34711 heart healthy brain boosting cholesterol free Recipes

whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups), snipped dried apricot, egg beaters egg substitute (or egg whites), nonfat milk, canned pumpkin, splenda sugar substitute, ground cinnamon or 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, frozen fat-free whipped dessert topping, thawed (optional)

white spelt flour (or cake flour), baking powder, salt, earth balance margarine, raw sugar (sifted), egg substitute (i used nulaid reddi liquid egg-its fat and cholesterol free), lemon juice (about 2 lemons plus the zest from both lemons), vegan sour cream

lovely butternut squash soup with caramelized onions and apples, heart-healthy recipe ), ribs of celery,chopped, carrot,peeled and chopped, olive oil, butternut squash,peeled and seeded, garlic,minced, fresh oregano,chopped, water , more maybe needed, salt and pepper to taste (if desired), curry powder (more or less to taste), onion,large dice, granny smith apple,peeled and cored large dice, non-fat yogurt (optional), fresh dill,washed (optional), green onions (optional), in a soup pot , saute the onion, celery and carrot in the oil over medium heat until the onion is golden, about 5 to 6 minutes., add the squash and garlic cooking 5 minutes, stirring., add the oregano and stock and simmer about 15 minutes or until the veggies are soft., while the soup is cooking , place a saute pan at medium-high heat with 1/2 tsp of olive oil and saute the diced onions., cut the apple into a large dice and when the onions are golden, add to the pan, toss sauteing 2 to 3 minutes., add the curry and cook 1 minute. remove from the heat, add the dill (optional) and set aside., place all of the cooked veggies (except the curried onions and apple mix) and liquid from the pot in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. more stock may be needed to adjust consistency., return to the soup pot and add the curried onion and apple. simmer for 2 minutes. season to taste and adjust consistency. serve hot or chilled., garnish with a dollop of yogurt and a sprig of fresh dill or onion tops.

celery stalks, finely chopped, marinated artichoke hearts*, drained and quartered, fresh cucumber, thinly sliced, or chopped, fresh tomatoes , bottoms removed, tomatoes chopped, handful chopped fresh parsely leaves, recipe red wine vinaigrette, red wine vinegar, dried dill, salt and pepper to taste, olive oil

hearts of palm, drained and sliced, dry italian-style salad dressing mix, white wine or champagne vinegar, water, olive oil, green olives, sliced, sliced black olives, bacon bits

hearts of palm, drained & rinsed, tomatoes, seeded & chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, green onions, chopped (use white & green parts ), extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper (use fresh cracked pepper), parmesan cheese, freshly shaved, fresh basil, chopped

hearts of palm, chopped red bell pepper, chopped yellow bell pepper, chopped parsley, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, low sodium chicken broth (remove fat ) or 2 tbsp vegetable broth, olive oil, ground pepper, salt , very small amount (optional), lettuce leaf

hearts of palm, drained, cilantro , packed, fresh garlic cloves, minced, lemon , juice of, olive oil, avocados, ground cumin, more to taste, salt, more to taste, ground black pepper, more to taste, red onion, chopped (optional), tomato, chopped (optional), jalapenos (if heat is desired ) or cayenne pepper, to taste (if heat is desired)

hearts of palm, -drained and finely chopped, parmesan cheese, grated (set aside 2tsp. of this), mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, diced (set aside 1tsp of this), pimientos, diced, cayenne pepper (i usually add closer to 1/2 tsp. and then sprinkle a bit on top before putting it in the oven)

wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, splenda granular (sugar substitute ), egg beaters egg substitute, plain fat-free yogurt, canned pumpkin, water

whole wheat flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cholesterol-free egg substitute, applesauce (can use unsweetened , but i prefer sweetened applesauce), shredded zucchini (approx 1 medium, you could also use 1 cup of caned pumpkin instead of zucchini)

ground chicken, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, garlic cloves, minced, cooking onion, chopped, red pepper, chopped, green pepper, chopped, stalks celery, chopped (hearts), chili powder, fresh ground pepper, nonfat chicken broth or 1/4 cup water, crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

hearts of romaine, chopped, grape tomatoes, hearts of palm, rinsed, drained, and sliced, quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained, sliced cucumber (about 1 medium), sliced red onion (about 1/2 medium), crumbled feta cheese, fat-free red wine vinaigrette, freshly ground black pepper (optional)

heart romaine lettuce, shredded, picked flat-leaf parsley leaves (pick the greens of half a bundle from produce department), hearts of palm, drained, prosciutto, quartered artichoke hearts in water, drained, pecorino romano or asiago, balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, salt and pepper

hearts romaine lettuce, chopped, hearts of palm, drained and sliced 1-inch thick on a bias, artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered, orange marmalade, lemon, juiced, dijon mustard, salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, sliced almonds, toasted

hearts of palm, drained and sliced, artichoke hearts, cooked shrimp-tails removed, dry italian-style salad dressing mix, white wine or champagne vinegar, water, olive oil, green olives, sliced, sliced black olives, bacon bits

hearts of palm , cut into 1/4-inch slices, organic watercress, precooked dungeness crabmeat, coarsely chopped cilantro, julienned basil, julienned mint, kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper, ruby red grapefruit, peel and pith removed, segmented, segments cut into 4 pieces each, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper