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Fruit Salsa Parfaits
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained 1 can (15 oz.) peach slices in juice, drained 2 kiwi, peeled, chopped 1 cup strawberries, chopped 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1/4 tsp. each ground cinnamon and ground ginger 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping DRAIN pineapple, reserving juice. Chop pineapple and…
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Pizza Pockets
Make Pretzel Dough (get recipe here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/42403-soft-pretzels ) About 20 minutes before the pretzel dough is ready, mix the following together: 54 Slices of Turkey Pepperoni, cut into 1/4's. 3/4 Cup Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese 3/4 Cup Pizza Sauce (you may need to add a little more if you…
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Chocolate Brownie Crinkles
1 Package Betty Crocker Low Fat Brownie Mix 1/4 Cup Water 1/4 Cup Egg Substitute Powdered Sugar Butter Flavored Cooking Spray Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together all ingredients just until blended. If the dough is too soft, place in the refrigerator until it stiffens up a bit. Use 1 level Tablespoon (measurement) and…
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Soft Pretzels
1 1/2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast 3/4 Cup Warm Water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Salt 2 Cups Bread Flour 1 Egg, beaten (for brushing on top before baking) 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt (optional) To make dough... For Bread Machine: Put water, flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in recommended order…
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Breakfast Blankets
1 Box Morningstar Farms Breakfast Sausage Links, thawed 1 Cup Reduced Fat Bisquick 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1/3 Cup Skim Milk 2 Egg Whites 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla 10 Skewers or Popsicle sticks Sugar Free Maple Syrup (Optional) Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Insert a skewer into each…
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Apple Dumplings
2 Tablespoons Packed Brown Sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Cornstarch 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Tablespoon Water 3 Medium Apples, peeled and cored 3 Square Egg Roll Wrappers 12 Miniature Marshmallows Fat Free Cool Whip or Fat Free Vanilla Ice Cream (optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a six hole…
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Egg Rolls
1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, minced 3/4 Cup Carrots, shredded (approx. 2 carrots) 2 Medium Garlic Cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce 2 Medium Scallions (white and green parts), chopped 1 Cup Cooked Rice 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper 1 Small Head Cabbage, shredded 18 Egg Roll Wrappers Nonstick Cooking Spray Preheat…
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HG's Mmmm-azing Moo Shu
It's Shu Time! Slimmed-down moo shu?! Woohoo! This recipe makes a BIG batch of food, people. And while the suggested portion size is great for appetizers, you could eat more and have it as a meal. Time to moo shu and CHEW... Ingredients: One 8-wrap package Mountain Bread Whole Wheat Light Wraps (or one of the alternatives…
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HG's Shrimpylicious Egg Rolls
Ingredients: 6 large square egg roll wrappers (found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket with the other Asian items) 4 cups (about half of a 12-oz. bag) dry coleslaw mix One 6-oz. can (4 oz. drained) tiny shrimp, drained 1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, drained and sliced into strips 1/4 cup bean sprouts, chopped…
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BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
Barbecue Chicken Chop Salad 4 servings * Salad * 4-4 ounce boneless chicken-breast halves, visible fat * Salt and pepper to taste * 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce * 10 cups finely shredded romaine lettuce * 2 cups seeded, diced, chopped tomatoes * 1 1/2 cups seeded, diced cucumber * 2 cups diced zucchini * 2 ounces light…
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Chicken Jambalaya
Chicken Jambalaya 6 servings * 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves * 16 ounce package frozen bell peppers and onions * 8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices * 2 cups water * 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, undrained * 8 ounce package jambalaya rice mix…
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New Ideas For salad
Ok, I love food and I also like salads. I would like some wild Ideas for a great salad. Im really need some change. The salad is getting blah!:sick: I am also looking for some homemade dressing to go along with the salad. Anykind of salad will work.. I really will eat anything tha is good for the weight loss.:bigsmile:…
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Italian Sausage and yummies
1 JennieO Turkey Sweet Italian sausage link (160 calories) 1/2 red onion 1/2 yellow bell pepper 2 sprigs fresh basil olive oil spray spray olive oil in the pan, add diced up onion, pepper, and basil , cook til tender. I sliced my sausage link and added it to the pan along with a splash of water to keep it moist. This is…
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Mushroom, Tomato and Gruyere Breakfast Casserole
Serves 8 This hearty breakfast meal, full of fresh tomatoes and mushrooms, gets much of its terrific flavor and texture from the English muffins that line the bottom of the dish. Ingredients 4 whole wheat English muffins, split 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 pound button or cremini mushrooms, trimmed…
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Sugar-Coated Gingerbread Twists
Makes 2 dozen The secret ingredient in these elegant gingerbread cookies is freshly ground black pepper. It adds just enough flavor without making them too spicy for children. Little hands will come in handy for the twisting, so make room for the kids. Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon…
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brownie cream cheese bites
I'll preface this by saying if you can't stop at one, don't make these. If you can stop yourself after one, they're a pretty good small treat. Using regular cream cheese, they have 104 calories each (I wasn't worried about the rest when I put it in the calculator because I didn't plan on eating them since I made the for…
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"Fajita" Burgers
1 pound 90%-lean ground beef 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped scallions 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon chili powder, preferably New Mexican 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon…
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Healthier, but good tasting Ranch Dressing
I love ranch dressing, but the low fat or light dressings just aren't same. Does anyone have any good brandes or a dressing they make this is much better for you?? Also looking for a healhier dip for veggies too? Thanks:flowerforyou:
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Angel Food cake
INGREDIENTS 12 eggs 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar DIRECTIONS Separate eggs; discard yolks or refrigerate for another use. Measure egg whites, adding or removing whites as…
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Healthy Meat Loaf
Healthy Meat Loaf Recipe Ingredients: 1lb ground beef, extra lean 1/2 C (4 oz) tomato paste 1/4 C onion, chopped 1/4 C green peppers 1/4C red peppers 1 C tomatoes, fresh, blanched, chopped 1/2 tsp mustard, low sodium 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp hot pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 stalks scallion, chopped…
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Ground Chicken
I have some left over ground chicken from making potstickers & chicken spring rolls, does anybody have any good recipes?
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boring old turkey sandwich no more!!
Okay so maybe I am just discovering something everyone else may already know- take your bread. spread each slice with a wedge of laughing cow garlic cheese sprinkle lightly with white pepper/garlic powder add your sliced turkey. WAY better than the boring old turkey plus yellow mustard I have been eating for 2 months! and…
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Vietnamese Sandwich
Possibly one of my absolute favorite foods, a Vietnamese sandwich!! I just figured i'd share!! http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/eatingwell/1092/vietnamese-steak-sandwich/ I found it surprising that there was only 159 calories in it! I think there's lots of ways to switch this up, with chicken or maybe just portobello mushroom…
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6 Breakfasts Under 200 Calories
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it doesn't have to be the most caloric! Here, 6 breakfast recipes under 200 calories. Hazelnut-Honey Granola Yummy with sliced fresh strawberries or bananas in the morning or on its own as a crunchy snack. Do-Ahead: up to 1 month. Yields: 9 cups 1 serving: Calories 150;…
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Couscous with lentils, Tomatoes, and Basil
Couscous With Lentils, Tomatoes and Basil 2 Tbs sauteing liquid 1 Tsp salt 1 med onion, chopped 1.5 cup water 1 cup vegetable-cocktail juice (I used sodium free V8 with a little picante sauce stirred in) 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained 1 bay leaf 1 cup whole wheat couscous 1 med tomato, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup…
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Bite Size Choco Banana Chip Muffins
Ingredients: Kids of all ages will love these moist muffins that are tailor-made for happy munching. Serve with a cold glass of Milk for a terrific breakfast or snack. 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each, baking soda and salt 2/3 cup (150 mL)…
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Bacon, Walnut and Thyme Scones
Makes 8 These quick scones are delicious on a breakfast or dinner table. Their easy preparation in the food processor cuts down on clean-up time, too. If you like, make smaller scones and decrease the baking time. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 2 cups flour (or 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup…
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Asian Chicken Salad (Cooking Light)
Asian Chicken Salad Put this on the table with soft breadsticks and a dessert of vanilla yogurt topped with fresh berries. If you want wine, try chilled sake. 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World) 1…
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Borough Market Cheddar Soup
Serves 4 to 6 Serve this hearty soup with toasted dark bread, thinly sliced apple and a seasonal green salad. Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 red-skinned potato, cubed 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons chopped fresh…
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Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Serves 4 This recipe can be prepared a day ahead and assembled right before serving since allowing the shrimp to pickle and salsa to marinate overnight enhances their flavors. Ingredients 1 pound frozen cooked and peeled baby shrimp, thawed 1/2 cup finely chopped white onions 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup lime…