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Sicilian Spaghetti Cake (Pasticcio di Spaghetti alla Siracus
Sicilian Spaghetti Cake (Pasticcio di Spaghetti alla Siracusana) This crusty pasta cake is full of flavorful ingredients. Simply serve with a tossed salad for a quick supper.Tons of fiber and protein. Ingredients SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes LEVEL: Easy * 1 14-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained *…
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Creamy Asparagus Pasta
Creamy Asparagus Pasta From http://www.realage.com SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 35 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes LEVEL: Easy Ingredients * 8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta * 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces * 1 1/2 cups whole milk * 4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard * 4 teaspoons flour * 1/2 teaspoon salt *…
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Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms and Basil
Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms and Basil From: http://www.realage.com SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes LEVEL: Easy Ingredients * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced (1 1/2 cups) * 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest * 2…
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Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie
Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie -Yummy :) With plenty of protein from both tofu and soymilk, this banana-split-inspired breakfast smoothie will keep you satisfied until lunchtime. Ingredients * 1 banana * 1/2 cup silken tofu * 1/2 cup soymilk * 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder * 1 tablespoon honey Directions 1. Slice…
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"What's for lunch everyone"?
Need new idea's for lunch I'm always eating a salad..... Thanks a bunch:flowerforyou:
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Saucy Pepper Steak
www.kraft.com Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 35 min Makes: 4 servings What You Need! 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips 1 small onion, cut into strips 1 lb. well-trimmed boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into strips 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp.…
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Cheesy Squash Casserole
2 pounds yellow summer squash — sliced 3/4 cup chopped onions 1 tablespoon light margarine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup skim milk 3/4 cup shredded lowfat cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper vegetable cooking spray 1/2 cup bread crumbs — toasted Cook squash and onion in a small amount of boiling…
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Pulled Pork
From eatingwell.com The trick to making pulled pork healthy is to trim the meat well and then skim any extra fat off the sauce after cooking. Serve on a soft whole-grain bun with crisp, cool coleslaw. Makes 12 servings, 3 ounces each ACTIVE TIME: 1 hour TOTAL TIME: 5-6 hours EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1 tablespoon…
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Smoky Tomato Salmon Chowder
From Better Homes and Gardens Feb issue: Ingredients 3 6-oz. fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillets 1 to 2 tsp. chili powder 2 medium red sweet peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 medium sweet onion, cut in 1/2-inch slices 1 jalapeño pepper,* halved lengthwise and seeded 2 14-oz. cans chicken broth 1 14.5-oz. can…
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Boneless Buffalo Wings
Even though boneless Buffalo wings are made with healthy white-meat chicken, they’re usually deep-fried and drenched in hot sauce laced with butter. The solution: chicken tenders are dredged in seasoned whole-wheat flour and cornmeal, pan-fried in only a small amount of oil and then drizzled with a tangy hot pepper sauce.…
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Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks
From eatingwell.com Our oven-baked zucchini sticks taste every bit as good as their deep-fried brethren with only a fraction of the fat and calories. Serve with a side of your favorite marinara sauce for dipping. Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Moderate Canola or olive…
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Chicken Parmesan Sub
From eatingwell.com You may disagree on whether the chicken parm sandwich should be known as a “sub,” “hoagie” or “grinder,” but who doesn’t love this neighborhood-deli classic? We’ve added some spinach and done away with all the greasy breading to make it more healthy. Make it a meal: The sandwich is filling and complete…
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Lowfat Banana Bread
Ingredients: * Granulated Sugar, .33 cup * Brown Sugar, .33 cup, packed * Egg substitute, liquid (Egg Beaters or similar), .25 cup * Applesauce, unsweetened, .25 cup * Walnuts, .33 cup, chopped * Milk, nonfat, .25 cup * Whole Wheat Flour, .66 cup * Flour, white, 1 cup * Vanilla Extract, 1 tsp * Banana, fresh, 1.25 cup,…
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Cafe au Lait Chiffon Pie - Cooking Light
Café au Lait Chiffon Pie Double-strength coffee is reduced to a potent syrup that is mixed with milk to make a café au lait-flavored filling. Traditional chiffon pies are made with gelatin, but this simpler version uses marshmallows to achieve its volume and texture. Since the filling is not cooked, be sure to use…
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Light Strawberry Salad
So my fiance and I threw a few ingredients together tonight and it turned out to be a delicious side :) We used: An organic baby spring mix of greens A few strawberries cut into small pieces Litehouse zesty italian dressing We mixed all of the ingredients together in a bowl (light on the dressing) and the combination was…
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biscuits?
anyone know of some lower-calorie biscuits that are maybe frozen and can be made one at a time? when i make dinner sometimes, i want some bread on the side, but am looking for something that's not super-high in calories. also, im uaully just cooking for one, so i don't want to make a whole batch of…
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Air Popped Popcorn with sea salt and olive oil
This is great and if you do it right you can spread this 200 calorie snack out for a while. I split it up into 2 servings and munch on it throughout the day. 3.5 cups of air popped popcorn drizzle 1TBSP of olive oil sprinke 1TBLSP sea salt mix up and enjoy! **edited portion** Try a bit of Tabasco sauce tossed in for an…
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Spinach Casserole
2 pkgs frozen chopped spinach 2 cups fat free cottage cheese 1/2 cup egg substitute (equal to 2 eggs) 1/2 cup fat free parmesean cheese recipe directions Cook spinach until heated through. Drain very thoroughly, pressing into a colander or squeezing out the excess water. Combine the cottage cheese, egg substitute, and…
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Pineapple Chicken with Mango Salsa
Spicy Mango Pineapple Salsa 1 mango, peeled and diced 1 can crushed pineapple, drained (save the juice!) 1/2 red onion, diced 1-2 jalapeno, seeded and diced 1/2 red pepper, diced 1/2 bunch of cilantro, cut (just need the leaves) Mix together and serve! It's seriously that easy and so delicious! I ate the leftovers with…
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Parmesean Sage Potato Wedges
1 large (6 oz) potato, well scrubbed, cut into 1/4″ wedges 2 cups cold water 1 tsp. oil 1 T. parmesean 1/8 tsp. each salt and sage dash pepper recipe directions Bring water and potatoes to a boil, until crisp tender (4 or 5 minutes). Rinse with cold water until cool. Pat dry. Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Saute potatoes…
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Apple and Spinach Salad
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp honey 1/4 tsp salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 8 cups fresh baby spinach (about 8 ounces) 1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese Combine juices, mustard, honey, salt…
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Savory Turkey Strogonoff
Savory Chicken Stew and Dumplings (Cooking for 2) Savor a homemade chicken dinner that's "weeknight quick" to make. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:35 min makes:3 servings 1/4 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1…
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Chocolate-Banana Cream Pie
Chocolate-Banana Cream Pie Enjoy a wedge of chocolate pie without the guilt! The creamy filling and hint of banana is sure to please. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:2 hr 15 min makes:8 servings 1 large banana, sliced 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz) 2 cups fat-free (skim) milk…
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Key Lime Yogurt Pie
Key Lime Yogurt Pie Key lime yogurt, fresh lime peel and juice give a refreshing tangy taste to a cool pie that’s only 170 calories a serving! From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:2 hr 15 min makes:8 servings 2 tablespoons cold water 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 4 oz…
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Whoopie Pies
Whoopie Pies Slimmed down yet full of flavor, these whoopie pies are a sweet indulgence. From Prevention Healthy Cooking. Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:15 min makes:16 servings 1 cup Gold Medal® unbleached or all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar…
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Savory Turkey Strognoff
Savory Turkey Stroganoff Even picky eaters will enjoy this version of a creamy classic. From Prevention Healthy Cooking. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:30 min makes:4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 lb turkey cutlets, cut into thin strips 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 1 box (10 oz) cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 cup…
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Speedy Tamale Pie
Speedy Tamale Pie This spicy mix of beans and tomatoes comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknight meals. From Prevention Healthy Cooking. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:55 min makes:6 servings 2 cans (15 oz each) salt-free pinto beans, rinsed and drained 2 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 can…
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Spinach Frittata with Creole Sauce
Spinach Frittata with Creole Sauce Explore the flavors of France, Spain and Africa with the zesty Creole Sauce topping this classic spinach frittata. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:35 min Start to Finish:35 min makes:4 servings Sauce 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons…
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Spinach and Chicken Skillet
Spinach and Chicken Skillet Pair fresh spinach with chicken breasts for a quick-fix weeknight supper. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:25 min makes:6 servings 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb) 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/2 cup Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 medium…
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Italian Pizza Bake
Italian Pizza Bake (Cooking For 2) Feel like a little pizza? Dine on a chicken and veggie version that goes together in minutes. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:40 min makes:2 servings 1/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 2 tablespoons fat-free egg product or 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 1/8 teaspoon…