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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…
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Under 500 calorie resturant meals
Applebees tortilla chicken melt olive garden venetian apricot chicken mcdonalds (260cal) grilled chicken ceasar salad with low fat vinaigrette burger king (300cal, 9fat) chicken garden salad with kens ff ranch dressing burger king (340cal 8fat) bk veggie burger without mayo subway 6 inch turkey breast on wheat with veggies…
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delicious breakfast or lunch wrap under 250 calories
So I was trying to be creative this morning/afternoon with my meal and this is what I cam up with: INGREDIENTS: 1 tomato basil wrap (smart and delicious 100 calories) 3 egg whites(51 cals) 14 pieces turkey pepperoni (50 cals) 1 slice fat free cheddar cheese (kraft-35 cals) Baking powder and baking soda (i like the texture…
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quick! I need a lower cal dessert!
I know one of you guys have a fabulous dessert recipe you can share! I need to make something great, that no one will suspect it to be a lower cals!!! Any ideas?
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Tuna salad with zucchini.
Source: Chris Smith, The Diabetic Chef Tuna salad with grilled corn, zucchini, and zesty flavors. Rating: (0) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Difficulty: Easy Nutrition Facts Makes 1 serving Amount Per Serving Calories 208.7 Total Carbs 13g Dietary Fiber 1.6g Sugars 2.4g Total Fat 9.2g Saturated Fat 1.4g…
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Savoury Apple & Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients (Serves 4 as part of a Christmas lunch): * 24 Brussels Sprouts * 1 Apple * 50g butter * 3 tbsps olive oil Method: 1. Whilst gently heating the butter and olive oil together in a heavy bottomed saucepan, prepare the sprouts and chop them into quarters 2. Add to the heated oil and butter and cook for 5 minutes,…
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I am searching for
I am searching for some recipes that use only chicken, turkey or shrimp. These also need to use no diary or have a sub that can be used. They are for my hubby and I. We have found out within this last year that many of the foods we were eating were actually making use very sick and causing large amounts of pain. I have…
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Snacks 150 calories and under
wanted to share this I dont know if its been posted before -1small apple and 1 oz brie cheese 150cal,1pro,15car,8fat,5sfat,3fib -6 tortilla chips, 1/6th avocado, 3 Tbs salsa 150cal,9f,1sfat,17car,3 pro -2cup slice strawberries, 6 Tbsp whipped cream 153 cal,5f,3sfat, 28car,7fib,3pro -4oz low fat vanilla pudding cup, 1/2cup…
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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
MAKES 16 BROWNIES PER BROWNIE: 111 CAL 1 PRO 18 CARB 4 FAT 3 SAT FAT 1 FIB NONSTICK COOKING SPRAY 4T BUTTER 2/3 C GRANULATED SUGAR 1/2 C COLD WATER 1 TSP VANILLA 1 C ALL PURPOSE FLOUR 1/4 C UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER 1 TSP BAKING POWDER 1/4 C MINI SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE PIECES 2 TSP POWDERED SUGAR PREHEAT 350 COAT BOTTOM OF…