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Cucumber and Strawberry Salad
Serves 4 45 calories per serving 1 cucumber, pared and thinly sliced 1/2 cup medium-sized strawberries sliced sprigs of fennel leaves, to garnish Dressing: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar salt and pepper 1) Spread the cucumber out on a plate, sprinkle with salt and leave for 10 minutes.…
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Curried Potatoes
Serves 4 210 calories per serving 1 lb potatoes, cut in bite-size pieces 2 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin pinch of cayenne 1 cup canned tomatoes 1 1/4 cups water salt and pepper chopped fresh parsley or coriander…
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Curried Cauliflower
Serves 4, 105 calories per serving. 1 cauliflower, separated into flowerets 2 tablespoons oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cayene 16-oz can tomatoes salt to taste 1) Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan, and saute the onion and garlic, if using, for 5 minutes…
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Peach Melba Parfaits
Peach Melba Parfaits Ingredients 4 cups vanilla low-fat ice cream, softened 1 cup mashed peeled peaches (about 3/4 pound) 1 tablespoon amaretto 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (12-ounce) package unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur 1 1/2 cups…
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Cherry-Apricot Turnovers
Cherry-Apricot Turnovers Layers of phyllo are brushed with a mixture of melted butter and oil, then they're sprinkled with graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar. The crumbs help keep the phyllo, which envelopes the moist filling, dry and crisp. Ingredients 1 cup apricot nectar 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1/3 cup packed…
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Blackened Chicken
1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (sub with EVOO) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together…
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Creamy Wild-Rice Soup with Smoked Turkey
Creamy Wild-Rice Soup with Smoked Turkey Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine 1 cup chopped carrot 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green onions 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2…
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Cilantro Salsa Dip Recipe
Cilantro Salsa Dip Recipe (Makes about 2/3 - 1 cup, depending on how big your bunch of cilantro is. Recipe from East Bay Crab and Grill, slightly adapted by Kalyn.) 1 large bunch of cilantro, 4-6 oz. 2-3 green onions, cut into pieces 1 T red wine vinegar (or slightly more) 1 T fresh-squeezed lemon juice (or slightly more)…
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De-Pudged Pigs in a Blanket
Hog Heaven! This is one of our most fun swaps ever. These flaky-licious hot dog treats taste almost exactly like the real ones. Juicy franks are wrapped in decadent dough and oven-baked for the flaky, buttery taste of the authentic hors d'oeuvre we all know and love! Go for it... Ingredients: 1 fat-free (or nearly…
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Light and Fresh Potato Salad
This got EXCELLENT reviews on the Cooking Light website. Light and Fresh Potato Salad Category Finalist, Sides and Salads. "My husband doesn't like mayonnaise, so I created a potato salad with a vinaigrette. I experimented and realized how little oil I need. Add the dressing while the potatoes are still hot. It really…
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Chipotle Shrimp Cups
Chipotle Shrimp Cups This quick appetizer gets smoke and savor from commercial salsa. And it's made all the easier by baking purchased wonton wrappers in mini muffin tins instead of preparing a homemade pastry. You can make all the components the night before (store filling in the refrigerator and cups at room…
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Lime Sorbet Margaritas
Lime Sorbet Margaritas Ingredients 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges 1/4 cup sugar 2 pints lime sorbet 1/2 cup tequila Preparation Rub the lime wedges around the rims of 8 stemmed glasses. Place the sugar on a small plate. Turn each glass upside down and dip the rims in the sugar to coat. Place 2 scoops of sorbet in each glass and…
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Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad
I needed a spot to "put" this so I can refer to it, so I figured I would also share my favorite salad recipe! YUM! It seems like a lot of items, but it is very easy to put together. It is a Pampered Chef recipe. This is "about" what it looks like, minus the hard noodles. I don't have a photo of it on my…
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Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
Stuffed Piquillo Peppers Piquillos are small, red, spicy-sweet roasted Spanish peppers; look for them in gourmet groceries, or order them online from La Tienda (www.tienda.com). Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup long-grain brown rice 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup fresh chopped…
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Summer Tomato Chopped Salad
Summer Tomato Chopped Salad Use heirloom-variety tomatoes from your local farmers' market to make this salad look and taste its best. Coarse sea salt offers visual appeal and crunch; you can also substitute 1/4 teaspoon table salt. Ingredients 7 cups (3/4-inch) diced tomato (about 2 3/4 pounds) 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh…
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Cornmeal, Jalapeno and Fresh Corn Scones
Cornmeal, Jalapeño, and Fresh Corn Scones Once baked, jalapeño peppers add relatively mild heat. If you want to tame it even further, reduce the amount of pepper or omit it. Or substitute serrano chiles for a spicier version. Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 7 3/4 ounces) 3/4 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking…
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Vietnamese Summer Rolls
Mmm! I LOVE Vietnamese Summer Rolls and these seem pretty easy!! YUM!! They are SO good when it's hot out and you just want something light and cool. Vietnamese Summer Rolls This refreshing no-cook summer roll recipe offers menu flexibility: Serving two rolls constitutes an entrée, or you can serve one as an appetizer.…
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Shrimp and Spinach Soup
Shrimp and Spinach Soup You can prepare the seasoned broth up to a day in advance, omitting the shrimp and spinach. Shortly before serving, reheat the broth, and stir them in. Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup matchstick-cut peeled fresh ginger 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine) 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 (14-ounce)…
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Corn Pudding
Corn Pudding If you use frozen corn, thaw it before adding it to the recipe. If you can't find fresh chives, chop the green part of green onions. Ingredients 3 cups corn kernels (about 6 ears) 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups…
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Turkey Tamale Potpie
Turkey Tamale Potpie This dish has all the ingredients of flavor-packed tamales, but to save time, the meat filling is topped with a cornmeal batter and baked instead of being stuffed into individual corn husks. Ingredients Filling: Cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 4 garlic cloves, minced 1…
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Key Lime Coconut Snowballs
Key Lime Coconut Snowballs Use regular limes if the Key limes are not available. Unsweetened coconut is often labeled "desiccated" or "pulverized," and is often sold in health-food stores. Ingredients 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 4 cookie sheets) 6 tablespoons fat-free sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon grated Key…
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Orange Souffle
Orange Souffle Ingredients Cooking spray 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 5 large egg whites (at room temperature) 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Dash of salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon powdered sugar…
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Peach Pie Smoothie
Peach Pie Smoothie 2007 Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: The Starting Line 1/2 cup nonfat or 1 percent lowfat milk 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 cup unsweetened frozen peaches 1 tablespoon honey, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground…
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Grab 'n Go Breakfast Cookies
PER SERVING (1 cookie): 154 calories, 1.5g fat, 166mg sodium, 32.5g carbs, 5g fiber, 10.5g sugars, 5g protein -- POINTS® value 2* These things are large, fiber-packed, portable, and SOOO DELICIOUS!!!! Make a batch in the PM, and you'll have super-quick b-fasts for the next few AMs! Ingredients: 1/2 cup regular oats (not…
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Slammin' Smoked Salmon 'n Bacon B-Fast Sandwich
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 194 calories, 3g fat, 936mg sodium, 25g carbs, 6g fiber, 2g sugars, 19.5g protein -- POINTS® value 3* SO decadent... SO delicious... and SOOOOOOO guilt-free! Ingredients: 1 light english muffin (like Thomas' Light) 1 oz. smoked salmon, roughly chopped 1 slice extra-lean turkey bacon (like the…
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Lime-Spiked Black Bean Dip
Lime-Spiked Black Bean Dip This dip is so easy and perfect for any casual gathering. It tastes best served at room temperature. Ingredients 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup grated carrot 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1…
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Potato and Bean Chowder
Potato and Bean Chowder The author and her husband enjoyed spending time together in the kitchen. He's the chopper and dicer, and they made this soup often. It's a meal with a slice of warm bread and a salad. It's quick and easy to prepare because most of the ingredients are usually on hand. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup…
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Waldorf Coleslaw
Waldorf Coleslaw Ingredients 3 cups shredded cabbage 3 cups diced Granny Smith apple 6 tablespoons raisins 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preparation…
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Crisp Potato-Hash Browns
Crisp Potato Hash Browns Ingredients 4 cups shredded peeled baking potato (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 475°. Place potato in a…
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Roasted Garlic-Potato Soup
Roasted Garlic-Potato Soup Thickened by mashed potatoes, this rich soup gets its hearty, smoky flavor from the addition of bacon and garlic. Ingredients 5 whole garlic heads 2 bacon slices, diced 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced carrot 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups diced baking potato (about 2 pounds) 4 cups low-salt chicken…