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-Help!!!- Romaine lettuce and spinach prob.
My romaine lettuce and spinach always seem to go bad. I have my produce in a fridge all by its self at a lower temp. Its just at the cool temp and my dark leafy greens always seem to go bad with in 1 - 2 days. And so much get tossed. :sad: My Iceburg lettuce (i hardly buy now) will stay good for a week or longer. How do…
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How do you make your green beans?
We are eating a lot of green beans at our house because they are low in calories and carbs. I am looking for new ways to cook them that is healthy. Right now all I do is put them in a pan and add a beef boullion cube, seasoned salt, and black pepper. I am so burned out on this way. Any ideas....THANKS!!! Angela
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Sweet Onions
My brother sent me half a dozen Walla Walla Sweet Onions! Ohhhh they are the best! I have so many that I need some recipes to use them in! Any one have a good onion soup recipe? I already froze some chopped, made spaghetti sauce, and made the boyfriend onion rings. I have 2 large ones left, any other suggestions? Thanks
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Any Low-Calorie Alcoholic Recipes. PLEEEASE!
HI, Were having a poker night at my house tonight with some close friends and I was wondering what sort of drinks you all drink if your gonna have one? Trying to steer clear of beer or dark alcohols ( I looove Jack) so any recipes would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance :smile:
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Stuffed Green Pepper
Green Pepper, Whole, 1 whole raw seeded Kraft - Natural Shredded Fat Free Chedder Cheese, 1/4 Cup Kroger - Boil-In-Bag White Rice, 0.5 cup cooked Ragu - Light, No Sugar Added Spaghetti Sauce, 0.25 cup Great Range - Ground Bison, 3 oz Cut top of pepper off, clean inside out, and boil for 10 minutes to soften. Cook meat,…
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My 368 calorie dinner (with picture!)
Chicken Veggie Stir Fry These are the amounts I used, based on what I had at home: 5.6 ounces 99% fat free chicken (had already cooked it last night) 100 grams red pepper 70 grams green pepper 50 grams onion 2 garlic cloves 100 grams broccoli 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 ounce soy sauce (I have to use gluten free) 1…
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Breakfast Casserole
Hey guys just thought I would share this recipe I found, it's not mine or anything but it sounded delicious and it's a more healthy take on a classic recipe. I know we don't all have time to make breakfast these days but this would even be a good meal anytime of the day, for me anyway, I like breakfast all the time :smile:…
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Mashed cauliflower
Can someone help me how to make it? First of all, let me tell y'all that I have never eaten cauliflower in my life! But I'm trying new things. I bought some Steamfresh Cauliflower with garlic because I thought that would help with the flavor and enticing me to eat it!! So where do I go from here? Just steam and then mash…
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Soda Substitute
Perrier (or other sparkling water) + Torani flavored syrup or your favorite fruit juice. I've tried to cut out soda all together, but this is a nice little treat when I have the craving or am eating one of those meals that just "go with" soda. I don't like mine too sweet, so I use about a tablespoon of syrup for 8 oz of…
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HELP...
Anyone know any good recipes..they don't have to be just healthy ones...that are as good heated up as they are fresh...my boyfriend works a lot of nights and its getting hard to cook for the other three of us here and make sure he has dinner too... any tips or ideas would be great!!!
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Low Fat Recipe Book or website
Hello everyone. I am looking for recommendations for great low fat cookbooks or websites. My BF finally is open to me cooking lighter (he has decided to lose some weight too since he is at his highest weight too) and I want to make some of his favorite recipes and some new great ones. So who better to ask then the…
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Red quinoa with black beans and corn
http://www.5dollardinners.com/2010/06/red-quinoa-avocado-black-beans-corn.html/comment-page-1#comment-54745 I made this with poblano peppers instead of bell peppers and add onions!! It was fab and easy!!
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15 Recipes for weight loss!
http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slideshow/15-best-recipes-weight-loss?cm_mmc=ETNTNL-_-2010_07_30-_-HTML-_-1 Check out this link!
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Need Dinner Ideas with almost no calories left
So I don't know what's going on with me but I haven't been able to stop eating all day. So I exercised a ton, drank all my water, finally kinda full, but I still need to make dinner later. I have like 200 calories and I'm looking for filling dinner ideas cause I'm gonna want to keep eating, I know it. Any ideas my…
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Breakfast
I thought this sounded very good so I am going to post it. It would be even less calories for me seeing I don't like melted cheese or maple syrup. ...15 Best Recipes for Weight Loss Waffles with Ham and Egg 270 calories 11 g fat (3.5 g saturated) 890 mg sodium Waffle and pancake plates are bad enough at most restaurants…
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pork chops stuffed with feta and spinach....
Cooking Light recipe... Ingredients Cooking spray 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 5 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil, diced 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled…
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Linguine with Peppery Shrimp
This is dinner tonight! Thought that I would share. Steph~ Linguine with Peppery Shrimp A generous amount of black pepper brings some welcome heat to this pasta dish. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups) Ingredients 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lemon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided 3…
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Spicy Olive Pasta
Spicy Olive Pasta * Prep Time: 10 mins * Cook Time: 11 mins * Total Time: 21 mins * Serves: 4 This recipe cooks in the time it takes for me to order out for pizza-but is so much healthier. The rich flavors are very satisfying. Ingredients * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper…
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"Substitute Your Skinny"
I picked up this book at Borders today. It is by Chef Susan Irby. She has all these common recipes with easy substitutes to cut fat and calories. Everything from breakfast to desserts! I will be trying this one out in the next few days: Cinnamon-apple pancakes 1/2 cup plain flour 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking…
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Breakfast!!
I am one of those people that never made time for breakfast. I normally run out the door running late. On the weekends, when I have time to cook, its always a full blown breakfast loaded down with calories and protein. I need some ideas I can throw together quickly or can be made on weekends, then stored for the week!
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Anyone have a good HUMMUS recipe?
I LOVE hummus and have been buying Tribe Roasted Garlic Hummus. I would love to make some myself. Anyone have a good receipe? Thanks!
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Jalapeno Hummus
Jalapeno Hummus 1 cup garbanzo beans 1/3 cup canned jalapeno pepper slices, juice reserved 3 tablespoon tahini (*I use peanut butter*) 3 cloves garlic, minced (*I leave this out, I think it adds way too much garlic taste*) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon curry powder crushed red pepper to…
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TOFU - How do I prepare it??
I really want to start incorporating tofu into my meals since it's so high in protein! I'd like to be able to make some snacks out of it, if possible. How do I do that?! And as far as meals, can I just substitute tofu wherever I would normally have meat?? Like in a stir-fry?
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3 bean chili
Hey! Supper that I whipped up tonight it rocks! 796 ml Crushed Tomatos 540 ml Black beans 540 ml Chickpeas 540 ml Kidney beans 1/2 cup corn 3 cups Sherred Cabbage 2 large carrots grated 3 stacks of Celrey Tomato Paste small can I used the small hunts can about 10 tbsp spices I used Cummin, Chili powder, Garlic, red pepper…
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Need zuchini recipes
I have a ton of zuchini from my garden but am not sure what to do with it. I tried grilling it but I must have done something wrong because it didn't turn out very well. If anyone has some recipes or tips to share I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
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Shrimp in Angel Hair Pasta
Hey everyone I have another yummy recipe I would love to share. This is shrimp with angel hair pasta. I love making this because it is WAY less fat and cal than regular tomato sauce. What’s included: • Angel Hair pasta (I am sure you can make it with wheat pasta but I am not sure how it would taste I love my white pasta)…
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Ariel's Salmon Salad
1 can (7 oz) Pink Salmon, drain ... or use fresh cooked 1 T Low Fat Mayo or Miracle Whip 1 T Low Fat Yogurt or Sour Cream 1/4 C finely chopped Celery 1/4 C finely chopped Cucumber 1/8 C finely chopped Onion 1 T Capers or finely chopped Dill 1/8 tsp fresh ground course black Pepper or Red Flakes 4 Red Tip Lettuce or Boston…
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How do you make your smoothie?
I want to make a smoothie for breakfast on the go to work type thing, but I don't know how to make one >.< So whats your recipe?
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Apples
Okay, y'all. You were so helpful with the chick peas that I am hoping you can help me with my "apple dilemma" . I love gala apples. I like to slice them and fridge them for work. Any suggestions on how to keep them from turning brown? I don't like the idea of lemon juice...yuck! Lay it on me!
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Whey Protein
When I get back to my house (I'm staying with my Mum at the moment because it's summer and because I caaan :P) in about a week and a half, I'm gonna get on and do the 30 Day Shred again (hopefully). I'm thinking about perhaps buying some whey protein so I can have that after every workout. What are your experiences with…