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Mini Cherry Cheesecakes
12 Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers 2 (8 oz.) Packages Fat Free Cream Cheese 1 Cup Splenda Granular 1/2 Cup Egg Substitute 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2/3 Cup Light Cherry Pie Filling 12 Foil Cupcake Liners Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the cupcake liners into a muffin pan. Place 1 Nilla wafer into the bottom of each foil…
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Favorite Dinner Recipes
Hello, trying to find new, healthier, ideas for dinner. Thought if everyone shared one or two of their favorite dinner recipes I could start a collection. Thanks in advance for the ideas!
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Pumpkin Softies
I call these "softies" instead of cookies (borrowed the term from HG :wink: ) because they have almost no sugar in them and are not as sweet as a regular cookie- which is why I like them! Kelynn's Pumpkin Softies: 1 cup oats 1.5 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon .25 tsp ground nutmeg 2/3 cup egg…
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Chicken with black beans and other tasty light recipes
Just found this excellent website while on Tastespotting! The recipe I chose has chicken, black beans, onions, bell pepper, cumin, garlic, and "taco toppings." I halved this recipe, increased some of the spices (like a little more cumin), and used only 1 tsp oil. Oh and I grilled the chicken before I put it in the recipe!…
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Good side dish ideas
My husband and I are having about 15-20 people over tomorrow night and I am running STUCK on what to make. Everyone is bringing their own meat to grill and I'm going to make the side dishes. So far, I've got cheesy potatoes (not the healthiest, but so darn good! :blushing: ) on my list. That's it. That's where my list…
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Delicious brown rice
I just tried to recreate something my mom made when I was little. She used to always put veggies in brown rice and it was soooo good. I have to say that I think my creation is even better than her's though. I just cooked brown rice in chicken broth (the 33% less sodium kind) and then added frozen mixed veggies at the end.…
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Looking for recipes
Please post your favorite site...Thanks
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I Need Low Cal Chili please!
If anyone has a healthy low cal chili recipe, could you please share it?? I have been craving chili for the past week. TIA!
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low to no carbs
I'm having some trouble keeping my carbs under 100 per day. Anyone have idea's on foods with low or no carbs that i can eat, that will fill me up??? HELP!!!!
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Ricotta dessert
Hey all, Just in case anyone wants to try this, here is an idea for a high protien, low sugar dessert. Get LowFat ricotta cheese and I mix about 1/2 cup with 3 packets of sugar substitute, a dash of vanilla extract and sometimes some mini chocolate chips. It satisfies my sweet tooth on most nights!
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Need 300 calorie recipe!
I cheated today, and I had a hot pocket. :cry: Now I only have 375 calories left. Does anyone have a simple and cheap recipe I could make for dinner? I'm just cooking for myself.
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Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta (Allrecipes.com) * 6 tablespoons butter * 1/2 onion, finely chopped * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 2 teaspoons garlic powder * 2 cups skim milk * 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese * 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained * 1/2 cup canned mushrooms, drained * 10 ounces smoked salmon, chopped…
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"Washday Supper" - Granny's porkchop stew.
"Washday Supper" - Granny's porkchop stew. 8 or 10 nice boneless porkchops a li'l flour 2 tbsp EVOO Salt Pepper Thyme 3 cups beef bouillon 4 big taters handfull o' baby carrots 1/2 an onion. Big pot, make the bouillon and get it simmering. 1/2" cube taters, cut carrots, chop onion big chunks - dump in pot. Moisten chops…
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Perfect for Halloween... cookies!...
Ok so I made these and they are great, only 25 calories a cookie (small but perfect!)... I put the link below so you guys can see the picture, they don't turn out as perfect as they look but they are really cute and yummy!.. Candy Corn Cookies... 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter or…
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Low Calorie Chicken Stir-fry?
Anyone have any good recipes for a low calorie chicken stir-fry?
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Teryaki
I usually do this with chicken or steak (but assume you could do it with just about anything).. never portioned it out until tonight but it's very tasty! This is for one serving, but can easily just double (triple.. whatever) to however much you needed: 3 oz sirloin steak stir fry strips 3 teaspoons brown sugar 1 tbsp…
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Marinated Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Marinated Roasted Pork Tenderloin Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pork tenderloins 1 tbs light soy sauce 1 tbs honey 1 clove garlic, crushed 0.5 tsp finely chopped ginger 1/3 tsp five spice powder or cinnamon Instructions 1. Place all ingredients in a glass bowl, mix to coat pork. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning pork…
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whittle your middle
I saw this blog earlier today and thougt I'd share it with everyone!! http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/300-calorie-dinners-to-whittle-your-middle-521322
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anyone have a hungry girl cookbook?
Was wondering if their apple-cinnamon muffin recipe was the one like a friend gave me, that included pre-pkg'd muffin mix with the all-bran cereal? Because when i calculated the calories for the recipe given me, it came to about 442 a piece with only 3.3 g of fiber, but one in the food base here rates the calories much…
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Crock Pot Moroccan Chicken
I made this one day last week and we thougth it was great, and it can't get much easier. The following is how the recipe was written. Next time, I would leave out the olive oil (not sure why its there) and maybe increase the carrots. Nutrition information came directly from recipezaar, so you may need to tweek that a…
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Curves Spicy Zucchini Boats
4 small zucchini 6 c boiling salted water 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened 1/2 (2oz) shredded pepper jack cheese 1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp dried chives medium bowl of ice water Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice zucchini in half lengthwise to make boats. Blanch zuchhini in boiling…
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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
I got this off Stone Gable Blogsite....from a link from $5 dinners...dont know the fat and cal...i forgot the site you go to to punch that stuff in Pumpkin (pie) Smoothie: This smoothie is like a big culinary hug. It will conjure up visions of Thanksgiving and pumpkin pie. Oh my, this is delicious! Filled with good for you…
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Chili Shepherd's pie
Chili Shepherd's Pie 1/2 # ground beef (we used a pound) 1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen corn 1 env. dry chili seasoning mix 1 jar (16oz) mild salsa 1 can (15.5oz) kidney beans, rinsed, drained 1 can (8oz) vegetarian baked beans 3 cups instant potato buds 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces 3 1/2 cups boiling water 1 1/2 cuts shredded…
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Crystal’s "You Won’t Believe They’re Low Carb" Nanaimo
Ok so I totally fell in love with these when my husband deployed last time, and then the store stopped carrying them in the bakery. So I haven't had one in forever. Thought I would share the recipe I found and I'm totally trying it out tomorrow!!! Crystal’s "You Won’t Believe They’re Low Carb" Nanaimo Bars It wouldn't be…
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Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
Got this recipe from Self magazine...sounds delicious! Serves 4 (3 sandwiches per person) INGREDIENTS * 1/2 cup light vanilla ice cream (or frozen yogurt), softened at room temperature * 24 vanilla wafer cookies (1 1/2 inches in diameter) * 1 oz dark (or bittersweet) chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), finely…
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Asian Rice Noodle Soup
Love ramen or spicy asian soups? Looking for something less calories and fills you up with a great taste try this: You will need: 1/2 tsp. tabasco 2 vegtable seasoning cubes 1/2 cup mushrooms 2 tbs diced onion Pepper 1/2 green bell pepper diced About a fist size amount of rice noodles Step One: Put rice noodles in a bowl…
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Valerie Bertinelli's Tuscan Style Soup (From the kitchen of
Valerie Bertinelli's Tuscan Style Soup (From the kitchen of valerie Bertinelli) Servings: 4 Difficulty: Moderate Cook Time: 1-30 minutes Tuscan Style Soup satisfies with 63 calories, 2 grams of fat and 300 mg of sodium. The recipe is courtesy of Jenny Craig, of which Valerie Bertinelli is a spokeswoman. For more of her…
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Filet of sole stuffed with spinach & feta
Filet of sole stuffed with spinach & feta 4 servings Ingredients: 1 med. onion, chopped 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 4 pieces fresh filet of sole 1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and all liquid squeezed out thoroughly 1/2 - 3/4 bar Feta cheese Seasoned bread crumbs 1 lemon Butter Directions: 1. Saute chopped onion…
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Applesauce vs. Butter?
Does anyone know the equivalent of substituting applesauce for butter in a recipe? So, if a recipe calls for 8 tbsp (1 stick) of melted butter, how much applesauce would use instead? Im making pumpkin pancakes from a mix I picked up at Trader Joes and dont want to put the butter in it! Thanks guys, ~Roni
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soups
what recipes for soup do u use during the cold months?....I love split pea soup...I found this recipe the other day and i think imma give it a go INGREDIENTS 16 ounces dried split peas 2 cups diced fully cooked lean ham 1 cup diced carrots 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2…