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Grape and Cucumber Salsa
Mmm, this just sounded so light and fresh!! Grape and Cucumber Salsa Increase the jalapeño or leave the seeds in for more kick. Serve with tortilla chips or grilled chicken. Ingredients 1 cup seedless green grapes, quartered 1 cup seedless red grapes, quartered 3/4 cup finely chopped peeled English cucumber 1/4 cup finely…
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sweet potato fries help!
please help. i need a recipe and calorie info on sweet potaoe fries
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using applesauce to bake?
hey all! i just wanted to know if any of you use applesauce to bake desserts or anything else. I wanted to make some Banana Nut Bread from scratch using applesauce just now sure how much to use in the place of sugar or half of the sugar :D
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Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza
You can subsitute below for fat free or low fat and of course, turkey pepperoni!!!! ** I also leave out the butter and parmesan cheese that goes on the crust and it's still wonderful Ingredients 10 ounces refrigerated pizza dough 7 pieces mozzarella string cheese 1/2 cup pizza sauce 20 slices pepperoni 1 cup mozzarella…
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El Pollo Loco Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients: 2 qt. (64 fl. oz.) chicken broth, no added salt 1 whole El Pollo Loco chicken; skin and bones discarded (if El Pollo Loco chicken unavailable, substitute with a rotisserie chicken) 1 whole corn on the cob, fresh 1 medium fresh poblano pepper 1 cup carrots, 1/4” dice 1 cup celery, 1/4” dice 8 oz. pico de gallo…
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Oats and Buttermilk Snack Cake
Oats and Buttermilk Snack Cake Soak steel-cut oats in buttermilk to soften them but still preserve a nice crunch. This cake makes a great afternoon snack or, with a maple syrup glaze, dessert. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup steel-cut oats 1/2 cup oat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2…
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pork tenderloin roast..
with what kind of glaze or seasoning? ideas? serving with schwans yukon gold potatoes and roasted veggies.
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EASY?
:smile: Hi all! Im brand new to this website, and so far so great, but alot of these recipies seem a little too much for me. anyone know of a good like small lunch or snack that you can make with things that you may alrady have in your home? Thanks!
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Healthy Waldorf Salad
I got this from the Turbo Jam Turbo Results Guidebook.... it's one of the lunch recipes. It's absolutely amazing! My husband even enjoys it :) Note: This recipe yields enough for 3 meals, so the nutritional info is based on 1/3 of the amounts specified in the ingredients, or one serving only. It's great to have in the…
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HG's Top Banana Split
Mass A'Peel! Ice cream... bananas... whipped cream... mmmmmmmmmmm! It's HG's Top Banana Split! MAKE ONE NOW! Ingredients: 1 small banana 2 ripe strawberries, roughly chopped 1/4 cup Breyers Double Churn Free Creamy Vanilla fat-free ice cream 1/4 cup Breyers Double Churn Free French Chocolate fat-free ice cream 3 tbsp. Cool…
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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…