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cook books
Can someone suggest a good cookbook? One that maybe has easy quick healthy meals? Nothing that has really bizzare ingrediants but simple quick and easy recipes? Thanks!
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My dinner was FAB and had to share
So I made tonight homemade pizza on a pita bread, yea yea I know not difficult BUT this just came out sooooooooo good I just have to share LOL I took 1 can of hunts diced tomatoes for my quick sauce (I always like using homemade sauce, never jar) and I just poured it into a pot let it boil and then added some spices, salt,…
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Looking for a light gluten free bread recipe
For the last 13 years, I have made homemade bread for the family (I rarely eat bread). In the last few months, I have discovered I cannot have gluten. I have tried quite a few gluten-free bread recipes only to find they are like a brick. I have been terribly disappointed. :grumble: However, I recently had a wonderful…
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Yummy Breakfast Smoothie
So I found another yummy recipe! 2 Tbs creamy peanut butter 1 banana (frozen) 1 tsp honey 1 cup milk 1 cup vanilla lowfat yogurt [I just used one container of Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla yogurt] Put everything into a blender and blend until smooth. I poured an 8 oz serving for 263 calories. Higher calorie than I usually…
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Cool Whip Pie
1 Reduced Fat Graham Cracker Crust 1 Sugar Free box of Strawberry Jello 2 Light Strawberry Yogurts 1 Tub of Cool Whip (reduced fat, low sugar) Mix yogurts, jello, & cool whip all together. Pour into pie crust and refrigerate over night. I have also made this with Key Lime Yogurt and Lime Jello. I love them both. Perfect…
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I'm a foodie and now i need to re-learn to be a healthy food
I love cooking and have been making up my own sicne i've started this process. However, I am getting to the point where i need some help. I know a lot of people love the Bigest looser cook book, so i'm going to check it out. Has anyone used Rico Dispirito's Now eat this? Do you have any other suggestion of cookbooks? Must…
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Found this on the Primal Blue Print Website.............
I think I am going to make this for my lunch a couple of days this week coming up. It looks to die for good. Salmon, lettuce, avocado, slivered almonds and green onions mixed with the complexity and bold flavors of an array of ground spices – garam masala, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne – makes this a…
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salsa pork chop
We just had this last week, and it will def be a very common meal in our house. It was awesome!! 4 center cut pork chops (about 12 ounces) 1 bag of frozen sweet corn 1 jar salsa dump it all into a crock pot in that order, cook on low all day. It was so yummy!!!!!!
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Foods for Picky Eaters...
Hi MFPers :bigsmile: This is not a question on recipes for myself although I may end up eating them anyway, haha. I have a picky toddler who is almost 4 and can't get her past baked chicken with rice or mac and cheese or peanut butter and jelly or spaghetti hold the meat sauce. She hates red meat and I don't know why…
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Camping
We are going camping next weekend. I need help with a recipe. I have to cook one dinner for about 15 people. Our friends have a dutch oven we can use. The problem is that I've never used a dutch oven, cooked outside, or even cooked for this many people. I am not a very good cook to begin with, and have only cooked for my…
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Lunch Ideas
Help! I am spent on lunch ideas! My husband and I are lucky enough to be able to go home for lunch, but we usually only have time to make a quick sandwich or salad, eat it and go. We are getting so tired of sandwiches! Any suggestions on some quick low fat easy lunch ideas? I'm even willing to make extras at dinner to…
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Looking for an enchilada casserole recipe?
Would be great if it were low fat (maybe even low calorie too!) and I'd really like the white sauce. I'm not a big fan of regular enchiladas. Ha, I don't even know what the white sauce is made of. Sour cream? Got any recipes? I've tried searching for them on google, but nothing but FAT comes up. :)
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YUMMM! easy low calorie stromboli.
Oh my goodness, is this delicious! I came up with the recipe and had to brag about it. For an individual portion- 2 Pillsbury Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls (180 calories) 1/4 cup fat free ricotta cheese (60 calories) 6 slices Hormel Turkey Pepperoni (25 calories) 4 slices Oscar Mayer 98% fat free ham (40 calories) 1 large…
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Zucchini Oven Chips
I recently found this recipe online, while trying to figure out what to DO with zucchini. Its AMAZING and good for you! 1/4c breadcrumbs 1/4c parmesan cheese 1/4tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper 1/4tsp salt (I omit the salt and instead use ITALIAN seasoned breadcrumbs.) 2tbsp fat free milk (in a bowl) 1…
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Pick My Dinner??
Oh MFP'ers! I have 678 cals, 79 carbs, 29 fats, and 27 proteins left for the day. Anyone have any dinner suggestions??? :tongue:
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Asparagus Pizza
THE ATHLETE'S PALATE: PAM ANDERSON This cookbook author refuels with this healthy, seasonal, easy-to-make version of a runner favorite. By Pam Anderson Image by Yunhee Kim From the May 2010 issue of Runner's World Naan Pizza with Asparagus Asparagus is rich in bone-building vitamin K, immune-boosting vitamin C, and…
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Spaghetti Squash
I just tried this last night and WOW! it was amazing, my husband and I loved it. So simple and really good. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Spaghetti-Squash-I/Detail.aspx
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100 Cal Dessert
Maybe this is a no brainer for some of you but I've recently discovered the joys of light cool whip.......I take a sugar free pudding cup (I like boston cream pie), dump it in a bowl, top with 3 large sliced strawberries, then spread 2 tbspns light cool whip over top. Makes a nice parfait, feels decadent, and only "costs"…
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Any low-cal pumpkin recipes?
I have a can of pumpkin pie filling left over in my pantry from my pre-MFP days. I love pumpkin pie, pumkin bread, pumpkin whoopie pies....all things that are no longer on my menu. Does anyone have any good low-cal pumpkin dessert recipes?
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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Ideas
Hello, I am trying to fit more fresh fruit and vegetables into my diet and am in need of some new ideas. I am up for almost any variety of fruits and vegtables...I love most of them. I would like snack ideas or lunch\dinner recipies. Thanks all!!
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Need a side dish idea for tomorrow..
Right now I have 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs marinating in a homemade marinade, I kind of threw in orange juice, red wine vinegar, lemon/lime juice, fresh strawberries and mangos...I have NO idea what kind of healthy side I can do with that, that my picky 2 yr old would eat (my 8 yr old eats everything) I also want…
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Help me cook a low cal dinner
So I have 249 calories left. I need something different for dinner. I need to spice it up. Here are the things that I have at home: have any ideas? Eggs Chicken breast all bell peppers bean sprots avacado onion tomatoes garlic olive oil peanut oil vinegars broc turkey lunch meat salsa noodles almonds slices walnuts…
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Easy and Yummy Black Bean Salad
1 can black beans, drained 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1 tbs olive oil 2 tbs cumin 1 tsp lemon juice dash or two of balsamic vinegar Mix all ingredients. Its great by itself or served over a bed of lettuce with avacado on top.
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Chicken in Foil?
We are going camping next weekend for Memorial Day. I have to cook dinner for about 13 people. I have heard of cooking chicken breast with veggies and potatoes in aluminum foil right on the campfire. Can anyone give me some direction on this? This is my first time really camping. I know for my husband and son, the only…
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For chicken
Ingredients: For the Chicken Cooking spray 1/2 cup unsalted, shelled pistachios 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/4 cup flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each), skin removed For the…
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Don't know how to cook stuffed artichokes?
I have been dying to know how to make them. They never came out good! http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/meals_and_menus/low_calorie/stuffed_artichokes
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Dinner Help - pork chops
I need some suggestions. I have some pork chops thawed ready to cook. I also have a 1/2 bag of baby spinach about to go bad, any ideas on a recipe involving these 2 items? Thanks! :bigsmile:
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Tootsie Roll Heaven (Healthy Recipe!)
Tootsie Roll Heaven It takes two strong hands to blend this recipe, but the results are worth the effort. Directions Makes about 24 rolls (about 1 1/2 inches in length) 1 cup unsweetened cocoa or carob powder 1/3 cup natural peanut, almond, or cashew butter 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons brown rice syrup 1/2 cup…
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Healthified Tropical Papaya Smoothie
Healthified Tropical Papaya Smoothie www.eatbetteramerica.com The beauty of a smoothie is its versatility. Mango, banana, frozen raspberries, or vanilla yogurt are all delicious substitutions! Prep Time:5 min Start to Finish:10 min makes:2 servings 1/2 of a medium papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped (3/4 cup) 1/2 cup…
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Salsa??? Does anyone know a good one?
Do you have any salsa recipe or at least know where i can find a website for salsa?? just ran out of salsa from (pace) but i dont want to run to the store just to get salsa. i have all the ingredient to make salsa. but i honestly dont know how to make it or what to do? any helps? thanks in advance