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Butternut Squash Bisque
Serves 4 Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 30 minutes 1 large butternut squash 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 1/4 cups defatted chicken broth 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped sweet red peppers 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin salt ground black pepper 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt…
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Spaghetti & Meatballs with Mushrooms (lighter version)
Choose at least 90% lean meat That includes poultry--make sure it's ground from strictly breast meat. Adding more veggies (see rule 2) may allow you to cut back on meat in some dishes. Time: 1 hour Servings: 6 Sauce 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 4 med carrots, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped 1 med onion, chopped 6 oz cremini…
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Does anyone have any good snack recipies?
I have a very bad sweet tooth and i'm trying to find a health way to make snacks without craving little debbies's snack cakes.... if anybody has any please let me know
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Help with Pork Chops!
I have pork chops in the fridge and I need ot make them asap before they go bad. I am pretty new at cooking(with the actual oven) and I want to try new things and different flavors so I am up for anything. I will say though that I cook for my mom and dad, my dad is a diabetic, and my mom can't have anything to high in…
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Veggie-Friendly Asian Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients: 6 medium iceberg lettuce leaves (or leaves from another round, firm head of lettuce) 6 oz. (about 1 3/4 cups) ground-beef-style soy crumbles (like the ones by Boca or Morningstar Farms), defrosted if previously frozen 1 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, drained & chopped 1 cup bean sprouts 3/4 cup chopped…
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Merry Merry Christmas Cosmo
I have been trying to figure a way to slim down my fave drink and cranberry is so holiday that I finally have a solution!!!! Pour over ice the following 1 ounce of vodka(any brand) 4 ounces of diet cranberry flavoured soda(it may be hard to find but my beloved aldis sells some) .25 ounces triple sec Stir to blend and using…
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I Can't Believe It's Not Potato Salad!
BITE IT! Faux-tato Fun! Wanna hear the coolest part about this recipe? There are NO potatoes in it!!! After all, the best part of potato salad isn't even the potatoes... it's the perfectly seasoned creamy goodness those spuds are hanging out in! This swap is so good, you'll fool EVERYONE... but don't feel obligated to let…
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HG's Holy Moly Guacamole
Guac 'n Roll! We KNOW guacamole, people. And we are POSITIVE you're gonna FLIP over this stuff! (Pssst... we recommend dipping cut veggies and baked tortilla chips in it!) Ingredients: One 15-oz. can early/young peas, drained 1/2 cup mashed avocado (about 1 medium-small avocado's worth) 1/3 cup chopped cherry or grape…
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HG Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps
Ready for a Mexi-licious mini-meal or snack? It's a chicken fajita explosion that's under 200 cals... Olé! Ingredients: 3 medium iceberg lettuce leaves (or leaves from another round, firm head of lettuce) 3 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast, sliced 1/2 cup sliced red and green bell peppers 1/2 cup sliced onions…
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Grecian Chicken Sandwich
Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 40 min Makes: 6 sandwiches What You Need 1 env. GOOD SEASONS Garlic & Herb Dressing Mix 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.) 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt 3 Tbsp. chopped cucumber 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion 1/2 tsp. dried mint flakes 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1-1/2 cups…
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B and J's Burmese Chicken
OMG< easy to make, easy to take, and awesome! Serve over rice or pasta, it's nom, nom, nom either way! Tried to get the recipie to link from MFP, but couldn't? So here's the url from Spark People http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=453864
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Tortilla Soup
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 10 Minutes Yields: 6 servings "Shredded cooked chicken and broiled onion rings are added to chicken stock with a chopped jalapeno pepper, tomatoes and lime juice in this soup served with crushed tortilla chips, cheese and avocado." INGREDIENTS: 9 cups chicken…
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Fiesta Chicken Soup
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 31 min Makes: 4 servings, 2-1/2 cups each What You Need 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 cup (1/2 of 14-1/2-oz. can) stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth…
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Soda Cake
Hi there! Has anyone tried gingerale in the diet soda cake before? I'm currently waiting for my mad scientist experiment, a lemon cake mix with gingerale, to come out of the oven....it's hard to find just a can of pop these days, so I settled for a can of gingerale....We'll see!!!!
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Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 40 min Makes: 8 servings, 1 cup stew and 5 crackers each What You Need 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces 2 Tbsp. flour 1 Tbsp. oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 large carrot, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) no-salt-added…
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Slow Cooker Saucy Swiss Steak
Prep Time: 15 minTotal Time: 4 hr 15 min Makes: 4 servings What You Need 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing 1 boneless chuck blade or shoulder steak (1 lb.), cut into 4 pieces 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup beef broth 1 cup chopped green peppers (about 1 medium)…
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
There are many ways to make this famous dish, but this was the best I had ever tried! Enjoy. Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hr Makes: 4 servings What You Need 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz. each), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness 4 tsp. GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard 12 slices OSCAR MAYER Thin Sliced…
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Healthy Appetizer??
Other than the usual veggie tray - I'm looking for something to make for this Saturday for a Christmas gathering. I've checked into all recipies and cooking light and nothing has really caught my eye. Any thoughts??
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Cuckoo for Cocoa!
HG's That's Hazel-nuts! Cocoa Supreme vs.Starbucks Hazelnut Signature Hot Chocolate Cocoa Nutty! Warning: Humans who love chocolate may become addicted to this recipe. The beverage you are about to consume is extremely delicious. Prepare to fall in LOVE... Ingredients: 1 packet Swiss Miss Sensible Sweets Diet Hot Cocoa Mix…
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We Say POTATO! (Loaded Mashed Potato Swap)
Mash Hit! Ooooh, here's your chance to enjoy LOADED mashed potatoes -- complete with bacon, cheese, and sour cream. YES!!! Ingredients: 3 oz. cubed red potatoes (about 1 - 2 small potatoes), not peeled 1 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower 1 1/2 tbsp. fat-free sour cream 1 tbsp. fat-free non-dairy liquid creamer (like Coffee-mate…
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Simple Substitutions for Holiday Baking
Simple Substitutions for Holiday Baking Instead of: -- Use: 1 c. wine -- 1 c. OJ 1/2 c. oil -- 1/2 c. applesauce 1 c. sugar -- 2/3 c. sugar 1 T. margarine -- 3 T. ground flax seed 1 egg -- 2 egg whites 1/2 c. pecans -- 1/4 c. toasted pecans 1 C. sour cream -- 1 C. plain yogurt 1 c. evaporated milk -- 1 c. fat-free…
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Just scored this recipe for water +
from a gal. Wanted to share it, haven't tried it, maybe someone already has here?? Here'tis if anyone is interested:) Love to all, denise;) 8 1/2 cups water 1 freshly grated ginger root 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 mint leaves combine all ingredients in a large pitcher, chill…
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Sizzling Shrimp with Corn Relish
Serve over rice for a hearty dinner or over a bed of baby spinach for a lighter meal. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup) Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup chopped shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño…
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Eggnog Cheese Pie with Bourbon Cream - Cooking Light
Eggnog Cheese Pie with Bourbon Cream Yield 10 servings (serving size: 1 pie slice and about 2 teaspoons bourbon cream) Ingredients Crust: 32 low-fat graham crackers (8 cookie sheets) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 large egg white Cooking spray Filling: 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1/2…
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Bourbon Fudge Brownies - Cooking Light
Bourbon Fudge Brownies Bourbon and vanilla enhance the rich chocolate flavor of these moist brownies. If you don't want to use bourbon, use hot milk in its place. Yield 20 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup bourbon 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder…
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Bourbon Cappuccino - Cooking Light
Bourbon Cappuccino Yield 4 cups (serving size: 1 cup) Ingredients 2 cups hot brewed coffee 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 cups 2% low-fat chocolate milk 2 tablespoons bourbon Preparation Combine coffee and brown sugar, stirring until brown sugar dissolves. Stir in low-fat chocolate milk and bourbon; cover and chill. To serve,…
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Super Moist Pumpkin Bread
This recipe serves: 8 Ingredients 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 cup nonfat, plain yogurt 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup self rising flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Cooking Instructions 1. Preheat oven to…
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COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED ALMONDS AND EDAMAME
I found this recipe in a fitness magezine and tried it yesterday. It was pretty good. I got my sister and my daughter to eat it! servings: 4 1 med. clove garlic 1 1/2 cups carrot juice 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 ts freshly grnd blk pepper 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame 2 med. scallions 4-5 sprigs fresh cilantro 3/4 cups couscous…
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Double Chocolate Cookies
INGREDIENTS 6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (can use dark chocolate), broke into large pieces 1 stick unsalted butter, softened and divided 1-1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1-1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1-1/2 tsp vanilla…
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great for a holiday brunch
This brunch entree almost has it all -- meat, vegetables, and dairy. Make it vegetarian by using a soy-based sausage or leaving the sausage out. Ingredients: 8 ounces light turkey sausage (i.e. Light Jimmy Dean®) 5 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained (about 12-14 ounces); cut large florets in half 1/3 cup…