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"Healthified" Sausage-Stuffed Shells
70% less sat fat • 59% less fat • 30% fewer calories than the original recipe. This recipe's come out of its shell by subsitutions beyond the Italian tukey sausage that shaves both fat and saturated fat. Shredded carrots add a good-for-you flavor boost. Now it's party perfect! From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:30 min Start…
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Parmesan-Dijon Chicken
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, melted 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoons water Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix breadcrumbs and cheese in a large plastic bag. Combine mustard, melted margarine and water in a shallow…
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21 Alarm Chili
21 Alarm Chili - Bitsy's Kitchen 3/4 Lb. Extra lean ground beef 3/4 Med. Onion, chopped fine 22 1/2 Garlic, finely chopped 3/4 Lg. Green pepper, cut into ½" 1 1/2 Can 28 oz crushed tomatoes 1 1/2 tsp. Oregano 1 1/2 tsp. Cumin 2 1/4 Tbsp. Chili powder 1 1/2 Tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp. Sugar 3/4 tsp. Crushed…
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Tamale Pie
Found this on a website called Bitsy's Kitchen. Tamale Pie 6 servings Filling: 1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes, drained, cut up 2 cups frozen corn 1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed, drained 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles 1/3 cup chopped green pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili…
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Tuna Steak
Does anyone have any tips/ides for tuna steak? I bought 2 and now I'm wondering what to do with them!
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what can i do with my hardboiled egg yolks?
i enjoy hard boiled egg whites. :smile: do you have ideas of things i can do with the yolks? :huh: i hate throwing them away.:tongue: thank you :heart:
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low cal/fat healthy ways to eat salsa!?
Okay i know that fresh salsa is the way to go for a healthy snack and i put it on practically every meal :happy: but when i dont have time for a meal or when i just want salsa (not a salad with salsa as dressing, or the whole taco, etc) how should i eat it? i mean i know most chips have so much fat and salt and i was just…
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pizza crust?
i got a lot of delish veggie toppings for pizza (with the intent of making a pizza quesadilla and dipping in seasoned tomato sauce -- try it!), but was wondering if anyone had any ideas about lower-cal pizza crust? either homemade (preferrably not too time consuming) or store-bought?
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Diet tips
So guys I need some help with my diet.I love junk food but I am getting better at staying away from it.I am going to the grocery store tomorrow and was needing some ideas on what to buy with a tight budget,and three kids.LOL !! I wanna eat health and I want my girls to eat healthy too so I was wondering what kind of meals…
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Anyone make kefir or yogurt at home?
Good morning, all! Has anyone here tried making their own yogurt or kefir? I recently bought the Yogourmet freeze-dried cultures (one box for yogurt and one for kefir). After researching, I found that the freeze-dried stuff is kinda crappy (requires extra steps and doesn't grow like the live stuff), and yogurt is a bit of…
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Tilapia & Lemon Sauce
Tilapia & Lemon Sauce SERVINGS: 4 CATEGORY: Lower Fat METHOD: TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon salt 4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each) 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons white wine or…
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Portobella Pizza
* 4 whole Portobella mushroom caps (about 5” each), stemmed removed * 1/2 cup low fat marinara sauce * 1/2 cup lean turkey Italian sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled * 4 tablespoons shredded fat free or low fat mozzarella cheese * 2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil Preheat the…
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Roasted Veggie Orzo
Roasted Veggie Orzo SERVINGS: 8 CATEGORY: Low Fat METHOD: Baked TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, halved 1 medium zucchini, chopped 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 1 small red onion, cut into wedges 1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces) 1…
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Yummy S'more Snack Cake
Yummy S'more Snack Cake SERVINGS: 20 CATEGORY: Lower Fat METHOD: Baked TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20-25 min. + cooling Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 15 whole crackers) 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup cake flour 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 egg whites 1 cup…
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Southwestern Pasta & Cheese
Southwestern Pasta & Cheese SERVINGS: 8 CATEGORY: Lower Fat METHOD: Baked TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. Ingredients: 3-1/3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 8 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon…
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Lasagna Deliziosa
Lasagna Deliziosa SERVINGS: 12 CATEGORY: Lower Fat METHOD: Baked TIME: Prep: 45 min. Bake: 50 min. + standing Ingredients: 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 package (20 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (28 ounces) diced…
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Rio Grande Meat Loaf - CL
Rio Grande Meat Loaf Yield 8 servings (serving size: 2 slices) Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 taco shells, finely crushed…
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Makeover Apple Bread
Makeover Apple Bread SERVINGS: 24 CATEGORY: Lower Fat METHOD: Baked TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 eggs 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup canola oil 1…
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Need ideas for ham please
Any lower calorie and fat ideas for ham??? Thanks! Amy Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Online Calorie Counter
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Kalyn's Kitchen
Here is a very interesting site that really focuses on wholesome food (at least in my overview). I have lots of friends who are diabetic that use her recipes. http://kalynskitchen.blogspot.com/
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GOOD-FOR-YOU CORNBREAD
Good-for-You Cornbread :smile: Serves: 10 INGREDIENTS 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup flour 1/4 cup white sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup 1% fat buttermilk 1 whole egg 1/4 cup tub margarine DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Mix together cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder. 3. In another bowl, combine buttermilk and egg.…
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Good cup of hot chocolate
1 c. almond milk(could be skim instead) 2 Tbsp Half & Half 2 -3 tsp Special Dark cocoa powder your favorite sweetner to taste(I use xylitol about 2 tsp) water to fill the mug heat liquids until good and hot then stir in cocoa powder and sweetner. Drink! Yummy! I had a chocolate craving tonight so I made a cup of this. My…
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Cookbooks recommendations please!
Hi I went down to the local bookstore to see if I could find a low calorie cookbook. So many cookbooks! It's hard to decide. Does anybody use the weight watchers cookbook? Tell me your recommendations please! :flowerforyou:
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Spring Rolls?
I saw a recipe that was posted within the last 10 days or so for Spring rolls made with wonton wrappers & coleslaw mix but I can't seem to find it? Went out and bought the ingredients but now I can't find the recipe? Does anyone know what its posted under or what the actual recipe is? Thanks! :)
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Luscious Lemon Squares
Ingredients 1 cup sifted cake flour 1/4 cup confectioners sugar 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (1/4 cup) 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 each large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup lemon juice (1 large…
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Inexpensive easy sweet potato recipe
Sweet Potatoes with Warm Black Bean Salad Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro…
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Pumpkin Popovers
Ingredients 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree 3 each large eggs 3 each large egg whites 2 cups nonfat milk 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice 1/8 teaspoon cayenne Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a 12-cup muffin pan on a baking sheet in the oven to…
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Pork Tenderloin Southern Style
Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided 1/2 each small onion , finely chopped 1 each jalapeño pepper , seeded and finely chopped 1 clove garlic , finely chopped 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 each 3/4-pound pork tenderloins ,…
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Arugula-Mushroom Salad
Ingredients 1 clove garlic , peeled 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Freshly ground pepper to taste 6 cups arugula leaves 2 cups sliced mushrooms Instructions Place garlic on a cutting board and crush.…
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Stir-Fry of Pork with Vietnamese Flavors
Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger 2 each serrano or jalapeño peppers , seeded and finely chopped 4 cloves garlic , finely chopped 3 tablespoons fish sauce , divided 2 tablespoons orange juice , divided divided 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pound pork tenderloin , trimmed and…