Easy meals and snacks:

·       Hummus & Whole Wheat Pita with cheese/olives

·       Almonds - all day long. They keep you full and are really healthy

·       Nutritional bars, cheese sticks, popcorn (butter only - no margarine)

·       Whole Wheat Pita Pizza - put tomato paste or pesto on it and top with veggies and cheese and fresh herbs and pop in the oven

·       Whole Wheat Pita Sandwich - stuff with anything in the list above - the more the better. I like to spread with Hummus and add feta and olives and veggies. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle oregano and pepper on top

Chicken & Veggie (or just Veggie) Chili:

There is no special mix. Use more or what you like and less of the others.

Ingredients: Drained and rinsed canned beans - we like the mixed bean medley, Canned or fresh tomatoes - if you can find the canned ones with herbs already added it is nice, Canned Kernel Corn, Onions, Celery, Peppers - green/red/yellow, Chili Pepper, Fresh herbs - or dried - we like Rosemary and Thyme, Honey (teaspoon),  Grated cheese

Cooking:  In a large pot fry the veggies until half cooked and add all other ingredients.  Cook on high until boiling simmer for at least 45 min (up to 2 hours). Sprinkle with cheese.

Chicken/ or Fish/or Veggies & Couscous:

Ingredients: Couscous: we like to cook with broth instead of water.  You can also buy boxes of flavored couscous that is healthy, Chicken Breast/Fish, canned or fresh, Onions, Peppers, Spinach (omit if you don't like), Herbs, Salt & Pepper

Cooking:  Cut up chicken or leave whole. Sprinkle with as many herbs as you like and salt & pepper. Fry with broth or a small amount of oil until almost cooked.  Add all the veggies except the spinach and cook to liking. Add the cooked couscous and spinach.

Variations: 

1) Curry paste at the end - if you do this add a bit more broth with the paste so it is easier to mix 

2) Add sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese at the end

3) If you are going "vegetarian, add mushrooms, eggplant, celery, tofu instead of chicken

Greek Salad 

Ingredients - (as much or little of each to your liking): Fresh tomatoes, Cucumber, Sweet onions, Peppers, Olives - no rules, which ever you like - Kalamata are great, Feta cheese

Cube and mix together and top with a light amount of dressing.  Pick the "Greek Dressing"

Home-made Greek Dressing: 1/2 c Canola Oil, 1/4 c. Red Wine Vinegar, 1/4 C. fresh Parsley, Salt & pepper, 1/8 tsp. Oregano, 1 clove crushed garlic

Chickpea and Tuna Salad:

Ingredients: 190 oz can Chickpeas, 3/4 c. fine chopped fresh parsley, 20 green olives (or pickles) chopped, 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, 7 oz. can Tuna, 2 green onions, salt & pepper.

Cooking:  Combine all above and for best flavor let sit over night.