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Looking for Feedback: Vegan/Vegetarian Recipes/Lifestyle
Hey everyone, Currently, I am not a "Vegan," but I've been considering incorporating more of that diet type into my lifestyle. I LOOOOVE chicken, so I may not transition into full-Vegan/Vegetarianism, but I'm curious about recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. What are your favorites? What do you get your…
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Brie and Egg Strata
I got this recipe from Cooking Light they have alot of good recipes on there..Enjoy Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cups chopped onion 1 1/2 cups diced unpeeled Yukon gold potato (1 large) 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup halved grape tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 pound ciabatta, cut into 1-inch cubes,…
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Need ideas for easy low calorie recipe using hamburger
Hey all! Since joining MFP I typically cook using chicken. But, I am out of chicken and don't have time to go to the store tonight. I do have a pound of hamburger though. Anyone have any recipes that are simple and low cal?
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looking for a recipe
i saw one not too long ago for chicken alfredo but can't find it help!
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Sick and Need a Last Minute Low-Cal Dinner!
I have an autoimmune disease and after having a great morning and doubling-up on my cardio (go me!), I am really sick. I have a fever and my joints are killing me. I was planning to make grilled chicken on a whole wheat bun with lettuce and tomato, but right now I have no interest in flattening out and grilling the…
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Nice Recipe Site from Tesco
Just found this site http://www.tescorealfood.com/Recipes.html Nice site - recipes complete with nutri data .. for those that don't know UK Sodium/Salt values are given in g (grams) so for mfp you must multiply by 1000 to get mg. If the value is Salt not sodium you then need to divide by 2 - not exact but near enough. I'm…
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recipe calls for red potatoes-can I use regular potatoes ins
i don't have any red potatoes, can i use regular ones instead? Also the website i got this from doesnt have the nutrition facts posted. does anyone else know what the cals are? or should i just add up each ingredient? Ingredients * 1 small onion * 1 1/2 pounds ground beef * 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce * 1 1/2 cups mixed…
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Polenta Recipies
Hi folks...looking for any new ideas for cooking with polenta!! i currently stick to what I know which is as follows: 1x Chicken Breast, 3 x cloves garlic, salt & pepper, 100g ready made polenta diced, 1 tbsp olive oil & a mixture of veg(peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms etc for roasting) Prepare the polenta according to pack…
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Frozen Salad Shrimp..what to do, what to do?
Ok, I've got a small bag of defrosted salad sized shrimp sitting in my fridge, pkg. says cooked. Ok, now what? lol What do I use them for? Eat them plain? On a salad? I don't have tons of ingredients to make up anything until the weekend, they would be way to old by then, I pulled them out of the freezer within the last 2…
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Egg Freshness Test
I thought this was common knowledge, but everyone I've shared this with so far has never heard of it, so for the uninitiated-- the Egg Freshness Test. Since expiration dates can be kind of off at the best of times, here is a test to see how fresh your eggs are. Fill a pot with cool water (about 6-8 inches). Place your eggs…
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...not for those living clean, but Tiramisu for those who ar
I've made this for a couple of potlucks, and it's gobbled up by my coworkers (so far it's been excellent diet food for me: I actually got 1 tablespoon from the last one I made!) http://www.cookinglight.com/food/top-rated-recipes/italian-00400000051023/page9.html Since the Cooking Light site includes the nutritional…
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Green peppers
I have a Dumb ques :p my friend gave me a big basket of home grown green peppers... They r not jalapenos and not bell peppers... Something in between... But really hot... Lol... That's what my friend told me. Anyhow.. Anybody got any ideas what to do with them? Thnx
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Crohn's and UC Friendly Recipes Wanted
Since I am a sufferer and am limited on my food choices, I was wondering if there is anyone else out there looking for some good (and filling) recipes or have some to share that don't require salads as the bulk of the meal as they are not our friends most of the time. Fresh vegetables are great for dieters except those of…
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Need easy lunches i can bring to school
Hi guys! School is starting in a few days so I was wondering if you guys had any good ideas for lunches to bring? Im looking for something that is nutritous and low calorie(under 400). Oh yea it should also be easy to make or something i can make in advance. I used to just bring PB&J but peanut butter is pretty fattening ><
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Greek Parfait
Ingredients: 4-6 oz. fat free vanilla greek yogurt (or plain mixed with a little honey) 1/3 cup barley 1/4 cup old fashioned oats 1/2 cup warm-hot water 3 medium strawberries, sliced 1/4 cup blackberries optional: sliced almonds, cinnamon, blueberries Directions: in a bowl, combine water, barely, and oats (optional: add…
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experiment??
So I'm thinking if I puree a little bit of avocado and use the plain greek yogurt I have and mix it with tuna, it will be good? What do you think?
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Low cal, low carb, apple cake!
This recipe came to me by way of the UK. I like to serve it with vanilla ice cream or light whipped cream, but of course that adds calories. Turkish Apple Cake 3 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and chopped juice of ½ large lemon ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts ½ cup raisins ½ cup Splenda* (you can substitute sugar or…
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Vegetarian friends?
Looking to connect with some vegetarians on here! Add me even if you're not a veg, but if you are let's trade recipes!
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Seafood Primevera (approx. 125 cals/oz)
Whole wheat thin spaghetti (brand of your choice) whole frozen shrimp (getting some w/tails peeled is recommended for eating ease) fresh broccoli, chopped into edible florets fresh mushroom, sliced 1/4 white or yellow onion (your preference) 1/2 fresh tomato (optional) olive oil minced garlic (jar) butter, sweet cream,…
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Ground Chicken
Does anyone have any great recipes that include ground chicken. I've bought some, but really have no clue how to use it! Help me please!!!
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Another All-occasion Main-dish Salad. Yay!!
I don't know about you, but I am so grateful for salads in the summer. they're cool and refreshing and you don't have to heat up the kitchen in order to prepare one. Here's one I quickly threw together for my dinner tonight! It was my own concoction but it turned out delicious!!! Barley "pasta" salad Ingredients: 1T evoo…
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These protein packed meals give you the taste of sin withou
Tortilla de Godzilla 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef or ground turkey 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and mashed 2 green chile peppers, seeded and diced 2 teaspoons chili powder 4 large whole-wheat tortillas 2/3 cup shredded lettuce 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup grated…
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Interesting new recipe site for the calorie conscience.....
Hi all, If you are like me, you are constantly looking for something new to eat and need to know the number of calories in the meal. Or maybe you have found a recipe passed down in the family or in a magazine that looks really good but dont know how much damage it will do to your calorie count.... I found a site called…
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What I had for lunch today.
So I was feeling bored with the same old lunches everyday, so today I wanted to do something different, threw a few things together and it turned out absolutley delicious! Thought I'd share, it's really simple. -Take 2 whole wheat wraps -Spread a triangle of Light Laughing Cow cheese on each -Add a spoonfull of salsa to…
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eggplant
I grew eggplant in my garden this summer and need some healthy ideas on what to do with it. Suggestions????
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What'd you eat today?
Share what you ate to give each other ideas for meals! - Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 tsp brown sugar, a banana cut up on top (266 calories total) - Lunch: Tuna Melt: 2 slices of bread, 2 slices of cheese, 1/2 tbsp light mayo, tuna, green onion chopped up in it and 1 serving of potato chips (631 calories total) - Dinner:…
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Who likes Frappuccinos.. how about a 100 cals one!
I have a machine that does this, but this could be done in your blender but put it in the blender in order below.. 2 cups of ice 1/2 cup of skim milk (40 cals) 4 tea spoons of pumpkin spice coffee creamer (around 60 cals) 2-3 packets of Truvia sweetner (could use real sugar if you even need it) 8oz of brewed coffee Turn on…
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Lettuce wraps
I take lettuce leaves and add a very small amount mayo add some turkey and put some mister mustard in honey flavor ontop and roll it up. Its really good. I feel like it may need more but I'm poor lol so its enough for me. I'm trying to cut cheese out of my diet!
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What can I do with an avocado?
Besides make guacomole. Are they good to just eat raw or does anyone have any good recipes that include them? Thanks. :)
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Spinach Artichoke Hummus
Spinach Artichoke Hummus (Original recipe) Ingredients: 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained (juice reserved) 4 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed 1/2 cup artichoke hearts 2 Tbsp. tahini 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed salt and pepper, to taste Method: Combine all ingredients in a…