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CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP FAJITAS
MY APOLOGIES IF THIS HAS BEEN POSTED BEFORE SERVES 1 496 CALORIES 18 FAT 3 SAT FAT 58 CARB 7 FIBER 39 PRO 1/2 C SLICED ONIONS 1C SLICED MULTICOLOR BELL PEPPERS 1 T OLIVE OIL 1 GARLIC CLOVE, MINCED 1 TSP GROUND CUMIN 4OZ PRE COOKED FROZEN SHRIMP, THAWED 3 T CHOPPED FRESH CILANTRO 1 LIME JUICED 2 WHOLE GRAIN TORTILLAS SAUTE…
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Firecracker Salmon - Delicious!
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 8 (4 ounce) fillets salmon 1/2 cup peanut oil or canola 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons green onions, chopped 3 teaspoons brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon…
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fudge
anyone have any good recipes on fudge? healthier or not!
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Slow Cooker Chicken with Cashews
Great healthy option when you have a craving for asian cuisine. Lord knows chinese take out is off limits :bigsmile: Taken from Family Circle Magazine Makes:6 servings prep:15 mins Slow cook: 31/2 on low or 51/2 hours on high. What you need: 1lb bonesless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" chunks 2 cups baby carrots 1/2…
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CHOCOLATE AMARETTO TORTE (warning - very rich!)
Ingredients: 1/3 cup margarine, melted 2 cups Oreo cookies, crumbed 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped 1 package (6 oz. size) chocolate chips 1 can (14 oz. size) sweetened condensed milk 1 carton (16 oz. size) sour cream 1/3 cup Amaretto 1 cup heavy cream, whipped Directions: Combine margarine, 1/2 C crumbs, and…
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Snack time!!!
White popcorn kernels - follow stove top popping instructions Franks Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce (a little goes a long way) Skip the butter and salt, but get all the flavor and then some!
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Shirataki noodles-- help this girl indulge!
So, Hungry Girl raves about these and I've had a good dish of them once. I'm going home soon and would love to make some Shirataki dishes. Any tips for making them? I tried to make them in my dorm microwave. It didn't turn out well. But I had them from a stovetop some time later, and they were much better. Thing is, I can'…
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Beef and Mushroom Stew
Beef-and-Mushroom Stew - Cooking Light Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups) Ingredients 1 pound lean beef stew meat Cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups crimini or button mushrooms (about 1/2 pound), halved 1 cup dry vermouth 1 cup low-salt…
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Cauliflower Cannelloni
I just made a big batch of this low calorie dinner to freeze and use over the holidays at my sister's. Luckily had enough left over to serve for dinner tonight. Adapted from a Jamie Oliver recipe. 1 large head of cauliflower in a large pot - - cook in water until soft, drain most of the water, mash or use an Inversion…
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Peanut Butter-Fudge Cups
Peanut Butter-Fudge Cups With their peanut butter cookie crusts and their chocolaty cake centers, these diminutive desserts offer a festive twist on the traditional peanut butter cup. Yield 2 dozen (serving size: 1 cup) Ingredients Crust: 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons chilled butter,…
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Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli (lighter version)
Our version has... 61% fewer calories 167% more fiber 88% less fat 45% less sodium 90% less cholesterol than a traditional version Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c 1% milk, divided 3/4 c grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 3 oz) 1 tsp…
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Orange Cookies
From Fitness magazine Orange Cookies 1/2 cup currants 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 2…
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Recipe Request - Baked Falafels!
Ok, so I adore falafel. Since the girlfriend is a vegetarian, I've been trying to find a recipe for them which isn't fried. I've failed. So, here goes - anyone have a baked falafel recipe? I'd really appreciate it!
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Any good low carb recipes?
Does anyone have any good low carb recipes? I'm trying to be good and cut out some of the carbs. I've been eating WAY to many. Thanks for any suggestions! :happy:
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does anybody have a recipie for salsa?
I want to learn how to make healthy homemade salsa and spinach dips and things like that! if anybody know's of any, please let me know!
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Orange Beef
Weight Watchers serves 4 serving size 1 cup 3 scallions, sliced 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tbsp grated orange zest 3/4 lb boneless sirloin steak trimmed& cut into matchstick-thin strips 1 (10-oz) bag fresh sugar snap peas & baby carrots 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp orange juice 1 tsp…
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Turkey Scaloppine Parmesan
Weight Watchers serves 4 (serving size is 1 cutlet w/ 1/3 c sauce) 4 (1/4-lb) turkey cutlets 1 1/2 c fat-free marinara sauce 4 (3/4 oz) silces fat-free mozzarella cheese 1/4 c freshly gated Parmesan cheese Spray a large nonstick skillet w/ nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the cutlets and cook until…
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Yummmy!
Okay.... so usually Saturday night is my "special meal" night. However, since I am depressed about NOT really losing weight....and STILL holding on to 1lb of Thanksgiving.... :grumble: I decided to make a little grilled sandwich. IT WAS SOOOO GOOD! Still a bit of a splurge though. You need: Deli roll (whatever you like)…
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Down-Home Chicken Stew
Down-Home Chicken Stew - Cooking Light Yield 5 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups) Ingredients 2 cups diced peeled baking potato, divided 1 cup diced peeled turnips (about 6 ounces) 2 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided 3 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk 1 teaspoon butter or stick margarine 2 cups…
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Beef Stew with Leeks and Beer
This is delicious!!! Beef Stew with Leeks and Beer - Cooking Light Yield 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups) Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 pounds sirloin tips or round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 cups thinly sliced leek (about 4 large) 3 1/2 cups quartered mushrooms (about 8 ounces) 2 cups (1/4-inch-thick)…
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Chile-Cheese Chowder
Chile-Cheese Chowder - Cooking Light For a vegetarian soup, substitute 1 tablespoon oil for the bacon drippings and vegetable broth for the chicken broth. Red or green bell peppers can be substituted for the poblano chiles. For optimal creaminess, be sure to add the cheese after removing the soup from the heat; overheated…
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Baked Penne with Zucchini (lighter version)
Go whole grain Switching from regular to 100% whole wheat pasta more than doubles the hunger-busting fiber per serving. Most common pastas have 100% whole wheat versions, but if you're skittish, ease the transition by trying a multigrain blend first (4 g of fiber per serving, as opposed to 2 g in regular pasta). Time: 1…
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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…