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Frosting that dries hard?
Hey everyone, I'm making sugar cookies for my 2nd graders, and am looking for a less-gooey, more "hard" or "firm" frosting? i bought some regular ol' cake icing... is there a way that it will harden? i just want less mess all over (as in transporting the cookies, giving them out, it being all over their faces... etc.). and…
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"Healthified" Italian Sausage Soup
88% less sat fat • 81% less fat • 34% fewer calories than the original recipe—see the comparison. Fix this healthified Italian Sausage Soup for your family and you’ll have them asking for some amoré! From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:30 min Start to Finish:55 min makes:10 servings (about 1 1/4 cups each) 2 slices bacon 1/2…
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"Healthified" Layered Vegetable Salad
65% fewer calories • 77% less fat • 75% less sat fat than the original recipe—see the comparison. So many scrumptious layers with so much less fat—enjoy! From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:20 min Start to Finish:20 min makes:10 servings (about 1 cup each) Salad 6 cups torn mixed salad greens, such as Italian blend 2 cups…
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"Healthified" Thai Chicken Soup
42% fewer calories • 69% less sat fat • 55% more vitamin A than the original recipe—see the comparison. Warm yourself with a high-flavored twist on a cold-weather classic. Take further comfort in the added nutrition from red peppers and baby spinach. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:30 min Start to Finish:30 min makes:6…
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"Healthified" Tiramisu Parfaits
70% less sat fat • 65% less fat • 37% fewer calories than the original recipe—see the comparison. The favorite dessert of Italian restaurants inspired a tasty lighter version already divided and delicious, buon appetito! From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:30 min Start to Finish:1 hr 30 min makes:8 servings 4 oz (half of 8-oz…
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Waffle Sandwiches
1 tablspoon chunky peanut butter 2 tablespoons mashed banana 1 tablespoon honey 2 light frozen waffles, toastedMakes 1 Serving Combine peanut butter, banana, and honey in a small bowl. Spread on toasted waffles. Per Serving: 249 Cal; 9g Total Fat; 3g Sat. Fat; 45 g Carb.; 7g Protein; 8g Fiber; 0mg Chol; 558mg Sodium
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Granny's Mock Ice Cream Sandwich
1 rectangle graham cracker-honey plain or cinnamon 2 TBS Cool Whip Free Spread cool chip on one half of graham cracker. Top with the other half. Place in freezer for about an hour(longer if you can wait!) I make a lot at a time and keep a bag of them in the freezer. Always ready for snack and not guilty about it! I also…
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Low Calorie Scones?
Does anyone have any recipes for low calorie scones? Thanks!
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Having a spa day with girls, need recipe ideas for snacks
So I am getting hitched.....yes it's true.....and I am hosting a spa day for my girls. They are asking what snacks to bring. I cut them off of the chips and salsa / dip and asked they bring healthy snacks as the alcohol is already gonna kill me. So ideas on easy snacks that will be healthy? Veggie platters are a givin, but…
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Creamy French Potato Salad
Creamy French Potato Salad This is one of those easy potato salads that's a perfect side dish for a barbecue. The bottled French salad dressing adds an unusual color and a slightly tangy flavor. I ususally serve this with grilled portobello mushroom sandwiches since my husband, Galen, and I are vegetarians." Sue-Marie…
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Does anyone have a tried and true GF bread receipe??
Hey all, I am looking for a tried and true gluten free bread receipe. We eat so much bread and it's so darn expensive. I've tried the boxed mixes and they are just not very good. Any ideas? Thanks - Jen :wink:
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Internet Recipes - Balkan Roasted Veg Salad - GORGEOUS
hey all! I found this recipe on the website www.eatmedelicious.com the link is: http://www.eatmedelicious.com/2007/09/balkan-roasted-vegetable-salad.html it's GORGEOUS i made it myself and it really is yummy! I'm not taking credit though I found it on this GREAT site which is a vegetarian site. I'm not a vegetarian by any…
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Oven-baked chicken fingers
Hi! I posted this already in another thread, but I thought it good enough to post on its own. Step 1: Make your own bread crumbs with stale whole wheat bread. Cut the bread into chunks, put the chunks in a blender or food processor and mix until all crumbly. Spread on a baking sheet, put in the oven at 350 for 7 minutes…
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Pumpkin Pie Wontons
1 Cup Canned Pumpkin 2 Tablespoon Sugar Free Maple Syrup 3 Tablespoon Brown Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice 26 Packaged Wonton Wrappers Cinnamon mixed with Splenda Granular, for dusting Preheat oven to 400F. Mix pumpkin, maple syrup, brown sugar and pumpkin pie space in medium bowl. Place a wonton wrapper on flat…
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French Silk Pie
Here are some of our tricks to making it healthy: Omit the butter and heavy cream in the filling Use low-fat milk Reduce the amount of chocolate and substitute some cocoa powder instead Make a meringue with egg whites and fold this into the filling Use gelatin to give the filling a rich, creamy texture Add a splash of…
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low fat muffin recipe
Does anyone know of any really tasty low fat muffin recipes?
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Raspberry Phyllo Tarts
Raspberry Phyllo Tarts These bites come together quickly, thanks to packaged mini phyllo shells. The filling doesn't need to be cooked. Ingredients 1 (2.1-ounce) package mini phyllo shells (such as Athens) 3 tablespoons reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 1 1/4 cookie sheets) 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 teaspoon…
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Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette
Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette Serves: 4 This tasty side dish is an easy way to get in a serving of veggies. INGREDIENTS 1-1/4 lbs. asparagus cut diagonally into 1 1/2 inch pieces 10 scallions, trimmed with some green 1 scallion, chopped and set aside 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1/2…
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Mini Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mocha Sauce
Some molten-cake recipes call for simply underbaking the batter so the middles stay lava-like, but mini cakes get done so quickly it's best to give them a filling that won't set up. These rich, mocha-flavored morsels are guaranteed to stay moist and gooey, owing to a simple mocha ganache in the middle. Serve the cakes with…
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Homemade Bread
2 c. water 1 TB honey 1 tsp salt 2 TB Instant Yeast 2 TB Olive Oil 2 c Multigrain flour 3 c Whole wheat flour I use this recipe for 2 loaves of bread. Each loaf is cut into 14 slices for a serving size. I serving (slice)= Calories 49 Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 84mg Carbohydrates 10.2g Protein 1.4g I also use the dough…
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Won Ton Dessert Cups
1 Won Ton Skin 1 Tablespoon Skim Milk Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cut won ton skin into 9 equal squares. Brush with milk. Press each square into mini muffin tins. Bake for 10 minutes (the cups will get crispy). After cooling, you can fill them with whatever you want. I filled mine with cream cheese sweetened with Splenda…
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Any ideas for oranges
Any ideas on what I can do with oranges or grapes...I need new ideas Thanks:flowerforyou:
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Applesauce Multigrain Muffins
Applesauce Multigrain Muffins (Vegan) - makes 12 muffins. This is actually a recipe I got off the back of a Country Choice organic Multi Grain Hot Cereal canister that I've edited and make just about every other week! They're moist and not too sweet, which is nice, and have a nutty, grainy flavor. They are truly breakfast…
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Alfredo Sauce
Hi!! I am going to make my mom's aflredo sauce, but it calls for heavy whipping cream. Can I subsitute it for something else to make it a little better. I know it wont be the best for me, but at least I can make it somewhat better. OR...... Do any of you have a great Alfredo Sauce Recipe??? Thanks:flowerforyou:
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Skillet Potato Salad
1 lb. unpeeled potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1 inch pieces 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 medium summer squash, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1/3 cup reduced fat Italian dressing, or other oil and vinegar dressing 1 small sweet red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 6 cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup…
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Cinnamon Cakies
1 Betty Crocker Supermoist Yellow Cake Mix 1/2 Cup Egg Substitute 3 Tablespoons Water 1/3 Cup Fat Free Margarine Spread 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Splenda Granular mixed with Cinnamon for sprinkling Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine cake mix, cinnamon, egg substitute, water and margarine with a hand mixer until blended. Spray…
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Fool Yourself Cookies
Serves: 6 person(s) Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 10 mins Yield: 6 x 1 cookie servings * Munch on these cookies - they're made with protein powder, banana, peanut butter and oatmeal! Ingredients: 1/2 banana, mashed 1 Tbsp peanut butter 1/3 cup oatmeal, dry, uncooked 1 package (0.6 oz) Swiss Miss No Sugar Added…
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Crab Stuffed Portobellos
8 portobello mushrooms (4-inch) 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning Dash ground red pepper 1 pound crabmeat 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat, reduced-sodium Swiss…
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Not-so-Impossible Vegetable Pie
1 box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed but not cooked 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1/2 cup Bisquick® Original baking mix 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup egg beaters or other egg substitute recipe directions Preheat oven to 400°. Spray…
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Spicy Portabellos with Vegetable Sauce
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 tsp Hungarian paprika salt to taste 2 Portabello mushrooms 2 large sweet red peppers 2 cherry tomatoes 1/2 red onion, chopped 1 tsp olive oil 1 tblsp fresh, coarsely ground black pepper Coriander leaves recipe directions Whisk the balsamic vinegar, paprika, and salt together; set aside. Wipe the…