A Light Supper

 Sometimes you don;t feel like eating a big dinner or supper. What do you eat then? A very light meal is always helpful.

As much as you want a  Ramen - which is good every now and then - you can always go with a fresh soup. It;s easy t create a veggie broth and then freeze it for the week. it starts with sauteing an onion and then adding tomatoes, green beans carrots, and garlic. it can be strained through a fine mesh to produce a clear broth . During the week add some pasta or rice to fill it out. Mini ravioli or tortellini can also be added too , just to vary it. A quick pasta is also a good and light meal. Nix the heavy tomato sauce and think pasta con burro, This is just pouring melted butter over pasta and then tossing it. A squirt of lemon would add some zing to it. A cold pasta salad would also work as a light dinner or supper. Stores like Acme sell turkey and ham chunks from their  deli counters. Add these to it along with grape tomatoes, olives, broccoli and cauliflower florets.Mix in olive oil, red wine vinegar and some oregano for a tasty dressing.

Eggs are also the perfect base for a light supper. The famed British chef Nigella Lawson is a big fan of these and has created several interesting ones. You could just have a simple one without anything added but you can also add interesting cheeses like cubes of Bries which would melt nicely or Gouda which would give the eggs a nicely salted flavor. You could also make the French classic omelet aux fine herbes. Add finely chopped parsley , chives and tarragon in in along with butter for a silky , smooth texture and rich buttery flavor. Scrambled eggs are also good too,. You can add  chopped tomatoes or shredded spinach or even leftover ham or bacon. Pile on buttered toast for a satisfying sandwich . Poached eggs or eggs Sunnyside up make for another easy light supper. This breakfast for dinner vibe is an easy cook and perfect with some buttered toast. Add a few slices of turkey bacon if you want something more substantial.

Too tired for a big meal? Then think a light supper or dinner after a hard day.It';s an easy cook and an easy eat.

Hale and Healthy Hot Meals

This is the time of year when a hot meal is much wanted. There's nothing like it to chase away the chills and shiver a cold month brings. Yet a dinner or lunch should not only be hot , it should also be nutritious  too. Fill it with rich ingredients bursting with good for you antioxidants and vitamins.It'll not only warm you up but keep you healthy during the season ahead.

Any meal filled with vegetables is a good one, A perfect lunch or even weekend dinner is vegetable or minestrone soup. You can fill it with not only beans which are beneficial, but also cabbage, tomatoes corns and potatoes.Add some whole wheat elbow macaroni or orzo  for a more satisfying meal. It'll go well with hot homemade whole wheat biscuits or rolls. Another tasty lunch or dinner meal that's also has the same healthy impact is chili. You can make it a vegan style with plenty of kidney and red beans along with black or even lean beef. For oomph throw in some hot peppers which are considered a super food.

If you want a full hot and healthy meal, then think traditional. Nothing beats  whole wheat
spaghetti with homemade sauce. Make the sauce with heart healthy garlic and herbs for more zing. Another idea is stuffed cabbage. Cabbage is high In Vitamin C and  the leaves can hold everything from brown rice and lean beef or  chopped portobello mushrooms. and peppers.Portobellos are a great main dish on their own. They can be grilled indoor like steak or even be turned into burgers. Another way is stuffing them with spinach and cheese.Of course nothing beat that cold weather fave, baked mac and cheese. You can create a healthy version just by using whole wheat macaroni,  and reduced fat cheddar. Try a layer  of broccoli  florets or red pepper strips instead of bacon,if your family still insists on bacon then sub in the turkey one instead.

Nothing beats a hot meal on  chilly day. Whip up something hale and healthy to warm up tummies either for lunch or a nighttime dinner.It' will not only be tasty but nutritious too.