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Lemon Thyme Chicken
Lemon Thyme Chicken Taste of Home Comfort Diet Cookbook (I LOVE THIS COOKBOOK!) Also, this recipe has been added in the database... Ingredients 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken-breasts 2 teapoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter (I used Promise Light…
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Healthier Baked Potato Soup?
My daughter has been asking me to make baked potato soup, but the recipe that I have calls for cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese and bacon. Does anyone have a healthier version that I could try?
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Spaghetti Squash Ideas??
I just bough my very first spaghetti squash. Any low-cal ideas of what to do with it?
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Dressing Packs On The Calories
We all know that if you have a salad, you most likely want to have dressing on it.But in each tablespoon are so many calories! So I know there are healthy choices and "light" salad dressings. What are your favorites?!
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Help!!!! Urgent recipe help!!!!
I am trying to think of something for dinner tonight that is easy and does not take too long. I am going to be gone most of the day. Does anyone know if I could like pre-cook my brown rice but not fully cooked. Put it in a casserole with some chicken put it in the fridge until I get home then finish cooking it this…
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Side Dish?
What's a good side dish for hamburgers?
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Post Run Snack
I run with a group and we always have post-run snacks. I would like to bring something that is different than fruits and granola bars....does anyone have any good recipes? Thanks!
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Pizza Burger w/ Spinach, Tomato, Feta, & Hummus
DELISH! My own creation today for lunch. It. was. heavenly. 1 Whole Wheat sandwich thin (I use Trader Joe's Multi-grain Slims 1 Morningstar Tomato & Basil Pizza Burger 1/2 cup raw baby spinach 1/2 roma tomato - sliced 1/2 oz Fat Free Feta Cheese (I use Trader Joe's) 1 tbsp Hummus (I use Trader Joe's Garlic Hummus Dip) 1…
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Recipes for plain non-fat yogurt
Does anyone have any recipes for plain non-fat yogurt? Can it be used as a substitution for mayo?
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Chocolate Peanutbutter Wrap
I had a sweet tooth this afternoon so instead of my Insanity PBJ and cottage cheese, I decided to make this tasty treat. I also drank 8 oz of skim milk to complete it and make it closer to 400 calories 1 La Tortilla Factory low carb/whole wheat tortilla 2 tbls of peanutbutter-we have Jif 2 tbls of Cool Whip Chocolate Dip…
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Calories for whole recipe?
I thought I saw somewhere on this board that you could enter an entire recipe and it would figure total calories, etc for the dish....was I mistaken? thanks.....
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Does anyone have a good homemade bread recipe?
I love, love, love homemade bread, but there are so many recipes that have one slice of bread over 100 calories! I love wheat and multigrain bread. I have been eating store-bought bread for the past few months and I'm just so sick of it. Does anyone have any good bread recipes they could share with me? I found the thread…
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So, i discovered...
Turkey Bacon and Turkey burgers and they are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good!!!!!!! the butterball turkey thin and crispy bacon is on 30 calories for 2 slices!!! if im feeling really generous to myself, i can have 4 slices @ only 60 cals and i am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy…
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Blueberry Yogurt??
Anyone have an idea of what I should do with all the blueberry yogurt I have in my fridge? Everyone hates it in my house but I think if I can disguise it as something else I could get it eaten up. (It is the left over from the 3- 24 assorted packs I purchased last week , so I think I have 18 individual containers in all)…
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Mushroom Marinara with Pasta
Mushroom Marinara with Pasta This quick and simple meal is packed with protein and helpful nutrients from mushrooms. Mushrooms contain antioxidants, the micronutrient selenium, and even naturally synthesized vitamin D! Recipe from Food for Life by Neal Barnard, M.D. Directions Makes 8 servings 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2…
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Chicken sandwich!
I just made the most yummy chicken sandwich - okay, maybe not MOST, but it hit the spot!!!! I did: - 2 slices whole wheat bread - 5 small strips of frozen/microwaved chicken - 3 slices cucumber - 3 slices roma tomato - 1 strip of iceburg lettuce - 1 tbsp. mustard, both slices (1 tbsp total) Total nutrition: Calories 258,…
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Healthy Frozen Raspberry Pie
Frozen Raspberrie Pie Crust 32 chocolate wafers, (about 6 1/2 ounce), plus 1 for garnish 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons skim milk 1 tablespoon butter Filling 3 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen (thawed) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large egg whites, at room temperature…
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Cinco de Mayo
Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone had any good and healthy recipes for Cinco de Mayo? I know turkey tacos & we love them in my house...but anyhting more creative? Thanks!
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Pancakes without the guilt? YES!!!
COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES (makes 16 pancakes) 1 c. whole wheat flour 1 t. dried grated orange rind 1 1/2 t. baking powder 1 c. skim milk 1 c. dry curd or nonfat cottage cheese 4 egg whites, lightly beaten Combine the whole wheat flour, orange rind, and baking powder. Stir to mix well. Add the milk, cottage cheese, and egg…
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JUST DESSERTS
I need a knock 'em dead dessert recipe that is healthy. We are having a friendly little contest at work and I'm fishing for new ideas...so telling me your favorite Deadly Decadent Dessert!
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My Own 'Lil "Recipe"
Just wanted to throw this out there: There's not an actual recipe or anything. :) Baked potato with broccoli, cheese, sour cream, and lean ground beef. Make them like twice baked potatoes. Bake the potato, scoop the potato out of it's shell, and mix the potato with steamed broccoli, low fat or fat free cheddar cheese, fat…
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Clean Mac 'n' Cheese
I got this recipe from the latest issue of Clean Eating and made it for dinner tonight. It was delicious!! I had one serving but my hubby had three and is bringing the leftovers to work for lunch tomorrow! I will definitely be making this again! Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups whole-wheat elbow macaroni Olive Oil cooking spray 1/4…
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Healthified Tomato-Basil Pasta Primavera
83% less fat • 89% less cholesterol than the original recipe—see the comparison. Thyme and basil punch up satisfying fresh flavor in this light vegetarian entrée. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:35 min makes:6 servings 8 ounces dried whole wheat or whole grain penne or mostaccioli 2 cups Green Giant® frozen sugar snap…
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Lemon Sorbet
Lemon Sorbet Makes 8 servings. A refreshing blend of lemon and mint makes this a tasty treat for a hot summer day. Ingredients 4 cups of water 1/2 cup Splenda® 1 tsp. fresh lemon rind 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice 8 fresh lemon slices 8 peppermint leaves Directions 1. Boil water in a pan. 2. In a large bowl, add boiling water…
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caribbean chicken & rice
This is a lovely tasty low fat dinner. (serves 1) Coat 1 chicken breast in about half a teaspoon of jerk seasoning. Leave for a few minutes. Cook some plain white rice & 5 mins before the end of cooking add some frozen peas. Griddle/grill the chicken breast, either whole or in strips. Mix some chopped tinned pineapple with…
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SUPER Easy Taco Salad
I like food that's made quickly, so I was extremely excited to stumble upon this taco salad recipe. It took me all of 20 minutes to make, and since I'm only one person, it gave me lunch for the next two days! Super Easy Taco Salad (Makes 3 Servings): Ingredients: 3/4 Jar (I think mine was 12 oz so...9oz) of Salsa (however…
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Hot Chocolate
So... it snowed today. All. Day. After my almost-hour of exercise outside, I wanted something hot to warm myself up, and I've been craving hot chocolate lately, but there's no sugar-free at my place. I found this recipe (but used a Splenda packet in place of real sugar) on the cocoa powder, and I love it! It's not super…
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Crispy Orange-glazed Salmon
This sounds delish!! http://www.ivillage.com/crispy-orange-glazed-salmon/3-r-86192?nlcid=wd|05-04-2010|
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Best Dinner I Made This Week!
...According to my husband and the kids! It has probably been posted on here before, but here it is: Taco Soup - (from Weight Watchers I believe!) - 2 points per 1.5 c. of soup and approx. 210 cal. 1 Onion - cut up 1 Green pepper - cut up 1 lb. to 1.5 lbs. ground hamburger, chicken, or turkey Cook the above in a pan. When…
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Chicken Breast Ideas
Last time I cut the chicken breast in half, and stuffed it with Fat Free Ricotta Cheese and Green onions... Was Great! But want something different for tonight, Any ideas for pretty much fat free low cal recipes for Chicken Breasts? Love all the great ideas this board has to offer!