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Pasta Primavera
My dad loooves to make this and I'm home on spring break right now - yummy dinner and so easy! - whole wheat spaghetti (we use about 1 1/2 box for a family of 4 - we always have left overs!) - 2 or 3 cans Del Monte diced/stewed tomatoes (italian style) - 2 cans reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth if you're…
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
I do not know the calories on these, but I can't imagine its too bad..... These are really good!!!!! 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix 1 egg 2 1/4 cups Cool Whip Thawed 2 cups Confectioner's Sugar Preheat oven to 350 Mix cake mix, egg and Cool Whip together. Beat with electric mixer until well blended. The batter will be very…
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Potato Pancakes
Still on my own for dinner tonight so I just cooked some chicken on the grill. Made these to go with it... yum yum yum! Potato Pancakes 1 large red potato (grated) 2 tbsp italian bread crumbs (could use flour or ground up fiber one also) 1 egg 2 green onions, chopped 2 tbsp milk Mix the grated tater with all the other…
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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies - and they are very YUMMY!
Chocolate Chip Cookies (with nuts) These are really healthy for you but SOOOOOOO GOOD! 2 c whole wheat or gluten free flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp fine grind sea salt 1 1/2 c semi-sweet mini chocolate chips 1/2 c chopped nuts (I omit these because my ds is allergic!) 3/4 c maple syrup 1/2 c apple sauce 1/2 c ground flax…
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Sushi question
Okay, I have the seaweed, sushi rice, crab meat, mayonnaise, rolling mat, ginger & wasabi... What else goes in Cali rolls? I'm sure its not just mayo in the crab... or is it? Thanks!
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Very low calorie Turkey Burgers
I had originally posted this under the wrong topic- it belongs in "Recipes" :wink: I made a whirlwind mess of the kitchen tonightblushing , made turkey burgers and they're fantastic... You'll need: 1 package Shady Brook Farms 99% fat free ground turkey Half of a bag of frozen chopped spinach About a cup of chopped onions…
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salsa meatloaf
Just tried this out today for dinner and it was excellent, so I thought I would share Salsa Meat LoafShareThis By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen Nothing says comfort food more than a piping hot slice of meat loaf served with mashed potatoes and gravy. Of course, the fat in a slice of meat loaf alone amounts to about 17…
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HG's 2-Beautiful Turkey Burger
Gobble-y Good! We gotta give it up to Ruby T for inspiring this tasty swap. A big fat turkey burger topped with mushrooms and Swiss cheese sure sounds good to us. But one look at the freakish nutritionals on Ruby's version sent us right to the kitchen to develop a guilt-free makeover. Prepare to have your socks rocked,…
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recipes with low servings
okay. i'm what some would consider domestically challeged, but with watching what i'm eating (not only cals, fat, and carbs but sugar and sodium intake as well) its hard cause i mostly eat frozed or canned foods. i'm trying to possibly start to cook a little more and i've been researching lots of recipes but they all have…
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Breadless BLT
This is a great idea. Instead of using bread, use a nice firm piece of lettuce around your sandwiches. Bake your bacon for less calories, add a few slices of tomato, and a tablespoon of light mayonaise. You're looking at a tastey 250 calorie lunch. And who doesn't want bacon!!
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Help with Soy Sprouting Seeds
No, these don't taste like edamame when you soak them. I originally got them to make sprouts but they're horrible! Does anyone have any idea of what I can do with them? I have a bag just sitting there. I suppose I can put them in the crafts pile but I'd rather find a way to eat them.
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Please, can someone point me in the direction...
of that recipe that I saw for those snack balls made up of nuts and fruit? Someone posted the picture on another thread, and for the life of me I cannot find it! I think that they mentioned that they were only 100 calories each. I would really like to make them up for snacks. Thanks so much.
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Chili with Chipotle and Chocolate
This is REALLY good! Chili with Chipotle and Chocolate - Cooking Light Smoky chipotle chiles and earthy chocolate add depth and richness to chili. Yield 8 servings Ingredients Cooking spray 2 cups diced onion (about 1 large) 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast 3…
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Lowfat peanut butter banana muffins
1/2 cup light butter or margarine (it says not for baking, but trust me it worked just fine) 1/2 cup splenda blend white sugar 1/2 cup splenda blend brown sugar 2 eggs worth of egg beaters 1 1/4 cup mashed banana 3/4 cup reduced fat crunchy peanut butter 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp…
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“Healthified” Raspberry French Toast Bake
French Toast 1 loaf (1 lb) soft French bread (about 18 inches long) 4 oz (half 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1/2 cup raspberry preserves 1 cup fat-free egg product 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Sauce 1 bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic raspberries,…
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black beans
I have yummy vegetarian recipe: Saute with olive oil: I can black beans, onions, 2 cloves fresh garlic, and 1-2 hot peppers. Add fresh tomato prior to serving over rice or quinoa. It is super easy and really tasty.
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can you cook with soy milk?
I bought some to make a sugar free pudding, but it didn't ever set up. Was that the soy milk or the sugar free pudding mix? Can you use soy milk in soups? How about cooking?
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lightened up hummus
Authentic hummus recipes include lots of tahini and olive oil and, although those are healthy ingredients, they are still high in fat and dense in calories. Here, tahini (a sesame seed paste) is replaced with a much smaller amount of sesame oil and a drizzle of olive oil. A typical 2 tbsp (25 mL) serving of hummus has…
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Ground Chicken?
Any idea's for me? Thanks!:flowerforyou:
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Chicken Artichoke Pasta
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups uncooked ziti or 6 ounces uncooked fettuccine 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke…
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Healthy fried fish...
Is there such thing? lol...My husband caught sum fish and wants to fry it tonight..Any ideas??
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Homemade recipe for Greek Yogurt
Got all you greek lovers: Here is link for a recipe for greek yogurt that I found on browsing on the web . Sounds easy will try it as soon as I get all the stuff to make it.." http://video.about.com/greekfood/Make-Yogurt-at-Home.htm Let me know if anyone has tried it or one like it. _____________________________________…
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Am I crazy?
Or was there at one time on the boards a recipe for peppery beef and vegetables? I can't seem to locate it. If any of you know where I can find it I would really appreciate it! :flowerforyou: TIA!
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Exploding Chicken Taquitos - Hungry Girl
Roll With It! These li'l Mexican treats are so stuffed, they're almost guaranteed to crack a bit when you bake 'em in the oven -- hence the name "Exploding." De verdad! Ingredients: 8 small (6-inch) yellow corn tortillas One 9.75-oz. (or 10-oz.) can 98% fat-free chunk white chicken breast in water, drained well 1/2 cup…
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Hungry Girl Fettuccini Girlfredo.
i hate the noodles! and there was no flavor. i was excited toeat it, and the taste... well there was none. it was depressing. so i made the cheesy tortilla dogs. mmm.
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Baked Shrimp with Feta (Cooking Light)
Baked Shrimp with Feta Orzo accented with fresh herbs completes this Mediterranean-inspired meal. Cook 1 cup orzo pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; toss orzo with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and…
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Spring Asparagus Risotto (Cooking Light)
Spring Asparagus Risotto Clif Holt, chef-owner of Little Savannah in Birmingham, Alabama, prepares this classic risotto for harvest dinners at Jones Valley Urban Farm. For a vegetarian entrée, use vegetable broth. 4 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds), divided 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth,…
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Chicken Corn Chowder with Chipotle (Cooking Light)
Chupe de Pollo con Chipotle (Chicken Chowder with Chipotle) This hearty soup makes enough to feed a crowd and is simple to prepare on a weeknight. 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil 2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2…
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Delicious and filling soup
Got this out of a woman's magazine and tweaked it a bit. I loved it, and amazingly so did my kids and boyfriend. Very hearty, low on calories, and leaves you full...Hope yall like it!!!:happy: 1-2 Chicken breasts, cubed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp minced garlic 1/2 onion, minced 1 tomato, diced 1/4 head cabbage, finely…
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Hummus Recipes???
I'm looking for a good hummus recipe. Any suggestions?