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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.
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Fruit & Nut Chocolate Sticks
From the January Better Homes and Gardens... 1 3.5 ounce package individually wrapped 60 calorie rich dark chocolate sticks (Hershey's) 4.5 tsp. creamy peanut butter 3 tbsp chopped dried cranberries or golden raisins 3 tbsp chopped nuts Holding each chocolate stick with a paper towel, spread about 1/2 tsp of the peanut…
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Spinach-Stuffed Baked Salmon
FROM: American Heart Association--Light and Easy Recipes Serves 4 -- 3 Ounces fish and 1/2 cup vegatables per serving 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 ounces fresh spinach leaves 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 cup chopped roasted red bel peppers, rinsed and drained if bottled 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped 2…
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Chicken Strogranoff (slowcooker/crockpot)
This is really filling and creamy. I like to serve it over no-yolk egg noodles. I know the recipe sounds really strange, but follow it and you'll see that it works. This is the base recipe. You can add all manner of veggies. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 package of Italian salad dressing powder 1 can condensed 98%…
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Turkey Meatball Pasta
So...here's a new recipe I'm making tonight. May need to tweek the ingredients just a little bit. My mom makes it and she estimates everything so we'll see how it goes. If anything, it will be less than described below. You'll need: 1.5 pounds ground turkey 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 can reduced fat cream of mushroom…
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Tuna, Asparagus and Feta Salad
1 Serving This delicious salad provides about 3 portions of vegetables – a generous start on the daily recommendation of 5-7. Ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce torn into pieces 1 Roma tomato, cut into 8 pieces 1/2 cup steamed asparagus pieces 1/2 can (3 ounces) white albacore tuna, drained 1 oz. feta cheese, crumbled…
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Grilled Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa
This recipe serves: 4 For the pineapple salsa: 1 1/2 cup canned or fresh crushed pineapple, drained 1 jalapeño chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice salt to taste For the grilled shrimp: 1/2 cup lite coconut milk 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1…
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Chicken Enchiladas
I love to cook. Here is a fav recipe of mine. It sounds complicated, but it isn't. I just boke it up into many steps. This is about 6 servings. These re-heat well in the microwave or the oven. Enchiladas: 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cups chicken stock 1/3 cup finely chopped scallions 1/4 cup finely chopped…
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Cashew sweet n sour pork
This is going to be my next endeavor since my bf loves sweet n sour chinese but I am going to modify i a bit, instead of sugar i am going to use splenda which will save 48 calories per serving. I hardly ever eat rice any more so i may just make that for him. this recipe got very good reviews so I am hopeful stir-frying is…
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Oatmeal Scones
3/4 Cup Quick Cooking Oats 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 2 tablespoons Packed Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup Skim Milk 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Icing: 1/4 Cup Confectioners Sugar 1 teaspoon Water 1-2 drops Almond Extract Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix the scone ingredients together with…
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Breakfast Bread
i am thinking of using this to make french toast with eggwhites. Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups whole-grain wheat flour 3 tablespoons oat bran 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1-1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 3 tablespoons non-fat yogurt 1/2 cup apple juice 1-1/8 teaspoons vanilla…
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Rosemary Roasted Pork Tenderloin
PREP TIME 5 Min COOK TIME 40 Min READY IN 45 Min SERVINGS & SCALING Original recipe yield: 9 servings INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary 8 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 3 (1 pound) pork tenderloin DIRECTIONS In a bowl, combine the…
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Avocado In Cookies??
I read in Shape this month that you can use avocado to replace half the butter or fat in your cookie recipe. (some people use applesauce) It says that the result will be a softer chewier cookie and it reduces the fat content by 35% I LLOOOOOVE:love: chewy cookies so I am gonna try this and I'll let you know how they come…
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Steamed Kale
Steamed Kale 4 Servings Kale is often just used as a garnish on salad bars. It is, however, delicious when cooked and a rich source of calcium and antioxidants. Ingredients: 1 lb kale 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup water 1 tsp cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Wash the kale…
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SHELLS FLORENTINE
SHELLS FLORENTINE Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 (500g) pkg of 1 inch pasta shells 3 lean chicken breasts seasoned with pepper & Italian seasoning 3 tbsps. of extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 bunch green onions 3 cloves garlic, thinking sliced 1 bunch Rapini, blanched and chopped 1 pkg (142g) baby Spinach 1 cup fat free…
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Shredded Turkey BBQ
1 Pound Cooked Turkey Breast, shredded 1 Cup Ketchup 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Pepper 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion 1 Clove Garlic, minced 8 Lite Hamburger Buns In a large skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, sauté the onion and garlic…
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Kashi Apple Crisp
6 Medium Apples, sliced 4 Cups Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 Cup Egg Substitute 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 2 Cups Splenda Granular, divided Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the apple slices with 1 cup of Splenda, then place the apples into a 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.…
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Crockpot Sweet 'N Sour Chicken
3 Pounds Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite size pieces 3/4 Cup Apricot Spreadable Fruit 1 (8 oz.) Bottle Kraft Free Catalina Dressing 1 Package Dry Onion Soup Mix Spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Mix all ingredients together and place into crockpot. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Serve over rice…
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Potato Chips
Dont hate me but I do not have a sweet tooth, my thing is crispy and salty low fat potato chips? Who'd have ever thunk it? Yukon golds make great potato chips, as do Idaho bakers. The easiest way to slice the potatoes is with a mandoline or on the slicing disk of your food processor. Makes about 80 chips, enough to serve 4…
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Grilled Tilapia with Couscous And Avocado
Chef Challenge: Grilled Tilapia with Couscous And Avocado Marcus Samuelsson, the host of Discover Home Channel's Inner Chef creates a delish meal that comes in at or under 500 calories, 20 grams of fat, and 650 milligrams of sodium Grilled Tilapia with Israeli Couscous and Avocado 2 tsp mild chili powder 1 Tbsp + 2 1/2…