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Chicken Wings
I have a bunch of raw chicken wings left over from a party over the weekend that I didn't use. I'm looking for some healthy crock pot recipes that I can use the remaining meat. I figure I will throw them into the crock pot tomorrow and come home to a nice tasty dinner :) :smile:
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Lunch for under 400 calories
Share your recipes! My lunch today: 1 cup of steamed carrots and peas, peppered to taste: 75 calories Mozzarella and basil quesadilla: 1 wheat flour tortilla: 130 calories, 2 ounces of fresh mozzarella: 160 calories, 3 leaves of fresh basil: 1 calorie Total meal nutrition: Cal: 366 Carbs: 38 Fat: 14 Protein: 17 Sodium: 510…
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Calorie Count?? Diet Soda Cake
I just finished baking this cake, VERY GOOD by the way. I used Duncan Hines Lemon cake with Diet Squirt & 2 egg whites. Lite as air and better than traditional cake. IMHO I made mine as cupcakes and ended up with 12 very generous cuppies. My concern/confusion comes in to play when I looked in the database for calorie…
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cauliflower mashed potatoes?
Does anyone have a good recipes. I'm not sure I am going to like them but thought I'd give it a try!
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SNACK FOOD IDEAS!!
HI!! I am hoping that you folks will help!! I like to eat snack foods at lunch, my favorite is carrots and hummus I need some new ideas because I feel like I eat the same thing everyday!! Please share your favorites!! Thanks!!
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go lean meal
microwave 1 cup kashi go lean with 2/3 cup water until smooth. tastes like oatmeal and is awesome
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How do you flavor your popcorn?
My husband and I are heading to the movies tonight so I'm going to make up a batch of air-popped popcorn to take with us. Looking for some spices to add to give it flavor without butter - what do you add to your popcorn? Thanks! :flowerforyou:
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any good salad dressings?
I'm looking for salad dressing that is low (or better yet, has NO) sugar, low in fat, only "good" fat and is tasty. Ideas?
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Tofu what???
Ok I finaly went and bought tofu.....the only problem is that now I dont know what to do with it!!! THERE ARE NO INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PACKAGE!!! I knew I should've bought KD instead!! lol no but seriously, anyone has a good tofu recipe??
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Mashed potatoes
I am making mashed potatoes for dinner tonight and was wondering if anyone could tell me how to calculate calories on this. I have weighed my taters and am going to use chicken broth to cut the fat and calories. Any ideas?
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Lunches to take to work...
okay so i work an in office with a fridge and a microwave... what can i bring to lunch and dinner that would be very filling and would last me till the morning (i work from 3-1130 at night) i dont like any types of peanuts... annnndddd ummm salads dont fill me up... and im tired of chicken... anything else?
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new ideas for chicken
i always grill up a big batch of chicken breasts and keep them handy for meals, snacks. i am always trying to come up with some yummy quick recipes. i made a great one for lunch today, i cut up a 4oz chicken breast (120 cals) into small chunks, softened some onion in a pan with nonstick spray, added few dashes hot sauce, 1…
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Black Bean Hummus
I just made this. It is YUMMY! I like it better than regular hummus actually and I love that stuff!! 1 garlic clove 1 can black beans (undrained) 2 TBS lemon juice 1 1/2 TBS Tahini 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin !/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon of paprika 10 black olives chopped Dump first 7…
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Pizza help!?
I have been craving pizza like crazy lately, I was wondering if anyone had healthy pizza recipes? Or if anyone had any good/healthy stir fry recipes? I would greatly appreciate it!
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Campbell's V8 Soups
Has anyone tried the Campbell's V8 soups. I bought some last night and was wondering if they are any good. I brought one with me today to work. I know that the sodium is kinda high in them but the calories for the Butternut Squash seems pretty reasonable. I would love to be able to make these soups on my own but I don't…
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lighter gumbo for mardi gras!
i LOVE mark bittman...along with his cookbooks, he has a fantastic column ("the minimalist") in the new york times...but without further ado, here's the link to a lighter gumbo that sounds fantastic: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/03/dining/031mrex.html
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biggest looser cook book
Hello all!! I just bought "The Biggest Looser Family cook book" and it looks amazing!!! The recepies all look very yummy and are low fat/low cal!! I bought mine at Walmart's for 23.95$ cdn Just tought i'd share my discovery with all of you!! P.S.:they have cheese-burgers!! CHEESE-BURGERS!!!!
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Chicken and Vegetable Soup
This is my own recipe. It's delicious!! Ingredients: 3 medium boneless/skinless chicken breasts 1/2 onion, chopped 1 15oz. can tomato sauce 2 15oz. cans diced tomatoes 2 15 oz. cans Veg-all, drained salt and pepper as desired Directions: Boil the chicken in a large pot until done. Remove the chicken and shred. Return…
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How do you cook Tofu????
I recently bought some tofu at Trader Joes because the price was good. I got it home and realized that I have no idea how you are suppossed to cook it. I have had it before but it was always prepared for me. What are some ways to cook it and maybe some recipes I can use it in??? Thanks in advance!
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How to add a new recipe?
I would like to add a recipe and I'm not sure how to do it? I know how to add an item but not a whole recipe? Can anyone help?:happy:
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h-o-t hot boneless buffalo wings
this recipe is from the hungry girl cookbook 8 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast, cut into 10 nuggets 1/4 cup fiber one bran cereal (original) 1 ounce(about 14 crisp) pringles light fat free barbeque potato crisps(or another fat free bbq flavored potato chip) 3 TBSP frank's redhot original cayenne pepper sauce…
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Atkins Cuisine All Purpose Baking Mix
OMG!!! I've made the pizza crust and the biscuits so far and I must say they are delicious!! Even my kids are enjoying them!!! For anyone watching carbs I HIGHLY recommend this product. YUMMMMMMMY!!
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Yummy breakfast sandwich
I used to love McDonald's egg mcmuffins and sausage egg mcmuffins. A year ago, I probably would have grabbed 2 sausage egg mcmuffins on my way to work and chowed down in the car. I haven't had one in ages and sometimes I really miss them. Now I usually have something quick but healthy once I get to work, lately it's been…
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protein powder that tastes good?
Help...I'm a vegetarian and am trying everyway i can to get enough protein in. I haven't found a protein powder that tastes ok...even though I put it in shakes..anyone have any recommendations? Thanks........
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"Party" food suggestions?
My friends and I have started getting together every week and we're going to start bringing food with us to our little gatherings. I just want some easy party food ideas that are HEALTHY but that are also delicious. It's safe to say I'm the only one who gives a flying f*** what goes into my mouth so I want to bring stuff…
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lasagna
I would like to make lasagna tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had any good recipes? I need something hearty with lots of veggies and gooey cheese - meat isn't a big deal in my family. And since my fiance wants "real" food it has to taste good!
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Spaghetti Squash
Does anybody know if spaghetti squash can be frozen after it is steamed? Michele
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Texas Sheet Cake
If you are feeling like you need an indulgence, just 300 calories a big slice..... Cooking Light Texas Sheet Cake http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1654622 I made one tonight, cut the recipe in half so it won't be lingering in the house as long. Put it in a 9 inch square pan…
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Sloppy Joes!!!
Hey all!!! :smile: I justed wanted to throw it out here that we are having Sloppy Joes for dinner and they are only gonna be 184 cals per sandwich!!! Easy Peasy and that's a pretty good calorie count!!! ( I am using ground venison) 1/4 cup Manwich Sloppy Joe - 40 cals 1 oz of Ground Venison - 44 cals :love: 1 Great Value…
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Tilapia
I'm thinking about making Tilapia for dinner tonight! I think the package says 100 cals per 4 oz serving...can't beat that. However, I need some ideas thrown my way about how to cook it...(and make it test good in the process!!) I generally spray a pan with cooking spray, then squirt some lemon juice, salt and pepper on…