This recipe is definitely healthy, easy and quick to make. This pasta salad is also great for barbecue parties and is sure to impress the crowd.

Ingredients:

12 ounces large whole-wheat pasta shells, 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise,1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt or reduced-fat sour cream, 1/3 cup mango chutney, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ground cayenne pepper, 2 cups poached chicken (cut into 1-inch pieces), 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 1/2 cup diced celery, salt & freshly ground pepper

Procedure:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.  Drain and rinse.  Set aside.

2. Toast almonds in a dry skillet over low heat for…

This Japanese inspired dish is healthy, aromatic and rich in protein.  Although Japanese cooking uses a lot of sugar, you can reduce or omit the sugar for a less traditional flavor.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups instant brown rice, 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, 2 large egg whites, 1 large egg, 8 ounces boneless and skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2-inch pieces), 6 scallions (trimmed and thinly sliced)

Preparation:

1. Cook brown rice according to package directions.

2. Combine chicken broth, sugar, soy sauce and mirin in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.  Reduce to medium-low heat after the mixture boils.

3. Combine…

This rustic Italian-inspired dish packs a lot of flavor.  The flavor comes from the sun-dried tomatoes and Romano cheese while fresh marjoram gives the dish a great aroma.  Make the dish healthier by serving with sautéed fresh spinach or steamed broccoli.

Ingredients:

8 ounces orzo (preferably whole-wheat), 1 cup water, 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), 1 fresh tomato (diced), 1 clove garlic (peeled), 3 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram (divided), 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (divided), 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts (trimmed), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts (thawed), 1/2 cup finely shredded Romano cheese…

Chicken is a good source of protein.  Chicken has a great taste, healthy, low fat and is easy and versatile to cook with.  Try this chicken recipe with a yummy mushroom cream sauce.  Just add a little bit of cream to masking the delicate flavors of the chicken.

Ingredients:

2 5-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts (trimmed and tenders removed), 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 medium shallot (minced), 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps, 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives or scallion greens

Procedure:

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

2.  Heat oil in…