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Your favorite grilled cheese and veggie sandwich recipe
I'm seriously craving a grilled cheese and veggie sandwich so that's what I'm planning on cooking for supper. What's your favorite way to fix it?:smile:
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Strawberry Shortcake
We are going a friend's house for dinner this weekend, and I'd like to take Strawberry Shortcake :love: for dessert. The strawberries are healthy, and I can pick up some cool whip, but does anyone have any thoughts for the biscuits? My backup plan is to use angel food cake and put strawberries and cool whip on it, but I'm…
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seasonal greens
OK gang, I am going for my first pickup at the local CSA farm here in NE. Will have all kinds of greens including bok choy, collards, kale, and chinese cabbage. Anybody got any good recipes for any of these? Thanks much.. JB
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Lemon Garlic Chicken
Try this recipe, I think you will like it. Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe 214 calories for a 6 ounce chicken breast 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinade over night or all day in: 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon olive oil 6 cloves of garlic (crushed and chopped) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste pinch…
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Shirataki Noodles
I've finally tracked down these tofu noodles (at Whole Foods) but I have a few questions: I dried them like crazy, but they still taste watery. Also, are they supposed to be so chewy, and is there a way to prevent that? I made Hungry Girl's cold sesame noodles and they are just too chewy for me. I'm going to try the…
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LEFTOVER PORK ROAST>>>HELP
what do you do with your leftover pork? i made a pork loin roast last night and have about 1 lb left over. last time i made a stir fry with hoisin sauce which was high in sodium and calories. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. thanks
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I need help with food...new girl here...
I'm stuck in this rut for lunch and dinner. I don't like a whole lot of veggies or dressing...the only veggies I like are corn, peas, potatoes, and string beans (also I don't MIND lettuce). And 3/4 of those (if not all of them) are starchy (I think??) so they're not really good for me...right?? I mostly focus on breads,…
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Thought I would share
Hey guys, I have had time to play in the kitchen and have come up with a few new yummy recipes! So, I thought I would share... 1\2 cup eggplant 1\2 plant zucchini 1 Banderita low card tortilla 2 tbsp. hummus microwave veggies until soft and mush a little Spread hummus on toritlla shell Put veggies on one side of tortilla…
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Buffalo Chicken Salad - Yummy
Generic - Romaine Lettuce - Raw, 8 inner leaf 16 2 0 1 2 1 remove Celery - Raw, 1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) 6 1 0 0 1 1 remove Koger - Raw Baby Carrots, 3 oz 35 8 0 1 2 4 remove Cucumber - With peel, raw, 0.25 cup slices 4 1 0 0 0 0 remove Ken's Steak House - Buffalo Wing Sauce, 1 Tbsp. 15 1 2 0 0 0 remove Perdue…
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Brown Rice
So I decided that I officially suck at cooking brown rice. It tastes nasty every time I make it:angry: ....Anyone have any tasty tips to cooking it. I have tried the cheap way with just the bag and also the kind thats in the bag that you drop the whole thing in water... HELP!:grumble:
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Random Cooking Question
I am having to make "Pulled Pork" for a retirement function. The problem, I've never made pulled pork out of shoulder roast before! I am going to serve around 50 guests, a few with healthy appetites. How much RAW meat should I order to have enough when waste, etc is factored in? There will be sides and stuff.... but the…
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Need help on food
When I am watching my food numbers, I am usually good at staying within my calories, but I tend to go over on the cholesterol department. I am not a very good cook - although I am slowly getting better, and my husband and children do NOT need to be on any type of diet, if anything, everything I need to avoid, they need…
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Fruit Salsa
8 oz. strawberries 1 kiwi 1 fugi apple 3/4 cup frozen peaches 11/2 tsp packed splenda brown sugar 1 tbsp smuckers low sugar strawberry preservesdash of cinnamon Cut up all the fruit into very small salsa-like chunks. I microwave the peaches just a little so you can cut them. Then add the sugar, strawberry preserves and…
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Buttercup Squash Casserole
Brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and chives add sweet and spicy flavor to this savory mashed squash dish. Makes: 4 servings 1 medium buttercup squash (about 2 1/2 lb) 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon…
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Minted Honey-Lime Fruit Salad
Minted Honey- Lime Fruit Salad Ingredients Serves: Prep: 20min|Cook: 0min |Total: 20min * 1 teaspoon grated lime peel * 2 tablespoons lime juice * 4 tablespoons honey * 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint * 1/2 small honeydew, cubed * 1/2 cantaloupe, cubed * 1 pint fresh strawberries, halved and hulled * 2 cups fresh…
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Cheesecake with ricotta
Anyone have a good, simple recipe for cheesecake using ricotta instead of cream cheese? Isn't it supposed to be healthier with ricotta?
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Actually Delicious Turkey Burgers
3 pounds ground turkey 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely diced onion 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt,…
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Blueberry-Lemon Coffee Cake!
I tried this recipe on sunday and it turned out great! My entire fam loved it :smile: Ingredients Cake: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup almond paste 2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg 1 tablespoon lemon…
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peaches???
any recipes for peaches????
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Watermelon Frojito
PER SERVING (1 glass, entire recipe): 154 calories, <0.5g fat, 3mg sodium, 15.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 8g sugars, 1g protein -- POINTS® value 3* Mojito recipes usually call for a fancy bartending tool called a muddler. Don't have one? Neither do we. Try using one of the beaters from an electric hand mixer. That's what we…
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Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken with Coleslaw (Cooking Light)
I know that "Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs" add a nice texture as well if you want to go that route instead! Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken with Coleslaw Cracker meal gives the coating more crunch; look for it on the baking aisle of your supermarket. If you can't find cracker meal, make your own by pulsing 10 saltine crackers…
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Thai Summer Slaw (Cooking Light)
Thai Summer Slaw Prepare slaw and dressing one day ahead, and store separately in the refrigerator. Slaw: 3 cups thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage 1/2 cup (1/8-inch) julienne-cut yellow squash 1/2 cup (1/8-inch) julienne-cut zucchini 1/2 cup (1/8-inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper 1/2 cup (1/8-inch) julienne-cut yellow…
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Lunch at the Movies
So we ended up going to the movies at the last minute which was starting during my normal lunch time. Anyway, I thought I would share because it was a great treat to have at the theater. OMG, it tasted like I was cheating, haha. Grab Bag: 9 Quaker - Mini Rice Cakes (cheddar) 1/2 cup Fiber One with Honey Clusters cereal…
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Herbed Potato Salad (Cooking Light)
Herbed Potato Salad Dill, parsley, and onion combine with yogurt and sour cream to make a pungent, creamy dressing. Because it travels well, this flavorful potato salad is wonderful for potlucks and picnics. 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour…
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Vegetable pasta
here are the ingredients for the best vegetable pasta i have evr made!! make sure you cook the veggies!! * Pasta, cooked, 2 oz * Peppers, sweet, red, raw, sliced, 1 cup * Yellow Peppers (bell peppers), 10 strips * Sweet Corn, Fresh, 1 cup * Carrots, raw, 1 cup, chopped At only around 315 cals per serving and is really good…
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Bored- In need of new ideas
Hey guys!I am happy because my diet has been going very well but I am starting to get bored because I eat the same things all the time. I am on a 1300 calorie diet. My day goes as so (usually)... Breakfast: 1 Thomas Light English Muffin, 1 small bananan, 1 cup 8th continent light vanilla soy milk mixed with 1 cup frozen…
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North African Couscous w/ Chickpeas
I've been looking for a good couscous recipe and I found one. Just tried this for dinner, very good. I might add chicken next time. And its so easy, only takes about 15 min. Servings: 4 (1 cup each) Ingredients 1 1/4 C. Water 1 TBS Olive Oil 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon 3/4 tsp Salt…
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looking for a low-cal recipee for Greek salad dressing.
Hey, I love--love-love Greek dressing on my salad and would love to try to make it. I have made a high cal version with olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper and oregeno- which was yum, but really the oil is a killer. Any one know of a way to lower the fat in a dressing recipee?
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Gluten-Free Cake?
I'm looking for a good cake recipe that's GLUTEN-FREE (very important!!!) It's good if it's low in calories, but most important is taste. I'm making it for a friend who suffers from celiac disease's birthday on Monday! Any help is appreciated. :smile:
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Easy Turkey-Vegetable à la King
Makes: 2 servings 2 Pillsbury® Oven Baked frozen garlic dinner rolls (from 13.3-oz bag) 2 cups Green Giant® frozen Alfredo vegetables with 8 sauce chips (from 24-oz bag) 1 cup cubed cooked turkey breast 2 teaspoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 1. Bake dinner rolls as directed on bag. 2. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan,…