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anybody know of
a recipe thats healthy and good using ground beef. i have some thawing out at home but dont know what to make it with
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Spaghetti Squash Innards?
I'm just making some "spaghetti squash spaghetti" for the first time, and I don't know what to do with the innards - throwing them out seems like such a waste. I'm gonna roast the seeds, but what about the rest of the stuff? Any suggestions??
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low cal.,low carb. low fat link
Hi everyone!! I think I stumbled onto something good. I believe this would be good for all the newbies and people like me that just plain don't understand the whole diet food thing LOL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I am going to try to post a link, never done that before so here goes.......…
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Healthier baked goods
Came across this booklet: http://www.dialadietitian.org/nutrition/b.pdf The recipes start on page 6 and include lots of nutritional information. I will try the Blueberry Muffins today.:happy:
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Cooking Light's Frozen Blackberry-Lemon Chiffon Pie
I made this for a group of ladies last night and it was wonderful. Everyone raved! There are no artificial sweetners or any other "fake" food, but it is still only 166 calories per serving. Yield 12 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 cookie sheets) 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons 2%…
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chocolate-kahlua mousse parfaits
1/2 cup plus 1 TBSP very cold fat-free milk 1/4 cup of Kahlua or other coffee flavored liqueur 1 envelope(1.5 ounces) sugar free lowfat chocolate mousse mix 1 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder 2 chocolate graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs 1 cup thawed fat free frozen whipped topping In a large mixing bowl, combine the…
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Pesto Pita 'za
mmmm, saw a co-worker have this at work it looked so yummy i made it last night. I have made pita pizzas before but yum. whole wheat pita 1tbsp basil pesto [spread onto pita] 1 oz shredded mozza [sprinkled ontop of pesto] few onion slices and 1-2 oz cooked chicken breast pop under the broiler until the cheese is…
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Cheesecake In a Coffee Mug
Saw this link while perusing Tastespotting...it's made with light cream cheese and sour cream so it wouldn't be thaaaaaat terrible. :wink: Enjoy. http://www.2stews.com/2009/09/cheesecake-in-mug.html
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Falafel!
I was drawn to this recipe because of the pretty picture, but it ended up being delicious! Completely vegetarian too! I was very skeptical because I am not vegetarian and I feel like falafel is....hippie food :happy: But I was pleasantly surprised. Low cal + packed with fiber +tasty! The only thing I changed was instead of…
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Heavy Cream...Embrace the Goodness
So I bought a container of heavy cream this week to pursue some new low carb recipes. Here's what I tried: Crustless Quiche Muffins 6 large eggs 3/4 cup heavy cream chopped onions, peppers, broccoli 1 clove garlic, mashed 4 pieces of bacon, pan fried, patted dry, and broken in small pieces ground pepper & sea salt to taste…
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Healthy Recipe Tips?
Does anyone have any really tastey recipe tips? I've gotten excited about learning new techniques. Like using olive oil, and lots of FRESH vegetables. Also love the fact that cheese isnt bad:) Just need some quick simple ideas please and thank you. Jeannie :wink:
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Hungry Girl Chocolate Banana Smoothie
HG's Chocolate-Banana Smoothie Go Bananas! Chocolate + banana = AWESOME. This insanely good smoothie recipe is ripped straight from the pages of our #1 New York Times Best Seller Hungry Girl 200 Under 200. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 packet Swiss Miss Sensible Sweets diet hot cocoa mix 1 small ripe banana, sliced and frozen 2…
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Mini Pizza
1 oroweat sandwich thin 2 slices provolone reduced fat Sargento cheese 17 Hormel turkey pepperoni slices Open Sandwich thin, place one slice of cheese on each side of the sandwich. Add pepperoni and top with garlic powder. Broil on oven for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and pepperoni is hot. This is filling and…
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Football Party Snacks?
We are having guests over for the game today. I would like to make something a little more healthy......compared to all the usual suspects (ie: wings, nachos, burgers, etc). It wouldn't suprise me if I ended up being the only person eating it.....but it would be nice to have a healthier alternative available. Any ideas?
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low calorie, multiple portions and freezable
Hi everyone I live a busy life (don't we all) and have fallen in love with making a big batch of something on the weekend and then freezing individual portions of it for the next few weeks. I've done chili, cook yourself thin's stuffed shells and a low calorie version of lasagna (lots of mushrooms, spinach, chicken sausage…
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zucchini lasagna
This was really good 2 chicken breast- cooked and chopped (I cooked mine on top of the stove with garlic, Greek seasoning, salt and pepper and only used 1 and it was enough for me) 1 cup of your fav. marinara or spaghetti sauce ( I used classico- tomato and sweet basil) 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese 2 0z of mozzarella…
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chocolate chip brownies
Hey everyone I apologize if I shouldnt be asking this here because I'm not looking for a healthy recipe. Just a little bit of help. I have to make some chocolate chip brownies for my girlfriend, and I'm just gonna use pre-made mix for the brownies. But how many chocolate chips do you add in? I've heard anywhere from 1 cup…
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this is stupidly easily and yummy
chunk up one large peach, about 20 green seedless grapes, and about 20 chunks of fresh cut pineapple. put it in your blender on "puree" until smooth. 189 calories, and SOOOOOOOO yummy and actually very filling.
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Pizza wheat bagel
It was yummy and was only 206 cals......give or take a few lol i toasted the bagel in the toaster just for a little bit of a crunch....then i put about 2 teaspoons of marinara on it ..then i put a serving of regular cheese on it (not low fat) and then i chopped up a cooked piece of turkey bacon and put it on top.sprinkled…
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Does anybody have any chicken noodle soup recipes? The whole family has or is coming down with a head cold and I figured this would be perfect for everybody, I just don't have a recipe for it. I don't really want to buy the canned because it is way to salty for me. TIA
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Chicken Recipes
So I've come to terms that I can't cook chicken. Let me rephrase that... I can cook a mean bland chicken, but not a flavorful piece of chicken. I love the taste of chicken when cooked right; I enjoy grilled chicken at restaurants. It always has such a nice flavor to it. Does anyone have any good healthy chicken recipes /…
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Has anyone tried ground bison?
Ground bison has less than half the fat of beef. In fact, bison contains less fat than skinless chicken, turkey, or even halibut. Because it’s so lean, make sure you cook it for about a third less time than you would beef - otherwise it tends to be dry, which is the biggest issue people tend to have with it. If you’re a…
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Raspberry-Cream Cheese Muffins
Raspberry-Cream Cheese Muffins Ingredients 2/3 cup (5 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 2…
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favorite salad dressing?
what is your favorite "go to" all purpose salad dressing recipe? i'm bored with bottled (unhealthy) low fat thousand island. i need to switch it up with something new and healthy.
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Gluten-Free Recipes
I know there are a few people here trying to cook gluten-free for various reasons.... here are two links to some recipes that look delicious! http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/healthy-gluten-free-recipes Kid friendly recipes: http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/gluten-free-kid-friendly-recipes
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Peach recipes
Anyone know of any healthy peach recipes? I got a huge box of them (about 30 peaches) for $8 :noway: So far, I made peach cobbler and peach bread. I'm not much for cooking meals with peaches (peach chicken, etc.) but I like snack and dessert type of recipes. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks :flowerforyou:
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Peachy Chipotle-Pork Tacos
INGREDIENTS 1 lb boneless pork loin chops (3/4 to 1 inch thick) Salt and pepper, if desired 1 cup Cascadian Farm® organic frozen sliced peaches (from 10-oz bag), slightly thawed, coarsely chopped 1 cup Muir Glen® organic medium chipotle salsa 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped…
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Mushroom Raisin Risotto
I didn't think this was going to win any awards for being low in much of anything, but I was surprised that it clocked in at only 189 calories per serving. Feel free to substitute low sodium broth, and I think coconut oil could be used as a healthier alternative to the margarine, or olive oil. I love to cook, and this…
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How do u make sweet potatoe fries?
i dont know how and I would like to know so i can make em ASAP!
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My 6 year old does not like meat....
so I was wondering if anyone has some really good recipes with beans. She has food allergies so I have to be careful with what she eats but if you give me a recipe I can make it to fit was she can eat (she is allergic to soy (protein), wheat, corn (protein) and any kind of nut/peanut that one is deadly for her). She does…