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Salsa chicken
Made this today, and it was soooo good! 1.5 - 2 pounds of FROZEN boneless, skinless chicken breast (I used 1.7 pounds of Perdue 99% fat-free chicken) 1 can of original rotel tomatoes and green chillies 1 cup of salsa (I used Tostidos Chunky - Medium) 1 large diced onion 3 tsp of taco seasoning (I used 40% Less Sodium Taco…
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Healthified Chicken and Broccoli-Parmesan Pasta
Healthified Chicken and Broccoli-Parmesan Pasta 14 reviews (check site for various substitute ideas) 70% less sat fat • 33% less fat than the original recipe—see the comparison. In a rush? Now you can enjoy chicken teamed up with broccoli and pasta in less time than it would take to get food delivered. Prep Time:10 min…
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Low Cal - Chocolate Desserts
I haven't tried any of these yet but they sound delicious! They're chocolate dessert recipes, all which yield 100 cals or less! I'm all over the Brownie Bourbon Balls tomorrow! Yum! http://www.myrecipes.com/healthy-diet/chocolate-desserts-under-100-calories-10000001878517/index.html
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Super-Simple Baked "Pizza Rolls"
My roomie and I came up with this lil recipe because I had a hankering for Pizza Rolls, but lets face it, delicious though they are they're not the healthiest lunch :smile: So I modified some ingredients laying around in the fridge into a tasty alternative! Serving size: 1 Roll/Wrap (mine are roughly 3 inches x 2 inches)…
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need recipe for yummy chicken to go with cilantro rice
need recipe for yummy chicken to go with cilantro rice-I want to make rice with lime and cilantro and chicken breast-any ideas for marinade?
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Lucky New Year Foods?
Hey all - we decided to have a mini-feast after the stroke of midnight featuring foods that are supposed to bring you good luck (we'll each just have a taste, then I'm leaving the leftovers to the boys with megametabolism!). Any suggestions?
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twist on new years good luck cabbage
Braised Cabbage with Spicy CroutonsRated : Not yet rated Rate and CommentPrep: 10 minutes Cook: 18 minutes Share Save to Recipe Box Saved to Recipe Box Print Ingredients 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. butter 1/3 of a 12-oz. baguette, torn into coarse croutons (2 cups) 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 small…
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Quick and easy and not so ordinary lunch combos
I I got really tired of salads at lunch time, or pre packages lean meals. I have few a sure fire quick fixes that helped me and I would love to hear some others. I will share my new favorite! 2 chicken breast tenderloins(boneless and skinless), seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and red pepper, grilled, and then diced and…
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Lunch box recipes?
Hi folks, I'm new here. I take sandwiches to work for my lunch, but find it difficult to think of interesting fillings or other lunches to take. There's no access to a microwave or anywhere to heat food up. I've ordered a wide-mouth thermos flask so i can take soups/stews but would appreciate some pointers from more…
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Cooking Challenge: Zucchini
Welcome to the twelfth round of the cooking challenge! This week's ingredient comes to us from Claudia007 who was the winner of the apple challenge. This week's challenge is ZUCCHINI! "Zucchinis contain useful amounts of folate (24 mcg/100 g), potassium (280 mg/100 g) and vitamin A (384 IU [115 mcg]/100 g). Zucchinis are…
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Lowfat Berry Cobbler
I've had a lot of requests for this one so thought I'd share with everyone. Berry Cobbler 1 Box White Cake Mix 2 (12oz) bags of frozen mixed berries 2 Cups Diet 7 UP or Diet Sprite Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Put the fruit (still frozen) in the baking dish. Mix together the…
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A recipe within a recipe
I am not sure where to ask this question, but I figured that this might be the right place. I have a recipe that I need to enter, but this particular recipe calls for another recipe as one of it components. Basically I will be adding a homemade vegetarian gravy into the collard greens I am making for New Years day. And I…
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chicken breast
Hi, I found a great recipe for a broccoli casserole type thing that is about 81 cal a serving. I have some chicken breast in the freezer that I was thinking about making to go with it. Any low cal recipes for chicken breast that I can either cook on the stove or bake? Also basic ingredients would be great as I am hoping…
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Raspberry-Cream Cheese Muffins
Yield: 2 dozen (serving size: 1 muffin) Ingredients 2/3 cup (5 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup low-fat…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
Garden Vegetable Crustless Quiche The season's best vegetables and a variety of cheeses make this a crowd-pleasing and healthy meal that can be assembled the night before, refrigerated and cooked just prior to serving. Note: Substitute corn or spinach for some of the vegetables, if you wish. Yield: 10 servings Ingredients…
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Pork and Sweet Potato Stew
Pork and Sweet Potato Stew Rated : 12345 by 5people Rate and CommentPrep: 20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes Share Save to Recipe Box Saved to Recipe Box Print Ingredients 1 2-1/2- to 3-lb. pork loin, cut into 1-1/4- to 1-1/2-inch cubes 3 to 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 to 3 stalks celery,…
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Seared Scallops with Cauliflower, Brown Butter, and Basil
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower, Brown Butter, and Basil by Bruce Weinstein, Mark Scarbrough In this easily assembled meal, vermouth-laced brown butter imbues cauliflower with deep flavor, while a basil garnish adds color and freshness. Serves 4 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small head cauliflower (1 lb.), trimmed and…
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Looking for a Haddock or COD fish recipe please, rich in goo
Hello everyone, Just looking for a nice haddock or cod fish recipe that's rich in goodness as I am cooking for family this sunday, just let me knoe the recipe and how many it serves please :) Thanks, Tom
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Simply delicious: baked sweet potato
I absolutely ADORE Sweet potatos and Yams...such a wonderful tasty and healthy alternative to normal ones.... here's what I do: Preheat oven to 450°, bake your sweet potatoes until they are nice and soft when u poke them with a knife. Take em out, and let them cool down for a bit. then slice your chosen potato und stuff it…
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Inexpensive, healthy appetizer
Does anyone have any ideas for an inexpensive, healthy appetizer that is easy to make that I could bring to a party tomorrow? Thanks!
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protein smoothie!
2 scoops of vanilla whey protein powder- i use isoflex its a top brand and gluten free! = 220 cals 1 cup of ice 1 cup of sun-rype fruits and veggie juice - blueberry is my favorite = 130 cals some water if needed blend in that magic bullet! its so good!
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What to do with left over turkey
Hello All, So I bought one of those Foster Farms whole boneless turkey breasts at Costco for my 2 years, my husband and I. Well, we just ate dinner and have at least 4 lbs left of it. Any great recipes we could try so we don't end up tossing it out? Thank you!
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Cooking Challenge: Winter Squash
Welcome to the eleventh round of the cooking challenge! This week's ingredient comes to us from maeadair who was the winner of the apple challenge. This week's challenge is WINTER SQUASH! Winter squash incorporates many different types of squash: Acorn Squash Ambercup Squash Autumn Cup Squash Banana Squash Butternut Squash…
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I am new and I need recipes!!
Hi! Well I am new here and I am very excited!! But I need some recipes to keep me going! Do you guys can direct me to a website or cookbook with low fat and whole grains recipe. I definately need fow fat recipes b/c of my cholesterol... and maybe some kid-friendly stuff would be awesome too! Thanks!
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My awesome healthy dinner...
Just wipped myself up the most delicious (and fairly healthy) dinner so I had to share it.. Chicken with home made tomato sauce, broccolini and mustard mash. I cooked a slice of red onion (a thick slice that I diced up quite small) in a small saucepan with 1 tsp of olive oil.. I then added up a bit of diced red capsicum…
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Fruit smoothies
I would love to have a smoothie for breakfast! How does everyone make theirs? could i use a food processor instead of a blender?
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Sausage and Tomato Pasta
Been making this for years - delicious but qiuck and easy - I always keep the ingredients on hand. Slice 1 lean turkey sausage, brown in a large pan. While browning, cook about 1/2 bag or box of noodles (6-8 oz.) - I usually use No Yolk broad egg noodles, but you could sub anything really. After sausage is browned, add two…
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Any low-cal stuffed artichoke recipes?
Hey all I am trying to find a good low cal recipe for stuffed artichokes and seem to keep getting ones that have a +750 cals. Does anyone know of anything I could try, me and my bf like to try out a new food each week and I would love to try this. Thanks!! Liz
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which cookbook to get PLEASE HELP
Hello, I am ordering cookbooks online right now. I am torn between Hungry girl and Hungry girl 200 recipes 200 cals. Can anyone tell me which one i should get or has better recipes or if there is a difference Thank you
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Cheesecake & only 171 calories!! Gotta try it!!
I am having company tomorrow night and wanted to wow them with a yummy dessert that is also super low in calories. The end result is AMAZING!!!!!! Here is a photo: Here is the recipe: Zoi - Honey Greek Yogurt, 2 cups Hy-Vee - Whipped Topping Fat Free, 1 cup Jello - Cheesecake Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding Mix , 1…