Healthy Recipes

This is the perfect appetizer.  NO CARBS!  High in vitamins!  (remember, you are trying to add color to your menu whenever you can) Protien! And this actually has a bit of fiber too.   Dried fruit is a very good source of fiber.   Plus you are probably tired of baby carrots by now.  Those little carrots are most likely a part of your every day fare anyway.  Time to switch it up!  Your guests will love these yummy little morsels plus they do look festive enough for any occasion.  Simple to make for those impromptu events.  Feel free to use green peppers if that is all you have.

Healthy Recipe Ingredients

One red bell pepper

One orange bell pepper

One red bell pepper

1 tub of Boursin cheese spread

1/4 cup dried currants

Healthy Recipes  Cooking Instructions

Cut each pepper in half,  trim off the stem portion, remove the seeds and veins.

Depending on the size of the squares you want, slice the sections into slightly larger than a Triscuit.

Place the cheese spread in a small bowl and add the currants.  Mix well.

Using a small knife or spreader,  spread a bit of the cheese onto each pepper square.

If you want to be super frugal, you can extend the spread by taking any little ‘extra’ pepper bits,  (maybe the not so pretty pieces from that you trimmed from the top and bottom of the peppers) Dice them up super fine and add to the cheese.

Healthy Gluten Free Recipes

It is so difficult finding satisfying desserts that are gluten free. Pie is your answer! We found the gluten free pie crusts at Whole Foods. Don’t be surprised if you have to make this one two at a time.

Gluten Free Ingredients

2 squares of unsweetened chocolate ( 2 oz)
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup of pecan halves
1 frozen gluten free pie crust

Gluten Free Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Use 350 degrees for a glass pie plate.
Remove the pie crust from the freezer and allow to come to room temperature.
Melt together the chocolate and the butter over (not it) hot water until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and corn syrup. Blend until smooth.
Add the chocolate mixture and stir to combine.
Then add the pecans and pour into the pie crust.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, just until set.
Allow to cool on a rack, serve with whipping cream.