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Linguine with Basil and Tomato
Here is a fast, easy and yummy recipe for you to try! Prep Time: 15 min 8 oz linguine, wheat (if you are watching your sugar intake switch out whole wheat for spelt or something similiar) 3 medium tomatoes chopped 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3/4 cup…
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I need an oatmeal raisin cookie recipe
That is low cal and doesn't taste like crap. I've made three batches from different cooking sites, and they all taste either dry and nasty, or they taste like cardboard. Anyone have a tried and true recipe for a cookie that even a 4 yr old would enjoy? no protein powder ones, or aspartame ones, I don't really want to…
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Choco, Oatmeal, PB, Protein No-Bake Cookie
I went searching for a granola/protein bar recipe and found a chocolate no-bake cookie recipe with added protein. I changed some things in the recipe to make them higher protein. They taste about as good as a protein bar, imho, and I'm hoping they are way less expensive the store-bought ones. I haven't figured out the cost…
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Slow cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken If you have Mrs. Dash® Lemon Pepper, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of that instead of the black pepper. Just subtract 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and increase the water by a tablespoon. Ingredients: •1 teaspoon dried oregano •1/4 teaspoon salt •1/4 teaspoon black pepper •2 pounds skinless,…
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Chocolate Mug Cake - 2 WW points takes 2 minutes to make!
I’ve had this recipe for quite a while but finally made it tonight. Its soo good! Hubby did say it tasted like “diet cake” but for the 2 minutes it takes you to make it, try it yourself! I love carbs and chocolate (who doesn't?) and this hit the spot without leaving a guilty feeling behind. Chocolate Mug Cake 2 tbsp…
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So good I thougtht I was cheating
I'm doing medifast right now(I know some of you dont' agree, but i feel its the kickstart i need) and today i was feeling really HUNGRY(T.O.M. almost approaching) and I concocted this dish that had SO MUCH FOOD that I thought I was FOR SURE cheating. Everyone should try this dish, its almost too good to be true. I came up…
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Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
These are delicious and my picky grandson loved them. They may not be the lowest fat version but they are tasty and meet my whole wheat/whole grain no white sugar dietary requirements. They could be tweaked with egg substitute and applesauce to replace the butter. I personally prefer a little fat in my baked goods. HEALTHY…
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Oatmeal Cookies?
Hey guys, I have a majorly bad sweet tooth and sometimes eating a piece of fruit just doesn't cut it, you know? :laugh: Soo, rather than go and get something hideously bad for me and berate myself after eating it; I am trying to find healthier versions of the sweet things I used to buy. Normally I would look this kind of…
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The Best Pizza Dough Recipe Ever!
For years I been searching in vain for a good pizza dough recipe. I tried Julia Child, I tried Martha Stewart, Betty Crocker, Cook's Illustrated--nothing tasted like real pizzeria pizza. Then I found Cheri's Favorite Pizza Dough. The secret is using two kinds of flour: 2 3/4 cups of bread flour, and 1/2 cup semolina flour.…
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Sensational Foil-Pack Vegetables
Sensational Foil-Pack Vegetables prep time 10 min total time 20 min makes 6 servings, 3/4 cup each What You Need 1 Zucchini, cut into 1-1/2 inch chunks 1 cup button mushrooms 1 each red and yellow pepper, cut into 1-1/2 inch squares 1 cup large cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated…
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Looking for...
I'm looking for a recipe that is like PF Chang's chicken lettuce wraps. Its all I can think about at the moment and its "date night" at home tonight. I think this would be a fun thing to make. Anyone have any ideas?
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Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
This was made because I had carrots and sweet potatoes that needed used before they went bad! 1. It's yummy! 2. It's dead simple! 3. It has less than 100 calories per bowl!:drinker: This is what I have built into 'my recipe' and a breakdown of one serving at the bottom. I hope it is reasonably accurate, used some standard…
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Veggie Dip...I no longer hate raw veggies
I discovered a way to finally eat my raw vegetables and like it. I created my own recipe. 44 calories for 2 TBSP I took one Lipton French Onion dry soup mix pouch & Ranch Dressing dry powder mix packet with 16 oz (large container) Light Sour Cream. You could even replace the light sour cream with Greek yogurt. I heard on…
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Healthy Dinner Ideas
Hey I want some healthy and quick dinner ideas, that are not too expensive and kinda kid friendly.. my kids are picky as can be.. sometimes they don't even like chicken.. Please help
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Fruity Protein "soft serve"
1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 c frozen strawberries 1 pkt cran-grape ocean spray drink mix (5cal) 4oz water blend. It has a soft serve consistency and is so good!
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I've put this in the recipe database - Stupid Easy Veggie Ch
Here my stupid easy veggie chile recipe. This is something that I make for the entire family. The kids have the mixture in tacos or burrittos with cheese. I have it over salad instead of dressing. It is made with all shelf stable pantry materials. It has no meat. Fairly high in fiber. And the kids like it. Ingredients 1…
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Breakfast Ideas?
So, I'm a carb-eater. I like bagels, toast, poptarts... Since joining 3 days ago, I 've been motivated. Today, I had plain honey-wheat toast and a fried egg on top. It was ok, but I can't do that everyday (bored with food easily and not much time). I have to juggle 2 dogs, get a baby ready for daycare, and head to work in…
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Zucchini galore
My son planted a garden, so today he gave me 5 large zucchini. Any suggestions. I know the zucchini bread is decilious but not a good temptation to have around. Peg
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Grilled onion blossom
I had this for dinner last night, along with a grilled flank steak and steamed broccoli..it was soooo yummy! 1 large vidalia onion 2-3 tablespoons of parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons, of your fav barbecue sauce, I used Bulls eye guiness draught beer blend. heat the bbq to medium high, peel onion, partially cut into 6 wedges,…
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IS LOW CALORIE MEAT POSSIBLE?
So I'm making dinner for my boyfriend,dad and myself; we're all dieting. I need a meat that i can use with baked potatoes and veggies on the side. I want something that's healthy,low fat and low calorie. any ideas? Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools
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1-Ingredient Ice Cream!
My boss came in today raving about this. She made it for her family and both little girls (including one who is staunchly anti-fruit) ate a big old plate of it. Pretty amazing! http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/stay-cool/how-to-make-creamy-ice-cream-with-just-one-ingredient-093414
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Healthier Banana Split
Healthier Banana Split 1 6 oz carton Dannon Lite & Fit yogurt, I use vanilla 1/2 cup sliced strawberries 1/4 sliced banana 2 TB chopped Walnut 1 TB Chocolate flavored syrup Mix in bowl and freeze for 30 minutes. I like mine still spoonable, thick not completely frozen like a ice cream bars. 1 serving- 177 cal, 2 servings-…
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Low Calorie Dessert Recipes?
I'm having my sister and a friend over for dinner tonight and it occurred to me that I don't have a dessert planned! My friend is on a low-carb diet and I'm sticking with low-calorie, so I'd like for there to be a way to accommodate us both. Any suggestions?
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super quick veggie soup
as a mom of three kids who also hasa full time job (i also try to fit in 2 hours at the gym daily) i often try to come up with quick easy recipes as i try to eat as clean as i can. i came up with this veggie soup: 1 bag of coleslaw mix (just grated cabbage, carrot), 1 bag seasoning blend (frozen onion, peppers, celery), i…
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Very good and filling Brown Rice and black bean burrito reci
Hi Everyone, My friend gave me this recipe and it is my new favorite thing to eat for lunch or dinner. It is great when you want Mexican food. Prep time: 5 min. Can feed about 2 people Ingredients: Mission - large flower tortilla, Grated American cheese, 1 /4 cup Birds Eye - Steamfresh Corn - Singles Uncle Ben - 90 sec…
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baked fries, that are actually crispy!
I've also made these fries with sweet potatoes. A little bit of work, but they really are good! Ingredients ■5 Large Roasting Potatoes, or sweet potatoes ■2 Tbsp. Olive Oil ■Salt and Pepper to Taste Method 1.Begin with some nice roasting potatoes as shown here. While you’re doing that – lets preheat the oven to 400 degrees…
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Boca burger recipes?
I LOVE Boca burgers, but find them rather boring the way I cook them (grilled with a 100-cal wheat bun and a slice of fat free american cheese). Does anyone have some good recipes or suggestions for cooking these things?
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Bread Machine Recipes
looking for healthy bread machine recipes. TIA!
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Healthy Rice Cooker recipes?
We just got a new rice cooker and I need some healthy recipes!
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Healthy Family Dinners
Hey, I was just wondering if anyone has any good healthy family dinner meal ideas??