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Ginger Spiced Pumpkin Muffins 131 cals.
Ginger Spiced Pumpkin Muffins (Joy Bauer) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup fat free milk 1/2 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin 1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest ( I omitted this…
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stuffed tofurky roast?
i am a rainy day vegetarian...meaning that i typically don't eat meat, but if my dad makes tri-tip, i'll have some. i know...fair weather, but whatever. anyway...i LOVE all the fake meat stuff i've tried (except fake bacon...that isn't good) and we eat a lot of it...fake chicken nuggets...fake sausage...fake hot…
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meal planning
i always see people posting their meal plans for the week, and people looking for new ideas, so i figured i would post mine since i actually took the time to come up with a meal plan this week (can't make any promises for next week, though...haha)! :wink: tempeh, onion and bell pepper fajitas black beans vegetable stir fry…
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PIZZA!! I need Pizza!
seriously I've been having a mean craving for a good pizza. Sad thing is my taste buds prefer the horrible Pizza Hut Pizza...and with Pizza, I can't stop at 1 or 2 slices. I just can't. I'm not there yet. LOL I love supremes, pep and jalapeno, pep and mushrooms, and pep and black olives.... Soooo, is there any way for me…
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I hate eggs
ok I really do hate eggs, I have to have it scrambled in with other veggies before I can eat it. What I did today I hope will turn out great. I cut up 2 large onions, 2 large green peppers and a package of bacon. First I slice the bacon into small pieces while it's still in the package, that makes it easier to cut, oh and…
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Hungry, Any low calorie & economic recipies?
Hey, When I get to the end of the day I feel like I barely have any calories left for dinner. What can I eat during the day to keep myself full while being able to reach my calorie goals (1350) per day?? Thanks! P.S. Also these recipes need to be low calorie, high fiber or protein and economical. :)
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valentines day/anniversary dinner
Ok so the 14th is me and my fiances 4 year anniversary... so what I'm planning is a romantic candellite dinner... but I can't think of anything healthy to make... I already know I'm going to make a salad and also for desert a diet soda cake.... but what would be a good main course...
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Stuffed bell peppers
So the hardest part about my new healthy lifestyle is cooking for both my fiance' and myself. He is atleast 6 foot only about 160 lbs... needless to say weightloss is NOT an issue for him. But without his support it would be almost impossible for me. Thankfully he jumped on board and was ready and willing to try all of my…
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Turkey Taco Pie
ingredients 1-1/4 pound 99% fat free ground turkey breast 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix 2 Tbsp. cold water 8 oz light sour cream 2 Tbsp. hot salsa 2 ounces chopped black olives 1 cup coarsely crushed white corn tortilla chips 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese Directions" Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine…
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Two Chicken recipes
Just got these two recipes out of Relish Magazine. I made the Honey Mustard Chicken yesterday and it was pretty good! Making the other tonight. Honey Mustard Chicken W/Roasted Red Potatoes 4 Boneless chicken breasts ½ tsp Salt and pepper 4 tblsp Dijon mustard 2 tblsp Honey 1 minced shallot 1 tblsp minced fresh tyme or ½…
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shrimp scampi
i need a good side to go with the shrimp scampi i am making on sunday. any suggestions? dawn
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Taste of Home Root Vegetable Beef Stew
I made this last night. It was delicious. I am actually having it again for lunch today. I had never had rutabaga or parsnips before, so I was very proud of myself for trying a new recipe with new ingredients. I am not very brave when it comes to trying new things. It was actually very good. 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 medium…
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I need some help
I need some yummy healthy recipes that I can get my kids to eat, I usually make two meals, one for me and one for them. I'm really getting tired of this and I really want my family to eat healthier too. I know my weight problems started when I was little and I don't want my kids to have the same problem they're still young…
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Speedy Chicken stew with Avocado & Lime
Rate the RecipeRead Reviews (10)Time: 45 minutes. This dish, using canned hominy, takes a fraction of the time needed for regular posole. Serve with warm corn tortillas. Yield: Serves 4 or 5 Ingredients 3 large poblano chiles (1 lb. total) 6 garlic cloves 1 large onion 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) white hominy 1 1/2 pounds…
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"Bump"???
Could someone tell me what "bump" means?
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Salad dressing
Ok I have a very odd question for you all. I love thick dressings such as caesar, ranch and bleu cheese. The lite versions of these are nice, but I was wondering if anyone had a recipe for something I could make at home that has a.) substance like the above and b.) won't take up a days worth of fat grams. I've found…
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Southwest Pasta Bake - Serves 8
Made this last night and was very tasty! Substituted ground turkey for the beef. :smile: INGREDIENTS * 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta * 1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, cubed * 1/2 cup fat-free milk * 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry * 1 teaspoon dried oregano * 1 pound lean…
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Chicken edamame Chowder
Ingredients 1 pound Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 12-ounce Package frozen sweet soybeans (edamame) 1 Large green sweet pepper, coarsely chopped 1 Large onion, chopped 2 Fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped* 2 teaspoons Ground cumin 2 teaspoons…
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Taste of Home Orange-Cinnamon French Toast
I just made this and it was very good. I only made 3 servings, but can be doubled. 1 tbsp butter, melted 1 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 egg 1 egg white 1/4 cup orange juice 3 slices of bread 1. In a bowl, combine butter, honey, and cinnamon. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray. Pour mixture into bottom and…
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low fat cake
Just thought of a few sweets that aren't too bad for those of us who can't live without them 1. You can make a cake w/ just a can of diet soda and a box of fat free dry pudding mix. that is all you put in the cake mix, bake it and I believe it's only like 100 cals. per slice. If you're making a dark cake use dark diet soda…
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Potluck with a twist
My MIL is getting married on V-day and it's all very informal. Only about 20 guests at a small Church and they are having a dinner @ the Church of all VERY bad things (for a dieter) and the theme is red & pink... I want to bring something that will fit into the theme and into my DIET... any suggestions!?!?!?!
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Superbowl Help!!!
Anyone know of any good recipies for Superbowl? I am thinking about guac, but I need some type of chips. Also, I am wanting to make a pizza type thing. Just looking for anything good, that will cut down on the calories normally consumed during Superbowl.
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Spicy Vegetable Soup
This is a tweaked version of the Pampered Chef Spicy Roasted Vegetable Soup: 1 medium red bell pepper 1 medium onion 1 can petite diced tomatoes w/ no salt added 1 cup packed fresh cilantro 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 1 large red potato, diced (about 1 cup) 2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, diced (3 cups) 1 carton…
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Quinoa Recipes Please!!!!
Do any of you have any quinoa recipes?? I'm new to quinoa and would love some tasty recipes - I made it for the first time tonight and can't wait to try more recipes. I would prefer vegetarian recipes but can easily omit meat if it's included. Thanks so much! :flowerforyou:
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Quick Lemon Hummus (w/o tahini paste)
Credit for this recipe goes to Kami on her blog dated Feb 4, 2010: http://www.nobiggie.net "This recipe is from Art Smith's cookbook Kitchen Life, which is an awesome cookbook. It's full of so many helpful tips from grocery shopping to staples you should always have on hand in your pantry. If you need some motivation in…
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Gaucho Casserole
Gaucho Casserole 1 lb lean ground beef 1 med onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 16 oz can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained 1 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1/4 c water 1 envelope reduced sodium taco seasoning 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper (I am adding this, it's not in the original…
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receipe's yeah 3 fat chicks
so i am playing with this MFP web site and going thru as much as i can and there s no way to save and record receipes. so at the bottom of the main page is on the righ in small letters is "brands' so i clicked. it lists all the brands they have listed in here. I found a cool web site with receipes that appear to be good (i…
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Hot Chocolate
I can't live without chocolate, especially around that time of month, so I've been searching for a tasty, 'filling' alternative that won't have me back in the kitchen foraging for more. The Answer: Hot Cocoa Recipe: In a VERY large mug 2/3 full with hot tap water top up with 1/3 to 1/2 cup 1% milk Microwave 2.5 minutes…
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bean salad?
Does anybody have a bean salad recipe? Jason's Deli has one that I LOVE on the salad bar, although I'm sure it's not too healthy. Any suggestions??
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Great recipes that are healthified!!!
http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/healthified/ Tons of them with nutrition info too!