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picky eater
Does anybody have any good recipes for relatively plain meals? I'm really picky. I like chicken, beef, turkey, and pork but I don't like marinades or sauces. I get bored just eating deli meat or turkey breast all the time. So I end up eating pizza, mac and cheese, grilled cheese, all kinds of bad for me foods. If anybody…
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HG's Hot Diggity Chili Dog
A WINNER OF A WIENER Everyone wants to break down and swallow a yummy chili dog every now and then. And when you can make one at home that has so few calories and fat grams, you can enjoy it guilt-free! No need to load up on fatty chili and calorie-packed pups when you can throw together your very own diet-friendly…
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HG's Gooey Chili Cheese Nachos
MEXICAN MAKEOVER We love nachos. We know they're not always good for us, but they do taste great. The crunchy chips, the gooey cheese... Sometimes, we've just gotta have a nacho fix. Luckily, when we want to indulge our nacho cravings, we don't have to resort to gulping down insane amounts of calories and fat grams. This…
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HG's Chili-rific Cheeseburger
Chili Cheese, Please! You want a guilt-free chili cheeseburger? You got it, baby! Ingredients: 1 small hamburger bun (light, if available) 1 Boca Meatless Burger, Original 1 slice fat-free American cheese 2 tbsp. low-fat veggie chili (like one by Boca, Amy's or Health Valley) 4 pickle slices/chips 2 tomato slices 1 onion…
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HELP: I NEED HIGH PROTEIN/LOW CAL MEALS!
Any recipes that are tasty and fit my needs, please post! I would much appreciate it! Thanks!:happy:
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Spinach Pancake
VEGETABLE PANCAKE variation of Mark Bitman's Spinach Pancake Ingredients 3 cups spinach, chopped and steamed in about 1/2 c water (dice the stems, and reserve the cooking water, which is full of nutrients) 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 c chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt…
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Sausage and Egg Casserole
Yield 9 servings Ingredients 1 pound bulk turkey breakfast sausage 3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed white bread (about 6 [1-ounce] slices) 2 cups skim milk 1 1/2 cups egg substitute 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon dry mustard Vegetable cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook…
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Chili and Cheddar Bowtie Casserole
Chili and Cheddar Bowtie Casserole If you don't have farfalle, substitute ziti, rigatoni, or even macaroni. Yield 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups) Ingredients 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced Canadian bacon (about 2 ounces) 1 cup thinly…
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Bacon and Hash Brown Casserole
Bacon and Hash Brown Casserole This quick side dish is well-suited for a casual brunch. The leftover turkey gravy makes it creamy and flavorful. Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup) Ingredients 1 cup turkey gravy 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions…
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Broccoli, Cheese and Rice Casserole
Yield 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup) Ingredients 1 cup uncooked instant rice 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup fat-free milk 4 ounces light processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta Light) 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained 1 (10 3/4-ounce)…
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Creamy Butternut Soup
Delish! Prep Time:15 min Total Time:45 min 2 cans (10 fl oz/284 mL each) condensed chicken broth, divided 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 4 cups chopped butternut squash (1/2-inch chunks) 1/2 cup instant white rice, uncooked 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 2 soup cans water 1 soup can milk MIX…
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HG's Spinach, Mushroom and Mozzarella Supreme
PER SERVING (1/6th of casserole): 106 calories, 1g fat, 597mg sodium, 11g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 4g sugars, 8g protein -- POINTS® value 2* A serving of this could quite possibly be the most satisfying 106 calories EVER... Ingredients: Two 16-oz. bags frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and thoroughly patted dry 1 1/2 cups…
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HG's Swirls Gone Wild Cheesecake Brownies
Brownie Points! Armed with our trusty can of pumpkin and a few more slick tricks, we set out to create a guilt-free version of the double whammy that is the cheesecake brownie. And we achieved success in under 6 hours (not record time, but impressive nonetheless). Read on for the fudgy 411! Ingredients: One box Pillsbury…
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Pistachio English Toffee Ice Box Cake
Tried this the other day and it was very very good Found the recipe online * 1 (9 inch) angel food cake * 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix * 4 cups cold milk ( I used fat free milk) * 1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed ( I used lite whipped toping) * 3 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered…
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Pineapple cake
This is super yummy! 1 box vanilla cake mix (reduced sugar or lowfat preferred) 1 can crushed pineapple (no sugar added) Combine mix w/entire contents of can Bake as directed. If you have the extra fat/cals to use...make a glaze to go w/ it! Yummerz!
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Saving Recipes
Is there a way I can like tag or put aside the recipes I want to try or like? Thanks in advance for your help, sometimes I can not refind them.....
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Apple down under wonder!
Another super easy one 1 stick buter (or sub w/ margarine) 1 box vanilla cake mix (or sub w/ reduced cal or low sugar etc) 2 cans apple pie filling (or make yourself for better #s) do NOT follow cake mix instructions! Soften butter in a large bowl, mix butter and cake mix until evenly dispersed. empty pie filling into…
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Bacon & Cheddar Dip!
OMG. So good. Only 17 Calories/Tablespoon. Ingredients: 1 cup fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 cup fat-free sour cream 1/2 cup fat free mayonnaise 1 cup fat free cheddar cheese 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled 2 tablespoons plus 1.5 teaspoons finely chopped onion Place cream cheese, sour cream, and…
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pumpkin pie protein shake
I've been playing around with pumpkin pie smoothie recipes, and I've finally gotten a balance that actually tastes like pumpkin pie (I think) (Hey, it's fall, and I'm on a pumpkin kick.) 1 cup soy milk (I use unsweetened. . .regular milk would probably work, too) 1 medjool date (for sweetness and fibre. . .these things are…
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Remarkable Black Bean Brownies
Remarkable Black Bean Brownies :noway: i know this sounds really wierd but figured some of ya'll would be interested..... By Melissa Breyer, Senior Editor, Care2 Green Living Yes, you read that right: Black bean brownies. Now before you click away with a shudder and an “eew,” let me beg you to stay and consider the…
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Healthy Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Uncle Ben's Original Converted Rice, uncooked 1 tbsp. olive oil .5 lb. chicken breast cubed .5 lb. Jenny O Turkey Kilbasa 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 tbsp. low sodium cajun seasoning 1…
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L.O.V.E. Wrap Sandwich (Lettuce, Onion, Vegetable, Egg Salad
Prep Time: 20min. Level: Easy Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 8 hard boiled eggs 4 teaspoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped Salt and pepper 4 pieces whole-wheat wrap bread (9 inches in diameter) 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 12 thin slices red onion 8 leaves romaine…
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HG's Cheesy Broc Star Soup
Broc 'n' Roll! When we saw Green Giant's cute little portions of cheesy veggies, we couldn't WAIT to shove one into the blender. A little weird, but our love for a good soup is kind of out of control. Blend up a bowl of this cheesy-broc creation, and you'll understand... Ingredients: 1 tray Green Giant Just for One!…
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White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheese Cake
I know it's not good for you but a couple of people wanted this recipe. Enjoy CRUST: 2 cups gingersnaps (whole) 6 tablespoons butter 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar FILLING: Three 8 oz. packages cream cheese (room temperature) ¾ cup pumpkin ¾ cup melted white chocolate 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1…
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corn chowder
Below is a recipe my grandmother taught me when I was young. 2 tbsp of diced onion 2 15 oz cans of evaporated milk 2 cans cream corn 6 cups diced cooked potatoes Put enough water in the pan of potatoes to over cover them about an inch. Cook until done, water will be just at the top of the potatoes. Remove from heat. Add…
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Grilled Chicken and Vegetables Packets
Individual foil packets make this dish a snap to prepare. You can easily make the packets ahead of time—just refrigerate until ready to grill. From Prevention Healthy Cooking. Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:35 min makes:4 servings 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 2 green and/or red bell peppers, cut…
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Kidney cleanse Soup YUM!!!
Here's an altered soup I created for diner. I am a University Student so being able to create this was GREAT and inexpensive!!....both my man and I LOVED it.....so filling we chose to not have protein for diner!!:smile: I put all canned food in strainer and rinsed them. *Chick Peas 1 can * Onions, raw, 2 small * Water,…
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HG's Very Blueberry Pancakes
Blue Ribbon Batter! It's no secret that HG LOVES breakfast (it IS the most important meal of the day -- that's NOT a rumor). But don't think for one second we're gonna be satisfied with some lame-o boring b-fast. Nuh-uh. We want pancakes. With blueberries! STAT! Check out our simple recipe... An oat-y take on p-cakes makes…
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Teeny Weeny Creamy Oreo Peanut Butter Poppers
(10 Teeny Weeny Poppers - 188 calories, 6g fat, 195mg sodium, 32g carbs, 1g fiber, 15g sugar, 2g protein = 4 Points) Ingredients: 1 pack Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs Oreo Thin Crisps 3 Tbsp Cool Whip Free 1 tsp reduced fat peanut butter 10 chocolate chips Directions: Assemble mini sandwiches by putting a tiny amount of peanut…
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Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
This is my favorite meatloaf recipe....the salsa adds the zip that the ground turkey needs.:happy: 1 tsp chicken instant bouillon 1/2 cup salsa (your choice of heat) 1 1/2 lbs ground skinless turkey breast 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tsps dried basil leaves 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp pepper 1egg white 1…