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Protein Food?
Any suggestions for healthy naturally protein-filled foods or recipes (I'm not particularly keen on buying protein powders or bars), preferably something that can be slapped together with relative ease? I routinely munch on plain roasted almonds, for instance.
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Pasta w/ Shrimp, Zucchini and Mushrooms
Pasta w/ Shrimp, Zucchini and Mushrooms from Lighthearted Everyday Cooking 2 cups dry Penne ** I use brown rice pasta because I'm on a gluten-free diet 1 tbsp canola or olive oil 1 zucchini, julienned 6 mushrooms, sliced 10 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 clove garlic, minced 1 medium tomato, diced 1/4 cup chopped…
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Spinach Pancake
VEGETABLE PANCAKE variation of Mark Bitman's Spinach Pancake Ingredients 3 cups spinach, chopped and steamed in about 1/2 c water (dice the stems, and reserve the cooking water, which is full of nutrients) 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 c chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt…
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Spicy pork tenderloin... ugh. I need help!
I bought the lemon pepper ( I think) Tenderloin from Kroger the other day, in the meat section. My stepmom used to make this in the crockpot with sauerkrat, and it sounds soooo good! I was wondering if anyone has ever made it like that, because I can't really find a recipe for it, and she can't remember :( I was just going…
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Broccoli Soup - 88 Calories per serving
Add body to low-fat soups by using potato and some low-fat or nonfat milk, then purée the soup in a blender. This low-fat broccoli soup makes a delicious and satisfying lunch. Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: * 2 tsp olive oil * 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup) * 1 stalk celery, finely chopped * 1 medium…
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Stir-Fried Chicken Salad (Cooking Light)
Stir-Fried Chicken Salad The pan sauce in this dish doubles as a piquant vinaigrette for the salad. Serve with crunchy breadsticks, if you wish. 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon bottled chopped garlic 2…
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Shrimp Caesar Salad (Cooking Light)
Shrimp Caesar Salad Precooked shrimp speed up preparation. If you purchase raw shrimp, cook them in boiling water for two minutes or until done. Sriracha Thai hot sauce adds spicy heat to the dressing; omit it for a mild dish. Serve with sauvignon blanc. Dressing: 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons water 2…
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Lowfat Dominican Food?
Is it possibleot make lowfat spanish food? Particularly dominican food? I know there are wasy to tweak some recipies but does anyone have some recipies that they already KNOW taste good?
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Chocolate-Banana Tarts (Self Magazine)
Chocolate-Banana Tarts From the June 2007 Issue Satisfy a chocolate craving the healthy way: Serve the sweet stuff in a light crust with nutrient-rich bananas. Serves 4 Ingredients Crust * 4 tablespoons butter, softened * 2 tablespoons sugar * 1/8 teaspoon salt * 1 large egg * 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for…
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Chocolate-Banana Cake with Walnuts (Self)
Chocolate-Banana Cake With Walnuts From the October 2004 Issue Healthy bonus: 1/2 serving of fruit per slice, potassium from bananas, iron from walnuts Serves 16 INGREDIENTS Chocolate-banana cake * 1 cup whole-wheat flour * 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour * 3/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking * 1/2 cup unsweetened…
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Bananas Foster (Self Magazine)
Bananas Foster From the May 2005 Issue This recipe, from Scott Uehlein, executive chef at the renowned Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson, Arizona, is surprisingly simple. Essentially, it's a phyllo dough turnover with fruit filling. It comes out flaky and delicious. You'd never know it was lowfat. Serves 4 Ingredients *…
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Chocolate Torte (Self Magazine)
Chocolate Torte From the April 2007 Issue Get your chocolate fix with this lush torte from executive pastry chef Philippe Niez at The Mayflower Inn & Spa. It tastes so rich, you won't even want seconds! Serves 4 Ingredients * Vegetable oil cooking spray * 1/3 cup cocoa powder, plus 1 tsp for dusting * 1 cup prunes, pitted…
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Smoothie Recipes
I figured since the weather is warming up some of us will be thinking of making more smoothies so I'm posting the one I make and feel free to add your favorite(s) Blueberry-Soy Smoothie 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 Banana 1 container vanilla soy yogurt (6oz) 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk Pureee all ingredients in a blender makes…
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My maui famous orange chicken. yum
I had this for dinner... yum 4 skinless chicken breasts 2 oranges 1 tangerines zest 2 tbs soy sauce 1 clove garlic (chopped) 1 tbs oyster sauce 2 tbs water 1 tsp chili sauce (any kind) So it's really easy just juice fruit in a bowl, add garlic, water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce, and zest. You can just zest a bit…
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Jicama
Does anyone have any good ways of preparing jicama? I know it's healthy, I've had it in salads, but I'd like to try some recipes to see if it can be a new veggie that I stock regularly.
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Loaded Oatmeal Cookies YUM!!
I was just searching through older post for new recipes to try, and noticed a few people looking for healthy cookies. So I decided to share one that I tried the other day that was so good. 1/4 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1/3 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp. salt 1 egg 1…
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any good cookout side dishes?
i'm going to a pool party and want to bring something that i can feel not-so-bad about munching on? it's a cookout, so we're all bringing stuff to share. i'm bringing some stuff to throw in my pool bag for me in case all of the other options are things i don't want to have (cake, cookies, etc...). so basically i'm wanting…
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Penne with Pesto
I found this on the Women's Health Magazine site (www.womenshealthmag.com) and my fiance and I LOVE it! I use whole wheat penne and sometimes omit the cheese. You could also add chicken or shrimp (or whatever kind of meat) as well to add some extra protein. I normally hate tomato sauce, but this has a very fresh and yummy…
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Carrot cake
Anyone have a good relatively low calorie carrot cake and cream cheese frosting recipe? I LOVE:love: carrot cake, and would love to find a healthier alternative! :flowerforyou:
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Yummy lunch recipes?
At my house my fridge is full of junk food because my family is not on a diet and i have no idea what to eat for lunch?? Please help i need yummy easy lunch meals that will fill me up...Thanks!!!
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Joy's Prizewinning Trifle
I'm not Joy, I found this on Allrecipes.com and had my students make them. They were AMAZING! I had the kids use LITE/Sugar-free products so the calorie count from the site is not accurate if you use lighter items. 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1 (9 inch) angel food…
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Alcohol Substitution Guide
Sometimes alcohol is called for in recipes to enhance the overall flavor of a dish. If you prefer to cook without alcohol, it can be omitted from a recipe or replaced with a nonalcoholic alternative. Keep in mind that the overall flavor of the dish will not be exactly the same, but the substitutions will give you an…
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Sausage and pancakes on a STICK?
Do you remember these from when you were little? I saw them at the grocery store the other day and almost got them, until I saw the calorie count on the back! I was wondering if someone a little more creative could come up with a way to make a lighter version. I read recipes online to skewer a sausage link, roll in pancake…
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i need a goooood guac recipe!
so i really don't like avacodos... but i had "helluva good" guacamole (which i later found out what guac FLAVORED dip... hmph), but I really liked it. has anyone had the Helluva good kind, and any suggestions on how I can make it so I'll like it? I'm thinking I will need to add some sour cream or mayo or something to the…
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Almost No Fat Banana Bread
Got this recipe from Allrecipes.com and tried it the other day.....Absolutely Wonderful! PREP TIME 10 Min COOK TIME 55 Min READY IN 1 Hr 5 Min Original recipe yield 1 - 8x4 inch loaf 12 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon…
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Shamrock Shakes
I remember seeing a post about someone who loved these... ages ago. I just saw this on Hungry Girl! Shamrock Star! Happy St. Patrick's Day, people! To celebrate, we've got a McDonald's-inspired Shamrock Shake swap that's sure to make Ronald green with envy. Creamy vanilla goodness with a hint of mint... Mmmmmm!…
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Fiber One® Crunchy Fudge Cookies
1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker® fudge brownie mix 2 cups Fiber One® original bran cereal 1/3 cup water 1 egg 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix…
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Anyone know how to cook Whole grain brown rice?!?
Ok so I tried to cook it like white rice but it didn't work. After 20 min it was still hard and all the water was pretty much gone! So I added another cup of water and waited another 15 min... and no change. :grumble: I kept doing this determind to get it right but just ended up forgeting about it while we finished the…
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Weetabik Muffins Modified
Weetabik Muffins Modified 1 ½ cup wheat flour 1 ½ t baking soda ½ t allspice ½ t cinnamon 5 crushed weetabix biscuits 1/3 C splenda 1 c yogurt (or 4 activa vanilla yogurts) ½ C milk (or buttermilk) 1 eg ¼ c olive oil sprinkle with cinnamon Preheat the oven to 400 Grease muffin cups Mix dry ingredients Stir in Weetabix and…
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something to replace south beach protein bars?
HI! anyone know of anything that i can make myself to replace expensive and not so healthy south beach high protein-type bars? something that can survive in a purse or a hot car for an hour or 2? thanks!