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Cool Cucumber Soup
3 cups plain nonfat yogurt 1 English cucumber (about 1 pound), cut into chunks 1 scallion, white and green parts, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 medium tomato (about 5 ounces), seeded and diced 2 teaspoons olive oil In a…
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New Love
I love salads but I have always had problems with light dressings. I have a very sensitive taste towards any artificial sweetner...I can taste it in ANYTHING! Light/Fat Free Dressings are so gross to me!! So I mostly have used olive oil/different types of vinegar but I really like creamy dressings. I have started making…
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Orange Banana Cream Smoothie
1 cup milk 1 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 TS vanilla 1/2 frozen banana chunks 1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt 1/2 cup orange yogurt 3 TB orange juice concentrate Pour all liquid ingredients into smoothi maker. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running;…
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garlic sauce/dip??
Does anyone have any good recipies for that thick garlic dip served at arabic/middle eastern restaurants. I love it but any recipie I've ever tried always tastes very sour from the yogurt and tends to be runny unlike the thick creamy kind at the restaurant.
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low cal smoothies
i make one of these every day. they taste soooo good and are only about 120 calories and fat free. about 5 strawberries 1/4 cup blueberries 3/4 cup dannon light and fit vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup fat free soy milk (or skim milk) about 6 pieces of ice you could pretty much use any kind of berries you like. i like it with just…
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Herbed Seafood Bruschetta
Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:1 hr 25 min makes:36 appetizers 1 can (6 oz) crabmeat, drained, cartilage removed and flaked 1 can (4 to 4 1/2 oz) shrimp, drained, rinsed 2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/3 cup chopped sweet onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil…
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Sweet Snacks Recipes?
I often get in the mood for chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip EVERYTHING. I have a really bad sweet tooth. Anything that's sweet yet healthy(ish). (: Thank you. :flowerforyou:
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Skinny Parfait
Hi! I LOVE dessert and came up with the following recipe for parfaits, for only 90 calories! I use the sugar-free Jello pudding snacks or the sugar-free gelatin (I like cherry best). I scoop half of the container of pudding (or jello) into a milk glass, layer it with a tbs. of fat-free cool whip, then add the second half…
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Cucumber Slices Provençal
Four ingredients and three steps--all you need to make these refreshing appetizers! Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:10 min makes:32 appetizers 1 large English (seedless) cucumber, chilled 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato spread 3 tablespoons crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese Fresh basil leaves, if desired 1. Make lines or…
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Spiced Caramel-Banana Smoothies
Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:10 min makes:2 servings 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Thick & Creamy lowfat crème caramel yogurt 1 ripe medium banana, cut into chunks 1 1/4 cups soymilk 1 tablespoon caramel fat-free topping 1 1/2 cups crushed ice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/8 teaspoon ground…
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Mushroom Strudel Appetizer
Prep Time:20 min Start to Finish:1 hr 5 min makes:12 servings 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 small onion, chopped 2 or 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neuchâtel), softened 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper A grating of fresh nutmeg 6 frozen (thawed) phyllo…
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Skinny Crab Dip
Prep Time:5 min Start to Finish:3 hr 5 min makes:12 servings, 2 tablespoons each 2 oz fat-free cream cheese or 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or green onions 2 teaspoons lemon juice or white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon…
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Quick & pretty good Pasta
The fastest and wonderful way to have pasta and not have a ton of calories is cook which ever pasta you like (I like sea shells) and heat up some already diced and seasones can of tomatos. The pasta will be what it is and the stewed or diced tomatos will be anywhere from 25 to 50 calories for half a cup! You could put a…
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Curry
I am a Scottish MFP member. Does anyone know what the calories are for a chinese chicken curry and rice is out of a takeaway???? Hope someone can help. Pamela :flowerforyou:
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"Healthified" Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Prep Time:30 min Start to Finish:30 min makes:6 servings 8 oz uncooked multigrain angel hair (capellini) pasta or spaghetti 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 3 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 1/2 lb fresh medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail shells removed…
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Melon juice
Great Idea. For this of you that do not like water or do, but want something different. Get a 1/4 of cantaloupe 10-15 Ice cubes 1 packet of splenda 1/4 of water Blend and drink it taste great, i also use watermelon, an honey due melon.
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Simple 110 calorie Smoothie
All it has is 2 ingredients, plus water :) First you need to get lots of bananas and puree them in your blender, freeze in individual 1/4 cup containers (like the kind that come with tupperware sets) Buy the Dannon light and fit yogurt in any flavor, put it in the freezer when u get home from the grocery store. Now, when u…
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Hot German Potato Salad
Prep Time:45 min Start to Finish:45 min makes:8 servings (3/4 cup each) 6 medium red potatoes, unpeeled 3 slices bacon 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 3/4 cup chopped onions 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup cider vinegar…
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:30 min makes:8 servings 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 plum tomatoes, chopped 2 roasted red peppers, chopped 1/2 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced 1/2 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons lemon…
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HG's Too-Good Two-Berry Citrus Smoothie
Just Fruit Me! Want a large-and-in-charge fruity frozen beverage without all those annoying extra calories and sugar grams? Duh, of course you do! Check out the latest guilt-free HG sensation... Ingredients: 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries 1/2 tsp. Crystal Light Classic Orange…
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yummy treat/breakfast
thought I'd share a really fast and easy meal or snack: 1/2 cup oats (quick) 1 cup water microwave about 2-2&1/2 minutes add some Maple Groves Farms sugar free maple syrup (really yummy) or some sugar free jam (raspberry or strawberry is delicious) 1/4 cup skim milk more or less depends on how you like it eat and enjoy!…
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anyone have their hungry girl cookbook? I need
the chocolate cake with pumpkin recipe!! lent my book to my friend and haven't gotten it back yet :grumble: thanks if anyone can help!
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Strawberry Pineapple Bread
Found this on Allrecipes.com thought it looked summery....Remember the nuts add a lot to calorie content. * 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries * 1/2 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained * 4 eggs, beaten * 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil * 2 cups sugar * 3 cups all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1 teaspoon…
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Allergies
Does anyone have any good recipes that do no include, sacarin, nutra sweet, equal, sweet & low, splenda or any other types of artifical sugars. Unfortunatly, I am allergic and can't use these subsitutes!
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Vegetarian Recipes please!
I am a vegetarian, I eat eggs, cheese , milk, no meat. I am struggling with finding good low fat low sugar recipes. I would love to have some new ones.
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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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Please help find: Brocamole
A few months ago someone posted a great recipe for "brocamole." It was a replacement for guacamole that used 1 avocado and 1 head of broccoli steamed and other ingredients. I tried using the search function and wild cards, but I can't seem to find it. Does anyone have this recipe still? Thanks!
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Spinach Chicken Parmesan
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 tablespoon chopped pimento peppers Preheat oven to 350…
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Gazpacho
Thickened with vegetables rather than with the traditional bread used by Spanish cooks, this refreshing soup has enough heft to make it meal-worthy. If you prefer a smooth texture, use a blender. A food processor will produce a chunkier soup. Ingredients 1 pound very ripe tomatoes 1 1/2 cups cucumber chunks, peeled and…
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Chicken 'stuffing' meatloaf
Chicken 'stuffing' meatloaf 1 carrot 2 stalks of celery 1/4 onion 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 500g extra lean ground chicken 1/4 c egg beaters 1/4 c 1% milk 2 slices whole grain bread salt & pepper Preheat oven to 425. Shred carrot, celery and onion and lightly fry in olive oil and add poultry seasoning (as you would for…