant Hummus Veggie Burgers
It’s that time of year again to crank out the charcoal! My husband and I are enjoying our new garden space and have been grilling with friends every weekend. My friend Diana and I experimented with different ingredients to put on the grill like Lacinato kale and even Asian dumplings! The dumplings didn’t turn out too well but the kale tasted delicious, I highly recommend it. This new burger recipe was an idea I thought of because we were eating way too much meat. I wanted something light, but still really wanted to eat a burger! It’s great for your vegetarian friends and also an incredibly simple and healthier alternative to a filling meaty burger.
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Healthy Yogurt Fudge Pops
Summer is here…..I thought it would never come! In my previous post I mentioned that we moved into a new apartment. We love it and there’s so much more space. Plus it came with a HUGE private garden and we’ve been eating out there almost every night. Since it’s finally warm outside, I wanted to try to make an easy recipe for fudge popsicles, because who doesn’t love to eat them during summer, right? Here is my healthy version made with Greek yogurt which makes them so deliciously creamy. Enjoy!
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