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Tomato sidedish
I tried this tonight and thought it was excellent -Grape or Cherry Tomatoes -a spritz of oil (I used evoo) -basil -roast in over at 400 for about 15 minutes eat :)
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thanksgiving is coming!
Anyone care to share how they are making their favorites healthier this year!?
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Great Cookbook
My mom gave me a great cookbook for my birthday - it is "Cooking Light: Fresh Food Fast." I like it because it has LOTS of pictures, most of the recipes have a a manageable number of ingredients, and it gives you the nutritional breakdown for all the recipes. My only complaint would be that it doesn't give you the sugar…
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Last Minute Thanksgiving Recipes
Here is a link to some great low calorie Thanksgiving recipes from Hungry Girl - Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!!! http://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=1597
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Crustless low cal, almost fat free Pumpkin Pie!
Crustless Pumpkin Pie This has less than 1g of fat, is fairly low carb for a sweet and low cal! Just make it with no crust. Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling, just pumpkin, no added salt) 12 fl oz. skim milk 3/4 cup egg substitute 1/2 tsp salt 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon vanilla…
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chocolate bar
This is a weight watchers recipe I found--it curbs my craving for chocolate put 1 envelope powdered chocolate milk (I use the fat free sugar free) with 1/2 cup drained crushed pineapple (in its own juice no sugar added). mix well...put in aluminum foil and freeze. I make a lot in advance and have 1 or 2 a day as a snack.…
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Pumpkin Custard, Rich
3 egg whites 2/3 Cup sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg Dash of ground cloves 1 can (15 oz) solid-pack pumpkin 1 tsp. vanilla 1 can (12 oz) fat-free evaporated milk In large bowl beat egg whites, sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Add pumpkin and vanilla,…
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Help with a Ham!!
Hi MFP'ers, I have to bring a Ham to Thanksgiving dinner. :noway: I'm not a good cook :embarassed: I bought one of those "Spiral-Cut" Honey Ham at the super market this weekend and all it has is a packet of Brown sugar. :huh: Is that it? Throw it in the oven and spread this contents in the package? that sounds too easy…
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zucchini hashbrowns
Yummy and healthy zucchini that helps with potato cravings. Ingredients2 medium eggs 1 tbsp olive oil 1 dash salt 1 dash pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 cup shredded zucchini Directions1.Heat oil in skillet. 2.Mix together zucchini, slightly beaten eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. 3.Drop…
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Cooking and converting rice
I am lost! I have been trying to figure out the calories for Jasmine rice but I can't figure out how to convert it. If I have 2 oz (57 g) of uncooked rice what would that be in cups once it is cooked? And how would I figure out the calorie content? I have been looking on Google for an hour. I think I am making this way…
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RAYRAY'S CREAM CHEESE LAYERED PUMPKIN TREAT
Ingredients: 8 oz. Cream Cheese 2 c. plus 2 T. skim milk (divided) Stevia (3 packets) 8 oz Cool Whip 2 cans 15 oz. each Pumpkin (not pie mix) 4 boxes Jello Instant Sugar Free Fat Free Vanilla Pudding Mix Cinnamon, Cloves and Ginger (double what is on Libby's pie recipe) Directions: Soften cream cheese and beat in 1 T. skim…
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Low Cal Pink Salmon Patties
Mix together 1 Tbsp -Kraft - Miracle Whip, Light, (16g)- 20 cals 1 Slice Toasted and chopped Wheat Sandwhich Bread, 70 cals 2 oz (56g/about 1/4 cup) Chicken of the Sea - Chunk Style Pink Salmon In Water - Skinless/Boneless, 60 cals 1/2 tsp of yellow mustard onion chopped fine. 1/8 cup Season to taste with Dill weed…
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does anyone have any good dessert recipes for THANKSGIVING?
healthy and delicious? i want to make something that i can enjoy wihtout guilt.:happy:
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Rice cooked comparted to uncooked
I am lost! I have been trying to figure out the calories for Jasmine rice but I can't figure out how to convert it. If I have 2 oz (57 g) of uncooked rice what would that be in cups once it is cooked? And how would I figure out the calorie content? I have been looking on Google for an hour. I think I am making this way…
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Brandied Cranberry and Sweet Potato Stuffing
Thanksgiving Brandied Cranberry and Sweet Potato Stuffing 2 cup(s) dried sweetened cranberries 1 cup(s) brandy 2 1/2 cup(s) hot water 1 pound(s) Kielbasa sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 cup(s) chopped onions (about 2 large onions) 2 cup(s) chopped celery stalks, leaves included 1/2 cup(s) butter 1…
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Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder
Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into 1/2 inch pieces Two 14-1/2 ounce cans Mexican style stewed tomatoes, undrained One 10-3/4 ounce can condensed nacho cheese soup (I have only been able to find cheddar) One 10 ounce package frozen whole kernel corn 1/3 cup shredded cheddar…
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Vinilla Ice cream pie
About 1 cup Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 1/4 hours (including 1 hour to drain yogurt) Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup whipping cream 2 1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar, (Optional) Preparation: 1. Line a sieve or colander with cheesecloth and set over a bowl, leaving at least 1/2-inch…
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I need a GREAT Chili recipe!!
Its low fat & great in Fiber!! If you got one, email me with it:) ty! Sherry
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Slow cooker recipes (low cal) HELP! :)
Does anyone have any good low cal and low sodium slow cooker recipes?! Pref. somthing chicken cause i dont eat red meat. THANKS! :wink:
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faux Mashed Potatoes featured on Doctor Oz show
Faux Mashed Potatoes 45 calories per serving vs. 1-cup mashed potatoes, 230+ calories 4 cups cauliflower (fresh or frozen) 1 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp half &half 1 tbsp butter Salt (optional) and pepper to taste Steam or microwave cauliflower until soft. Add sour cream, butter, half & half, and salt & pepper. Blend in a food…
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Weight Watcher's Power bars recipe
A few years ago I had a recipe given to mefrom a friend that was called Power Bars from Weight Watchers. She has since moved away and we lost touch. I was wondering if anyone has the recipe? It had Special K. powder milk, honey, etc. Thanks in advance!:smile:
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Low-fat double chocolate chip cookie
It's hard to believe these chocolate chip cookies are low fat. By using half the normal amount of butter, and substituting an egg white for a whole egg, these make a wonderful and almost guilt-free indulgence. The chocolate flavor is enhanced by using cocoa powder as well as the chocolate chips. And by using mini chocolate…
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Chrstmas cookie recipes
So I have 3 little ones and I love holiday baking but want to try to do it a bit heathier. Do you have any recipes that taste nummy and are still not so bad for you?
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ths recipe "personal pumpkin pie" was featured on Doctor Oz
Personal Pumpkin Pie One slice is 75 calories vs. 320 calories 1 15-oz can pumpkin 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk ½ cup egg substitute ½ cup agave syrup 2 tsps freshly grated ginger ½ tsp grated nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt Dash of cayenne pepper Whipped Greek yogurt with vanilla extract and cinnamon Preheat oven to…
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Cranberries?
What can I do with fresh cranberries? I bought some last night and I'm not sure what to do with them! I'd like to have some for dessert tonight (100 calories or less), but I'm not sure how to make them, or what to combine them with... anyone have any thoughts or light recipes? Thanks :flowerforyou:
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Need some help with recipe sites...
Hello! Everyone has such delicious recipes posted here, and i'm just wondering what sites do you use? Are they geared towards healthy eating? I would appreciate any suggestions!!
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Sausage, Egg and Cheese Pinwheels
I made these for breakfast and my son loves them! 1/2 cup turkey breakfast sausage, browned and drained, and chopped up small 1 egg and 3 whites, scrambled, and chopped up small 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 package Pillsbury crusty french loaf dough Flour your work surface and roll out the dough as flat as you can.…
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Oven-Roasted Shrimp with Pico
Tonight I tried this recipe I found on a south beach website and thought I would share it with everyone. It was delicious!!! I added a few things for my taste. Oven-Roasted Shrimp with Pico 1 lb tomatoes, diced 1/2 onion, diced 2 limes, juiced 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 tsp. ground cumin 2…
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Very Berry Blueberry Muffins
Very Berry Blueberry Muffins These berry-filled muffins have a cake-like texture. Bake an extra batch and freeze some for a rainy day. They are so easy to make and very filling. I also made the same recipe using diced apples with cinnamon and sugar omitting the bluberries...ENJOY:wink: •Serves: 12 muffins •Prep Time: 15…
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Pumpkin Apple Bread
Here's a link to the Libby site for a Pumpkin Apple Bread.. http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/detail.aspx?ID=140569 I haven't tried the recipe but it looks really good and it seems like a healthy version of bread.