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My salad secret - broccoli slaw
I'm not a big fan of lettuce most of the time. Sometimes I crave a nice salad from really fresh spring greens, but they seem to be hard to keep good in the fridge for long, so they don't make it into my rotation very often. However, last summer I got turned onto "broccoli slaw". You can often find bags of it in the produce…
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Cous Cous cakes mmmmm!
I make these cakes/things out of cous cous which are really nice and healthy. I have them with a salad for lunch or just for a snack. Make plain cous cous with boiling water and cling film as usual. Chop up anything you wanna put in your cakes, I love lemon zest, lemon juice, chilli, garlic and fresh coriander and add to…
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Baked Crab Rangoon
Ok so I've been getting creative lately with my cooking and recently made Hungry Girls baked Egg Rolls. So I decided I was going to try to healthify crab rangoon. This came out successful. Placing them under the broiler until golden brown would crisp them up to preference. Perfect for party food or as an appetizer. Recipe…
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looking for homemade ice cream recipe
Hi. I am looking for a truly healthy, low cal,low fat ice cream recipe. Thanks!!
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Yummy Vegan Chili (I swear, it tastes like there's meat!)
I used to be a Vegan, but this has been a tasty stand-by for me for years. It's all about the spices. Shopping list: 3 cans light red kidney beans 2 cans diced tomatoes 1 bag morningstar crumbles 2 green peppers 1 green onion 2 Tbsp minced garlic, or a few cloves chopped Chili Powder (Check my spice list below, they're not…
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Oven Roasted Cauliflower
Saw this one on my morning news program. Looked easy and great! Oven roasted cauliflower 1 head of cauliflower 2 teaspoons of salt 2 teaspoons of pepper 1 teaspoon of curry 2 teaspoons of paprika 2 tablespoons of olive oil Cut cauliflower head in half, remove greens. Place on a sheet tray, flat side down. Drizzle with…
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Cashew Chicken
I absolutely LOVE cashew chicken and tried for a long time to find a recipe that compared in taste to one that you would find in a Thai restaurant. Here's a yummy Cashew Chicken recipe I got from the Rachel Ray 30 Minute Meals cookbook and I changed it around a bit based on my own likes/dislikes. It's prefect served over…
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Does anyone have a good chicken parmigiana recipe?
I've never made chicken parmigiana, but I've been craving it and I know that going out to my favorite Italian restaurant would totally kill my day. haha. I would *love* to have it for dinner tomorrow, so I'm open to any recipes/tips that you can offer!!
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Delicious quick and easy!
This recipe is one of my favorites from weight watchers so i figured I would share. It will last you a few days or feed your whole family, its delicious, it tricks your mind into thinking you're eating comfort food, its delicious, its really fast and easy to make, and did i mention its delicious??? Ingredients: Athenos…
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Sun-dried tomato
I need some recipes that use sun-dried tomatos. I'm not a big fan of tomatos, but I really like these. So tell me some of your favorite meals you use them for?!?!
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What's good with sweet potatoe fries?
I really want to make sweet potatoe fries tonight!:love: What should the main dish be? Thanks!
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panko chicken
I had heard somewhere that marinating chicken in buttermilk makes it better. This weekend, I marinated chicken cutlets (smaller than a whole breast) in buttermilk that I seasoned with tastefully simple seasoned salt. I let them soak for about 2 days. Then I took them right out of the marinade and dredged them in panko…
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15 Minute Chicken Pasta
Hi, I've just come across this recipe on the BBC website, it sounds delicious. I'll be trying this lunchtime, so I'll let you know how it tastes, but I'm sure it'll be lovely. Ingredients 350g pasta bows (farfalle) 300g broccoli , cut into small florets 1 tbsp olive oil 3 large skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into…
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oatmeal!
:happy: Any oatmeal lovers out there? I'm looking for different, healthy, low sugar ways to prepare my oatmeal in the morning. I'm getting so bored. lol! Anyone have anything I should try??
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DIsablo Dip
Diablo Dip Created by Halfmysize.com, Ingredients 16Serves - 16 (1 Tbsp. each) Pts. - 1 16 ounces salsa 16 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened Methods/steps Combine salsa and cream cheese; stir well to blend thoroughly. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with fresh veggies such as carrot sticks and…
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kale recipes
I bought a bunch of kale thinking I could use it raw to add some variety to my salads, but I don't like how it tastes raw in salads. Any good ideas what I could do with it? I made zuppa toscana (like the Olive Garden soup) with it today, but I have a lot left over! thanks!
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Really good Fish tacos
Had to share this was my first time cooking Tilapia What you need Mission - Yellow Corn Tortillias (Extra Thin), 2 Tortillias 90 24 2 3 Onions - Raw, 0.25 cup, chopped 17 4 0 0 Tomatoes - Red, ripe, raw, June thru October average, 6 cherry 22 2 0 0 Fish - Tilapia Fillets, 5 oz 125 Fat free italian dressing 20 Sliced…
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What's for dinner
I am home alone tonight as my husband is working this evening. I want to try something new for dinner, instead of what I have been resorting to in the past as it is easy and familiar. I am looking for ideas that could include chicken breast, salmon or tofu. My calories so far without dinner are 992 (allowed 1380), 115…
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Healthy snack/lunch
The other day, I was trying to find something healthy and filling for a snack. I sprinkled lemon pepper on sliced red onion, green, yellow and red bell peppers, mushrooms and sauted in a little bit of olive oil. After they were tender, but crisp, I squeezed a little lemon juice on them. Delicious!!!
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My 260 calorie breakfast
Had this for breakfast this morning. 2 pieces of Canadian bacon - 90 calories 2 eggs, scrambled - 140 calories 1 piece fat free swiss cheese - 30 calories I cut the Canadian bacon into small pieces and put into a small frying pan to brown up just a bit. Added a small dab of olive oil to prevent the eggs from sticking (a…
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Strange Biggest Loser recipe for Turkey Egg Cups
I read a recipe somewhere and tried my hand at it tonight. I thought it was interesting, but the kids didn't! LOL Using a muffin pan sprayed with Pam, line the cups with pieces of deli turkey or chicken.. Add a spoonful of salsa to each cup. I used Rotel. Crack an egg and pour the white in the cup on top of the salsa. Bake…
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Cabbage and chicken sausage meal
I got this recipe from The Biggest Loser - you have to like cabbage though. Slice half a medium head of cabbage, a medium yellow onion, and half a pound of fresh mushrooms. Slice lengthwise down the center of a chicken sausage (I like chicken, spinach and cheese) and remove the casing. Then slice the sausage and saute in a…
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Peachy English Muffins
Got this recipe out of a Guidepost; haven't tried it yet, but it sounds awesome! Feel free to substitute the peaches for either pears or apples, or the English muffin with your favorite muffin or bagel! 2 whole-wheat English muffins, split in half 2 tbsp low-fat tub cream cheese 1 15-ounce can sliced peaches in juice,…
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Cinnamon Espresso Bars
Just found and baked a great recipe from Eat Better America; Cinnamon Espresso Bars! They're really yummy (a little small), but have very few calories and are a good treat. Just wanted to share an excellent recipe :) http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/recipes/desserts/cinnamon-espresso-bars.aspx
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Vegetable Lentil Soup
Yummy Vegetable/lentil soup I just made this up on the fly. The numbers under the ingredients are in this order... Cals, carbs, fat, protein, fiber, and sodium. Oh and the stats are for the whole meal, it makes a pretty big pot. I used everything low-sodium that i could find, and then added sea salt when it was cooking. I…
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My Smoothie!
Hey everyone, just wanted to throw my penny and a half's worth in for what I use as a smoothie for dinner 3-4 nights a week: 1 medium banana 4 strawberries (either frozen or fresh, whatever is available) 1 tablespoon Smart Balance Omega creamy Peanut Butter 1 tablespoon Smart Balance Omega crunchy Peanut Butter 1…
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Smothered Mushrooms
Clean Eating Smothered Mushrooms 2 servings Ingredients 2 Large Portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed 1/2 cup low-sodium salsa 2 tbsp green onions, chopped 1/2 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp sesame seeds Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place mushrooms, upside down on a baking tray and top each with…
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Bean Soup
Anyone have a good recipe for a healthy bean soup?? We loooove soup on the weekends and I just called my mom to ask for her recipe but that includes a big chunk of pork fat sooo :sick: Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Cod dinner idea's please!
Just bought some cod for tomorrow nights dinner. I need some idea's, all my old ways of making this fish is full of calories. No spicy receipes please! Thanks!!
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Coconut milk tilapia
tilapia fillet - thawed 1 can coconut milk - unsweetened corn meal black pepper curry powder ginger paprika nutmeg olive oil Put just enough olive oil in a pan to fry with - not going for deep fry here. turn on a low heat to warm up. mix dry spices & corn meal in a broad deep dish (enough to dip a filet into). I don't…