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Black-eye peas, tomato, and parsley salad
I hope I'm allowed to share a link here like this. A coworker of mine made this and brought it to work last week. I made it today with freshly-picked cherry tomatoes (Thanks, Mom!) and it is SO freaking good! Not bad on the calories either. Yum.…
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Buttered green beans and mushrooms
1/2 lb. green beans trimmed 1 tbls. butter 3 oz. cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 oz. shiitake mushroom caps, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp. salt divided 1/4 tsp. pepper divided 1 clove fresh minced garlic 1. Steam green beans, covered, 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Plunge beans into ice water, drain. Pat dry with a towel;…
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Slimmed Down Scalloped Potatoes
I love scalloped potatoes, but the recipe I used to make used heavy cream and lots of butter. Talk about calories & fat! I found this recipe on Eating Well... http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/slimmed_down_scalloped_potatoes.html I did make a few changes. Instead of reduced fat sour cream, I used 0% fat Greek Yogurt. I…
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Something Yummy
Hi Guys Its friday treat night and Im planning on cooking, now i've got around 5/600 calories for a meal, but dont klnow what to make....any suggestions?!?!?! xx
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Baked Veggies
Here is an easy recipe that is healthy for you. Its my family's favorite lowfat veggie dish. You can adjust the amount on any of the veggies or replace or take out ones you don't like. All of the veggies should be cut into small cubes or strips about 1/2 in. 2 med. potatoes 2 med carrots 1 zucchini 1 red pepper 1/2 onion 1…
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WANTED: Recipes using CousCous
OK - went to Wegmans tonight for dinner and had their couscous salad on top of a bed of spinach - OH MY - YUMMY! But do you think I can find the recipe? Nope! Anyway, it was very simple - feta and spinach with lemon or lime juice. I think I could probably throw something together but am looking for some tried and true…
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Any Tofu Recipes?
Im new at this tofu eating... I need to start eating this stuff because of my health, Im having some skin allergy and they put me in this super diet and Im looking for different alternatives. So I was thinking maybe you guys can help me with some tasty recipes... thanks!:smile:
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Low, Low Fat Brownie Recipe
Low Low Fat Brownie Recipe Submitted by hongchng Makes 24 servings Low low fat brownie. serving size:24. Calorie: 37/serving (17g) Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 4 ounce (1/2 cup) applesauce 2 eggs Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F…
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hiking recipes
I am looking at my hiking recipes and found an oldie but goodie, grog cakes or oatmeal pancakes. The recipe calls for 1/2 cup powdered milk. This may be a stupid question, but, can I substitue protein powder for some of the milk and up the protein content of a trail breakfast that way? Does anyone have good suggestions for…
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Tonight's dinner - zippy yams and bok choy
I got this recipe off of an iPhone app - 21 day jumpstart vegan. I'm not trying to go vegan, just need to incorporate more vegetables in my routine, and this thing has helped with that a lot. Trying to have meat as the "side dish" instead of the main thing. 2 small yams cut into bite-sized chunks 1 onion sliced 2 large…
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Baked Fish Sticks
So much better than the frozen breaded junk food they sell in stores! Baked Fish Sticks 4 servings | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients Canola oil cooking spray 1 cup whole-wheat dry breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs ( I prefer panko) 1 cup whole-grain cereal flakes 1 teaspoon lemon…
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I'm looking for a Chili recipe using soy crumbles
I love chili! I have always used ground beef but now i have become a vegetarian. I have never made chili myself (I know that's crazy but I haven't) now i would like to try making chili using the Boca soy crumbles... If you have made chili with soy meat please send me a recipe!
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low carb mashed potatoes
I make these instead of real mashed potatoes all the time, whether I'm doing low carb or not. You get another serving of low starch veggies, and they're absolutely delicious! I served them with the white wine marinated steak I posted earlier, the sauce with the cauliflower is so very good! 1 large head cauliflower trimmed…
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Shrimp Veracruzana
Shrimp Veracruzana 4 servings, about 1 cup each | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil <---I don't use oil. I use a small amount of chicken broth in a non-stick wok to eliminate the fat. 1 bay leaf 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and very…
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Good & Tasty Snacks Besides Veggies. ???
I'm curious as to what many of you have for Snacks ? Besides the usual "Veggies" One thing I love and find filling is Trader Joes Mediterranean Humus. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated ! Add me as a MFP friend, as it's nice to get everyones imput ! So glad I found MFP.
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Easy Crockpot Recipes
Help...I'm back in school and working late to boot! I'd like to throw things in the crockpot so that my family can eat while I'm at school and I can eat when I get home. I need super easy low prep stuff...for example...tonight I have chicken breast in the crockpot covered in salsa and I've got individual brown rice cups.…
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I love noodles- is there an alternative?
I looooove pad thai spicy noodles. And eat waaaaay too much. Its so high in sodium too. Does anyone know where I could get a good/easy recipe to make a healthier version?
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Fire Roasted Tomato and Veggie Sauce
I made this tonight to put over some Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta and it was REALLY good. Ingredients: 15 oz can of Fire Roasted Diced tomatoes 2 zucchini halved and cubed 1 small onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced garlic Italian Seasonings Salt and Pepper Olive Oil Directions: Put a tiny bit of Olive oil in a pan on…
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What is your favorite autumn recipe?
Autumn is here and the weather is starting to turn chilly. What is your favorite hearty autumn recipe? My favorite is Butternut Squash soup from allrecipes.com http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Butternut-Squash-Soup/Detail.aspx
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Submitting Recipes
Can anyone tell me how long it take for a recipe to be added to the database after you submit it? I'm curious as I have submitted 2 now and one of them I submitted 2 days ago and its still not showing on the database. Laura
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Canadian Thanksgiving -- tofurky recipes?
Thanksgiving in Canada is approaching quickly and I was hoping to find a yummy tofurky recipe -- or a loaf recipe -- anything really that will be appropriate for a good serving of protein with my meal. Does anyone have an amazing recipe that they would like to share? I would be so greatful! They sell tofurky's at the…
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Black Bean and Chicken Chilaquiles
A traditional Mexican breakfast favorite, chilaquiles (chee-lah-KEE-lays) is a sauté of day-old tortilla strips, fresh tomato sauce, cream, and cheese. This hearty version is baked. Refrigerate leftover chilaquiles in individual containers with tight-fitting lids. To reheat, drizzle with a tablespoon of water, and…
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Strawberry
Well i am looking for a good Strawberry Smoothie recipe can someone help me i have butt load of strawberries that need to be eaten before they go bad. Also i forgot to mention that i can only use lactaid milk since i am lactose intolerance so if you somegives me a recipe can you tell me if i could use my milk. Thank you
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Chicken in a slow cooker
Hi, I have just bought a slow cooker but have not yet had chane to try iy out. I am a bit confused about the length of time I shoud cook things for. If I chuck in 6 chicken breasts with some sauce how long should I cook it for? I am also looking for easy, not fussy recipies that take a long time to cook as I am out all…
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Chocolate anyone???
I Looooove chocolate!!! Does anybody have any good ideas on some healthier ways to eat some sweet snacks (like chocolate) ...rather than a hearshys chocolate bar at the checkout??? thanks a bunch
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Garlic, Lime and Cilantro Chicken
I made this the other day and it was soooo great! Low fat and full of flavor! 4 Chicken Breasts- Thawed, trimmed etc. 3/4 or 1 full onion cut long way 2 Tbsp fresh minced garlic 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 2-3 Tbsp Soy sauce 1 Tbsp Cilantro Mix together last 3 ingredients and set aside for later Saute onions and…
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Low Fat Chicken Enchiladas
Low Fat Chicken Enchiladas Preheat Oven to 375 degrees 1 can 98% fat free Cream of Chicken soup 1 can 98% fat free cream of Mushroom soup 1/2 cup fat free sour cream appx. 4 chicken breasts(baked and cubed) 1/2 to 3/4 cup skim milk fat free tortillas(soft taco size) Mix all these things together in a medium sauce pan until…
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Bacon, Ranch, and Chicken Mac and Cheese
A tablespoon of flour stabilizes the milk so that you can bring the sauce to a boil. The combination of onion and garlic powders plus fresh dill creates a flavor similar to ranch dressing. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 2 cups) Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni 1 slice applewood-smoked bacon 8 ounces…
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Low Calorie Chocolate Mousse Recipe needed!
The title says it all! I want to make a low calorie chocolate mousse tonight but can't find a recipe online which I like. I don't like coffee or alcohol in desserts... Any delicious recipes??
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Mmmmmm Best snack ever
I had a roasted poblano chile, wrapped a light string cheese in it, sprinkled a little salt on it and nuked it for 10 seconds. For those of who like a little something spicy, it was sooooo good! Tasted a lot like a chile relleno without all the fat. I'm from New Mexico so this is the time of year for chiles for us:)