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Vegan Macaroni and Cheese
Oh, this is sooo good! And so much healthier than traditional macaroni and cheese. Please don't let the sound of it scare you. When I was cooking it, my husband was making the worst faces. I giggled to myself and didn't say a word when he came back for seconds. Vegan "cheese" sauce 1/2 cup raw cashews 2 cups water 1 4-oz…
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Tuna
Dilled Tuna-Vegetable Toss: In a salad bowl lightly toss: 2 cups leafy salad greens 2 oz.drained canned low-sodium tuna packed in water ¼ cup chopped cucumber ¼ cup chopped red or green bell pepper 1 tbsp.minced red onion 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill weed Add 2 tsp. olive oil and 2 tsp. cider vinegar…
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oooooohhhh chicken marsala!
Chicken Marsala This is a simple low fat chicken recipe but it is also elegant. Servings: 4 • 1 15 ounce can herb seasoned tomato sauce • 8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced • 1/2 teaspoon sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper • 2 pounds skinless chicken breasts • 2 tablespoons Marsala Wine Place…
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spaghetti squash with jalapeno cream.
made this last night sooooo good as a side dish... Next time probably won't even bother to add the jack cheese on top, dont' think it was necessary. followed the recipe TO THE LETTER otherwise. and made with 1% milk with no problems. http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1842378
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Harvest Apple Oatmeal
The cold is coming and this is a nice breakfast. 1 c apple juice 1 c water 1 medium apple chopped and cored 1 c rolled oats , old fashioned 1/4 c raisins 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt Dates would work nicely in this as well Combine the apple juice, water and apple in a microwavable bowl and microwave 3 minutes on hi…
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Pot Roast with Veggies - Crock Pot
Savory Pot Roast with Vegetables 1- 3 pound (1.44 kg) boneless beef chuck roast, tied and trimmed of all fat freshly ground pepper to taste olive oil cooking spray 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and 2 inches (5 cm) long 3 large ribs celery, cut into pieces 2 inches (5 cm) long 1…
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Chicken and Dumplings
I'm a southern girl and have had to substitute and find way to eat the things I'm used to without all the fat and calories. So here's a recipe for some guilt free chicken & dumplings. 1 pkg chicken tenders 2 boxes of swanson's fat free chicken broth 1 pkg (4 cans) of pilsbury's country biscuits (the ones in the red cans at…
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"Healthified" Fresh Apple Cake
Prep Time:20 min Start to Finish:2 hr 5 min makes:20 servings serving size:1 Serving 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal® whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon…
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Ginger Chicken Boats
Ginger Chicken Boats Recipe #103802 Adapted from a yummy Weight Watchers recipe - 3 POINTS per serving (4 filled lettuce leaves). Great for a light supper or an appetizer. by AHales 50 min | 15 min prep SERVES 4 , 4 lettuce leaves 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger 1 clove minced garlic 1 cup chicken broth 1 lb chicken…
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HG's Spinach, Tomato, Feta 'n Egg Wrap Attack!
PER SERVING (entire wrap): 168 calories, 5.5g fat, 694mg sodium, 24g carbs, 15g fiber, 2g sugars, 20g protein -- POINTS® value 3* Ingredients: 1 La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low-Carb/Low-Fat Tortilla, Large (sometimes labeled Smart & Delicious Low Carb High Fiber) 1/2 cup chopped spinach 1/3 cup fat-free liquid egg…
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Strawberry Cloud
A Berry Good Thing! Here's an amazing guilt-free swap you can make in your own home. Save time, money and calories with this awesome recipe! Ingredients: 2/3 cup frozen strawberries (just plain- NOT in syrup!) 5 oz. light vanilla soy milk 2 tsp. Fat Free French Vanilla Coffee-mate powder (dissolved in an oz of warm water)…
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HG's Raspberry Mocha Madness Swappuccino
Raspberry Bliss! Yes, it's time for another Starbucks swappuccino, courtesy of your pal HG. She and her trusty blender are working overtime this summer, and the latest creation to come out of the HG kitchen is a rockin' Raspberry Mocha Frappuccino swap. Even if you don't like raspberry (or coffee!), we think you'll dig…
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HG's Green Tea Crème Swappuccino
Come On, Get Frappy! Love Starbucks' Tazo Green Tea Frap but hate the silly stats that come along with it? Check out our latest masterpiece... Ingredients: 4 oz. light vanilla soymilk 1 oz. Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup 2 tsp. Coffee-mate Sugar Free French Vanilla powdered creamer 1 heaping tsp. matcha green tea powder…
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HG's Vanillalicious Cafe Freeze
Vanilla Thrilla! Are you ready for a fun challenge? We DARE you to test our Vanillalicious Cafe Freeze against Starbucks' Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino Blended Coffee. Do it! We think our version actually tastes BETTER that the one from The 'Bucks. But we're not going to waste time blabbing about it – we’re going to show you…
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Citrus-licious Egg White Salad
PER SERVING (half of recipe, about 1 cup): 90 calories, 1g fat, 556mg sodium, 9g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 4g sugars, 11g protein -- POINTS® value 2* If a beautiful spring day could turn itself into egg salad, it would taste like this! Refreshing... light... YUM!!! Ingredients: 6 large hard-boiled egg whites, chopped (about 2…
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Chocolate-Banana Cream Pie
Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:2 hr 15 min makes:8 servings serving size:1 Serving 1 large banana, sliced 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz) 2 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt 1 box (6-serving size) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix…
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Rice Cake Pizza Party!
PER SERVING (entire pizza): 84 calories, 0.5g fat, 400mg sodium, 12g carbs, 1g fiber, 3g sugars, 7g protein Ingredients: 1 Quaker Rice Cake, Lightly Salted 3 tbsp. canned tomato sauce 2 tbsp. shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp. chopped assorted veggies (peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc.) 1 tsp. reduced-fat…
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Southwest Burritofest!
(1 burrito: 190 calories, 5.5g fat, 772mg sodium, 39g carbs, 20.5g fiber, 4.5g sugars, 14.5g protein = 3 Points) The second we first bit into this black bean patty during our Gardenburger taste test, we had fantasies about this burrito! Ingredients: 1 Gardenburger Black Bean Chipotle Veggie Burger 1 La Tortilla Factory…
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Peach & Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Kugel
(1/3 kugel: 68 calories, 0.5g fat, 172mg sodium, 9g carbs, 2g fiber, 6g sugars, 8g protein = 1 Point) Fruity, noodle-y yumminess! Ingredients: 1 package House Foods Tofu Shirataki noodles; Fettuccine Shaped 1 large peach; cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese 1 tbsp. Splenda 3 tbsp. egg whites…
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Calling all Frozen Coffee Lovers!!!!!
Here is a reciepe that I found on the back of a Spenda box! :love: Wonderful!!!!!! 16 packets Splenda No Calorie Sweetener 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules 2 cups boiling water 2 cups fat free half and half, divided Combine Splenda, cocoa, and coffee in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in boiling…
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Mini Pot Pies
1 (7.5 oz.) Can Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits 5 oz. Diced Cooked Chicken Breast 1 Can Reduced Cream of Chicken Soup 1/2 Cup Fat Free Cheddar Cheese 1 tsp. Dried Parsley Flakes 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper 1 Can Low Sodium Veg-All, drained Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Separate biscuits and place each biscuit into the well of an…
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Butternut Squash Question
So food that is orange freaked me out when I was a kid. I just began eating sweet potatoes. So what does butternut squash taste like? I'm assuming it must have a sweet taste to it like other orange veggies? I've seen a few recipes lately for squash. I know my mom is obsessed with it, but it would probably give her a heart…
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Fluff-tastic Frozen Peanut Butter Cups
1 (8 oz.) Container Fat Free Cool Whip 1/3 Cup Reduced Fat Creamy (or Chunky) Peanut Butter 1/4 Cup Hershey's Light Chocolate Syrup Line a 12 cupcake pan with cupcake holders (foil ones work best). Combine 1 Cup of Cool Whip and the peanut butter, with a whisk. Fold in remaining Cool Whip. Divide the mixture into the…
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Disney's World Showcase....MEXICO!
Hey guys! Right now in Walt Disney World (my favorite place on earth) they are celebrating in Epcot with the International food and wine festival!!!!!! We are usually there for it, but we went to WDW in August this year so we are missing it :cry: But all hope is not lost. I am having my own international food and "water"…
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Super Moist Pumpkin Bread
Serves 8 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 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice Preheat oven to 350. Spray a bread pan with nonstick cooking spray.…
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Super-Duper Spaghetti Pie
(1/4 pie: 73 calories, <0.5g fat, 322mg sodium, 9g carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugars, 7.5g protein = 1 Point) Spaghetti pie?! Mmmmmmmmm... Ingredients: 1 package House Foods Tofu Shirataki noodles; original shape 1/2 cup Egg Beaters 1 cup fat-free tomato sauce 1 cup sliced assorted veggies (onions, peppers, mushrooms, etc.) 1/3…
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My Big Fat Greek Pita
(Entire pita: 205 calories, 1g fat, 485mg sodium, 43g carbs, 12g fiber, 10.5g sugars, 15g protein = 3 Points) This filling pita pays homage to Greek cooking (without all the oil!). HG Tip! If you can find it, a little bit of fat-free feta works GREAT with this recipe... Ingredients: 1 Western Bagel Alternative Pita 2 oz.…
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Berries & Cream Oatmeal Pudding!
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 188 calories, 3.25g fat, 506mg sodium, 35g carbs, 5g fiber, 6g sugars, 5g protein -- POINTS® value 3* Is it oatmeal, or is it pudding? Pudding or oatmeal? We don't care -- it's FANTASTIC!!! Ingredients: 1/3 cup regular oats (not instant) 1/ 2 cup frozen mixed berries (unsweetened) 1/4 cup…
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Tagliatelle with walnuts and parmesan
I'm going to have a go at this one tonight - saw it on a TV program :bigsmile: Serves 2 Ingredients large handful white bread, crusts removed Milk, for soaking 1/2 clove Garlic 2 sprigs Oregano, leaves picked 2 large handfuls Walnuts, shelled, blanched in milk and peeled 100g Parmesan, plus more to serve 2 portions fresh…
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Tagliatelle with walnuts and parmesan
I'm going to have a go at this one tonight - saw it on a TV program :bigsmile: Serves 2 Ingredients large handful white bread, crusts removed Milk, for soaking 1/2 clove Garlic 2 sprigs Oregano, leaves picked 2 large handfuls Walnuts, shelled, blanched in milk and peeled 100g Parmesan, plus more to serve 2 portions fresh…