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Homemade muesli
I've never been a fan of oatmeal...mushy slimy and not so flavorful unless you buy the pre-packaged kind that is full of sugar. My trainer has been bugging me to get some good carbs in after my heavy workout with him So, I thought i'd try to make something that was quick like oatmeal, but way more flavorful and with a…
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Turkey Stroganoff
Turkey Stroganoff This was a staple growing up. I never realized how healthy my mom cooked until I was older. She always swapped out ground turkey for beef and hid veggies in everything known to man! We always had whole wheat bread and never soda...I definitely didn't feel deprived! She's an amazing cook and I've been…
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Make cupcakes with less calories!
http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/09/23/blackberry-champagne-cupcakes?icid=main|main|dl3|sec3_lnk3|172876 Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter 1 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup Splenda) 1 1/2 cups white cake flour 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sweet champagne 6 egg whites 12 ounces…
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What to do with an abundance of sage?
I just made a good sage harvest yesterday and will probably harvest more today. obviously, i will dry it for use over winter, but i wanted to see if anyone here had any good recipes that center around sage. any recipe will do, but my bf is a vegetarian. if the recipe has meat, i'll just alter it, but keep in mind that it…
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Harvest Pie
Butternut squash stands in for pumpkin in this pie, which received our Test Kitchens' highest rating. Prepare a day in advance, and store at room temperature. Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 1 wedge) Ingredients 1 large butternut squash, halved and seeded (about 2 1/4 pounds) Cooking spray 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated…
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Black Bean Veggie Burgers
These are delicious and are my one of my favorite things to make! It's 359 calories for one burger (that includes the bun but no condiments). And it's as filling as a hamburger! The recipe is here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/inskydiamonds/view/saturday-september-25-black-bean-veggie-burger-359-calorie-meal-42378
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Stuffed French toast
12 servings (serving size: 1 piece) Ingredients 24 (1-ounce) slices cinnamon-raisin bread Cooking spray 3 cups 1% low-fat milk 2 cups egg substitute, divided 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup sugar, divided 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 (8-ounce) block…
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Trying Vegitarian, need new recipes, falling off the wagon!!
Hi i've been trying the vegi thing, i have been meat free for a month but i feel myself graviting back to meat again. Help! I love morning star but its really not that good for you! anyone have any good grill or stove top recipes? thanks Jenny ps. im vegi not vegan lol. i still like milk products and eggs!
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Chili trying to figure out the calories (homemade)
I made chili today. So I took all my igredients put them all in the slow cooker. A pound of hamburger (equals 16 oz) so usually i take that and divide by 4 to make 4 oz a meal, but now I have all the kidney beans in there and tomatos and tomato sauce so now if I weigh it 4 ozs won't be much with all that. So how do I…
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Great Burger idea
Need: 1/4 lb (1 serving) 93% lean/7%fat beef: 170 calories 2 slices of tomato (2 oz): 20 calories 1 large leaf of lettuce: 2 calories 1.5 oz (sliced) Muenster Cheese (or low fat cheddar): 120 calories 1 serving (2 oz) 96% fat free roast beef: 70 calories 1/2 clove garlic (diced): 2 calories 1/4 tbsp Mesquite flavored…
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Delicious shrimp recipe :)
Here is the link for the recipe on Kraftrecipes.com. Just cooked it for dinner and it was fantastic!! http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/shrimp-in-love-pasta-56967.aspx Now the changes I made : I added 1 c of fat-free chicken broth to the sauce and sprinkles romano/parmesan cheese in it Nutritional info for original…
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Birthday
OK So my birthday dinner is Sunday and being a nice Mom my Mother (who knows how hard I am working on this diet) wants to make me a nice desert that won't sabotage my efforts. Talk about a good Mom!! Any ideas. I have a bunch of fresh picked apples I could use. I LOVE desert so I am not picky as long as it tastes decent…
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HELP- I need a 'hearty'/ non 'diet' meal
I have been eating pretty well, lots of fruits, veggies and salads. I'm looking for something that isn't so 'diet' like. My body is craving something hearty. I haven't been eating much of what I call 'bread carbs' ie: bread, rice, potatoes, etc. Or sour cream, butter, mayo, etc. Even though I'm eating tons- (and staying…
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how to make protein cookies
HI I wanted to share this video I found with everyone I think I am going to do this instead of buying protein bars all the time, I eat too many of them and this is a better alternative http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-double-chocolate-protein-cookies-327882/
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Tuna Pancake with a twist
So I LOVE tuna pancakes - mixing canned tuna (drained) with some egg white and then cooking it like a pancake. Sometimes I add things like green onion, garlic, artichoke, etc., but not always. Today I decided to try something new: ~5oz of drained canned tuna (normally I'd use a 5oz can, but we only had 7 oz. cans - I tried…
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Quick, easy, low-cal, vegetarian Indian dish--Channa Masala
Last night, I made some Channa Masala, and Indian dish that contains garbanzo beans. If you enjoy the spiciness of Indian dishes, or just the taste of Indian spices, this is a winner. You can make this dish as spicy or mild as you want. It packs a fair amount of protein and fiber for a non-meat dish. My husband is a…
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In my refrigerator.. (help me figure out what to make with t
I have some stuff in my refrigerator I need to use before it goes bad. I'm thinking I'll use whatever I can to make lunch for myself and the boyfriend tomorrow, but I'm at a loss. I have: - 8 oz pork tenderloin - 1/2 can creamed corn - 1/2 can petite diced tomatoes - 1/2 can cream of mushroom I'm looking for recipes that…
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Crazy good Chicken wrap
What ya need La Tortilla Factory - Smart & Delicious Low Carb High Fiber Whole Wheat Tortilla: 80 Cal Cottage cheese - Lowfat, 2% milkfat 1/4 cup 50 Cal Lettuce: 10 Cal Meat - Chicken Breast, Skinless, Boneless, 1/2 breast: 80 cal Feta Chesse 1/2 serving: 30 Cal Total Caloires: 250 I can eat two wraps and be completely…
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Super easy taco salad
Sorry, I never measure seasonings, so this is all to taste....be careful because it can get spicy! Tex Mex seasoning: 2 parts cayenne pepper 4 parts oregano 4 parts cumin 1 part coriander 1 part black pepper Brown 1 lb 93/7 ground turkey and 1 lb 99% fat free ground turkey with Tex Mex seasoning, salt, minced garlic and…
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how to hard boil (organic) eggs
Hardboiled eggs (the whites) now play an important role in my daily diet for lunch and snacks. And I've converted over from factory eggs to free range/organic. My wife has had the same process for making hardboiled eggs for 40+ years but we are experiencing a problem. Specifically, regular 'factory eggs' peel fine with her…
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Apples...
ok I need some healthy apple recipes. My mother in law was so kind and brought us some fresh picked apples and I have so many there is no way we can eat them all before they go bad. Thank you in advance :flowerforyou: Amanda
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Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes
1/2 c Ricotta Cheese (I used fat free) 2 TBS Canned Pumpkin (100% not pie filling) 1 Egg 3 TBS Multi-Grain Pancake Mix 1 TBS Tornai SF Vanilla Syrup 1/4 TSP Pumpkin Pie Spice 2 TBS Almond Meal (or flour) Process until smooth. Cook on low until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and pat flat. Makes 4-8 pancakes. Topping: 1/4…
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Quinoa
Found this recipe from eating clean.. Thought I share, it was pretty yummy! :happy: Curried Quinoa Salad 4 servings 1 cup dry quinoa 1 tsp curry powder 4 green onions, 1/4" dice 1/4 cup unsweetened dried cranberries 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Bring 1¾ cup water…
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Gym routine. Need some advice
I go to a gym 3-4 times a week and i need advice and the best way to lose weight. Now this is a small gym at school, they have 14 machines, some treadmills, bikes, and a few other cardio machines. 8 or 9 of the machines work some part of your arm, there's one for your abs, and the rest for your legs. Now what i usually do…
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Sesame Chicken
I love the sesame chicken you can find at many Chinese restaurants. Sadly, it doesn't love me, so someone decided to make a version that isn't battered and deep fried. This version is baked, so it isn't exactly like the kind from the restaurants. But, I think it's a good substitute for when you're really craving some…
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Minestrone
Hello; I found a recipe today for Minestrone soup, can't wait to try it, but i was wondering if anyone has made it before? The recipe i have calls for celery, carrots and onion (for veggies). Others i have searched around call for zucchini and cabbage as well. I was wondering of anyone has ever made minestrone and added a…
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Recipe Ingredient Substitutions
I enjoy playing with recipes to make them lower in calories and fat (among other BAD things). While I know most of these - and there are many more - I printed the list to keep it in the kitchen - handy when cooking. Thought you all may find it useful too! http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00585
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Tofu Shirataki Noodles
I just bought and bag of Tofu Shirataki Noodles. - Does anyone have any good recipes using these noodles?
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Vegan Recipes that I am working on / Suggestions
I do a lot of cooking for the whole family, and I am currently the only Vegetarian/Vegan in the family. 1. Recently I made Whole Wheat Refried Bean Enchiladas. I stuff my enchiladas with beans, onions and olives and covered them with medium red enchilada sauce. My family's side of the pan also got cheese. 2. I am planning…
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Seafood Chicken Alfredo=YUMMY
I start with the TGI Friday's complete Skillet Meal Cajun-Style Alfredo Chicken & Shrimp. I add 12 oz of scallops and an additional 8 oz of shrimp. The extra sea food increases the servings from 2.5 in the normal bag to 5 servings with about 300 calories. Add a green veggie salad and you have a very indulgent meal.