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cheese cups
using a mini muffin tin. or even a regular sized one, spray with Pam sprinkle fat free parmesan around the edges (the real shredded stuff, not the grated) bake until set and crispy, cool, remove from pan, fill with egg salad, tuna salad, fruit, other veggies, or while they are baking drop and egg in the center of them. you…
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Kid's lunches?
We are trying to keep lunches healthy for the kids by packing them. But my little brother WILL NOT eat a sandwich. He eats about everything, he's not too picky, but he won't do a sandwich. Any ideas for a kids lunch?
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Salad dressing?
I'm trying to figure out which salad dressing have the least calories and taste the best. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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HG’s Lord of the Onion Rings
Ingredients: 1 large onion 1/4 cup original Egg Beaters** 1/2 cup crushed Fiber One Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut edges off onion, and remove outer layer. Cut onion into 1/2 inch wide slices, and separate into rings. Next, fill a small bowl (just large enough for onion rings to fit in) with Egg Beaters.…
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Baked Apple
Just a favorite that I make when I want something sweet. 1 med apple 1 pat butter 1.5 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon .25 tsp nutmeg .25 cup granola(optional) Core an apple place in microwave dish. In separate dish mix next 4 ingredients and stuff into apple where the core was. Place in the microwave for 4 minutes. Top with…
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KFC Coleslaw Clone
8 Cups Cabbage, grated 1/4 Cup Carrot, grated 2 Tablespoons Onion, minced 1/3 Cup Splenda Granular 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/8 teaspoon Pepper 1/4 Cup Skim Milk 1/2 Cup Fat Free Mayo 1/4 Cup Buttermilk 1 1/2 Tablespoons White Vinegar 2 1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice Be sure cabbage and carrots are chopped up into very fine pieces…
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Caribbean Chicken Stew
This recipe is super high in antoxidants. 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 large green pepper, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsps cinnamon 1 tsp each, allspice and nutmeg 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper salt 1 bay leaf 1 16oz can diced tomatoes (no salt added) 2 cups 99% fat free, low sodium chicken broth 1…
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Weight Watchers?
Hi There! :smile: I am looking for some low "points" meals that my mom and I can cook. We are doing the whole family diet thing, and ages range from 11 to 44. So somethine either low calorie or low point, but something the kids can eat!
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Flounder and Vegetable Parcels
6 (5-ounce) frozen flounder fillets (or other white fish fillets) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 (12 by 20-inch) pieces aluminum foil 1 medium zucchini (about 1/2 pound, sliced into thin rounds) 2 small carrots, sliced into thin rounds 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced small (about 1…
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Mixed Berry Cobbler
For the Filling: Cooking spray 2 (12-ounce) bags frozen mixed berries, thawed (about 6 cups) 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 orange, zest finely grated (about 2 teaspoons) For the topping: 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon baking powder…
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Banana Splits with Pineapple Brown Sugar Topping
1 (15-ounce) can crushed pineapple, in natural juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 ripe, firm bananas 6 scoops vanilla light ice cream or frozen yogurt, 1/4 cup each 6 fresh mint leaves, optional Combine the pineapple with juice, lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon in a…
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Quick Marinara
1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped* 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 bay leaf 6 basil leaves, coarsely chopped or torn Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a large saucepan heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the garlic and…
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Spaghetti Frittata
10 eggs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, sliced thinly into half moons 1 bunch fresh spinach (about 1/2 pound) washed, dried and coarsely chopped (5 cups) 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted in boiling water for 10 minutes, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black…
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Spaghetti Squash Casserole
1 spaghetti squash 1 cup broccoli florets chopped up 1 can cream of mushroom soup mixed with 1/2 can water (If I had the healthy request ind I would have used that) 1/2 cup onion chopped 1/4 cup carrot diced 1/2 kraft fat free shredded cheddar cheese pepper to taste Cut spaghetti squash in half and roast cut side down on a…
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Low Sodium Eggplant recipes
I was wondering if anyone out there knows of any good low sodium, low calorie eggplant recipes. I recently discovered how much I like eggplant parmesan, but it's packed with sodium from the tomato sauce and calories from the cheese. I'd like to be able to make this dish healthier, but I don't have a clue how to go about…
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Lite KFC Biscuits
2 Cups Reduced-Fat Bisquick Baking Mix 3/4 Cup Low-Fat Buttermilk 2 teaspoons Butter Buds Sprinkles 1 Packet Splenda 1/4 teaspoon Salt I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Combine the baking mix, buttermilk, butter buds, Splenda, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix by hand until well blended.…
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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
1 (28 oz.) Can Peeled Tomatoes 1 (18 0z.) Can Peeled Diced Tomatoes 1 (15 oz.) Can Tomato Puree 1 (6 oz.) Can Tomato Paste 4 Cloves Garlic 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning 5-12 Packets Splenda (Optional) Mix all ingredients together in a crockpot and cook on low for at least 8 hours. Serves: 17 (1/2 Cup Each) Per Serving: 36…
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asparagus
I know this might not sound to good to all but I tried this and it was delicious. I took about 5 stalks of leftover roasted asparaus and an egg for a delicious omelet. Dont know the exact calorie count but couldnt be much and it really gave an egg a great treat..
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Baked Rigatoni
BAKED RIGATONI Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 4 cups cooked rigatoni (about 2 cups uncooked) 1 (700 ml or 24.637 ounce) bottle of Classico Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) preshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese cooking spray 1/4 cup (1 oz.) preshredded fresh parmesan cheese Directions 1. Preheat oven…
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Buffalo/Hot Wing Meatballs
Buffalo Meatballs 1 package ground turkey mixed with: at least 1/2 cup Franks Red Hot sauce 1 handful finely chopped celery leaves and/or celery 1/2 medium onion, minced, saute in a little oil to soften 2-3 cloves garlic, minced, sauted in a little oil with onion 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 egg, beaten 1 Tbsp Worstershire Sauce…
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Frozen Banana Cream
1 Serving This is an old restaurant trick that has been around for years. Use this delightfully simple "sorbet" wherever you would use ice cream. Try it sprinkled with chopped nuts, or on a bed of pureed raspberries or strawberries. Ingredients: 1 very ripe banana Instructions: Peel the banana and cut it into chunks. Put…
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Vegetarian Cassoulet
White beans slow cooked with vegetables and fresh herbs--parsley, rosemary, lemon thyme, and savory. Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 9 Hours Ready In: 9 Hours 20 Minutes Yields: 8 servings INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion 2 carrots, peeled and diced 1 pound dry navy beans, soaked overnight 4 cups mushroom broth…
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my new fave magazine
OK, so normally I try not to endorse products (and I in no way work for this magazine or its publisher) but I just bought a magazine called "Clean Eating", and I really, really like it. It's more of a mini-cookbook than a magazine. It comes with 4 weeks of meal plans, complete with recipes and shopping lists. It also has…
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Crock Pot Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
I might make this for tonight. I haven't calculated the calories, etc yet but it seems to be pretty weight-loss friendly. I might use FF cheese instead, etc. We will see. The black beans will be full of fiber. Black Bean Stuffed Peppers Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp dried…
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Spaghetti w/ Zucchini & Tomatoes
I made this for dinner tonight and it's very low calorie and very tasty! This recipe is vegetarian but you can also add sliced chicken or beef. Zucchini Spaghetti (serves 2) 4 oz Ronzoni Whole Wheat Spaghetti 4 cups Sliced Zucchini (approximately 16 oz) 6 Roma Tomatoes 1/2 cup + 1 Tablespoon Light Italian Dressing Cook the…
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I need a good way to spice up plain brown rice
I really like eating Grilled Chicken Breast, Veggies, and Brown Rice, but its soooo plain. Is there a really easy way to spice up the rice. I haven't really tried anything. I'm not very creative in the kitchen. Let me know if you have any suggestions. I'd really appreciate it.
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Anyone know some ground turkey recipes
Anyone know some ground turkey recipes? Melissa
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Healthy Burritos?
Does anybody know how to make healthy burritos?
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Flat Out Wraps
Has Anyone ever had these before? I Made Turkey Wraps for dinner and they were soooo much better than I expected. They were wheat wraps but had the texture and chewyness of the white ones that I like so much. I made them with a thin smear of light mayo, a spread of mashed avocado then a sprinkle of cheddar, romaine lettuce…
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Mmmm Ice cream
Mash a ripe banana (or microwave an apple or pear) mix in some cinnamon and sugar substitute then a dash of vanilla. Freeze and enjoy.