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Low Cal Chinese
I am starting today trying to lose a few pounds. (more than just a few...ha ha) I would love to find some recipes for Chinese, which is one of my favorite foods. Especially anything with orange flavoring. Thanks!
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Yummy Chinese Inspired Recipes
I made this delicious meal for dinner and it was a big hit! I was craving a Chinese meal but knew that getting take out from the local place down the street could prove very unhealthy. I tried this meal instead and was satisfied. Hope you and your family like it as well :flowerforyou: I have also entered in the nutrition…
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Healthy hinese recipes?
I love chinese food, but the stuff you get at a take out place is horrible for a diet. Does anyone have any healthy low-fat/calorie chinese recipes that taste really good?
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Recipe calculator?
Hey kiddies. :wink: A question asked many times before, yet I didn't bookmark the link mentioned. Anybody know any good (or any at all ) recipe calculators? Thanks!! :bigsmile:
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Peachy Keen Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
This is a Hungry Girl Recipe. We had these for breakfast this morning with the Santa Fe Frittata that I'm going to add right after this. Good enough to serve to people who aren't watching their calories Peachy Keen Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins 1 1/4 Cups regular oats 3/4 Cup Bisquick Heart Smart Baking Mix 1 Cup Skim Milk 1/2…
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!!! Oil Revelation !!!
Ok, I may be an easily-excited teenager, but holy cow, I am doing a happy dance. Overall, I don't miss oil. It coats my mouth and leaves an unpleasant aftertaste, at least to my crazy taste buds. But sometimes, like when I'm sauteeing something or preparing seafood...I miss the damn stuff. But I don't miss the calories. I…
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Healthy Shrimp Scampi - Is It Possible??
Hi there, We LOVE shrimp scampi and fettuccini noodles around our house, but of course, shrimp scampi is traditionally made with TONS of butter. (probably why it tastes so good!!) Does anyone out there have a healthier/low fat alternative that doesn't taste like crap? My family is trying to be patient with my "healthy…
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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
A fall and winter favorite!! 6 raw boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 can diet root beer, birch beer, or Dr. Pepper Ground Black Pepper 1/2 c ketchup Cook on low in slow cooker for 6-7 hours. Shred chicken with forks. Cook additional hour. I serve this on a whole wheat kaiser roll with 1 tblsp of BBQ sauce. A great side -…
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I Love Salt!
I am trying really, really hard to cut back on my salt intake. I know all the rules - it causes weight gain and all that jazz. But I just love it SO much! I have tried the alternatives - use a bunch of seasonings - make them your best friend - use Mrs. Dash. But none of them taste as good!! Does anyone have any…
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really yummy milkshake
:love: A friend gave me this. I love it cause it feeds that sweet attack but in a healthier way. 8 0z. light soy milk- 50 cals. (you can use whatever milk you drink) 1/4 package any flavor sugar free instant pudding mix -35 cals ice combine above ingredients in a blender or whatever and enjoy. I adjust the amount of ice to…
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Macaroni & Cheese
I just found a new and different recipe for mac & cheese. (makes 8 servings) 3 cup elbow macaroni 3 medium scallions, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 1/2 cup shreded reduced-fat (2%) sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz) 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce 1/2…
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Turkey Tamale Potpie - CL
Turkey Tamale Potpie This dish has all the ingredients of flavor-packed tamales, but to save time, the meat filling is topped with a cornmeal batter and baked instead of being stuffed into individual corn husks. Yield 6 servings (serving size: 1 3/4 cups) Ingredients Filling: Cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup…
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Ham-and-Swiss-Loaded Potatoes
Ham-and-Swiss-Loaded Potatoes - CL Piled high with ham, cheese, and sour cream, this filling dish makes for an easy weeknight supper when paired with a salad. Using a microwave to cook the potatoes first saves more than an hour of baking time. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 2 potato halves) Ingredients 4 baking potatoes…
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Santa-Fe Meat Loaf - CL
Santa Fe Meat Loaf Slicing the loaf reveals a hidden layer of cheese. Leftovers are especially good on a sandwich. Serve with tossed green salad and corn bread. Yield 6 servings (serving size: 2 slices) Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2…
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Tex-Mex Lasagna - CL
Sodium is a little high. So just watch it the rest of the day if you like this recipe! Tex-Mex Lasagna Use different salsa to vary the flavor of this lasagna. Make it smoky with chipotle salsa, or spice it up with the hot stuff. Yield 4 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup bottled salsa 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 (14.5-ounce)…
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Magic Bullet!
I had asked and received a magic bullet for Christmas. I love it and can't wait to use it to help me each healthier in a faster way. Curious if anyone has any good ideas that aren't in the book that comes with it.
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Ham and Swiss Bread Pudding
Ham and Swiss Bread Pudding -CL Toasting give the delicate bread a firmer texture, so the milk and eggs don't make it mushy. You can also use toasted French bread cubes, but the slight sweetness of the Hawaiian bread brings out the salty ham and nutty cheese flavors. Use the remaining rolls to make mini ham and cheese…
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Asparagus-and-Ham Casserole - CL
Asparagus-and-Ham Casserole Because of the delicate flavors in this dish, we preferred using a mild baked ham to a smoked one. Yield 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup) Ingredients 1 (1-ounce) slice white bread 3 3/4 cups uncooked extra-broad egg noodles 2 1/2 cups (1 1/2-inch) sliced asparagus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2…
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BLACK FOREST OATMEAL BARS
:smile: Black Forest Oatmeal Bars A crunchy, sweet treat to take on the go. Nutrition Facts (1 bar) Calories: 110; Fat: 5 g; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Sodium: 65 mg; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Protein: 1 g Yield: Makes 4 dozen bars Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed…
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Non-alcoholic drinks
NON ALCOHOLIC DRINKS Virgin Mary: Perhaps a Bloody Mary is usually your drink of preference? Well this Christmas you can opt for an alcohol-free Virgin Mary instead. To make this concoction you will need 300ml of tomato juice, a dash of Tabasco (optional), 2-3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce, a teaspoon of horseradish…
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Sticky Date and Coconut Cake
Coat the bottom and sides of the pan with cooking spray so this puddinglike cake doesn't stick. Prepare the topping while the cake bakes in step 3. Yield 12 servings (serving size: 1 wedge) Ingredients CAKE: 1 cup chopped pitted dates 1 cup water 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons butter Dash of salt 6.75 ounces…
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Turkey Lettuce Wraps - my recipe...
I made these last night and they turned out delicious! Basically, I took a pack of JENNIE-O (1-2lb) ground turkey. Used half of it and in a little olive oil, I sauted it. As soon as it started to change color, I added some minced garlic for flavor. I also added some taco seasoning (for chicken). Next, added crushed ground…
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Stir Fry Shrimp with Spicy Orange Sauce
Neutral-tasting canola oil allows the flavors of orange juice, honey, ginger, and chiles to shine. It can also withstand the heat of stir-frying in this tasty take on sweet-and-sour shrimp. Serve over rice or udon noodles. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup) Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 1…
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Ginger, Beef & Green Beans Stir Fry
Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 3/4 cups beef mixture and 1/2 cup rice) Ingredients 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 2 to 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee) 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided 1/4…
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Thai Chicken Saute
Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture, 1/2 cup rice, and 1 lime wedge) Ingredients 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag rice 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon fish sauce 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 cup sliced onion 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 1 teaspoon…
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Help! Ham Bone?
Okay, we had a delicious ham for Christmas dinner, and I've peeled off all the ham I can and stored it away, but I am left with a still rather tasty looking ham bone. Before people start shouting split pea soup or veggie dishes at me, let me explain: We don't like soup or stew at our house. :sick: We also are very picky…
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Spicy Chicken Chili
Spicy Chicken Chili - From the Portland's Palate Cookbook(A lot of great recipes) I get requests to make this over and over. It is SO easy but delicious! It is very easy to double too. I don't have the exact calorie count on this but did put it in Spark one time and I think it was around 250 cals per serving with it being…
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Rosemary-Lemon Cornish Hens with Roasted Potatoes - CL
Rosemary-Lemon Cornish Hens with Roasted Potatoes You can easily vary this recipe by using thyme in place of rosemary or sprinkling ground red pepper and garlic powder over the potatoes. Yield 2 servings (serving size: 1 hen and about 3/4 cup potatoes) Ingredients 2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt,…
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Mini Bacon and Potato Frittatas
Mini Bacon and Potato Frittatas The Italian way with omelets, frittatas make tasty appetizers. Prepare them a day ahead, chill, and reheat them just before serving. You can also freeze them for up to a month. Run a sharp knife around the edges of the muffin cups to loosen them from the pans. If you don't have a mini-muffin…
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Pimiento Cheese Canapes - CL
Wow, I was looking at recipes on Cooking Light and came across this. My mom used to make a pimiento cheese spread that was SO good but not exactly healthy. This is a much healthier version!! I can't wait to try it! Pimiento Cheese Canapés This piquant spread also is delightful on full-size sandwiches. Yield 14 appetizer…