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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…
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Sugar-Free, Low Carb Glazed Almonds
This special treat of translucent sweetness in one of those "bet you can't eat just one" so put your blinking splurge button on when you eat these and be aware! 1 cup blanched whole almonds 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon Steele's Honey Flavored Nature Sweet 1 cup Splenda® tiny pinch baking soda Makes about 1 Cup Spread the…
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South Beach Diet Sweet Potato-Feta Rounds
The sturdy texture of sweet potatoes makes them perfect for roasting and using as colorful orange “cups” for tasty fillings like this one, made with feta, garlic, and chives. 3 long, thin sweet potatoes, peeled (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 4 ounces…
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South Beach Diet Spicy Citrus Shrimp
1 lemon 1 navel orange 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 30 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined salt Makes 10 (3-piece) Servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Marinating Time: 30 minutes or overnight Cook Time: 10 minutes Cut the zest…
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Low Fat Seafood Gumbo
3/4 C flour 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 onions, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 9 cups water 1 can, (14 ½ oz.) whole tomatoes, crushed 3 bay leaves juice of half lemon 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon red pepper 4 whole cloves salt and pepper to taste 1 pint…
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vegie pizza
very good,,, 1 pack of cream heese (perfer light) 1 pack of valley ranch package choices of any raw veg,,,carots, celery, brocc, olives,, slice each veg into small pieces to fit on squares use pillsbury dough crossant rolls and roll out/ bake according to directions spread cream cheese mixture (1pack of ranch , cream…
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Chicken Primavera Pizza
This meal can be done with the left extra ingredients from thr Roast Chicken with Lemon & Oregano meal. * Use whole wheat crust for a fiber boost. 12 inch prebaked pizza crust 1 cup bottled pizza(or pasta) sauce 4 oz shredded part skim mozzarella sauce 1 cup cooked broccoli florets 1/2 cup roasted red peppers 1 cup diced…
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Roast chicken with lemon and oregano
3 chicken breast halves(bone-in; about 1 1/2 lbs) 4 chicken drumsticks(about 1 lb) 2 red peppers, sliced Cooking spray 1/2 cup reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth, plus 1/4 cup Juice from 1 large lemon 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder 16-oz package frozen broccoli florets 2 tsp olive oil Salt and pepper Preheat…
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veggie & imitation crab hash
WOW! Did this for dinner tonight and it was yummy! Easy to make, very filling and only 264 calories! 3 oz (1/2 C) Imitation Crab Meat 1/4 C Dried bread crumbs 1/4 C frozen corn kernels 1 C cubed zuchini 1/2 C diced green pepper 1/4 tsp creole seasoning Mix everything above to coat then add 1/4 C Egg Beaters shape into 2…
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Low-cal apple (or peach) crisp
Peel and chop an apple (or peach), place in a dish, sprinkle with a teaspoon or two of Splenda and a dash of cinnamon, toss, and place in microwave for a few minutes. Top with a tablespoon of your favorite granola (or slivered almonds). If you have calories left to spend, top with lowfat vanilla yogurt.
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Tasty Meal
I know there are alot of people who watch carbs closely and this may be to many for you however this is a very tasty meal. You can even make it up in small portions as you like. Cooked rice of your choice Cooked lentils to your liking avocado or guacomole ( this is a good fat don't let it scare you, if you don't like it…
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Stuffed Sole
This recipe is for 1 serving. INGREDIENTS 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice 1-1/2 teaspoons thinly sliced green onion 1/4 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon dry white wine 1 (6 ounce) fillet sole 1 ounce cooked salad shrimp salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1-1/2 teaspoons butter 3/4 teaspoon…
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Does anyone have any good chicken recipes?
I need a good chicken recipe, I am a very picky eater so its hard for me to just pick something out of a cookbook w/out knowing that someone else thinks its good .can someone please help Thanks, Amanda
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Scrumptious & Healthy pasta sauce
Thieves Pasta 1 pound of penne, fusilli, ziti or other whole wheat cut pasta 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 4 large cloves garlic, minced 1 large can of Italian crushed tomatoes, including juice 4-6 tablespoons of dry wine (we use whatever we have open – red or white) 1 TBS sugar Salt and pepper 1 bag of spinach…
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Baked Fish with Shrimp
This is a 4 servings recipe but you can go here and change the serving size: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Baked-Fish-with-Shrimp/Detail.aspx I make this all the time and I absoluetly love it. It's so easy to make and fast too. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons and 1-1/4 teaspoons butter 1 tablespoon and 1-3/4 teaspoons all-purpose…
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Some Ideas for my Brunch
Please Get me some Ideas for my brunch at my office .I can have light food only.I have a problem with my jaw .so me having equi food at intervals to maintain my weight .Me need some nutritious Ideas.Please Get me some working Ideas.
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Spicy Tomato Juice
Ingredients * 3 tomatoes * 1/2 green or red pepper * 1 celery stalk * 1 apple * 1/2 tsp. onion powder * 1/2 Tsp. garlic powder * 1 tsp. Worcestershire * pinch of freshly ground black pepper * 3 drops Hot Sauce (optional) Method Cut everything into sections and juice. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire,…
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Spicy Tomato Juice
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Spinach Noodle salad
6 oz wide egg noodles uncooked 260 cal 6 servings @ 1 1/2 c 1 can 14.5 oz each diced tomatoes with basil garlic and oregano 3 tbsp. evoo 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp salt 1 can 15 oz each northern beans drained rinsed 3 oz baby spinach leaves 1/2 c thinly sliced red onion 1/3 c crumbled feta cheese cook…