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A tasty way to add fruit to your day
Im always on the look out for great healthy recipes...even when i wasn't cooking them, lol Now that i am, i tried this one and fell in love... Caribbean Rice 2 cups cooked rice ( i used brown rice) 11oz can mandarine orange, drained 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1/3 green onion sliced 1/4 tsp ground ginger. Combine all…
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pumpkin pie alternative
I have been reading about Thanksgiving coming up, and of course thought i would add something i have tried and found a wonderful recipie. I am form Canada, we have had our Thanksgiving already...Oct 15. I was torn with the idea of having Pumpkin pie and whipped cream. Being Diabetic, and greatly affected by carbs...i…
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5 kinds of Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Step 1 - Clean the seeds When you are carving your pumpkin, separate the seeds from the pumpkin flesh and strings. Wash them well (usually putting then in a big bowl of water and rubbing them between your hands is a fast way to clean them) and spread them on paper towels to dry. It is also time to start preheating the…
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Sweet Potato and Apple Salad
1 1/2 lb small sweet potatoes
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Whole-Wheat Raisin Cookies
1 1/4 c all purpose flour 1 1/4 c 100% stone-ground whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 date sugar 1 1/2 c raisin 1/3 c vegetable oil 1/2 c plus generous 2 tbsp water 4 egg whites or 2 extra large eggs Preheat oven to 350. Grease two cookie sheets with vegetable shortening or oil. In a large sized…
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Southwest Bean Soup
Got twenty minutes or so....bored of salad?....enjoy! 1 TBsp veg oil 1-2 red pepper, chopped 1-2 med. onion, chopped 1 TBsp garlic, minced (about one clove) 2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin 1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained 4 cups fat free reduced sodium vegetable broth (I used chicken…
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Chocolate Nut Balls
1 oz (1 suare) Baker's all natural unsweetened Chocolate 1 tbsp vegetable oil 5 tbsp water 1/2 c date sugar 3/4 c chopped pecans or other nut 1 In a small saucepan, melt chocolate, oil, and water over medium heat. 2 Reduce heat to low, add date sugar, and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. The mixture will become quite a…
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Raspberry Tapioca Pudding
2 c fresh or frozen, thawed and drained raspberries 2 tbs Minute tapioca 1/2 c unsweetened apple juice concentrate 1 Puree berries in blender and press through a stariner to remove seeds 2 Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and allow to sit for 5 minutes 3 Place a saucepan over medium heat and bring mixture to a…
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Frittata
2 c water 1/2 c barley 3/4 tsp salt divided 2 tsp olive oil 1 can black beans rinsed and drained 15 oz 2 cups cheddar cheese 3/4 corn, fresh or thawed 1/2 c green bell pepper 1/4 chopped cilantro 7 eggs or 1 3/4 c egg substitute 1 c cottage cheese 1/2 tsp red pepper 1 c salsa Cook the barley in the water plus 1/4 tsp salt.…
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Traditional Pumpkin Pie
No one will not taste a difference in this lower fat version! • 1 - 15 ounce can pumpkin (about 2 cups) • 1 - 14 ounce can fat-free sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) • 4 egg whites • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 - 9 inch unbaked…
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Where do you find the time?
Hi Skinnier_me, where do you find the time to make all these great recipes? I come home and I'm tired and the last thing I want to do is cook. Are you a chef? Where do you look for your recipes. Karen
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Yummy Sandwich!
A sandiwch that I love to make, and am having EVERYday this week for lunch is this! Whole wheat bread, two slices ( for a full lunch!) a little bit of ranch dressing Baby spinach cucumber slices tomato slices thinly sliced turkey and avacado! it is delicious, isn't too unhealthy, and makes sure you are getting your veggies…
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really nice dressing to go over plain rice/meat or fish
Hi I jave found this a really good dressing to make anything plain delicious; 1/2 lime chilli flakes (as much as you like depending on how hot you like things) handful of chopped corriander 10 tbs of soy sauce crushed garlic Its lovely and low fat but spices up grilled fish or meat (which i normally find really boring)…
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Scallops with Snow Peas
1/2 pound snow peas 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup sweet pepper, diced 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 pound scallops 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional Trim the peas by cutting off the stem end. Place them in a large skillet that has a tightly fitting cover and add the water and cook, covered, for 2 minutes or…
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Shrimp and Crab Bisque
1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion 1/4 cup half-and-half cream 1-1/2 ounces medium shrimp - peeled and deveined 1-1/2 ounces pre-cooked crab meat 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon white wine In a large…
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Sauteed Apples
This is great for any meal, but is great for breakfast. The syrup from the apples is great on homemade waffles. You may add raisins to the sauce if you wish. 1/4 cup butter 4 large tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground…
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Banana Oat Bran Bread
1 c whole wheat flour 1/2 c oat bran 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 c packed brown sugar 1/2 apple sauce 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 ripe bananas, mashed Directions Preheat oven to 350, & spray loaf pan with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine flour, oat bran, salt, baking powder,…
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Mini Personal Pita Pizzas
2 Whole wheat pita breads, split in half Olive oil or canola oil spray 1/4 cup of pizza sauce, divided 4 oz. of mozzarella cheese, part skim, divided 1/4 cup of pamessan cheese, divided 1. Preheat oven to 400. 2. Using kitchen shears, cut just enough of the outer edge off of each pita to split into 2 pieces, giving you 4…
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Baked Seafood Lasagna
3 Tbsp. margarine 3 Tbsp. flour 2 c. milk 1/2 c. parmesan cheese 10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed & drained 1 c. Italian cheese 1/8 teas. nutmeg 9 lasagna noodles 1/2 lb. medium cooked shrimp 12 oz. crabmeat Preheat oven to 350F. Melt margarine in large saucepan on medium heat. Add flour & stir with whisk until well blended.…
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Slow Cooker Garlic Tomato Chicken
2 Chicken Breasts (4 halves) 2 cups Lima Beans (dry) 1 cup Tomato Sauce 3 cloves Garlic (mashed) 1 tsp Allspice 1 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Oregano 1 cup Water (or enough to make slow cooker halfway full) -Pour dry Lima Beans, tomato sauce, and water into Slow Cooker -Brown chicken over medium heat…
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pumpkin "pudding"
Since I can't eat dairy or gluten or sugar, I created a version of pumpkin pie that also does without the crust calories. Follow the canned pumpkin pie recipe but substitute light coconut milk for milk, and agave for sugar. Pour into a pie plate and bake about twice as long as the recipe recommends. It is so good that my…
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Cooking and freezing 6 cups of brown rice
Love brown rice, but not the cooking time, so I tried cooking a week's worth and freezing it. I cooked up the batch, let it cool some, and measured 1 cup each into zip-lock plastic sandwich bags, and put in the freezer. I do not microwave, so I put the frozen lump into the frying pan along with the turkey breast or salmon,…
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Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds and Yogurt
3 ripe pears, scrubbed, quartered, cored and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon unblanched almonds, sliced 1/2 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt 1. Place a broiler rack about 3 inches from source of heat. Heat the broiler. 2. Arrange the pears in a shallow, flameproof dish in concentric circles,…
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Yummy Garlic Wings
Very light, fun and tasty--a treat you thought you'd have to give up on your quest to good nutrition. 4 chicken wings, bone and skin removed 1 small raw onions 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tsp olive oil 2 tbsp parsley 1/2 tsp coriander seed 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp paprika 1 tbsp green pepper 1…
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Rice Pizza-Cake
Easy snackables! 6 rice cakes 3/4 cup tomato sauce 6 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded Spread 2 tbsp of tomato sauce onto each rice cake, sprinkle each with 1 tbsp parmensan. Bake in oven at 350* until cheese begins to melt or heat in microwave until cheese bubbles. Enjoy! Number of Servings: 6 Calories 65.8 Total Fat 1.7 g…
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Turkey Muffins
Meatloaf in muffins 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey 1 package stuffing mix 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium red pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup) 1 cup water 1 package taco seasoning mix Seasoning to taste--I use seasoning salt, black pepper, onion & garlic powders,…
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Mini Pizzas
I found this recipe a long time ago, and it is a great substitute for regular pizza... Ragu Pizza Sauce (or any other brand) Tortilla Wraps (I get the Mission Carb Balance ones and they are really yummy & 18g of carbs) Shredded Cheese (any kind you like) Toppings: (ideas for toppings are...) Chicken srtips Spinach…
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Fish Roll-Ups
This recipe is for 1 serving. INGREDIENTS 2-3/4 teaspoons butter 1/2 teaspoon minced onion 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon minced crabmeat 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste salt and pepper to taste 2 buttery round crackers, crushed 1 (6 ounce) fillet sole 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1…
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Chunky Vegetable Spaghetti
This is my favorite way in the world to make spaghetti, and it is a great way to provide a meal for non-dieters without having to fall off the health wagon yourself. The sauce has no meat in it, which people often scoff at, but without variation they are always surprised at how great it tastes - the taste and texture of…
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Zip N Steam
Hello everyone! I'm pretty new to the site, but I love it. I just wanted to share something I tried tonight and I'm not sure if anyone else has used them. The new Zip N Steam bags are awesome. I made fresh asparagus and some chicken breasts this evening for dinner, and it all came out wonderfully! It was so easy, too. I…