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Eggplant salad
I've also posted this in the database, so the nutrition facts can be found in the database very soon. The ingredients are: 2 medium sized eggplants 1 medium size onion (yellow or red) 1 green (chili) pepper 1 red sweet pepper 1 cup chopped parsley 1 table spoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil salt dried chilli flocks /…
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Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Prep this the night before for an easy breakfast or brunch. Find turkey sausage in the freezer section of the supermarket with other breakfast meats. Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 1 cup) Ingredients Cooking spray 12 ounces turkey breakfast sausage 2 cups 1% low-fat milk 2 cups egg substitute 1 teaspoon dry…
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I need Low calorie Christmas Dinner side dish recipes
Hello Everyone, This year I've decided to make christmas dinner Low calorie so I can enjoy the holiday feasting too! My family is down for what ever i make, so I was wondering if ya'll would Please share your favorite EASY holiday low calorie side dish recipes, or share original sides with substitutes that would be a…
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Help! Need recipes that I can freeze and eat all week....
I recently started back at the gym with a personal trainer and she is trying to teach me how to make meals that I can freeze and eat all week. I am a nurse and I work 12 hr shifts 3 nights a week, so this is the best option for me to keep eating healthy. Any ideas out there?? Thanks!
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200 calorie mini meals?
I need a list of 200 calorie mini meals. thanks
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Peppermint Merringues
So...I just made these. AND THEY ROCK! Ingredients * 2 egg whites * 1/8 teaspoon salt * 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar * 1/2 cup white sugar * 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed Directions 1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with foil. 2. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg…
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Christmas morning
what are you planning for breakfast? any traditional meals? recipes please!!! :bigsmile:
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Mini Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
I got this recipe from Food Network thought it would be a great for X-mas..HAPPY HOLIDAY'S everyone...These mini quiches are individually sized without a crust for great portion control. In addition, the combination of half egg whites and half whole eggs beaten with some skim milk and topped with a sprinkle of crumbled…
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Low Calorie Hot Chocolate in Canada
I was searching a way to have a low calorie hot chocolate and have 2 options both are tasty 1. I used Cocoa Brand name was selection it's only 15 calories per tablespoon. (shop around as not all cocoa is this low) add stevia for sweetness and then a touch of non fat milk. You will enjoy a cup of hot chocolate for 20…
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Christmas desserts/appetizers
I am having family over Christmas evening, and am responsible for having some snacks and desserts(and of course drinks!). I really want to have some healthy choices for everyone, so I won't be so bad. I would love to have a spinach/artichoke dip, if I can find a healthier version of the recipe I have. If anyone has any…
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Lemon cake, muffins, or cookies?
So, in a rush at the store a few days back, I bought lemon cake mix instead of white cake mix.. whoops! I asked a few friends what I could add to it to take away some of the lemoniness (lol) or just add a bit of 'extra' flavor. Blueberries and cranberries seem to be very good options that I may add. I was thinking about…
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Yummy, filling, EASY breakfast
1 Healthy Life reduced sodium mulitgrain English muffin (80 cals) 1 Laughing Cow Garlic and Herb cheese wedge (35 cals) 1 hardboiled large egg (50-70 cals) Toasted the muffin, spread the cheese, slice the egg, sandwich together, and YUM! 13 grams of protien and 19 carbs=full tummy for longer!
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baked kale tastes like potato chips!
Thisrecipe is amazing! My kids would rather eat this than chips. preheat oven to 350 Wash kale and tear off stem and into chip sized pieces. Dry thoroughly. Get large baking dish and coat bottom in extra virgin olive oil. Put kale in dish and toss to coat with oil. Bake until crisp and sprinkle with Sea Salt
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Jillian Michaels' Making the Cut
HI, I was wondering if anyone has tried Jillian Michaels' book "Making the Cut"? If you have can you let me know how it worked for you? Thanks so much, Yari
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Pudding i madeeee. Pics.
I hope this works! Its fat free AND sugar free pudding. How to make it chocolate pudding, (Jello brand) I used the fat free AND sugar free one 100 calorie oreo cakesters 100 calorie chocolate crackers Put pudding in a small glass, fill it halfway Crumble the oreos on top of the pudding And add crackers Since it was…
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Potluck tomorrow! Need ideas! Low Cal/Gluten free
Looking to make something for our work pot luck tomorrow (yea I know, kinda last minute!). I want to make something healthy/low cal since there hardly ever is and me and my one co worker end up not eating anything since we are watching our calories. So I'd like to make something to share that her and I could eat - however…
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sugar free cake mixes
Just found out Pillsbury makes a sugar free cake mix and frosting, and now a brownie mix. I know, I know, it's empty calories. but if I substitute applesauce for the oil, and egg whites instead of whole egg, it's a very nice treat. still, I have to remember it's a treat. but it's so nice to be able to make something…
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Angel Food Cake?
So... I've never worked with angel food cake . Any recipes, tips, warnings? Does it taste different from other cake mixes? I'm planning on making cupcakes using a white angel food cake Betty Crocker mix.
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Breakfast: Huevos Rancheros
Here's a easy, yummy, and very filling breakfast treat for less than 250 calories. Huevos Rancheros 1 large egg (70 cals) 1/16 (a smidge) tsp butter (20 cals, can use olive oil instead but I think butter cooks eggs better) 1/4 cup Amy's Organic Refried Black Beans (70 cals - can use any other bean) 1 corn tortilla (55-65…
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P90x recipes
Does anyone have any recipes suitable with the nutrition plan for p90x? Thanks in advance
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How do you prepare spaghetti squash?
Never had spaghetti squash before, but would like to try I have seen people post that they eat it like traditional spaghetti, others say eat it cold. How do you prepare it so that it looks like spaghetti???
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Favorite HEALTHY Crock Pot Recipes.
I am looking for some new crock pot recipes. I do the same old same old pot roast and pulled pork, but they are kind of blah and not too healthy! I would love some healthy tasty recipes. Lots of ones from the cookbooks I've tried come out where the meat is kind of stringy and tender but dry and tasteless. So I am looking…
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Christmas vegetables
Hi all, I need a fun and healthy veggie dish for Christmas. Wondering if you had any suggestions. I only really know how to roast and stir fry, because this is all I have tried. I am comfortable with trying anything but am not a veggie connoisseur like I should be. Thanks for any ideas!
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maple bacon-wrapped chicken
the glaze is: 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 teaspoon ground black pepper reduce glaze on stovetop. cook chicken (any method - stovetop, baked, grilled) until almost done (internal temp 150-155ish). wrap with bacon and place in…
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Low Cal Beef N Bean Burritos!
Makes 8 burritos: Westpac - Meal Basics Ranchero Blend, 1 container (3 cups ea.); La Preferida - Refried Beans Fat Free, 1 container (1 4/5 cups ea.); Beef Ground Round 90% - Hamburger, 20 oz; Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend, 1 tbsp; on the Border - Medium Salsa, 5 tbsp; Spices - Chili powder, 1 tbsp; Generic - Ground Cumin,…
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Thanks everyone!
I just wanted to take a second to thank all those who enter their recipes from allrecipes.com, and other popular recipe sites. I was feeling extremely exhausted yesterday and wasn't looking forward to entering an entire recipe I was making for dinner that night. I was making tofu parmigiana. mmmmm. I did a quick search and…
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Delicious Chicken Marinade
This is my favorite marinade for chicken and pork. I was just mixing some to have tomorrow with my salad and I thought I should share..so yummy! 5 tbsp. lemon, lime or grapefruit juice 3 tbsp lite soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp dried basil Mix and let meat marinade at least 6 hrs (I always do at least 24!) Soo…
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Anyone make their own brown bread?
I really love brown bread but have been trying to stay away from it as it's so HIGH in Sodium :sad: I've tried various different types and finally I've decided to "try" and make my own :wink: can't be that hard :laugh: So if you do make your own please share your recipe here :flowerforyou: Thanks in advance :bigsmile:
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Crock Pot Peanut Clusters
This is not a "healthy recipe", just a VERY easy, big-batch of candy to make for goodie trays you may be giving this season. I am not a cook, I don't bake and I can make these. I make them every year! Have plenty of surface space for cooling! 1- 16 oz jar salted peanuts 1- 16 oz jar unsalted peanuts 1- bar sweetened bakers…
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FAVORTIE Low Calorie Recipes
I thought it would be cool if we all posted atleast one recipe thats low in calories. The new year is coming and it will give everyone good ideas on things to cook in the new year!