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Slow Cooker BBQ pork forSandwiches
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork roast salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 cups strong brewed coffee 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey 10 cloves garlic 3 cups beef broth 1 cup water 1 small onion, diced 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes 2 (12 ounce) bottles barbeque…
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New England Fried Shrimp
Who doesn’t love a crunchy fried shrimp? This version takes virtually fat-free shrimp out of the deep fryer and pan-fries them in a little bit of oil instead. With 9 grams of total fat and 213 calories per serving, you can feel good about enjoying them. Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes EASE…
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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons dry sherry 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed with a garlic press or minced 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs 2 teaspoons sesame seeds Directions Combine the soy sauce,…
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Strawberry Soup
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 2 pints strawberries 2 cups plain yogurt 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup water 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom DIRECTIONS In a blender, combine the strawberries, yogurt, orange juice, sugar, water and cardamom. Puree until well mixed. Chill and serve. Foot notes Servings Per Recipe: 5…
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Sugar Free Ice Cream
3 lg. pkgs. sugar free pudding (kind to cook) 3 lg. cans skim evaporated milk 2 boxes (8 eggs) Egg Beaters 4 tbsp. liquid sweetener 2 cups of sugar free carmel topping (or whatever SF topping you like) 1 1/2 cups of pecans ( crushed or whole) Mix well and cook until it begins to thicken, stirring constantly. Remove from…
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Fruit pizza
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1/2 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large…
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Angel Food Toasties
1 Box Angel Food Cake Mix 1/3 Cup Water 1 1/2 Ounces Sliced Almonds Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and water at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at high speed and then fold in the almonds. Spray a 9" square pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the angel food mixture into the…
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Curried Chicken Salad
4 servings, 1 cup chicken salad and 1 1/4 cups greens 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, no more than 3/4-inch thick 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 cup halved red grapes 1/4 cup chopped…
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Chicken Cacciatore
4 skinless chicken breast halves on the bone, about 2 pounds Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, chopped…
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Crab Quesadillas
These quesadillas have an irresistibly creamy filling. They also make great appetizers. Make it a meal: Serve with your favorite salsa on top and a cup of black bean soup topped with chopped avocado. Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar…
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Buffalo Chicken Salad
2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper hot sauce (or other hot sauce), plus more to taste 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 hearts Romaine, cut into 1-inch strips (about 8 cups) 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced 2 carrots, coarsely grated 2 scallions, green part only, sliced 1/2 cup Blue…
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Beef and Bulgur-Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small chopped onion (about 1 cup) 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1/2 pound lean ground beef (at least 90 percent lean) 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, strained and juice reserved (about 3/4…
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Vanilla Spice Oatmeal
Cook Time10 min Level Easy Yield 4 servings 3 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, optional 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch nutmeg 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more, to taste 1 cup lowfat milk, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon…
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Spiced Chicken and Grape Skewers
4 servings, serving size 2 skewers 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 8 (10-inch) skewers 1 1/2 cups seedless green grapes…
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Better Burger with Green Olives
4 servings 1 pound lean ground turkey or beef (at least 90 percent lean) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted green olives (2 ounces) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Cooking spray Directions Combine the turkey or beef, olives, parsley, cumin, and…
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Chopped Nicoise Salad
4 (2-cup) servings Ingredients 4 small red potatoes (about 1/2 pound) 1/3 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 12-ounce can light tuna packed in water, drained 1/2 cup chopped pitted Greek or Spanish olives 1/4 cup diced red onion 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups) 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 tablespoons…
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Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole
Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti Yield 6 servings Sauce: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, liquid included 1 teaspoon finely minced canned chipotle en adobo and sauce,…
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Spaghetti Squash & Pork Stir-Fry
Silky threads of spaghetti squash are perfect in this Asian-inspired pork stir-fry. If you bake the squash ahead of time, the dish comes together in less than 30 minutes for a quick and healthy dinner. Makes 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 1 1/2 hours EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1…
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Stir-Fry Cabbage
4 to 6 servings 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 small onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 head napa cabbage, cleaned and sliced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil Directions In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the canola oil and heat. Add the…
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Classic Coleslaw with Caraway
6 servings, serving size 2/3 cup 1/2 cup nonfat Greek-style yogurt, or 2/3 cup regular plain nonfat yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 (16-ounce) bag shredded coleslaw mix 2 teaspoons caraway seeds If using regular yogurt, place it in a strainer…
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Shredded Turkey & Pinto Bean Burritos
This was created 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. Makes 6 servings ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium…
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Mini Chile Relleno Casseroles
Everyone gets an individual portion with this vegetarian, Tex-Mex mini casserole. A normal-size casserole like this would take close to an hour to bake—these are ready in half the time. Heatproof ramekins are a cook’s best friend—we use them all the time to hold ingredients while cooking. You can buy them at most grocery…
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Chicken Chili with Hominy
Traditional Mexican techniques combine with spicy Southwestern chic for a creamy "white" (chicken) chili. The chili is thickened with corn tortillas, which also contribute to its rich corn flavor. Makes 6 servings, 1 1/2 cups each ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes TOTAL TIME: 55 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 4 corn tortillas 12…
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Spicy Chicken Tacos
Makes 4 servings, 2 tacos each ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 8 corn tortillas 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 large onion, sliced 1 large green bell pepper, seeded…
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Chilaquiles Casserole
Our version of this enchilada-style chilaquiles casserole is packed with nutritious beans and vegetables. Canned prepared enchilada sauce has great flavor and keeps the prep time quick. It can vary in heat level so find one that suits your taste. If you want to eliminate the heat altogether, try a green enchilada sauce…
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Pan-Seared Salmon with Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish (Cooking Li
Pan-Seared Salmon with Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish Tangy, spicy and fruity, this inviting recipe belies its simple preparation. Seed the jalapeño pepper if you prefer a milder dish, and serve over coconut rice accompanied by a crunchy salad. 2 cups chopped pineapple 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup finely chopped red…
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cereal
i found that nine grain cereal from great harvet is one of the best in nutrition. it is cooked the old fashioned way, but very good with some milk and raisins
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Mexican Polenta Scramble
Makes 4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 poblanos or 2 green bell peppers, diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 16-ounce tube prepared plain polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices…
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Tofu Parmigiana
Instead of having a greasy, battered coating, the tofu “steaks” in our revamped Parmigiana are breaded and lightly pan-fried in just a small amount of oil then topped with part-skim mozzarella, fresh basil and your favorite marinara sauce. This Italian classic will please even those who are tofu-phobic. Makes 4 servings…
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Dinner Guests
Any suggestions for a tasty low cal, low fat, but interesting dinner menu for guests?