Author Archives: Candy B. Harrington

Chicken and Mushroom Raviolis

I was talking to a friend yesterday and telling her about my yummy home made healthy pesto. I was just so proud of myself, that she caught me totally off guard with her question. “Do you make your own raviolis … Continue reading

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Low Calorie Flour Tortillas

I just love flour tortillas, but they are chocked full of sodium and a little too high in calories for me to eat. That’s store bought tortillas. Home made tortillas are another story altogether, as you can control what goes … Continue reading

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Chicken Creole with Chile Cream Sauce

This is a healthier remake of an old Campbell’s recipe. I reduced the calories by using Healthy Request soup and non-fat sour cream; and ramped up the flavor by adding the jalapeno and allowing the chicken to sit for a … Continue reading

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A Labeling Solution that Really Works

Since one of the tenets of my Lifestyle Plan is portion control, I tend to freeze a lot of leftovers. After all, there are only two of us here, and when I cook I’d just as soon cook a large … Continue reading

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Bow Ties with Peas and Ham

If you’re looking for a healthy way to use your Easter ham leftovers, then have I got a recipe for you. This easy Bow Ties with Peas and Ham dish uses only a small portion of ham, so it’s low … Continue reading

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BBQ Chicken Pizza Roll-Ups

Here’s a fun little lunch recipe, that’s pretty filling yet low in calories and sodium. I have to admit it was a little cumbersome to move the finished product from the cutting board to the cookie sheet, but hubby held … Continue reading

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Healthy Breakfast Taquitos

Since I have an overabundance of eggs, thanks to my chickens, I decided to make some healthy breakfast taquitos. I cut the sodium in them by not using salt or cheese, and by by making my own flour tortillas.

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Ham & Swiss Lunch Roll

Since I decided I could have a little ham now and again, I’ve been searching far and wide for doable recipes for leftover ham. I mean there are just two of us, and if you keep your portion down to … Continue reading

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Tilapia Tacos for Two

I like fish, but I have to admit that Tilapia is the most tasteless fish you could ever imagine. But I did buy some at Costco because it’s a pretty healthy fish. I figured we’d surely find some way to … Continue reading

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Trader Joe’s Chicken Hot Dogs

Sometimes necessity is the mother if invention. Take today for example. When I wandered over to the deli case in Winco, I noticed something odd – it was half empty. There was an employee emptying out what was left into … Continue reading

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