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smoothie ideas??
OK to make a long story short, my mom is giving me a blender....never used a blender in my life...so what can I make in it. I know you make smoothies, but how do i make them, i need some recipes here people!! pleaseeeee :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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Vegetarian Baked Eggrolls
These mock egg rolls really satisfy my craving for the deep-fried real thing. I actually had 3 of these for dinner last night. Mmm! Baked “Egg Rolls” Makes 4 egg rolls Ingredients: 4 sheets spring roll rice paper 1 Carrot, finely chopped ½ cabbage, roughly chopped 2 green onions/scallions, finely chopped ½ cup mushrooms,…
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WHAT DO I DO!
Ok, I will probally go out and eat with the family tonight for supper..Where are some places that have low cal food? Any suggestions are appreciated!
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Watermelon Ecstasy Smoothie
This comes from a cook book I own called "The Ultimate Smoothie". I'd recommend the book because not only does it have instruction on the ingredients (where to find them/how to choose them) but it also has a complete nutritional work up of each recipe. Mine was $12.95 at Border's Books. Most of the smoothies would not be…
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Ginormous Sweet-tart Fruit Salad
PER SERVING (1 1/3 cups): 100 calories, 0.5g fat, 71mg sodium, 23.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 17g sugars, 1.5g protein -- POINTS® value 2* Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups peeled and diced cucumber 1 cup chopped red grapefruit segments (if packaged, packed in juice and drained) 3/4 cup diced strawberries 3/4 cup blueberries 3 tbsp.…
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Just got a George Foreman
Hey there, I just got a new George Foreman (I know a bit late) and I was wondering if anyone had any good HEALTHY ideas. I grilled Asparagus on it last night and it was fantastic. I know the basics like chicken, fish, blah blah blah.....but I want something different. Any sugestions? Thanks. :smooched:
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Quaker Chocolate Strawberry delight
Rice cakes have become a favorite snack of mine. This recipe is simply delicious! I eliminate the cocoa and sugar and its just as good!:wink: Ingredients: 1/2 tsp cocoa 1/2 cup fat-free whipped cream 1/2 packet sugar substitute 2 Quaker Chocolate Crunch Rice Cakes 2 strawberries, sliced Directions: Mix cocoa, whipped cream…
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lovin' the laughing cow cheese!
on reduced fat triscuts! cant wait to try it on a sandwich or in a pita. i have the garlic herb kind. good thing i portion these things out because i would eat the whole package if i could! :laugh: :noway:
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help
if i am cooking a weight watchers recipie and it shows points how do i figure out the calories for a receipe>............:ohwell: .....................................
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Veggie sticks???
Okay I have been looking how to make or buy these veggie sticks...they are not chips...they are breaded...I used to have them for lunch at school and now my little sister has them...they are my favorite thing to eat even though I dont like veggies I love these...so please if you know how I could make these it would be…
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Scallop & Shrimp Dumplings w/ Ginger-Garlic Dipping Sauce
Makes 36 dumplings, for 12 appetizer servings ACTIVE TIME: 1 hour TOTAL TIME: 1 hour EASE OF PREPARATION: Moderate 8 ounces scallops, minced 4 ounces raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and minced 1/2 cup minced scallions 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons…
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Oven-Fried Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes
Hungry for fries? Slice potatoes into long thin wedges, toss with a little oil, salt and pepper, and pop them in the oven. They’ll crisp to perfection—irresistible. Makes 6 servings ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1 pound all-purpose potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold (2-4 medium),…
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60 Cal Low Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies!
1/4 cup butter, softened (sub with nonsweetened applesauce) 1/4 cup & 2 tbls sweetner 1 tbls water 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 egg, beaten (I used 1/4 cup egg beaters) 1/2 cup & 1 tbls flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 375. In bowl, cream…
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So-Good Chocolate Chip Softies!
Chippity Do Dah! There is a time and place for everything, people. And the time is NOW for chocolate chip cookies at the HG HQ!!! We've developed a recipe for extra-soft, chocolate-chip-packed cookies, each with a POINTS® value of 1*. Our doughy double C creation is actually more like a hybrid of cookies, soft snack bars,…
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Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad (Cooking Light)
Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad The creamy dressing mellows the heat from the chiles—and best of all, it can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. Dressing: 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2/3 cup light sour cream 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 4…
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Mini Cherry Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes
Prep Time 15 minutes Ingredients 12 Murray® Sugar Free Chocolate Chip cookies 12 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened* 1 cup small-curd, fat-free cottage cheese 1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen egg substitute, thawed 1/2 cup Splenda granular (sugar substitute) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel…
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Quick Taco Salad (Cooking Light)
Quick Taco Salad 12 ounces ground round 2 cups chopped yellow, red, or green bell pepper 2 cups bottled salsa 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 4 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce 2 cups chopped plum tomato 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup crumbled baked tortilla chips (about 12 chips) 1/4…
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Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Okay, this is my tried and true recipe for butternut squash soup. I always preferred to cut and puree my own fresh squash until I actually tried the pre-cooked frozen squash in the soup. The frozen packages are just as good (if not better) and it saves so much time! :happy: P.S. It's the apple juice and vanilla that really…
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Pistachio Fruit Salad
INGREDIENTS 1 (20 ounce) can crushed unsweetened pineapple 1 (1 ounce) package instant sugar-free pistachio pudding mix 1 (15.25 ounce) can unsweetened fruit cocktail, drained 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained 1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping DIRECTIONS Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a bowl,…
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Fresh 'n' Fruity Salad
INGREDIENTS 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained 1 (15 ounce) can unsweetened dark sweet cherries, drained 1 1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe 1 1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon 1 1/2 cups cubed honeydew DRESSING: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons orange juice 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar…
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Vegetarian Taco Salad
My version of vegetarian taco salad. Makes 2 large salads Ingredients: 4 cups lettuce, chopped or shredded (romaine or iceberg) 2 c. Morningstar Burger Crumbles 1 Roma tomato, chopped ¾ c. fresh salsa ½ c. cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tbsp Daisy Light Sour Cream 1 green onion, finely chopped ½ tsp chili powder Pinch cayenne…
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Chicken Fiesta Salad
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 (1.27 ounce) packet dry fajita seasoning, divided 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn 1/2 cup salsa 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, cut into…
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Babecue Chicken salad
INGREDIENTS 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn 1 head green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn 1 fresh tomato, chopped 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained 1 (2.8 ounce) can French fried onions 1/2 cup…
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Tomato-Basil Lasagna with Prosciutto (Cooking Light)
Tomato-Basil Lasagna with Prosciutto Freezing instructions: After assembling the lasagna, cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator; bake as directed. 5 garlic cloves 1 (16-ounce) carton 1% low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup (4 ounces) block-style fat-free cream cheese 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Romano…
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Rosemary Shrimp Scampi Skewers (Cooking Light)
Rosemary Shrimp Scampi Skewers Threading olive oil-marinated shrimp on rosemary-branch skewers imparts a subtle herb flavor to the dish and a fantastic scent to your table. Rosemary has a long history of being associated with the heart. It has been believed by many to be a love charm, by others to be a token of remembrance…
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Quiche From Yahoo
http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/eatingwell/408/mini-mushroom-and-sausage-quiches/ This sounds like a yummy breakfast
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Spring Risotto (Cooking Light)
Spring Risotto Fava beans must be shelled twice. First they're removed from their pods, then blanched, cooled slightly, and pinched to remove the outer skins. Fresh beans taste the best, but canned fava beans will also work when fresh are out of season. Look for sun-dried tomato paste with the other tomato products in the…
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GREAT Recipe book!
If you can find the Better homes and gardens 30 minute meals book near you it is TOTALLY worth it to pick up a copy, they have recipes for all types of meat and meatless dishes that use mostly things you'll already have in the kitchen and they give nutritional values in the recipes! I LOVE my copy, Amazon should have it as…
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Thai Shrimp and Chicken Soup (Cooking Light)
Thai Shrimp and Chicken Soup The minced ginger, minced garlic, mushrooms, and snow peas in this recipe require no preparation time at all. Find all those ingredients in your supermarket's produce department. 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 cup bottled clam juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons bottled…
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Spicy Tomato and White Bean Soup
Spicy Tomato and White Bean Soup Pair this soup with a simple grilled cheese sandwich for a quick and satisfying meal. 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (16-ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed 1 medium poblano chile, halved and seeded 1/2…