-
Dinner ideas for a new mom?
I am expecting my first in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone could share some easy, quick recipes for my husband and I that we can manage with a new baby. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!:happy: :flowerforyou:
-
How do I make homemade whole wheat bread?
I made whole wheat bread and it was as hard as a rock. Anyone have a good recipe and good directions for the cooking impaired?
-
Grilled Cabbage
I love cabbage and have discovered a new way to cook it without heating up the house. I make a foil pack and fill it with coarsly cut cabbage (about 1" strips). Add a little smart balance (or olive oil), season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and place on medium low heated grill. Cook for about 30 to 45 minutes until…
-
Moms on the Go....
Let's post our favorite "quick" dinners....we all have schedule contstraints but this is where I find it hardest - shuffling - my workouts, baseball and football practices, tennis practices, etc etc. Share your favorite "quick" dinner.... Turkey Meatballs in crock pot with marinara sauce - served on french bread when we…
-
Any salad ideas for a BBQ??
Hello All!! I need some ideas. :smile: My boyfriends mom is having a BBQ this weekend and we are assigned to bring a type of 'salad'. It can be a fruit salad, pasta salad, potato salad, you name it! Any low cal ideas?? Any help would be appreciated. :flowerforyou: Thanks and have a great day!
-
Giant Whole-Wheat Banana-Strawberry Muffins
2 eggs 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 bananas, mashed 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 large muffin cups, or…
-
Guacamole Recipe?
So, I adore guacamole. And I know its really healthy for you, but I've never made it. So, who has a yummy, SPICY guacamole recipe? :wink:
-
Better Butter Chicken
If anyone likes Butter Chicken but not the whopping calories that comes with it, try this recipe. It is DELICOUS, and with all the spices you don't miss the fat from the butter. I made it for my family and my husband loves it. It is by Eat, Shrink and beMerry. If you go to thefood network canada website you will find it,…
-
Easy meal ideas
Hi all, Starkist Tuna Creations are a great low calorie lunch. I eat the Sweet and Spicy which is absolutely delicious out of the pouch. I think there is about 175 calories; i put it on top of a nice salad and it's great. One in a while i'll add a touch of light mayo to the tuna. I also buy rotisserie turkey breast and…
-
Non-Solid Foods
I am getting my wisdom teeth taken out this Thurday morning:noway: . The doctor said I shouldn't eat any whole foods for 2-3 days (everyone is different with the healing process). Anyone have any suggestions for me besides the mashed potatoes and ice cream that the doctor suggested? Thanks:happy:
-
special potato/green bean salad
4 oz baby yukon gold potatoes steamed, cooled, and quartered (peels on) 8 oz steamed and cooled green beans (cut into 1/2 inch pieces) toss with dressing and refrigerate for at least 1 hour 2 tbl fat free sour cream 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tbl capers finely chopped 1 tbl red onion or shallot finely chopped 1 tbl chopped…
-
Mix Up Your Oatmeal!
Here is an easy recipe I found to add some flavor to your plain oatmeal... OATMEAL EXPRESSO Oatmeal and coffee, all in one Hands-on time: 5 minutes Time to table: 5 minutes Serves 3 * 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats (Jennette uses quick oats) * 2 teaspoons instant coffee * 3 teaspoons Splenda * 1/4 cup skim milk * 1/2 cup water…
-
WW fruit cobbler/crunch recipe
Forgive me if this has been posted a zillion times, but I haven't noticed it since I joined a couple of months ago. My sister goes to WW and told me about this recipe today. She tried it with fresh blueberries and said it was very good and works with other fruits as well. Place 2 pounds of fruit in bottom of dish. Sprinkle…
-
this is what I have
a head of cabbage, pork chops, a few roma tomatoes,onions and some peppers(all from my garden) any ideas on what to do with it all??? I would like to use the crockpot if possible. Thanks in advance:)
-
Help!!! I need recipes.
I was wondering if anyone has some good inexpensive recipes that doesn't have alot of fat or calories. I am suppose to eat as little red meat as possible, but I guess it won't hurt if cooked it on the foreman grill or outside grill.:ohwell: Thanks
-
I have to go food shopping tonight
:sad: this is always a problem for me!i can never find good healthy recipies; im pretty picky when it comes to food. does anyone know any good sites?
-
2 frozen bananas
Ive gotttt 2 frozen bananas in my freezer. and they are sad and cold. what do i do with them??
-
in search of low cal/low fat smore's
Does anyone have ideas for low cal and low fat Smore's? :blushing: I just watched the Jon and Kate Plus 8 episode where Kate camps in the backyard with the kids and half the show they spent making Smore's....not healthy for my healthy plan! :tongue: Any ideas would be appreciated! :drinker:
-
Lost recipe
What was the recipe with the frozen bananas, that you blend to make like an icecream treat? Can anybody help?
-
delicious quick breakfast
Banana Oatmeal Pancake - 2 egg whites..1/3 cup oatmeal..1 banana (mashed)..mix well..spray pan with pam and cook as 1 big pancake!!! Eat as it is or put fresh fruit on top (ie. papaya umm good) It is two servings ... calories per serving: 139....fat per serving: 1.1g... cholesterol per serving: 0... carbs per serving:…
-
Edamole-looks good!
http://www.fitsugar.com/3501844 Recipe for Edamole recipe from a running buddy Ingredients 3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (I use Cholula) 1 garlic clove, halved 1 Roma tomato,…
-
Banana Pancakes
First I want to say that I love these message boards. Last week someone posted on how to make easy banana pancakes. I've been eating cliff's bars for breakfast almost every morning and starting to tire of them fast. I needed something that I could grab in the morning and these pancakes are great for that. I made a batch…
-
Crispy, crunchy and cinnamon
Looking for something good to mix in with my yogurt. I eat the small yogurt containers, so I would probably only use about a tablespoon or so of it- I'm looking for something (probably a cereal or granola) that is nice and crispy and in small pieces just to add a little crunch to my yogurt- and I love, love, love cinnamon…
-
Good Low Carb Dinner Options
Good evening! So I changed my protein/card/fat ratio to 50/30/20and because of my poor choices for breakfast and lunch, I am stuck now at the end of the day. I went over on my carbs so I need a good high protein low carb idea for dinner... Any suggestions?!?!
-
Guiltless Pot Pie
I made this tonight and it was amazing! I changed the recipe a bit and tweaked it- so here's the revised version- Take a personal sized casserole dish, I used this one-…
-
Healthy Fried Okra?
I have some fresh okra that needs to be cooked. I love fried okra! I hate boiled okra! Anybody got any recipes to fry or even bake the okra? Anyway that will make it crunchy? I have some whole wheat flour? Can I batter it in that?
-
dinner ideas - help......
Hi, I just started a new part time job. I'll be working Mon- Wed- Fri and Sat from 4 pm- 8pm. On my work nights I don't get home until 8.30 pm. I can not cook that late. I was thinking of making things in the crockpot or making something on my off days that can be eaten for leftovers on my work days. Please help me with…
-
Shrimp, asparagus, and penne pasta recipe?
I saw one somewhere and can't remember where...sounded yummy..anyone have any ideas?
-
Tomato "Bruschetta" with Tuna and Cannellini Salad
I just made this and it was delicious and I don't really like canned tuna!! It is listed on MFP as Sunset Magazine Tomato "Bruschetta" with Tuna and Cannellini Salad. 5 Tbls Olive Oil (I actually only used 3) Finely shredded zest of 1 lemon 3 Tbls lemon juice 3/4 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper 3 Tblsp fresh chopped…
-
a few good snacks, message me for more if you want!
First i must say that I fully believe that for most foods, there is a healthy alternative that is close enough to enjoy just the same :bigsmile: :bigsmile: if not more. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: If anyone wants/needs any ideas, please feel free to shoot me a message. My favorite afternoon snack is ralphs brand carb master…