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Chicken, Charred Tomato & Broccoli Salad
Chicken, Charred Tomato & Broccoli Salad http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chicken_charred_tomato_broccoli_salad.html From EatingWell: June/July 2006 This simple but substantial main-course salad gets its goodness from smoky skillet-blackened tomatoes and a dressing prepared right in the pan—maximizing all the flavor from…
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Shakes and Smoothies!
I just got a new blender and I'm DYINGGGGG to use it! Please post all your favorite smoothie and protein shake recipes! Thanks so much! :o )
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Looking for great, low-carb Vegan/Vegetarian recipes!
So I don't know if my Google-fu is weakening or what, but I can't find any great recipes that are both low-carb and vegan/vegetarian! My problem is that I am currently following the South Beach diet (which means that you have to eat a ton of protein and almost no carbs- so no bread, very little fruit, etc.) but I have been…
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Looking for "the best burger recipe" ever?
:) So, I'd really like to make burgers for my family tomorrow night. I want to make them pretty low fat. I know that I should go for the leanest beef possible, but what exactly do I put in them (seasonings and what not)? I've never made burgers before, so I'd really appreciate a recipe with some good instructions. If…
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Overnight Apple Pie Slow Cooker Breakfast
I copied & pasted the actual recipe below, however I think that 2 apples is too few, next time I will probably try it with 4. I cooked mine for 5-6 hours, not 4 (how unrealistic for an 'overnight' recipe?) and it turned out great! This recipe made LOTS yesterday so I threw it in the fridge and it tasted awesome re-heated…
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What do you use your Food Proccesser for?? :)
Would love some ideas on what you all use your Food Processers for!:drinker: I know I can make homemade pita bread and pesto.........what else, well veggies, sure, but what other magic tricks does it do?:tongue: Becca:flowerforyou:
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George Foreman Grill
Well well, I must say, this is probably my must have gadget of the year. This time last year I was drinking too much, smoking waaaay too much, not eating healthily at all, and laughed at the idea of exercise. Spending money on a Geroge Foreman wouldn't have even crossed my mind! A year down the line however, I've given up…
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Healthy Recipes
Does anyone have any healthy recipes they would like to share? I just started this program today. Thanks!!!
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Magic Bullet
Hello Everyone!! Quick question I just bought the magic bullet and when I use it it smells like something is burning.. has anyone else encountered this problem? If so what did you do? Thanks!!
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Linguine Carbonara
I made this tonight and it was super yummy!! It's from Cooking Light. Yield: 2 servings (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups) Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked linguine 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper…
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LauraJeanV Homemade Greek Pizza
Okay, so I'm addicted to Greek Pizza. And everytime I go out to eat I usually get a small pizza and eat the whole thing myself. By the end of it I feel very guilty and like I took two steps back. I created my own healthy version of an appetizing greek pizza this afternoon. Hope you like it! Wheat dough (this recipe makes…
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Homemade lunch yesterday....TO DIE FOR!
Ok so I am really proud of myself and thought I would share....this is what I made for lunch yesterday! 3 boneless chicken breasts Mrs. Dash Tomato Basil Garlic Seasoning ---Grill those 4 zuchinni cut into 1" chunks 2 red bell peppers cut into 1" chuncks ---Pan saute that 2 cups fresh basil 1Tbls fresh garlic 1/4c walnuts…
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Mini Pita Pizzas
These are so quick and easy, and we loved them! :) Ingredients: Package of Wholewheat Pitas (we used Safeway brand) Small bottle of PIzza Sauce (we used Catelli Onion and Garlic) Shredded mozzarella cheese (we used Kraft part skim mozza) Whatever pizza toppings you like (i used pineapple chunks and schneider's ham) Spray…
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Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce
Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce 4 servings Ingredients Sauce 5 tablespoons water 4 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter 1tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced Tofu & vegetables 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, preferably…
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Need easy ideas for fish
Ok so I do not like fish...but in an effort to eat healthier I am aware this is something I must teach myself to like. So I am looking for ideas of mild fish and ways to prepare them. HAs to be easy as I eat dinner at work nightly so either microwave or reheatable. (i work retail)Thanks In advance.
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Hungry Girl Recipes
Does anyone have any favorite "Hungry Girl Recipes"? I just made the "crispy tuna croquettes" for dinner. They were yummy. It makes 2 servings and I was going to to eat the other serving tomorrow for lunch - but my kids ate them up. :wink:
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Honey Mustard Lemon Chicken
Honey Mustard Lemon Chicken >>Makes four servings<< 15 Cal - Mustard - Dijon 3 tsp 15 Cal - Low Fat Mayonnaise 1 tbsp 40 Cal - Olive, 1 tsp 25 Cal - All-Purpose Flour, 0.0625 cup 39 Cal - Rice wine (sake), 1 fl oz 1 Cal - Lemon juice - Raw, 1 wedge yields 64 Cal - Honey, 1 tbsp 1304 Cal - 12 Chicken Thighs meat only Total…
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chicken and green chile soup
Great soup! its a copy of chili's recipe. A little higher in calories but still good. http://picky-palate.com/2010/03/18/green-chili-chicken-and-lime-soup/ Enjoy!
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Post Vegan Recipes here!
I'm starting this thread for us to share Vegan recipes that we like. So if you find something that you like, post it here and maybe someone else will like it too! I think its also good support for anyone who is curious or new to the diet. We will know for sure that what we are reading is yummy to a friend, or was easy to…
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general tsos chicken
http://mymuffinthursdays.blogspot.com/2010/01/general-tsos-chicken.html i made this for dinner and my husband went nuts!!!! it is time consuming took about a hour due to making the chicken and cutting up things but sooo worth it. i served it over brown rice and when i cut it up into servings i got right around 330 even…
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Salmon
I love to cook salmon. I plan on it for dinner tonight. What I want to know is what are your favorite ways to make salmon? Please share your recipes!:drinker:
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Ideas for homemade stir fry sauce
Does anyone have any good recipes for homemade stir fry sauces that are low in calorie? We love stir fries but find that a lot of the calories are in the sauces so I'd love to make my own. I'm in the UK so don't have access to all the US sauce options so I'd like to be able to make them from scratch (obviously using staple…
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Spaghetti Squash Fritters w/ PHOTO – 1 WW Point for 2!
Many of you have made spaghetti squash before due to its high nutritional content, virtually zero calories and low carbs but if you’ve ever made this you’ve noticed one squash makes A LOT!!! So what do you do with some of the leftovers? Try these... 1 cup cooked spaghetti squash ¼ tsp dried parsley ¼ tsp dried thyme 1…
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anyone have a low(er) cal zucchini bread recipe?
My garden has started churning out zukes and i LOVE LOVE LOVE zucchini bread - unfortunately, it falls more under the category of junk food than of vegetables... I was hoping this year to find a recipe that still tastes good but that has fewer calories than the full on regular zucchini bread. I imagine that alternatives…
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There's got to be an easier salad ... right?
I think salads are delish and I love mixing up ingredients but I've gotten stuck in a monotonous salad rut - same old thing every day. So I tried looking online for fresh new salad ideas but I've only found ones that require expensive, obscure ingredients. Does anyone have good suggestions that won't break the bank or my…
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Ethiopian Tomato Salad (Neal Barnard, M.D.)
Ethiopian Tomato Salad Onions are rich with the phytochemical diallyl sulfide, a substance that increases levels of cancer-fighting enzymes, thought to be especially protective against stomach cancer. Raw onions will provide the highest amount of diallyl sulfide, compared with cooking at high heat. Chopping and chewing the…
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Frozen Broccoli Florets
I have about 1 lb. of frozen broccoli florets...what should I do with them?! (I tend to like quick recipes with few ingredients) Thanks!
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Pepperoni Pizza only 270 calories!!
CORRECTION: They are only 250 calories! :smile: Hey everyone! I made these last night and it was delicious! 1 Whole Wheat Pita (I used Kangaroo brand) 2 Tbsp Prego Heart Smart Pasta Sauce 1/8 cup Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese 7 Turkey Pepperoni slices Make your pizza and bake it for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.…
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Japanese Pumpkin Squash Kabocha
OK, here is another quick, easy and oh so very tasty little dish. The Japanese Kabocha (said Ka-Bow-Cha) is more like a squash than what we think of as a pumpkin, in fact it is much like a butternut squash, only richer and sweeter, yep it is :bigsmile: That is what is looks like, it is HARD and dense, so take some real…
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Turkey Sausage Patties
You can probably turn these into meatballs too ... really yummy. Ingredients: 1 lbs ground lean turkey (I buy in bulk and measure out 1 lbs) 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp dill weed Measure 2oz of mixture to form into a patties. Makes 8 patties. I use a NuWave oven ... if you have one of…