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Tuna without Mayo recipes
So I love, love, LOVE Mayo. But that stuff is horrible for you and loaded with fat and calories. I know I can use Miracle Whip (light) or Fat-Free Mayo as a substitute for making tuna salad but are there any other alternatives that you guys suggest? I tried making it with a combination of yellow mustard, sweet relish and…
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Salmon Guacamole Wrap - 400 calories!!
I didn't have any uncooked eggs in the house for breakfast this morning, and I had part of a can of salmon that I needed to use, so this is what I came up with, and I plan to remember what I did as it was YUMMY!! Ingredients: (enough for one large wrap--you could split it between 2 people if you were having it with other…
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Spanakopitas (Spinach Pie) - 225
Make 12 - 225 calories each I saw this recipe on food network and had to figure out the calories. Instead of Pam the recipe called for melted butter. I think the spinach and feta are most of the flavor, but if you want, melt a stick of butter and use that to lube the layer. It will be 292 calories each, which ain't bad…
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My Favorite Super-Duper Easy Fruit Dip
I made this recipe for a baby shower and everyone loved it. I make it a lot for myself now. It's great for dipping any fruit in and I've also used it as a dressing for a creamy fruit salad (I used it on watermelon & blueberrys for a July 4th picnic). It's both tangy and sweet. Whisk together: 1 - container Cool Whip (I use…
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Simple Summer Squash Ideas?? :)
Looking for ideas on using some varieties of Summer Squash, pan pan (?), crooked yellow neck squash (the bumpy kind if it matters?) I don't have any zuchinni squash it's mainly the ones above I'm lost on.... Do I peel them first, do I steam them? Stir fry, if so how and what's best with squash? I also have the white flat…
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Best snack ever!
So, I am HUNGRY. I don't have many calories left, and am craving salt/sweet...SO I have smart start (I think thats what its called) popcorn. I popped some, sprinkled on some salt, pepper, garlic powder and juice of half a lime! SOOOO GOOOD. And I decided to make a rootbeer float! Diet a&W and cool whip free! ahhhhhh! lol
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Banana Oat Smoothie (great for after workouts)!
Here's a delicious recipe for a great post-workout smoothie. I thought it was absolutely delicious! I tweaked the recipe - pasted the original below with notes on what I did, but I'm sure the original is great as well. Banana-Oat Smoothie Serves 1 * 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (uncooked) * 1/2 cup plain low-fat…
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Pumpkin protein shake
Anyone have a good recipe? I'm starting to crave pumpkin. i figure it might make a nice addition to my protein shake!
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Green Smoothies are great for getting in all those VEG servi
I've been meaning to come on here and make a post about green smoothies but I've been so dang busy lately, all I've had a chance to do is log my stuff and reply to other's posts. At any rate, here I am now, to tout the awesomeness of green smoothies. Don't think a big mug of blended up salad greens will taste good? Seek…
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Recipes From Wellspring Academy(Too Fat For 15)
I have not tried these yet but some look well worth the try!! :happy: http://www.wellspringacademies.com/recipes.html
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Easy Berry Cheesecake
I've been craving cheesecake like mad, but all the recipes I've seen have 700+ cals a piece, not worth it! So I came up with this easy, low-cal version. Crust: 1 packet Tennis/Marie biscuits 100g butter, melted Filling: 500g low-fat smooth cottage cheese about 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar, or to taste 1/4 tsp vanilla…
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Need Ideas for Bananas
I have an excess of frozen bananas in my freezer - no lie.. Probably at least a dozen frozen bananas. Does anyone have any calorie-friendly recipes that include bananas? Cookies, muffins, cakes, whatever!
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Cajun Shrimp Casserole
This longer ingredient list is worth the effort for a special occasion meal. If you're not a fan of okra, you can leave it out of this dish. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes Bake: 20 minutes Yield: Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp 1/4 cup butter 1 small red onion, chopped* 1/2…
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Need dip recpies
Sat. Is first game for Alabama football..(Roll Tide) I need some healthy dip recipes, anyone have any good Ideas.
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Chicken Dinner
If you are anything like me then you hardly ever know what you're going to have for dinner until you start making it. I came home from work today and my wife had pulled out chicken breast for dinner. I was tired of doing the same old thing, BBQ, Baked, pan fried, I wanted something different, even if it was just a little…
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Leftovers 9/1/2010-1/1/2011
Hey all - I just had a BRILLIANT (?) idea.... You know that day that you have to clean out the fridge of all the left-overs - some things have gone bad and others soon will if you don't do something with them? Well, I do this about every other week (usually) and often find that I come up with the most creative meal ideas…
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Korean Skewered Chicken
The link is here: http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/2010/06/dakkochi-korean-skewered-chicken.html I didn't put it on skewers (because I didn't have any). The taste of this was amazing! Very flavorful. The recipe serves 4 and is 231 calories per serving.
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Double coconut cake
Double-Coconut Cake Coconut milk, found with the Asian foods in the supermarket, makes this cake moist and rich. Yield: 14 servings Cooking spray 1 tablespoon cake flour 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 2/3 cups sugar 1/3 cup butter, softened 2 large eggs 1 (14-ounce) can light…
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Healthy Tailgate Recipes?
Does anyone have any favorite tailgating recipes they are willing to share? I would greatly appreciate it as I will be hosting quite a few parties this football season and need to stay on track!
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Healthy Desserts
We are celebrating my dads 51st birthday on 9/11 and i was asked to bring a dessert. Does anyone know of a Healthy Dessert that can feed about 20+ people. Thanks
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New Recipes
I need some new recipes for dinner..but am on a very low budget.. I still want healthy though.. will you just share your favorite easy recipe with me... (I do have 3 sometimes 4 picky kids to feed to.. so anything simple works as well).. thanks!!
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Philly Cheesestak Sammich.
Please do not shoot me for I do not have a picture of the perfection that I consumed yesterday. I can only tell you what I did to make it and let you go and create your own masterpiece. Yesterday I was in the mood for a Philly but was not in the mood for all the calories. So I decided to make my own. It was awesome. Nom. 1…
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Blueberry coffee cake
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 wedge) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1 1/3 cups low-fat buttermilk Cooking spray 2 cups…
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How to season vegetables
Okay, so the title to this thread is a bit misleading, but if you try this, I bet you can get your kids to eat vegetables that they don't like. To start, let's take a vegetable that a lot of people don't like.....brussel sprouts Keep in mind that this works for most vegetables. I use frozen vegetables, but you can use…
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Yummy but simple
So I had the best lunch today. I laid down 3 pieces of lettuce, topped each with 2 slices of roast turkey deli meat and 1 tsp of spinach artichoke dip with crab and shrimp, and topped each with mrs. dash. it was soooo good. you have to try it. i also had 1 hard boiled egg on the side. so little calories and filling!
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Low Glycemic Recipes
Does anyone have any Low Glycemic recipes?
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Wow..thanks to this site...I coook now!! :) Approx. 250 cal
There is a post on this site for a 200 cal pizza...well..i wanted to try it....but despite looking at several places..i could not find the flatout wraps. As such, I modified it a bit...and bought the Damascus Whole wheat roll-ups (110 cal each, with 10 g protein) ($2.50 for a pack of 4) First i cut bell-pepper, onion,…
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College Chicken Casserole
Ingredients 6 cups water 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 2 garlic cloves, halved 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth 6 chicken breast halves (about 2 1/4 pounds) 4 chicken thighs (about 1 pound) Cooking spray 4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms (about 8 ounces) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup 1%…
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Macaroni and Four cheeses
Ingredients 1 pound uncooked medium elbow macaroni 1 (1-ounce) slice white bread 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk 2 bay leaves 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Emmenthaler or Swiss cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup…
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Korean-style Chicken Noodle Bowls
* Salt and pepper * 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti * One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated * 2 large cloves garlic, grated * About 1/4 cup tamari (dark soy sauce) * About 3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (eyeball it) * 2 tablespoons tomato paste * About 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (a couple of healthy splashes) * 1…