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Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites
Sweet satisfaction in seconds. Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 8 1/4-ounce squares of bittersweet chocolate 4 teaspoons almond, cashew or pistachio butter Top each chocolate square with 1/2 teaspoon nut butter of your choice (almond, cashew, pistachio). NUTRITION…
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Cheesy Popcorn
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper dress up air-popped popcorn. Makes 4 servings, about 1 cup each ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 4 cups hot air-popped popcorn 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Cayenne pepper to taste Toss popcorn with Parmesan and…
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Brown Rice and Crunchy Vegetable Salad
1/2 cup short-grain brown rice 1 medium zucchini 2 stalks celery 1 carrot 1 yellow bell pepper 1/2 bunch arugula 4 scallions 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. Fill a…
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Mini Greek Pizza Muffins
All the flavors of a Greek pizza make these savory muffins bite-size treats for adults and kids alike. Makes 2 dozen mini muffins ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2/3 cup finely chopped onion 2/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup…
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Apple Confit
Sturdy apples are flavored with cinnamon and vanilla in this slow cooker apple compote. Top with low-fat vanilla ice cream and a sprinkling of toasted walnuts for dessert. Makes 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 2 1/4-4 3/4 hours EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 3 pounds firm cooking/baking…
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Smoked Salmon Bites
Wasabi mayonnaise really sets off the smoked salmon in these rice-cracker treats. If desired, you can set out the spread, salmon, ginger and rice crackers separately and let your guests build their own (but have plenty of extra salmon on hand if you do). Makes 2 dozen appetizers ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 20…
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JoJo’s Party Mix
Our more sophisticated version of crunchy party mix gets its irresistible, rich taste from olive oil and a bit of Parmesan cheese rather than the better part of a stick of butter, or worse, margarine. With two-thirds less fat (none of it saturated) you can forget about that other stuff. Makes about 6 cups ACTIVE TIME: 5…
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Tomato-Balsamic Relish
3/4 cup diced tomatoes, fresh or canned 1/8 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1. Place the diced tomatoes in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. 2. Stir in the balsamic vinegar. Set aside at room temperature to let the flavors blend. 4 servings Serving Size: 2 tablespoons…
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Steamed Little Neck Clams with Tomatoes over Angel Hair Past
4 servings 2 pounds little neck clams, whole 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound angel hair pasta 2 cups chopped tomatoes, canned or fresh 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 1. Wash the clams. Place them, with just the water that clings to them, in a covered pot over high heat until…
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Slow Cooker Recipes
Hi everyone, I am looking for some healthy, slow cooker recipes??? I didn't realize how easy it was to use...even though my mom has been telling me that for years! Thanks!
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Asian Pork Linguine
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked linguine 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1 pound boneless pork loin chops, cubed 3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided 2 medium carrots,…
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Broccoli and Chicken Noodle Soup
I made this for supper tonight and it was delicious!!!!!!!!!! Broccoli and Chicken Noodle Soup If the broccoli florets are large, break into smaller pieces at the stalk instead of chopping them; they'll cook more quickly. Count on having dinner on the table in about 40 minutes, and serve this soup the moment it's done for…
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Creamy Pasta Salad with Crabmeat
(Pic is NOT of original recipe....very similar though... I just thought it was a cool way to serve it!) 1/2 cup each light sour cream and light mayonnaise (NOT fat free) 1 Tablespoon each freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey mustard and minced fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 12 oz medium shell…
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Zucchini Pasta
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked linguine 4 cups coarsely shredded zucchini (about 3 medium) 4 teaspoons Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: Cook linguine according to package…
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Veggie Mushroom Rice
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon canola oil 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 garlic clove, minced 1-1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice 2-1/2 cups water 1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1…
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Easy Apple Pie Pocket
I dunno if this has been submitted yet, but I'm eating this now for bfast and figured I'd share cause it's friggin delicious, and best of all easy to make + healthy 1/2 whole wheat pita pocket 1 small apple Cinnamon or Apple pie spice Optional ingredients: 1tbs natural peanut butter Yogurt Fat free/ Sugar free pudding 1tsp…
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Blueberry Walnut Bars
Ingredients: 2/3 cup ground walnuts 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats 3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping 2…
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Makeover Greek Chicken Penne
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked penne pasta 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil) 1-1/2 cups boiling water 1 large onion, chopped 3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese 1 cup…
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Baked Ratatouille Boats
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed eggplant 1 medium zucchini, chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 small onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 teaspoons Crisco® Light Olive Oil 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 medium green peppers 4 ounces reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into…
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Apricot-Glazed Salmon with Herb Rice
Ingredients: 6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup uncooked long grain rice 2 teaspoons butter 2 tablespoons chopped dried…
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Spinach & Black Bean Egg Rolls
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen corn, thawed 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained 4 green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2…
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100% Whole Wheat Biscuits
Just had these for dinner with homemade Chicken Pot Pie! Usually we do the Bisquick version....but these are very good! 2 cup whole wheat flour (You CAN use 1 cup all-purpose flour+1 cup wheat...less dense) 3 tablespoons sugar 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup and 2…
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Chocolate Orange Cake
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons plus 1/3 cup baking cocoa, divided 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats 2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/3 cup sugar blend 2 eggs 3 tablespoons Triple Sec or orange juice 2 tablespoons butter, melted 5 teaspoons canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2…
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Grandma's French Tuna Salad Wraps
Ingredients: 1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), room temperature 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 1 small carrot, shredded 4 slices tomato 2 slices red onion, separated into rings 1 hard-cooked…
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Polynesian Stir-Fry
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons reduced-sugar apricot preserves 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), thinly sliced 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 medium onion, halved and sliced 1 small green pepper,…
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Grilled Chicken with Barley
With this meal's delicious, fresh flavors, perfect portion size and balance of nutrition, you're getting a big reward for just a little effort. Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried…
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Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken (Cooking Light)
Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken Panko, fresh crunchy Japenese breadcumbs, can be found at Asian markets. They produce the crispest oven-fried chicken, so it's worth the effort. You can try curry powder in place of the Cajun seasoning. 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon salt-free Cajun seasoning (such as Spice Hunter) 1/2…
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French Onion Soup
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 2 onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth 2 1/2 cups water 6 slices French bread, toasted 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 425 degrees F(220 degrees C). Separate sliced onion into…
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Dinner Recipes?
Hi Friends! I have 308 calories to eat for the rest of the day. Does anyone have any good ideas for a good whole wheat pasta recipe for under 300 cals? Thanks! :happy:
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Rustic Italian Minestrone
This recipe serves: 8 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 1 16-ounce can chopped tomatoes 5 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or 1/2 teaspoon…