is there such s thing as a meal that's healthy and yummy?

Try this:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast (as in this meal serves 4)
1/4 cup sour cream (use low fat if you want)
1/4 Dijon mustard
1 tbsp dried dill weed
1/4 - 1/2 tsp garlic salt (Depending on your preference)

Mix everything except the chicken together. Then dip the chicken into the sauce (use it all at the end... I figure if I'm counting it, I'm eating it). Then place the chicken in tin foil and fold it into a packet. Bake in the oven at 350F for 25 - 35 minutes (I usually start checking the small breasts starting around 22 minutes). I also cut into them to see how they're doing. You can broil them for 4 - 5 minutes at the end to get a bit of a crust on top if you like. If I'm using mostly frozen chicken breast, I increase the oven temp to about 375F for the same length of time.

I usually eat that with my favourite veggie and some kind of carb... potato, rice, bread... whatever I'm in the mood for!

Tex Mex chicken wraps
4 skinless boneless chicken breast
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp taco seasoning
1/4 tsp salt (I don't add this)
1/3 cup fat free mayo
2 T. Chopped fresh cilantro
1 T. Lime juice
2 tsp chopped chipotle en adobo
4 ole extreme wellness tortillas ( this brand is lowest in carbs)
Lettuce
Roma tomatoes
1 small onion

Toss the chicken in the oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and salt. Grill or bake the chicken til done. Cut chicken on the diagonal into 1/4 inch slices. Combine the mayo cilantro lime juice and chipotle en adobo in small bowl. Spread each tortilla with mayo mixture. Add 4 oz chicken, lettuce tomato and onion. Fold up like a burrito
Calories : 1 wrap 254. Carbs: 17. Fats: 5
You can give your 6 year old the chicken with some melted cheese. The adobo sauce is a little warm
Delicious.
I've changed a few ingredients to make it lower in calories and carbs

skinnytaste.com .. every time!

The quick marinara sauce is beyond amazing. I've tried a lot of her recipes and they've all been a hit!!

Try adding balsamic vinegar and using garlic infused olive oil instead of normal olive oil if your want to turn that party in your mouth into an orgy. :laugh:

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It really depends on what you (and your child) like to eat. Focus maybe on making recipes you used to make healthier.
Love mac and cheese? There's ways to do that and keep it tasting good.
Other advice, eat real food; low fat, low cal etc stuff tastes like crap and is full of stuff that's awful for you to get the calories lower.

Yes, definitely. That's what I aim for every time I cook (Ok, not EVERY TIME... I do enjoy a true splurge sometimes). I've gotten a lot of good ideas from this site:

http://www.skinnytaste.com

I've also found some good recipes on other sites like EatingWell. Often times now, I just look on Pinterest for ideas with a couple of ingredients I have on hand. Most recipes including chicken breast, for example, seem to be fairly healthy.

skinnytaste.com .. every time!

The quick marinara sauce is beyond amazing. I've tried a lot of her recipes and they've all been a hit!!

Try adding balsamic vinegar and using garlic infused olive oil instead of normal olive oil if your want to turn that party in your mouth into an orgy. :laugh:

ooooohhhhh I like you!

Go to youtube and look for "leansecrets" Check out her recipes all of her's that I've tried so far are really good.

I agree with skinnytaste.com

I'm going to Youtube leansecrets now! That sounds intriguing!

Since I can't see your kitchen, I can't tell how much this will help you, but be adventerous when it comes to spices. They offer you lots of ways to play with flavors without adding too much.

Steak and eggs, sushi, pizza, etc. There's so many different combinations. You just have to account for the calories and whether or not they are meeting your macro/micro nutrient daily values.

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I agree!! I haven't made a recipe of hers in awhile, so this is a nice reminder to check out her site again My favorite are the lemon blueberry muffins... so delicious! Lots of good meal recipes too though.

what exactly is your definition of healthy in terms of meal? low cal?

All of these look great!

Kitchen tested....spouse approved.

Spicy LemonTurmeric
Chicken and Vegetables
Serves: 6
* 1 tablespoon ground cumin
* 1 tablespoon paprika
* 1 tablespoons turmeric
* 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more to taste
* 1 whole lemon
* One 3 1/2 pound freerange
broiler/ fryer chicken skinned and trimmed of excess fat, rinsed and patted dry
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 5 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
* 1 pound carrots, chopped
* 2 red bell peppers, chopped
* 1 can (14 ounces) fire roasted crushed tomatoes
* 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1. In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper and salt. Add the juice from
one whole lemon (reserving the lemon rind) and mix well.
2. Using your hands, apply the spice mixture generously all over the inside and outside of the bird. Stuff the
cavity of the chicken with half of the onions, half of the garlic and half of the cilantro.
3. Place the remaining onions, garlic and cilantro in the bottom of a 5 or 6quart
slow cooker. Add the
carrots, bell pepper and crushed tomatoes. Stir in the extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt to taste. Place
the chicken on top of the vegetables. Cover and cook on low for about 7 hours or on high for approximately
4 hours, or until the meat pulls easily away from the bones.