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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…
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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…