Healthy Recipes
The fish dish for people who don’t like fish
Although fish can often be a difficult recipe to impress a crowd, herbed white fish casserole always goes over very well with our Senior Meals guests and has become a regular part of the menu. The recipe was fished out of an old cook book and adapted for us by one of...
When life gives you bananas…
Who doesn’t love a great banana bread recipe? We sure do! The great part about banana bread is that you want the bananas to be past their prime ripeness, when most people would want to throw them out. Luckily for HIP, when we get a large quantity of bananas we can...
Homemade Bean Dip
After some experimenting in the HIP kitchen, we came up with this simple yet delicious recipe for bean dip. We serve this dip at summer meal sites for kids and teens, so left the spices on the mild side, but you can always add more chili or cayenne for extra kick!...
Haluski (Pan Fried Cabbage and Noodles)
Looking to mix up your meals with a new noodle dish (a new-dle)? Try this tasty Eastern European dish. It’s also a great way to use cabbage – one of our favorite veggies. serves 4 Ingredients 2 cups (~4 ounces) egg noodles (or any wide, short noodle) 4 tablespoons...
Homemade Hummus
No tahini? No problem. You can skip this expensive ingredient and use peanut butter instead for a delicious homemade hummus. Serve with pita bread, chips, or fresh veggies. Homemade Hummus serves 4 Ingredients 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces) 1 clove garlic, peeled and...
Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Energy Bites
These little balls of energy are great for a quick breakfast or for on the go. For the healthiest snack, use peanut butter with no added sugar or oils (often labeled as "natural" peanut butter). Ingredients 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup peanut butter 1/2...
Crispy Pan-Fried Chickpeas
These pan-fried chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are great as a healthy snack. Pan-frying is also quicker than roasting in the oven. Start with the chickpeas and oil, and then customize with your favorite spices! Makes 4 servings Basic Ingredients ...
Mushroom and Edamame Stir Fry
Edamame, or young green soybeans, are tasty eaten right out of their shells. You can also add them to a simple stir fry with mushrooms and other veggies and serve over a grain like brown rice for a hearty dinner. Mushroom & Edamame Stir Fry Makes 6 servings ...
Salmon Melt
The great thing about canned salmon is that it’s a cheaper and more convenient alternative to fresh or frozen salmon. But the question remains - how do you turn this healthy yet slightly underwhelming mishmash of fish into a delicious dish? Well, we have an answer!...
Oatmeal Risotto
Oats aren't just for breakfast anymore... introducing, savory oatmeal! In this recipe, we demonstrate how you can add sautéed vegetables to oatmeal for a delicious lunch or dinner. As always, you can adapt the recipe to use any vegetables or spices to your liking....
