? for busy moms. Do you consider Rachael Ray 30 Minute Meals or Robin Miller's Quick Fix Meals to be healthy?

Question

Hi, I'm a new mom and am trying to find some dinner recipes that are healthy but quick and easy to prepare (take 30 minutes or less). I've been searching for some dinner ideas on the internet and was looking at some of the recipes on www.foodnetwork.com Rachael Ray's and Robin Miller's recipes sound pretty good and seem like they'd be easy to prepare. Anyone know if their recipes are healthy? Or can you give me a few dinner recipes / ideas that are quick and healthy.

Answer 1

Some meals are healthy and some aren't. You have too look are the individual meals. I do know that Rachael Ray also have a version of her 30 minute meals that has lighter meals that is for the healthier minded person.

Answer 2

I really enjoy Rachael Rays 30 minute meals. My family is so busy that we don't have time for a long cooking meal. I figure the less time I am spending cooking the more time I can spend with my family.

Answer 3

I'm a busy mom as well. I actually started a food blog to post the recipes that I create for my family. Often, I "redo" kid standards like Beenie Weenies into real, healthy dishes like Chicken Sausage Cassoulet. I also have some tips on time savings and how to coordinate your cooking so that your weeknights are less hectic. It's hard! My site is listed below. Of course, epicurious.com also has a wonderful search that includes "kid-friendly" and "fast" in the search criteria. My best to you.

Answer 4

I don't think it matters who cooks it, it does help to watch the Food Network Channel for some good healthy recipes but the only way to know it's healthy is when you use healthy ingredients such as vegetables, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, grains, etc. I would just read the Nutrition Labels when you shop for ingredients. Watch for Calories, Fat, Saturated Fat, Carbohydrates.....you know the drill. As for me, i don't ever "deep fry" any thing i am cooking. I absolutely HATE oil to the point where i stopped eating french fries & fried chicken or anything that's deep fried. I always bake my chicken & if i have to stir fry the chicken, i always use Pam cooking spray instead of regular oil. When i make spaghetti, I use whole grain/wheat pasta and for the sauce; if i have to use ground beef, after cooking it, i drain out the oil completely, most of the time...instead of using ground beef, i use ground turkey. It taste the same, it's healthier & still absolutely delicious! My husband loves my spaghetti!

Answer 5

Chicken and Dumplings

1 whole chicken
1 bay leaf
2 tsp garlic salt
6 black peppercorns
6 cups of water
1 cup baby carrots
1 package refrigerator biscuits (10 – 12)

Place chicken in crock pot and add everything except carrots. Cook on low for about 8-10 hours. Remove chicken and de-bone. Pour broth into large pot on stove and heat until boiling. Add carrots and cook for 30 minutes. Thicken broth with cornstarch or flour mixed with cold water. Tear refrigerator biscuits into 3-4 pieces each and drop into boiling broth, lower heat and cover. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until biscuits puff up. Add chicken and carrots, stir, and serve.


Creamy Fettuccini Alfredo

1 – 8 oz. Package Philly Cream Cheese (I use the light version – 1/3 less fat), cubed
¾ cup (3 oz.) fresh grated Parmesan cheese (I like De Giorno, don’t use Kraft)
½ cup margarine (I use I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Light)
½ cup milk (I use 1% or 2% low fat)
8 oz. fettuccini, cooked, drained (I use the fresh Contadina low fat one)

In large saucepan, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, margarine and milk.
Stir over low heat until smooth. Add to drained fettuccini and toss lightly. Sprinkle with fresh Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes 4 servings.


Quick Chicken Parmesan

4 Boneless Chicken Breasts, pounded flat
1 jar Spaghetti Sauce (I use Prego mushroom and garlic)
3 oz. Mozzarella Cheese, grated
2 cups Italian Bread Crumbs
2 oz. Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 egg, plus 1 tbs water, slightly beaten

Mix Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt together in bowl. Beat 1 egg in another bowl, 1 tbs water and a dash of garlic salt. Dip chicken in egg, then in crumbs and fry in oil until brown on each side (10 – 15 min each side). Pour spaghetti sauce over chicken and sprinkle with cheese, cover so cheese melts and serve. Makes 4 servings.


Mexican Salsa Chicken

1/3 cup flour
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp chili powder
4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded flat
3 tbs oil
1 container fresh salsa
4 oz (1 cup) shredded Monterey Jack or Jalapeno Jack cheese

Combine first 4 ingredients in shallow dish or ziplock bag. Coat chicken with mixture. Heat oil large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly brown. Reduce heat and pour half the salsa into skillet and spoon some salsa over chicken, cover, simmer for 5 minutes. Add cheese on top of chicken and salsa. Cover until cheese melts. Makes 4 servings.