Chef Nikki Shaw, wife of Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw, has put together a variety of fun and healthy recipes to keep you Fit for Life. Chef Nikki Shaw has great healthy tips for kids. Check out more recipes at the website of Chef Nikki Shaw.

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"Swoosh Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant Dip)"

1

1-pound bag large cooked shrimp, frozen

1

lemon, cut in wedges

1

bottle cocktail sauce

1.

Thaw frozen shrimp in cold water. Drain water off & dry shrimp. Keep shrimp very cold.

2.

Place a small bowl in the middle of a serving platter. Arrange chilled shrimp & lemon wedges on the serving platter around the bowl. Fill bowl with cocktail sauce. Serve chilled & enjoy!

servings: 4 / prep time: 15 minutes / cook time: 0 minutes

3

ripe avocados, peeled & diced

2

tablespoon fresh lime juice

1

cup pico de gallo (salsa)

1.

In a medium bowl, sprinkle chopped avocado with lime juice.

2.

Using a fork, blend salsa well with avocado.

3.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap & refrigerate before serving.

servings: 6 / prep time: 15 minutes / cook time: 0 minutes

1

tablespoon olive oil

1/2

cup onion, chopped

1/2

cup bell pepper, chopped

1

pound ground turkey

1/2

cup tomato paste

3

tablespoons chili sauce

1/4

cup water

sea salt & pepper, to taste

4

hamburger buns

1.

In a large skillet, heat oil then saute onion & bell pepper for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add ground turkey to skillet & cook for 7 minutes until browned.

2.

Add tomato paste & chili sauce to skillet. Cook for 5 minutes then stir in water. Lightly season with salt & pepper.

3.

Spoon meat inside of buns & serve.

servings: 4 / prep time: 10 minutes / cook time: 20 minutes

2

6-ounce cans tuna in water, drained

1/2

cup fat-free mayonnaise

1/4

cup celery, chopped

1/4

cup onion, chopped

2

tablespoons pickle relish

4

lettuce leaves

8

tomato slices

8

slices whole wheat bread

1.

In a medium bowl, mix together tuna, mayo, celery, onion & pickle relish. 

2.

Spread the tuna salad on top of 4 slices of whole wheat bread. Top tuna with sliced tomatoes & lettuce. Place 4 slices of bread on top & cut sandwiches in half. Enjoy!

servings: 4 / prep time: 15 minutes / cook time: 0 minutes

10

cups vegetable broth

1

cup onion, chopped

1/2

cup green onion, chopped

1

tablespoon garlic, crushed

1

cup carrots, chopped

1

cup fresh corn, cut of cob

1

cup zucchini, chopped

1

cup cabbage, shredded

1

cup cherry tomatoes

2

14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes

seasoned salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1.

In a large heavy pot, heat vegetable broth to a light boil. Add onion, green onion, garlic, carrots, corn, zucchini, cabbage, cherry tomatoes & canned tomatoes.

2

Return to a light boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover & simmer for 20 minutes, then season with seasoned salt & pepper.

servings: 12 / prep time: 25 minutes / cook time: 30 minutes

6

vine ripe tomatoes, chopped

1

cup fresh corn kernels, cooked

1/2

cup red onion, finely chopped

2

tablespoons jalapeno peppers, seeded & finely chopped

1

teaspoon fresh garlic, minced

1

cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

2

teaspoons fresh lime juice

sea salt, to taste

1.

In a medium bowl combine all ingredients. Stir well & serve. Keep salsa refrigerated. Great with warm tortilla chips or served on top of chicken & fish.

servings: 8 / prep time: 20 minutes / cook time: 0 minutes

1

pound ground turkey

1/2

cup onion, chopped

1

teaspoon garlic, crushed

2

teaspoons chili powder

1

teaspoon cumin

1/2

cup taco sauce

sea salt, to taste

1

cup lettuce, shredded

1

cup tomatoes, chopped

1

cup low-fat cheese, shredded

12

taco shells

1.

In a large skillet brown ground turkey with onion & garlic. Drain off fat then add chili powder, cumin, taco sauce & salt. Heat & stir all ingredients until blended well.

2.

Warm taco shells in the oven according to the directions on the box. Place meat filling in shells & add desired toppings.

servings: 12 / prep time: 10 minutes / cook time: 20 minutes

1/2

cup plain nonfat yogurt

1

teaspoon honey

1/4

teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch of cinnamon

1

large apple

1

In a small bowl combine yogurt, honey, vanilla & cinnamon. Stir to mix well.

2.

Remove core & cut apple into small slices.

servings: 1 / prep time: 10 minutes / cook time: 0 minutes

2

pounds fresh Brussels Sprouts

2

cups water

2

tablespoons butter

1

tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped

sea salt, to taste

1.

Rinse sprouts with cold water & drain. In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add sprouts, cover & cook for 7 minutes or until tender. Drain the sprouts in a colander to remove all of the water.

2.

In the large skillet, heat butter & garlic for 2 minutes. Add sprouts & saute for 2 minutes. Lightly season with salt.

servings: 8 / prep time: 5 minutes / cook time: 15 minutes

2

teaspoons garlic, crushed

4

egg yolks

2

anchovies, chopped (optional)

1

tablespoon Dijon mustard

1

tablespoon mayonnaise

2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2

teaspoon Worcestershire

1

cup olive oil

sea salt, to taste

white pepper, to taste

2

large heads of romaine lettuce, chopped

2

cups cornbread, cut in 1-inch cubes

1/2

cup parmesan, grated

1.

In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, egg yolks, anchovies, mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice & Worcestershire. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, while whisking constantly. Season the dressing with salt & pepper.

2.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 1-inch cubes of cornbread on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Let croutons cool before adding to salad.

3.

In a large bowl add romaine, croutons & parmesan. Pour dressing on top & toss salad.

servings: 4 / prep time: 15 minutes / cook time: 15 minutes

2

cups garbanzo beans (chick peas), canned

1/3

cup plain nonfat yogurt

2

tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)

1

teaspoon fresh garlic, crushed

1

tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1

teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2

tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1.

Rinse beans with water, then drain. In a food processor, add beans, yogurt, tahini, garlic, olive oil & lemon juice. Process until mixture reaches a thick consistency.

2.

Place in a serving dish & sprinkle sun-dried tomatoes on top.

3.

Refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with sliced raw vegetables or warm whole-wheat pita bread.

servings: 2 / prep time: 15 minutes / cook time: 0 minutes

This is the perfect after-school & weekend snack, instead of reaching for junk food. Dips are always fun & this one is rich in protein! Make extra to keep in the fridge.

1/4

cup olive oil

4

ripe tomatoes, chopped

1

large onion, chopped

1

tablespoon garlic, crushed

1

eggplant, chopped

2

zucchini, chopped

2

bell peppers, chopped

sea salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1.

In a large heavy pan, heat oil on medium-high. Add tomatoes, onion & garlic to the pan first.

2.

Add eggplant, zucchini & peppers to the pan. Cover the pan & cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat, then season with salt & pepper.

3.

Serve as a main dish or a side dish.

servings: 4 / prep time: 15 minutes / cook time: 15 minutes

This is not just a good movie, it’s a GREAT dish for kids! Let the kids be a part of preparing dinner tonight. There is a lot of vegetable chopping in this recipe, so please supervise "kitchen helpers" closely.

1/2

cup fresh pineapple, sliced

1/2

cup fresh strawberries, sliced

1/2

cup fresh bananas, sliced

1/2

cup fresh mango, sliced

1

cup organic yogurt

1/2

cup apple juice, no sugar added

1.

Arrange a single layer of the sliced fruits on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap & freeze for 1 hour or until firm. Smaller slices of fruit freeze faster.

2.

Combine frozen fruit, yogurt & juice in a blender. Cover & blend for 1 minute until smooth. Enjoy!

servings: 2 / prep time: 1 1/2 hours /cook time: 0 minutes

Smoothies are always fun & delicious! This recipe is kid-friendly because there is no HOT cooking involved. Supervise children in the kitchen & let them take the lead. Smoothies are the best way to ensure your kids get several servings of fresh fruits. Take it over-the-top & use fun cups with straws. Don’t forget to garnish the rim with an extra slice of fresh fruit!