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Taco Salad! MMMM!
Last night I make a taco salad that was so good. It had lettuce and tomatos of course but then I took some lean hamburger meat and cooked it and added some corn and some taco seasoning. I also topped it with a little Taco Sauce (very little calories, Pace makes some that is good and in a reseable bottle) and a little…
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Homemade Lunch Wrap
I made this for lunch today and it was good. Thought I would share. It's really simple. I used the following but you can definetely choose whatever you want to add. 1 low carb whole wheat tortilla 1 medium roma tomato sliced a handful of fresh spinach leaves 1-2 TBSP fat free plain cream cheese 5 slices dried beef lunch…
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PF Chang Lettuce Wraps
Most of you have heard of P.F. Chang right? ok...and if you have you've more than likely had their lettuce wraps??!! Well I found the recipe and let me tell you ladies, even my "steak and potatoes" PICKY husband really liked it and he didn't even snack after because there is SO much flavor! Here's the recipe and directions…
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Low-calorie lemon and almond cake recipe
Makes 12-16 slices Ready in 2 hours Ingredients • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 3 medium eggs • 100g fructose sugar (or sweetener) • 55g plain flour • 100g ground almonds • 1 tsp baking powder Nutritional Information Per serving: 159 calories (based on 16 servings) Method: How to cook low-calorie lemon and almond cake 1. Put the…
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Banana "Ice Cream"
Okay, so a friend of mine was telling me that she does this for her son and calls it ice cream. Says it's really good. She'll just buy bananas, slice, and freeze them. She breaks off a chunk of them, puts them in a blender, adds a little milk and, VOILA, banana ice cream! If you like it sweeter you could add a little…
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need idea help
ok so i'm planning on loosing body fat so i need a reduced calorie intake so as most of you know i need to plan my meals this way. I live with my Boyfriend and hes has 6% body fat and wants to gain like 20lbs. My delema is cooking for the two of us. i'm at a loss because in order to cook i make regular stuff but end up…
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Manhattan Crab Chowder
If you like Manhattan clam chowder, you'll love how delicious our version is when made with crab. Take your time to finely dice the vegetables and the soup will cook faster. Make it a meal: All you need is crusty bread or oyster crackers and a tossed salad and you've got dinner. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each…
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Chicken Noodle Soup with Dill
Makes 9 servings, about 1 cup each ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 10 cups chicken broth, homemade or reduced-sodium canned 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 large stalk celery, diced 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 ounces dried egg noodles (3 cups) 4…
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Mini Chile Relleno Casseroles
Makes 4 servings, two 6-ounce or one 10-ounce casserole each ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35-45 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 2 4-ounce cans diced green chiles, drained and patted dry 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed and patted dry 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups nonfat…
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Portobello Paillards with Spinach, White Beans & Caramelized
Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 1 hour TOTAL TIME: 1 hour EASE OF PREPARATION: Moderate 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/3 cup 1% milk 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 4 portobello mushroom caps, 3-4…
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Beef Tataki
Tataki is a typical Japanese preparation in which beef or fish is seared on the outside, left very rare inside, thinly sliced and served with a citrusy soy sauce. We cook the beef to medium-rare here, so it retains plenty of flavor and tenderness. A crisp carrot-and-radish salad on the side provides textural contrast. Make…
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Salmon
Salmon au poivre 4 (4 oz) salmon fillets i inch tick (skin removed) 2 tblspn pf lemon juice 1 lg garlic clove minced 1/2 tspn salt 3 tblspn pepper in large bolw add lemon juice and garlic...add salmon cover both sides and let sit 5min. spread pepper in plate then press salmon into pepper, Grill or cook salmon 5 min each…
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Chilly Chocolate Mousse Crepes
(1 crepe: 55 calories, 1g fat, 90mg sodium, 8g carbs, 0g fiber, 5g sugars, 1g protein = 1 Point) Warning…these things are seriously addictive! Luckily, at just 55 calories, you can have a few... Ingredients: 2 Melissa’s Ready to Use 9 Inch Crepes or other 50-calorie dessert crepes 1 Jell-O Sugar Free Reduced Calorie…
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Brown Sugar Meringues
Ingredients: 1/2 cup egg whites (about 4 large eggs) a pinch of salt 1 cup brown sugar Directions: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment or wax paper. With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and salt on high speed until soft peaks form. Continue mixing on high speed while adding 1/2 cup of the…
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Lighter Lemon Bars
Makes 16 Lovely Lemon Bars Ingredients: 1/4 cup confectioners sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt confectioners'…
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Krispymallow Treats
(1 square: 47 calories, <1g fat, 32mg sodium, 11g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 3g sugars, <1g protein = 1/2 Point) A fiber-y new spin on an old childhood fave! Ingredients: 3 tbsp. Smart Balance 37% Light Buttery Spread 3 cups miniature marshmallows 2 cups Fiber One cereal 5 cups Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs or puffed wheat cereal…
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Layered Berry Custard Crostata
(1/2 recipe: 119 calories, 1.5g fat, 112mg sodium, 16g carbs, 3g fiber, 9g sugars, 2g protein = 2 Points) This dessert is equal parts creamy, flaky, ‘n fruity! The fillo dough can be a little tricky to work with, but trust us, it's worth the effort! Ingredients: 2 sheets Athens Fillo Dough 9" X 14" (Twin Pack) 1 Hunt’s…
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Pumpkin Crunchers
(2 Crunchers: approx. 60 calories, <1g fat, 60mg sodium, 14g carbs, 4g fiber, 3g sugars, 1g protein = 1/2 Point) Pumpkin, crunch and cream all in one bite...Mmmmmmm! Ingredients: 7.5 oz. pure pumpkin (1/2 of a 15 oz. can) 1/2 container Cool Whip Free 2 Sugar Free Jell-O Pudding Snacks; Vanilla 3/4 cup Fiber One cereal…
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Rockin' Restaurant Spinach Dip
(1/8 recipe, approx. 3-4 Tbsp. - 70 calories, 0.5g fat, 305mg sodium, 7.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 2g sugars, 6.5g protein = 1 Point) Ingredients: 4 oz. Lifetime Fat Free Monterey Jack Cheese (or another fat-free white hard cheese, like Muenster or Mozzarella) 4 tbsp. fat-free sour cream 10 tsp. Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesan…
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Edamame Lo Mein
I am a big fan of chinese, and lo mein is one of my favorite dishes. I wanted to share a fantastic, easy, and fast recipe. Edamame Lo Mein (makes 4 generous servings) 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti 2 cups frozen edamame (shelled soybeans) 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup oyster sauce 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 3…
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HG's Winter Sips
Skip the fatty, calorie-packed holiday bevs this year. HG has some guilt-free and seriously delicious hot drinks for you... Berry Hot Cocoa OR Citrus Christmas Cocoa (Entire recipe: Approx. 27 calories, 0g fat, 200mg sodium, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugars, 2g protein = 0 Points!) We liked both versions of this fruity cocoa…
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looking for W.W. ZERO Pt. SOUP
Does anyone have the recipe to weight watchers zero point soup. I used to have it and can't find it. It is something i haven't made in at least 5 yrs so going from memory is out of the question. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP!!
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HG's Magical Low-Calorie Margarita
(Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 58mg sodium, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 0g protein = 2 Points) This one's an old favorite...and it ROCKS! Ingredients: 6 oz. Sierra Mist Free (or Diet Sprite Zero, or your other fave no-cal lemon-lime soda) *1.5 oz. tequila 1/2 tsp. Crystal Light powdered drink mix, Lemonade 1…
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HG's Fruitylicious Margarita
(Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 15mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 0g protein = 2 Points) This one's crazy delicious, customizable and guilt-free to boot! Ingredients: *1.5 oz. tequila 5 oz. SoBe LEAN; Diet Mango Melon, Energy Diet Citrus, or Diet Cranberry Grapefruit 1 oz. lime juice Optional: lime slice…
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DJSOULAR...question!!!!!
I want to make those Turkey BBQ burgers (Sloppy Joes) but can't find the nutrition info. You said you put it in the database. Did you maybe put it under some different name? Or did you for get to share it? Please let me know. That would be great!! *Kistinbee*
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Diabetic Friendly Recipes
German Chocolate Angel Pie http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/dessert/piestarts/chocolate_angel_pie.html Apple and Pear Turnovers http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/dessert/pastries/appearturn.html Buttermilk Brownies http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/dessert/cookies/butmilkbrownies.html These are just a few…
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Low Fat Apple Turnovers
• 2 1/4 cups peeled, cored, chopped tart (like Granny Smith) apples • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/8 teaspoon salt • dash of ground nutmeg • 10 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry, thawed • vegetable cooking spray Combine apple and…
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Chicken Taco salad
I just made this up tonight and it was delicious! Being a novice cook, I was rather pleased. Salsa - A couple tablespoons Ground up chicken - I used a pound and there are about 6 servings depending on how much you put in your salad Taco Seasoning Lettuce Fat free or reduced fat refried beans Some tomato Low fat sour cream…
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Steak and feta roll ups
This is amazing! and low in carbs. 1 4 oz strip loin, fat removed, grilled, sliced into strips 2. 1 onion sliced, ( can grill with meat or use raw 3. 1 oz. reduced feta cheese, crumbled 4. 1 clove garlic, grilled with meat and sliced 5. chopped black olives 6. 2 TBS reduced fat ranch dressing 7. 2 large leaves of romaine…
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What's your favorite smoothie?
I start with one cup low-fat kefir, a yogurt-like drink. I would use nonfat if I could find it. It is pretty tart, so usually a banana to sweeten. Then some fruit, and blend. So far, I have tried: fresh blackberries frozen raspberries apple dried apricots Next up: fresh peach mexican papaya cantaloupe dates a few ice cubes…