Try this healthy Mexican-inspired recipe for Salmon Tacos. This recipe embraces the bold Mexican flavors we adore but leaves behind the fat, sodium and calories we don't. Ingredients: 1 lb skinless salmon fillet 1 Tbsp Slat-Free Mexican Seasoning Blend (below)1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce1  diced avocado½ cup diced tomatoes½ cup sliced onion½ cup chopped cilantro2 Tbsp fresh lim...

For centuries, herbs have been used to enhance cooking and make meals more enjoyable. The best way to ensure a supply of organic herbs is to start your own organic herb garden. Tips for growing organic herbs can be found in a recent blog: http://www.healthierorganics.com/blog/2010/01/04/growing-organic-herbs.html that can be found online at www.healthierorganics.com.The writer explains that some p...

Use the slow cooker to make Mexican Chicken Tostadas -- another delicious way to fix to chicken with a Mexican twist. Ingredients: 1 large jalapeño chili, finely chopped10 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 tablespoons Mexican chili powder2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons salt2 packages (1¼ pounds each) boneless skinless chicken thighs1 package (4.8 ounce...

Ingredients:2 cups water1 medium cabbage, shredded1 Tbsp. butter1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour4 Tbsp. milk½ tsp. ground nutmeg or more according to taste (freshly grated nutmeg is best)salt to tasteDirections:1. Heat the water in a pan. Add the shredded cabbage. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 4 minutes or until the cabbage is cooked. Strain the cabbage and reserve the water.2. Melt the butter i...

Ingredients:1 pound processed cheese, cubed1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, undrained1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced* (optional)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained1 envelope taco seasoning*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate t...

These Sweet 'n Salty Rosemary Nuts are a delicious snack that will make wonderful Christmas gifts. Just prepare a batch of these nutty snacks and pack them in a jar or decorative container. Attach a gift tag with the recipe to the jar using raffia or ribbon. (*See 11-5-09 post for Jar-Assembly Tips.)Sweet 'n Salty Rosemary Nuts2 cups cashews2 cups macadamia nuts2 cups walnut halves2 cups whol...

Jambalaya (jum-buh-LIE-uh) is usually made in three parts, with meats and vegetables, and completed by adding stock and rice. And, there are two primary methods of making the dish. The first and most common is Creole jambalaya. It is also called "red jambalaya" because tomatoes are used in the recipe. Jambalaya was probably Louisiana's variation of the Spanish paella which called for the more expe...

Have you ever given or received a Holiday Gift in a Jar? Consider preparing this recipe for Spicy Nuts 'n Cranberries Mix as a gift. Just layer the dry ingredients in a jar as instructed in the first recipe. (For picture of layered jar, see Minty Rich Cocoa.) Copy the second recipe below and attach the recipe with a gift tag to the jar using raffia or ribbon. (*See 11-5-09 post for Jar-Assembly Ti...

When it comes to economical meals, you can't beat breakfast for dinner. Here's some thrifty and delicious ideas to serve breakfast for dinner! Apple Muffinwich -- Sandwich toasted English muffins with apricot preserves, sliced ham, American cheese and thinly sliced apple. Serve with a mixed green salad. Tex-Mex Corn Pancakes -- Stir 1 cup corn kernels, 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese ...

Pappardelle pasta is a wide egg noodle (about 1-inch), while mafalda pasta is narrower with rippled edges similar to lasagna. In a pinch, you can try any wide pasta, such as fettuccine.Ingredients:2 Tbsp. Fennel-Spice Mix2 lb. assorted mushrooms, such as chanterelles, crimini, and/or oyster, cut into chunks2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into wedges (about 1 lb. trimmed)1 large red onion, c...

Organic herbs have been around for centuries. Used mostly for medicinal purposes in earlier times, they continue to be used in this capacity today as well as for cooking, in beauty products, and for their aroma. All parts of herbs can be used, ranging from the leaves, to the blossoms, stems, and even the roots.Using organic herbs in place of non-organic herbs does have it's benefits. Read the full...

Tips for Growing HerbsThe biggest mistake gardeners make with herbs is to plant them off by themselves in a special plot. Herbs look boring and scraggly in their own company. But tuck them among other plants in your garden and they'll provide marvelous background foliage and subtle colors.Easiest herbs to grow are perennials: chives, mint, oregano, sage, tarragon and thyme. Plant them in full sun ...

TarragonStir into brown mustard for a delicious new flavor. stuff sprigs under chicken or turkey skin before roasting. Add to scrambled eggs. Add to cream sauces for poultry and fish. Put two or three sprigs in a bottle of white-wine vinegar (wait a few days for flavors to blend); use in potato, salmon or green salad, or sprinkle over cooked fish or into cold soup. Add to tartar sauce for fried fi...

ParsleyAdd small springs of parsley to a salad of mixed greens. Replace some or all of the basil in a pesto sauce with parsley. For green mayonnaise, puree parsley leaves with other greens (chives, watercress, spinach, basil) in blender or food processor with mayonnaise and a spoonful of sour cream; delicious with cold fish or chicken. Eat it raw; it's a great breath-freshener.RosemaryTuck a sprig...

DillMix with yogurt, salt and pepper; pour over sliced cucumbers. Top bowls of tomato or greenp pea soup with yogurt and dill. Stir into potato, egg or tuna salad. Cook sliced zucchini in a small amount of water with a little butter, salt, pepper and lots of dill. Toss cooked rice with green peas, bottled oil-and-vinegar dressing and lots of dill; serve warm or cold. Stir into creamy horseradish s...

BasilStir into softened whipped butter, then spread on corn on the cob.Toss with sauteed zucchini or summer squash. Add to meatloaf or meatball mixture. Alternate sliced tomatoes, mozzarella and whole basil leaves for a summer appetizer platter. Top an Italian bread shell (like Boboli) with sliced mozzarella and whole basil leaves, then bake. Top baked halibut or other firm white fish with shredde...