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Best (healthy) Popcorn ever!
Ok so I absolutely LOVE popcorn, but I could never eat it because of all the fatty butter, well I have discovered a new recipe! I like my popcorn with a kick of flavor, so I used a recipe from http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/zippy-italian-popcorn-recipe/index.html (foodnetwork.com) it's called the Zippy…
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hamburger meat tonight...
I have 970 cal, 145 carb, 29 fat, 30 protein, 539 sodium, and negative 32 for sugar. we have hamburger meat set out. what should I do with it tonight? im trying to eat light (but not too light) for weigh in tomorrow. and i really dont want to go over my sodium (gone over too many times this week) so if anyone knows of…
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Brown Lentils
Does any one have a good recipe that uses brown lentils?
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has anyone ever tried spaghetti squash?
Well I got an overwhelming number of responses for the mashed cauliflower. Now I am looking for something that resembles pasta. Usually I get the whole wheat pasta and its good, but I keep seeing spaghetti squash recipes and I was actually tempted to buy a spaghetti squash because I saw them for the first time at my fruit…
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Paula Deen's Lean: Beef Stroganoff
Paula Deen's Lean: Beef Stroganoff Talk about a "stick-to-your-ribs" kinda meal! This dish has comfort food written all over it. But don't you worry 'cause this version delivers all the flavor and feeling associated with the real thing, without the guilt. As my husband pointed out, there is no way the "gravy"(as he calls…
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Mango Lassi ONLY 3 WW points w/ PHOTO
This is my low-cal version of this traditional Indian drink (dessert-smoothie). It is high in calcium, phosphorous, riboflavin, vitamin A, B12 and C. Mango Lassi ½ cup frozen mango chunks ¾ cup skim milk 100g low-fat vanilla yogurt (that’s = 1 little Source or Silhouette cup) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 packet sweetener…
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PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA WRAPS
Peanut Butter and Banana Wraps Wrap up sliced bananas, creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips in flour tortillas. Is it a fun weekend lunch, a great afternoon snack or a simple indulgent dessert? You can decide. Ingredients ½ cup creamy peanut butter 4 whole wheat flour tortillas or Old El Paso® flour tortillas for…
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What's for supper?
I am running out of ideas. Been doing well with eating at home -- goal is to eat dinner at home everynight til 9/15.... HELP - what are you having for supper? Tomorrow night is Fajitas ( I marinate overnight and all day so not on the menu for today!)
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I was craving a burger and made this instead!
I was craving a big, beefy burger and went with this instead. It was heaven on a plate!!!! Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/grilled_eggplant_parmesan_sandwich.html From EatingWell: September/October 2008 Our healthier eggplant Parmesan sandwich uses tender, smoky grilled eggplant instead…
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documenting my dinners in my blog
This is for anyone interested in getting meal ideas (or just seeing what someone else is doing). I'm making posts in my blog that have pictures, recipes, and some editorial about what I thought about the meal. If you want to check it out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/inskydiamonds
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Cauliflower Casserole
The recipe is here: http://zoomyummy.com/2010/07/07/cauliflower-casserole/ It serves 6 and is 372 per serving. And it's full of delicious!
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I need Low-Carb recipes, Please!!!
I am eating meats, fruits and veggies, nuts and berries. Trying to eat more Primal. But I need some dinner recipes for the whole family! Please and thank you!
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Cream Cheese Brownies
Yield: 36 servings Ingredients BROWNIES: Cooking spray 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup fat-free milk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (6 3/4 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt TOPPING: 1 (8-ounce) block…
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Looking for macaroni and beef recipe?
Anybody have a good macaroni and beef recipe? Have some really lean ground beef I need to use up tomorrow. :) I'm looking for something like the "Lean Cuisine Classic Macaroni and Beef" ---> http://www.viewpoints.com/images/review/2008/107/16/1208381568-40181_full.jpg You know what I mean? Thanks!! :flowerforyou:…
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Dinner Recipes
Any of you fellow MFP'ers have any spectacular dinner recipes you can share with me & the rest of us?? I'm just getting started here really. I find that breakfast and lunch are easy for me to follow diet wise, but when it comes to supper, i STRUGGLE to say the least. I find that most recipes I find online for healthy…
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Pita bread
What do you do with it?
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Baked Fries
This is a recipe that I have used for a substitute for french fries. 2 large potato's cut in pieces 2 egg whites. Garlic powder Black pepper cut 2 potatoes in pieces, put in 1 qt tupper wares container, add egg whites, garlic powder and black pepper. cover and shake until potato's are covered. place on cookie sheet and…
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Healthier zucchini bread recipe?
Looking for a low cal zucchini bread recipe. Preferably one that could be made in mini loaf pans or muffin tins and froze. Thanks!
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Student Recipies?
As a Student cooking a healthy meal whilst on a budget can be very difficult. Does anyone have and good recipies that are easy to cook on a buget?
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What to do with Ground Beef?
I always find myself cooking with ground beef...but its always the same boring things such as spaghetti, meat balls, hamburgers, hamburger helper etc. I am just wondering if anyone has some good ideas of other things I could try?
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New favorite "salad"
I've made this with rice and quinoa. I found the original recipe I believe in the Flat Belly Diet book but I've personalized it more. I like to call it Edamame Salad. 1/4 dry quinoa or brown rice 1/2 c shelled edamame (you can buy them in the frozen veggie section out of the pods already. I buy SeaPoint Farms) 1 c frozen…
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Banana-Blueberry Muffins
I found this recipe for banana-blueberry muffins on www.eatingwell.com and I thought I would try it. Talk about YUMMY! I doubled the amount of cinnamon used and used egg beaters instead of 2 large eggs. (1/2 cup equals about 2 large eggs) http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/banana_blueberry_muffins.html Banana-Blueberry…
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Diet Cheescake recipe
Cherry Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients 4 Graham Crackers 1 Package Cheesecake Pudding (sugar free/fat free) prepared 1 Can Cherry Pie Filling (no sugar added) Cool Whip Topping Crush graham crackers into crumbs. Divide equally into 4 parfait cups. Divide equally the prepared cheesecake pudding as the next layer into each of…
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Delicious Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Chicken and Lentils
I found this recipe last night searching for lentil recipes and I think it changed my life. The proper name is Harira and it is traditionally served each night of Ramadan to break the fast. The recipe comes courtesy from Emeril Lagasse. It is very filling. 1 cup has 182 calories, 14 carbs, 14 grams of protein and 8 grams…
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Yummy breakfast sandwich...
Consistently eating breakfast every morning is a challenge for me. I don't feel hungry in the mornings, but I constantly struggle with knowing I NEED to eat breakfast. I LOVE breakfast sandwiches, but was looking for a way to make one healthier. I was so excited when I figured this out this morning: 1 Franz White Thinwich…
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Side dish to go along with spanakopita or spinach pie?
Okay, so I know most times spinach pie itself is served as the side dish or appetizer, but I'm going to make some as my lunch today. What side dish do you think would go well with it?
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breakfast that sustains
Fage 0% greek yogurt Tbsp or so honey frozen blackberries - a handful handful of chopped walnuts i eat this almost every morning through the week and it is so satisfying and healthy
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Low-Cal Toppers for Baked Potatoes?
Any ideas?
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guiltless apple/blueberry pie
My family always has a ton of apples this time of year and usually I know I will be making a ton of apple pies and freezing them...not such a good idea for a food addict that cant keep her hands out of the sweets. This week someone posted a recipe for a baked apple, it was really good so I spun my own recipe tonight and it…
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Creamy Spinach Fries
Favorite fries - home made or frozen (chips would work too. I had left over fries) Frozen chopped spinach (mine was left overs that my DBF had put a ton of butter in - the butter is optional) 1/2 pre-cooked chicken breast (mine was an over-grilled breast from a couple of days ago - can we tell this is a left-overs recipe?)…