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how do i make soft-boiled eggs?
I really like soft boiled eggs with bread, but I have no idea how to make them. Please help :frown:
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Weird concoctions you love?
So tell me about the weird food combinations you've come up with on the fly that have turned out really fabulous. Last week at work one of my friends made a sandwich out of: -Orowheat Sandwich Thin -Mustard -Veganaise -sliced Avocado -sliced Strawberries At first I was revolted. But she badgered me into taking a bite and…
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healthier low cal lasagna?? but still YUMMY??
Okay so the low cal lasagna part is probably an oxymoron lol. A friend of mine's baby just came out of surgery in the hospital and I wanted to drop off some lasagna for the family this weekend. I also wanted to make one for my family Soooo my issue is I can't make something all veg and nonfat/low fat cheese as my hubby…
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avocado shakes?
I just started buying avocados and I'm not really sure how to prepare them other than guacamole. Is there maybe a drink recipe someone would like to share (or any recipe for that matter.) Thanks. Hopefully its easy too because I am not a good cook by any means. Thanks.
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Great Website for eating that is cheap and healthy
Here's a link on how to make many, many meals for around $25. The website in general is quite good for meal planning. Enjoy. http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2009/02/1-chicken-17-healthy-meals-26-bucks-no.html
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Fudgy Brownies :))
Fudgy Brownies Instant coffee in the batter intensifies the chocolate flavor. Beating the sugar and eggs together gives the baked brownies a crackly surface. INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon hot water 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose…
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yummy shrimp
I'm a big fan of coconut shrimp, you know the breaded and fried kind with the coconut flakes and sugary sweet sauce to dip them in. :love: My love all started when i ordered them for the first time at a restaurant on vacation. However, joining mfp has cut me off from these sweet, crispy, islandy little things (hello,…
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Higher Calorie snacks needed
Ok, so I have about 500 calories left. A ton of fat and carbs left (I'd like to keep it like that). I've made my fiber and protein goal already. I'm still hungry but dont want to go over my protein any more than I have already. I'm at 58 now w/a goal of 45. Does anyone have any yummy suggestions on a high colorie low to no…
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Does anyone have a delicious cabbage roll recipe..NO MEAT!
Please! I can't find any recipes that don't involve meat in the filling, my daughter is vegetarian, and wants me to make cabbage rolls for her, she also doesn't eat tofu or anything soy-based....im stumped, if anyone can help me out, i'd much appreciate it. I can't even omit the meat in the recipes, because then there's…
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Terrific Turkey Chili (taste of home)
this is my go-to chili recipe. i usually cut the brown sugar by half and add a little chopped jalapeno to add a little spiciness 6 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min. Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1 can (16…
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Spaghetti squash!
So I just used spaghetti sqaush for the first time! I made some yummy shrimp stir-fry and put it over spaghetti squash instead of rice or noodles. VERY good. Probably better than rice actually, because without a lot of sauce, I usually just find rice dry. So what are some other recipe ideas for spaghetti squash? It was…
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Ideas for egg noodle side dish?
TFN and recipezaar seem to think parsley butter noodles are all the rage but I'm looking for something incorporating a veggie or 2 and not so much butter to have tonight with pork chops.
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Please help me find a recipe from acouple days ago
I saw a recipe on here a day or two ago for a chicken and spaghetti bake thing? Does anybody know where I can find it? I have been looking but I had no luck. It sounded really good. It had spaghetti and chicken and creme of mushroom soup and onions and peppers and it went into the oven for a while...
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Strawberry oatmeal pancakes
These are so delicious and perfectly balanced (and easy!) - I really dislike eggs so any way to get them in I am game. Ingredients - 1/2 cup quick cooking oats 3/4 cup egg whites (the ones that come premixed) 3-4 medium sliced strawberries (or blueberries, or bananas) 2 packets Splenda optional: 1/4 cup fat free ricotta…
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Cinnamon-glazed baby carrots
Courtesy of: Keep the Beat, Deliciously Healthy Dinners (created by the U.S. Health and Human Services/NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and was distributed at my work during a wellness fair) Cinnamon-glazed baby carrots Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 Cups baby carrots, rinsed and split lengthwise if very thick (or…
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Lentils or Quinoa Recipes ?
Does anyone have recipes with either Lentils or Quinoa, have just discovered how yummy they are and would love some inspiration...
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Chili-Garlic Shrimp (Cooking Light)
Chile-Garlic Shrimp Inspired by the bright flavors of Spain, this dish calls for whole lemon slices to be sauté]ed with the shrimp, resulting in a bold citrus punch. Serve with a small bowl of green olives and a crisp salad for a quick weeknight dinner. 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8…
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Ham and Asparagus Gratin (Casserole)
Going to make this tonight, hope its good! I will let everyone know. Ham, cheese and asparagus are baked together with seasonings and corkscrew pasta in a cheesy sauce to make this savory baked casserole. Ingredients: 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Asparagus Soup 1/2 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon onion powder…
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Recipe
Tried this tonight and it was yummmy!!! Garlic Shrimp Pasta 8 oz uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta or spaghetti 4 cups fresh baby spinach 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes-halved 3 tsp olive oil 1 med red onion finely chopped 1 1/2 lb. fresh med shrimp, peeled,deveined 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper…
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Slow Fruit Salad!
So, lately I've been reading a lot about the Slow Food movement so I figured I would take advantage of the lovely local fruit that's around and make a killer fruit salad: 1/2 watermelon 6 extra small bananas (or 3 regular sized bananas) 3 oranges 2-3 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 to 2/3 shredded coconut…
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Mahimahi with Macadamia Nut Crust
Courtesy of: The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook Mahimahi with Macadamia Nut Crust Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 oz/15g) fresh whole-grain bread crumbs 3 Tbsp. macadamia nuts, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup (2 fl oz./60ml) nonfat milk 4 mahimahi fillets, each 5…
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Happy French Toast :)
I made this on a whim this morning...and it was so good I had to share :) 1 whole wheat English muffin (cut in half) 1 egg white 1/4 cup skim milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 packets of Splenda Sprinkles of cinnamon Combine the egg white, skim milk, vanilla and Splenda in a medium bowl Soak both halves of the English muffin in…
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Cream Cheese & Sun Dried Tomato Spread/Dip
This is pretty tasty...and less than 300 calories! 8 oz. cream cheese of your choice, room temperature 1/4 cup California sun dried tomato spread (or drained julienne cut sun dried tomatoes if you prefer) Pinch of sea salt, pepper 1/4 tsp lemon pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder (or tiny bit of minced garlic) Mix well; serve…
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Microwaved Faux Potato Lasagna for One
That is the worst recipe name ever, but I had a craving for lasagna tonight and first of all I didn't have the right ingredients, but this was a pretty good substitute. Also, it had to be low fat because I ate a donut today... Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 Large baking potato Green Giant Immunity Boost frozen veggies (broccoli,…
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Ziploc omlet
ZIPLOC OMELET (This works great !!! Good for when all your family is together. The best part is that no one has to wait for their special omelet !!!) Have guests write their name on a quart-size Ziploc freezer bag with permanent marker. Crack 2 eggs (large or extra-large) into the bag (not more than 2) shake to combine…
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Couscous with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Edamame
Couscous with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Edamame 6 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup Edamame (green, shelled soy beans), fresh or frozen 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/4 cups water, divided 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 16 ounces chickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed 14 1/2 ounces…
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looking for a spanish rice recipe
homemade please, not from a box. thanks!
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Crock Pot
I'll be purchasing a new Crock Pot. The one I have is AT LEAST 31 years old, probably older since I had it before I got married. It doesn't have a removeable crock, they just didn't make them back then. Anyway, some of the features that I would like to have are a locking lid, I do not want something brushed chrome or…
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Fish Tacos
I made these last night - sooo yummy! Yogurt sauce: 1 tub plain yogurt, drained or Greek yogurt 2 cucumbers, sliced, drained and add to yogurt (quarter slices first if desired) Cilantro leaves, to taste Salt and pepper to taste 1 finely diced jalapeno - or to taste (This makes a lot of sauce, you could halve or quarter if…
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Tuna..
I LOVE tuna, but I don't want to eat mayonaise anymore, not even the low-fat kind. What sorts of things do you do to make plain tuna more tasty?