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Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce
1 medium onion, chopped 3 large cloves garlic,minced 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 lb. Italian plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil, crushed 1 Tbsp. capers, drained 6 ounces fresh pasta recipe directions In a 12-inch skillet…
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Marshmallow Madness Popcorn Balls
(1 Ball - 113 calories, 1.6g fat, 25 carbs, 2g fiber, 1g protein - 2 WW points) These sweet 'n crunchy popcorn balls are as much fun to make as they are to eat (well, almost). 1/2 a bag of Jolly Time Healthy Pop, Butter Flavor 1/2 of a 10 oz. bag of mini marshmallows 2 Tbsp. Land 'O Lakes Light, or other light butter…
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Grilled Tuna Teriyaki
2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil In a shallow dish, stir together soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, and ginger. Place tuna in the marinade, and turn to coat.…
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Sneaking in Nutrition- Vegetable Paste
Vegetable paste can be added to sauces to add more nutrition. Apparently it's pretty good for tricking kids taste buds into eating more veggies. I usually add a few tablespoons to marinara sauce. 1 bunch of fresh Kale 1 bunch of fresh spinach -Steam spinach and kale until completely soft and greatly reduced in size. -Whir…
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Apple, Pecan, Cranberry, and Avocado Spinach Salad with Bals
1 cup baby spinach leaves 1 tablespoon dried cranberries 1 tablespoon chopped salted pecans 1/2 apple, cored and diced 1 tablespoon diced red onion 2 tablespoons grated carrot 1/4 avocado, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste Place spinach, cranberries, pecans, apple, onion,…
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Spinach Salad with Peaches and Pecans
3/4 cup pecans 2 ripe peaches 4 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried 1/4 cup poppyseed salad dressing Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange pecans on a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, until they just begin to darken. Remove from oven and set aside. Peel peaches…
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Almond Chicken Salad
4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, shredded 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, halved 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1 1/2…
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2 Ingredient Brownies - Low fat
1 box devil's food cake mix 1 15 ounce can of pure pumpkin Mix the two together and bake as directed on the cake box. You've added fiber and nearly eliminated the fat. Here are the nutritional stats for you if you cut the whole thing into 28 pieces: 82 calories, 1.75 fat, .64 sat.fat., 0 chol., 159 sodium, 16 carbs, 1…
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Pesto Trapanese....this is so Good!
I watched this recipe being made yesterday and got stuck on it. so I made it last night, and it was fabulous! The flavors are strong enough that whole wheat pasta would still work great. Lidia Bastianich's Pesto Trapanese. (makes about 8 servings, serving size about 1/4 cup.) ¾ pound (about 2-1/2 cups) cherry tomatoes,…
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Shrimp Bruschetta
Shrimp Bruschetta 6 oz. (about 1 cup) diced, cooked shrimp 1 cup shredded fat-free. mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup chopped plum tomatoes (about 2 1/2 medium) 3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach 1/4 cup chopped scallions 1 tsp. crushed fresh garlic 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 long, thin loaf French bread Combine all ingredients except…
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Strawberries
So last month apples were on sale so I bought a bunch and got some EXCELLENT recipe idea's from you guys. This month it's strawberries (4 medium size clamshells for $10! Usually 1 is $7 here). So I thought I would ask again... anybody have some good recipes using strawberries? Thanks! :flowerforyou:
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Eggplant Parmesan
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced 2 eggs, beaten 4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/2 teaspoon dried basil DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees…
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Roasted Tilapia with Orange-Parsley Salsa
Here is another good one from Cooking Light (March 2009) 3 oranges (about 1 lb) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 4 (6-oz) tilapia fillets 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 cups hot cooked instant white rice 1. Grate 2 teaspoons…
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EatingWell Fish Sticks
You can make these homemade fish sticks in about the same amount of time it takes to bake a box of the frozen kind. Make it a meal: Serve with lemon wedges, coleslaw, roasted new potatoes and a dollop of tartar sauce. Canola oil cooking spray 1 cup whole-wheat dry breadcrumbs (see Shopping Tip) or 1/2 cup plain dry…
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Chilled Espresso Custard
this came in my E-mail today Daily Dish Chilled Espresso Custard A good eating plan should strive to allow you to eat normally, and for most people, that means having something sweet to top off a good meal. Here is a dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Chilled Espresso Custard (Phase 1) Description Complement…
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Strawberry Marble Cake
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 1 (18.25 ounce) package marble cake mix 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin 1 cup boiling water 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope whipped topping mix 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS Prepare and bake marble cake as directed on the…
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Vegetarian Refried Beans
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 1 pound dry pinto beans, rinsed 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1 medium tomato, diced 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 tablespoons olive oil salt to taste DIRECTIONS Place the beans in a large saucepan, and cover with an inch of water. Place over high heat, and bring to a…
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Italian Wedding Soup
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil 3 tablespoons minced onion 2 1/2 quarts chicken broth 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and thinly sliced 1 cup seashell pasta 3/4 cup diced carrots DIRECTIONS In a…
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Easy Girlled Chicken Teriyaki
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup teriyaki sauce 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 2 teaspoons sesame oil DIRECTIONS Place chicken, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and sesame oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag, and shake to coat. Place in…
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Minestrone
INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 onions, chopped 2 cups chopped celery 5 carrots, sliced 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 4 cups tomato sauce 1/2 cup red wine (optional) 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can green beans 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed 3 zucchinis, quartered and…
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Crispy Zucchini or Pumpikn Blossoms
INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 leaves fresh basil, minced 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons cold water 2 eggs, beaten 3 cups oil for frying 12 pumpkin or zucchini blossoms DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, basil and Parmesan…
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Braised Paprika Chicken
Sweet Hungarian paprika gives this creamy braised chicken the best flavor. This is a good “pantry dish” since you should have the basics on hand and only need to purchase the chicken. You may vary the recipe by using cubed veal shoulder instead of chicken and mushrooms instead of peppers. Serve with whole-wheat orzo…
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Shredded Turkey & Pinto Bean Burritos
We created this with leftover turkey in mind. Leftover or rotisserie chicken can also be used. Make it a Meal: Serve with guacamole and chopped jalapeno peppers and/or hot sauce - and a cold cerveza. 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium onion, halved and sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chile…
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Chicken with Honey-Orange Sauce
Here we combine raisins, cinnamon, honey and almonds with orange juice, zest, wine and broth to make a rich, savory pan sauce for chicken. There’s plenty of the gorgeous sauce, so be sure to serve whole-wheat egg noodles, couscous or rice on the side. 2 navel oranges 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt,…
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Crispy Turkey Tostadas
Shredded leftover turkey tops homemade tostadas in this Tex-Mex favorite. Making your own tostada shells from fresh corn tortillas is easier than you might think—crisp them up in the oven while you prepare the toppings. Choose either regular petite diced tomatoes or those with added jalapeños, depending on your inclination…
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Elise's Sesame Noodles
1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar or lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 1 bunch scallions, sliced, divided 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided (optional) 4 cups snow peas, trimmed and sliced on the…
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Chicken in Garlic-Vinegar Sauce
Braising chicken in vinegar and herbs is a very popular way of cooking in Mediterranean Europe. Often paired with sweet sausage, this is a gutsy, wholesome dish that can be made a day ahead. Serve with whole-wheat couscous tossed with fresh herbs and steamed broccolini. 3-3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (thighs,…
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Braised Beef & Mushrooms
Traditional braises usually call for the meat to be browned first to seal in the juices, but here that step is skipped so it can absorb the wonderful taste of mushrooms, which completely permeate the sauce. If you find them, chanterelle mushrooms can be used in place of the shiitakes. Serve with whole-wheat egg noodles or…
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Roasted Portobello Caps
Think of a jumbo stuffed mushroom without all the high-fat ingredients but with all the flavor. Serve these alongside grilled chicken breasts or a juicy steak. 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan…
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Garlic-Rosemary Mushrooms
These simple sautéed mushrooms work as a quick, weeknight side dish. To turn them into a main course, toss with cooked pasta and a generous handful of Parmesan cheese or fold into an omelet with Gruyère, fontina or Swiss cheese. 1 ounce bacon (about 11/2 slices), chopped 1 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms, such as cremini,…