Victoria MattsonDishing It Up!

by Victoria Mattson

Victoria Mattson is a local cook, confectionaire and writer. She offers healthy and nutritious recipes and food tips in each issue of North County Outlook. Phone (360) 658-9903 or e-mail victoria@northcountyoutlook.com.


 

 

Breakfast helps start the day off right

Oatmeal pancakes are rich in whole-grain fiber and can be made ahead of time.

 

 

Organic kale makes a crisp and satisfying snack

Crunchy Kale Chips are easy to make.

 

 

Crab salad is a summer dish fit for royalty

Enjoy King David's simple but delicious recipe for crab salad.

 

 

New Orleans sandwich is a delicious summer treat

Italian meats and cheeses spice up this traditional southern delicacy.

 

 

Festival is over, but berry season is just getting started

Try these great ways to enjoy fresh local strawberries.

 

 

Time for a treat

Copper River salmon is in and ready for your grill.

 

 

Chowder uses fresh or frozen ingredients

Pantry staples add to flavor and nutrition for this hearty meal.

 

 

Make breakfast for Mom

A Breakfast Skillet is the perfect Mother's Day treat.

 

 

Panko coating adds to chicken's yum factor

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breasts are easy, healthy and delicious.

 

 

Low-calorie stevia can work in baked goods

The natural ingredient is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar.

 

 

Healthy snacks actually help weight loss

Don't give up snacks when you're on a diet. Instead, experts suggest adding healthy snacks to your routine.

 

 

Watching your weight? You can still enjoy pasta

Recipe for Fettuccine with Asparagus in Cream Sauce features whole wheat pasta, low-fat milk.

 

 

Add fiber for appetite control

Fiber-rich foods offer many benefits, including an enhanced feeling of fullness.

 

 

Stealthy cooking can lead to healthy eating

Recipe for Tasty Oat Granola

 

 

Learning to recognize beneficial fat

Unsaturated fat is essential to good health and adds flavor to recipes like Steak Fajitas.

 

 

Thai dish full of flavor and nutrients

Thai Chicken and Veggies uses inexpensive ingredients and packs a nutritional punch.

 

 

Ohio State Buckeyes

A Midwestern tradition gets a northwest treatment.

 

 

No gluten but lots of taste

Alternative flours are available for folks with intolerance to wheat, rye or barley.

 

 

Colorful beets are surprisingly tasty and healthy

 

 

Whole grains pack extra nutritional punch

Recipe for Barley Beef Soup uses Pearl Barley.


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Breakfast helps start the day off right
Wed, Aug 25, 2010

Oatmeal pancakes are rich in whole-grain fiber and can be made ahead of time.

Organic kale makes a crisp and satisfying snack
Wed, Aug 11, 2010

Crunchy Kale Chips are easy to make.

Crab salad is a summer dish fit for royalty
Tue, Jul 27, 2010

Enjoy King David's simple but delicious recipe for crab salad.

New Orleans sandwich is a delicious summer treat
Wed, Jul 14, 2010

Italian meats and cheeses spice up this traditional southern delicacy.

Festival is over, but berry season is just getting started
Wed, Jun 23, 2010

Try these great ways to enjoy fresh local strawberries.

Time for a treat
Tue, Jun 8, 2010

Copper River salmon is in and ready for your grill.

Chowder uses fresh or frozen ingredients
Wed, May 19, 2010

Pantry staples add to flavor and nutrition for this hearty meal.

Make breakfast for Mom
Wed, May 5, 2010

A Breakfast Skillet is the perfect Mother's Day treat.

Panko coating adds to chicken's yum factor
Wed, Apr 21, 2010

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breasts are easy, healthy and delicious.

Low-calorie stevia can work in baked goods
Wed, Apr 7, 2010

The natural ingredient is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar.