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eat shrink and be merry
hey everyone I am looking for the recipe for the lemon couscous with roasted veg from this cookbook. I only need the veggie part as I just use a box for the lemon couscous. It is very tasty if anyone can help it would be great!
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Strawberry
Hey everyone, i had this for breakfast today and it was so nice i had to tell you all about it :) I think you could have it anytime of the day but it is really quick for breakfast :) 1 (i used hovis) digestive biscuit 1 small shape yoghurt (obviously you can choose the make and flavour) 50g strawberries (you can add what…
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Chicken recipe to go with blackeye peas?
I haven't made blackeye peas in a loooong time but I have some in my pantry I'd like to use (really just trying to eat up calories! lol) and I thought I'd make chicken breast and a baked potato to go along. How should I cook the chicken? Do you guys know a good recipe (marinade, seasoning, anything) that would pair well…
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Cranberry Chicken salad
Makes 12 servings prep time: 15 minutes Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingrediencts: 4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat 1/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup light sour cream 1/4 cup light ranch dressing 1 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries 1 cup chopped celery 2 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup minced green bell…
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3 year old Birthday Party Ideas
I posted this in FOOD and NUTRITION section too but thought I would add it here in the RECIPE section. My baby girl turns 3 in a few weeks and I am having an in between meal time party, so only appetizers, snacks, drinks, etc. I need ideas for yummy finger foods (easy to make) that are both summery and possibly pretty to…
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Healthy Homemade bread recipes?
Does anyone have any healthy bread recipes? I've wanted to start baking my own bread for a while now, and I'd love to hear of any tried and true healthy recipes that are out there! I love any kind of bread.. Rye, Multigrain, anything! Thank you!
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Enter Recipes?
OK I am trying this out since its new on myfitnesspal... I was going to put in this recipe for enchiladas but how would you put in 1 pound of ground beef?
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Low-Cal "Adult" Beverages!
What is your favorite alcoholic drink that isn't packed with calories? I'm not a fan of sugary drinks in general so I like to stick with simple, stiff drinks. Manhattans are my favorite, but this summer I have been trying Bacardi O with diet Sprite and it's very light and refreshing.
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free cookbook!
description from the website, "contains exclusively vegan-whole food-nutritionally dense recipes. Many of the recipes are low-fat (contain less than 15% of their calories from fat), or are easily integrated into a low-fat diet. Also, almost all of the recipes are gluten-free. check it out--has pictures, too!
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Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes.
I have looked in this forum to find these kind of recipes and I have not come across any. So thoguht I would post. I am a happy Pescatarian looking to become a full Vegan and I find it hard to locate good tasting recipes. So here we go. Grilled Portabello Burger. Makes 4 burgers. 4 Large Portabello Caps dash worshire sauce…
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Pizza Alternative
I tried a Flatout flat bread pizza. 1/2 cup 2% cheese 14 slices pepperoni (not turkey since I could not find) 1 "Flatout" brand flat bread 1/8 cup of pizza sauce Baked in oven at 400 degrees on cookie sheet until looked crisp around the edges. I think next time i will try directly on rack since i want the middle crispy…
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Curried Chickpeas & Black Beans w/ PHOTO only 3 WW Points!
Let me start off by saying, I’ve made this one extra easy, it put it in the directory for one serving (recipe serves 2). I titled it “Curried Chickpeas, Black Beans & Brown Rice – 6 WW Points” Ok, so it’s already in MFP, you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen currently and being so low fat high in fibre you…
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Canned Chicken Recipe suggestions
Hey there fellow MFP friends! I have recently bought canned chicken which i have never tried before but I'm willing to give it a whirl if i can get some delicious and healthy recipe suggestions. I found one that seems to be up my alley and i wanted to share it with y'all but if you can suggest any other ones i'd really…
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Hungry Girl : Sweet Cinna-Muffin (pics)
This recipe is in the 200 under 200 Hungry girl book. It is under breakfast foods but could really be used for any meal or even a snack. It's quick and easy, just the way I like it!!!! 1 Light English Muffin (I use Weight Watchers English Muffin...100 Calories (1 point)) 1 tsp butter spread 10 sprays I Can't believe it's…
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little help please :)
hey everyone, im trying to upload some new recipes for you to have a look at and ive got pictures of ones ive done, i was just wondering if anyone can help me, i dont know how to upload pictures onto this if someone can let me know that'll be great :D
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MFP New Feature: Recipe Calculator
Did everyone see Mike's latest blog post regarding our new recipe calculator?? How cool is THIS!!:love: Thanks to Mike and Al we don't have to jump to another site anymore...:drinker: Thanks Guys, this place just gets better and better and better!:tongue: Becca:flowerforyou:
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Raspberry Yogurt Fluff w/ PHOTO. Only 2 WW Points!
Is it hot where you are today? It is here in Toronto an almost record breaking 117 degrees so I thought a cool low-fat treat post was in order. As a few of you may recall, my office was planning a bake sale for the Sick Kids Heat Wave Volleyball tournament I am participating in on Saturday. I asked for popular bake-sale…
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Great recipe for Oatmeal Cookie
I just took out the raisins but, the cookies are chewy and wonderful. :wink: Got this from Hungry Girl Ingredients: 3/4 cup regular oats 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup raisins (not packed), chopped (I did not use raisins) 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated) 2 tbsp. light whipped butter…
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Homemade Pita Chips
I use Sarah Lee Mr. Pita 100% Whole Wheat, but you can use whatever you want. Cut pita pocket into 16 slices Spread evenly on baking sheet generously spray with butter flavored cooking spray season with garlic salt (or whatever works for you) Preheat oven to about 375 degrees and cook for about 8 minutes or until crisp.…
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Mini Pita Burgers w/ Cucumber Mint Salad
Mini Pita Burgers With Cucumber Mint Salad Browse Related Recipes by Topic: Pork Free, Gout, Pregnancy, Diverticulosis, Anemia, Cancer Prevention, Grilled, American, Dinner, Main Dish, Beef, Vegetable, Low Calorie: Active Men, Dairy Free, Alcohol Free, Shellfish Free, High Protein, High Fiber, Soy Free, Low GI, Nut Free…
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Amazing sour cream substitute!
Just sort of discovered this....my sweet potato needed a little something *extra* and I had a leftover carton of plain organic Greek yogurt in the fridge. It's a great substitute for sour cream, tastes just like it (actually, even BETTER in conjunction with something like a sweet potato). Tasty, tangy, protein-filled, not…
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Watermelon Daiquiri w/ PHOTO – 2 WW points!
Got a case of the Mondays? This will cure ya! Watermelon is soooooo cheap right now ($2-3 for 11lbs here in Toronto) so I concocted this. Plus, watermelon is so good for you since it is packed with some of the most important antioxidants in nature. Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of…
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Vegetarian soup w/ bulgur wheat and kidney beans!
200 calories, 10g of fiber and 8 grams of protein! :flowerforyou: I used to always make a big pot of soup during the weekend for the week-long's lunches and dinners. it's been a while but i perfected it this time around! u have ur starch, protein and veggie servings in ONE BOWL! Ingredients: 1.Canola Oil, 2 tsp 2.Onion -…
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Chickpea Curry With Cashews
From Prevention Magazine: Chickpea Curry With Cashews Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth, divided 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 onion, chopped 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 can (15 ounces) no-saltadded chickpeas, rinsed and…
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peri peri chicken
hey everyone i was just wondering if anyone knows of a healthy/light version of peri peri chicken as i am cooking a meal for my boyfriend and he loves it thanks
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Avocado Spread
I made this avocado spread for a sandwich wrap. Today, I even used it on top of an omelet. It is delicious. 1/2 med.-large avocado 1 wedge laughing cow light swiss cheese (original) I didn't measure these things, just did it by taste. There are no calories in the seasonings though. a little lemon juice a little chili…
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Almost Chocolate Shake
Almost Chocolate Milk Shake:drinker: 1 cup Skim milk 2 tabs chocolate syrup Mix in a blender to get a creamy frothy texture.
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Low-cal dip for veggies?
I like to snack on fresh veggies, but it's hard for me to eat them by themselves. Anyone have any suggetions for low-cal dips that I can try for fresh carrots, snap peas, celery, etc? Thanks! :)
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Sugar Free Fat Free Condensed Milk
You know all those yummy refrigerator pies and other desserts you used to make every summer using Eagle Brand? Well here's a way to make your own version that has no fat or sugar, so you can reinvent all those desserts. (I used it to make a low fat, low sugar version of my Moma's lemonade pie you'll also find on the recipe…
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Okra-healthy recipe needed
Anybody have some good ideas for fresh okra? Thanks!