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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…
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Side dish rut!
Hello :) I'm in side dish rut. Every night I always have a starch and a vegetable with my chicken, fish or pork. Usually it's like a baked potato or rice with boiled cabbage, broccoli, carrots or whatever other veg. I have in the fridge. I really need something new! An actual side dish would be great instead of plain old…
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Valentine's dinner recipes
In looking for a special dinner for Valentine's day, I came across this - Check it out - it sounds fabulous! http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=printMenu&menu_id=522484
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Creamy Chicken and Vegetables
I'm making this for dinner tonight and thought I'd share. You need: -2-3 chicken breasts -1 can cream of mushroom soup (or reduced fat--info would be less) -1/2 cup skim milk -1 tbsp lemon juice -1/4 tsp garlic powder -1 bag of frozen veggies (broccoli, cauliflour, carrots or whatever ever else your heart desires) -a…
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Broccoli Chicken Casserole IV
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Yields: 6 servings Ingredients: 2.5 cups chopped chicken breast meat 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper…
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Chicken a la Camille
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Yields: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup Italian-style seasoning 1 cup barbeque sauce Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) 2. Place chicken and sasoning in a resealable plastic bag, seal and toss to coat, place…
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Delicious veggie sandwich!!!
If you like vegetables like i do you'll love:love: this!!!! And its easy!!! I make a vegetable stir fry(you can pick any veggies you like) i use: tomatoes green peppers mushrooms zuccini yellow squash *and then i stuff it all in pita bread!!!! ONLY 60 CALORIES and DELICIOUS!!! TRY IT!!!:bigsmile:
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french fries
I just love potatoes and this is my favorite way to have what i now call french fries When I bake potatoes I always bake extra and then can have then on the table in about 15 minutes. Slice cold baked potatoes into 1/2 inch rounds spray both sides with pam and season with your favorite seasoning. Place in a hot non stick…
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Turkey Gorgonzola burgers
1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cooking spray sauce 1/4 cup reduced fat mayo 2tsp sweet pickle 1/8 tsp pepper 12 dinner rolls lettuce mix first 5 ingredients and divide into 12 equal portions (1.65 ounces), the recipe actually calls for skillet cooking…
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just got a crock pot-need some recipes
Hey Everyone I just got a crock pot.. and need some healthy recipes.. i have a cookbook but they all seem like stews.. any quick ideas???? either post or message me thanks a ton!!!