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Ginger-Peanut Chicken-Salad Wraps
Just found this in cooking light, it looks good and i am going to try it this weekend.:bigsmile: Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 6 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves 1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 3…
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White Bean Salad
3 Serving This is a very easy bean salad you can make the night before and take to work, or serve as a side dish. Ingredients: 1 can white beans, like cannelini 1 tbsp red pepper, chopped fine 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped fine 1/4 cup tomato, diced 1 tbsp red onion, chopped fine 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp…
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low cal vegan cupcakes!
i need a quick low cal vegan cupcake recipe it would be good if it was easy and the ingredients weren't too out there like i would like to make some tonight! please help! and please add calorie count if you can thanks:smile:
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Tortilla and Green Chili Casserole
This is one of my fav ediets recipes. I have made it at least 3 times. It makes a lot of food and is very filling. I usually use the Josephs tortillas instead because of the health benefits of them. I'm not sure of the calorie amount by itself but the entire meal ediets gives me is 506.8 calories and 14.4 g fat for dinner.…
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Overnight Oatmeal
Here is an easy way to serve a crowd a hearty breakfast before facing the elements for a day of winter sports. You can assemble it in the slow cooker in the evening and wake up to a bowl of hot, nourishing oatmeal. The slow cooker eliminates the need for constant stirring and ensures an exceptionally creamy consistency. It…
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Creamy Hot Apple B-Fast with Brown Sugar Crunch
Love morning meals that can double as desserts? You'll FLIP over this sweet concoction... Ingredients: 1 cup peeled apple chunks (any sweet, not tart, variety) 1 Nature Valley Maple Brown Sugar Crunchy Granola Bar (half a 2-bar package) 2 no-calorie sweetener packets (like Splenda) 1 1/2 tsp. Jell-O Sugar Free Fat Free…
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The Breakfast Club
More than just an '80s flick... now it's an enormous, sandwich-inspired egg scramble! Ingredients: 2/3 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters) 2 oz. raw extra-lean ground turkey (like the kind by Butterball or Jennie-O) 2 slices Jennie-O Extra Lean Turkey Bacon 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes Optional toppings:…
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Egg Salad Recipe
I got this recipe from ediets. I calculated it in the recipe calculator using light kraft mayo and reduced calorie whole wheat bread. But, I got 289 calories and 13.9 g fat. You can adjust it based on your own preferences and if you use all egg whites instead. I get a craving for egg salad now and then and we all know how…
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Steak help
I don't know a lot about steak but I'd like to have one soon. Is there a cut that's lean but is tender too? I used to get ribeyes but I think they are pretty fattening. Also do you have any ideas on marinating and cooking? I'd like to try something new. Thanks!
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Carrot Soup
This is for all the soup lovers out there. My 2 and 4 year olds love this soup. 1 tbsp of light margarine (trans fat free) 1 cup finely chopped onions 3 cups thickly slice carrots 4 cups chicken stock (or veggie stock) 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp long grain rice 1/2 cup 1% milk 1/4 tsp of black pepper 2 cups of water 1. In…
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Deceptively Delicious Cookbook
has anyone tried any of the repices from Deceptively Delicious Cookbook? and is it worth buying?
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Salmon Frittata
1 Serving This simple omelet or frittata is a great way to incorporate some healthy omega-3's into your breakfast or lunch. It's even better if you use omega-3 enriched eggs. This recipe also works with either two whole eggs or four egg whites. This is a perfect meal for a low carbohydrate diet. Ingredients: 1 egg 1 egg…
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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Stew
Super Easy, and way good! I've put all the canned stuff in, so you know the "worst" for the nutritional info--but that hikes up the sodium. Go with fresh and don't use the taco packet, and you'll cut the sodium by approx. 1000 mg. Sadly, I always take the easy route. :ohwell: ) 1 lb chicken (I've used thighs and breast…
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Meatball Alphabet Soup
I made this today and it was very good. My 2 girls & husband enjoyed it as well. 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons quick cooking oats 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 pound lean ground turkey 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1…
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Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce
1 spaghetti squash halved lengthwise seeds removed 1/2 pound ground turkey 1-2 cloves garlic chopped 1/2 - 1 onion chopped 1 cup prepared marinara sauce (look for low calorie - the one I used was 50 calories per 1/2 cup) Parmesan cheese Baked squash face down on foil topped pan at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until…
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Sausage & Peppers
I threw this together last night. It was quick and soooo yummy. 1 package Foster Farms Italian Turkey Sausage 2 Sweet red peppers 1 Sweet yellow pepper 1/2 sweet onion Fennel seed Italian seasoning salt Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray. Put the sausage in a large pan over medium heat. Cook covered for 10 minutes. Cut…
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Angel Lush w/ Pineapple Desert
I found this in a magazine and made it tonight. Wow, it was good! Prep time was 15 minutes. 1 Pkg (4 serving size) Vanilla Instant Pudding 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1 cup thawed whipped topping *could use lite or fat-free 1 prepared angel food cake 1 cup fresh mixed seasonal berries *I used frozen…
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Angelfood Cake
I count it as a protein:heart: I make half a recipe and half a recipe has 450 calories, no fat, 20 grams of protein, I don't remember the carbs, there is a half a cup of flour in my 1/2 recipe, also I count the Splenda as 100 cals. since I went to their website and they tell me a cup has 24 carbs. 1 3/4 Cups Splenda 1/4…
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Grilled Eggplant Panini
Makes 4 sandwiches ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 1/2-inch slices eggplant (about 1 small) 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 8 slices whole-grain country bread 8 thin…
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Healthy Eating for Kids Recipes and Menus
EatingWell's Pepperoni Pizza http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/pepperoni_pizza.html Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/oven_fried_zucchini.html No-Bake Cookies http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/no_bake_cookie.html Many, many more here:…
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Cocoa-Nut Bananas
Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 4 teaspoons cocoa 4 teaspoons toasted unsweetened coconut 2 small bananas, sliced on the bias Place cocoa and coconut on separate plates. Roll each banana slice in the cocoa, shake off the excess, then dip in the coconut. NUTRITION…
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ranch dressing
Well I think its ranch day:laugh: 1 16oz container cottage cheese 1 package hidden vally ranch dips ranch FAT FREE 1 cup butter milk place cottage cheese in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth add package and mix well add buttermilk and mix again makes 3 cups 24- 2 tablespoon servings per serving calories…
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Kale Salad
You will need 1 head of collard greens or kale 3 carrots, shredded 1/2 cup pine nuts 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1/4 cup olive oil Juice from 2 lemons salt to taste To shred the kale: 1. Wash the leaves, then cut out 2 to 3 inches of the really hard ribs (from the bottom upwards). 2.…
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Apple Turnip Salad
Ok.. so this does not SOUND good.... BUT IT IS DELICIOUS! My favorite salad.. and so easy! You will need : 1 apple, cored and shredded (I don't peel them) 1 turnip the same size, peeled and shredded 1/8 cup minced FRESH parsley The juice from 1 lemon 1 tablespoon of honey salt to taste Mix it all up and OH MY GOSH! You're…
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Butternut Hash Browns
PER SERVING (about 1 cup, entire recipe): 85 calories, 1g fat, 162mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g fiber, 5g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 1* These are too good topped with ketchup... Mmmmmm! HG Tip! You don't need any fancy equipment to quickly shred your squash. A basic potato or veggie shredder will do the trick. Just…
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Yummy +62 cal or pure delight!
Angel Food Cake with Pineapple Sauce - serves 12 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple 1 tbsp. orange marmalade 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 prepared angel food cake Combine undrained crushed pineapple, orange marmalade, sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; simmer 2 minutes,…
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mango salsa
1 1/2 cups peeled, chopped mango, papaya, peaches, plums, and/or pineapple 1/2 cup chopped red or green sweet pepper 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 to 2 jalapeno or serrano peppers, seeded and finaly chopped mix all ingredients together. Cover and chill at least…
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delicious sandwich filler
I :heart: this either in a sandwich, tortilla, pita or on a baked potato. Yummy! Makes one generous portion: 80g tuna in brine 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 tbsp low fat/ fat free mayonnaise 1 tbsp low fat/fat free plain yogurt (or I also like to use low fat cream cheese) 1 tbsp lime juice Chopped fresh corriander (not that…
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HG's Ginormous Oven-Baked Omelette
PER SERVING (1 huge piece, 1/4th of dish): 140 calories, 3g fat, 387mg sodium, 9g carbs, 1g fiber, 5g sugars, 18g protein -- POINTS® value 3* Make it at night, and then have a great protein-packed breakfast ready in seconds in the morning (just heat 'n eat!)... Ingredients: 2 cups fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg…
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On your own or for a bunch
You can make as little or as much of this as you want. I made this at the super bowl and set out the ingredients individually as toppings for the rice. There were 13 people at the party and it was not being eaten. It only took one hungry person to say... "Oh my gosh, this is not what i expected at all" before it was…