My "go to" recipes

Dauntlessness

These are my go-to recipes. I have tried and I make all of them on a regular basis. I am a very picky eater. I am the type of person to cook homemade and gourmet on a daily basis. Trust me, these recipes are amazing. Hope this helps.


Ellie's Ribbon Pasta: 490 calories for 2 cups.
This has a huge serving for under 500 calories. I love this dish and the Zucchini makes you feel like your eating more pasta then you actually are.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/zucchini-ribbon-pasta-recipe/index.html

Ellie Zucchini Crisps: 105 calories
This is a great side or snack
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/zucchini-parmesan-crisps-recipe/index.html

The best Beef Kabob Marinade...ever. calories: varied calories but very low
I only use 1/4 cup of oil instead of the 1 cup it calls for. I add 2-3 bell peppers, onions and Zucchini which makes it a very low cal dish.
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/kabob-marinade/Detail.aspx

Chicken Sate with Spicy Peanut Sauce: 263 calories
This is one of my favorite dishes. Love it.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/chicken-sate-with-spicy-peanut-dipping-sauce-recipe/index.html

Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin: 216 calories
Great and flavorful Dish
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/orange-marinated-pork-tenderloin/Detail.aspx

Meatloaf:
Great recipe, 263 calories
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001160605

Chocolate Meringue Cookies: 47 calories per cookie
Love these. Very addicting.
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/chocolate-meringue-cookies/Detail.aspx

Banana Bread: 86 Calories
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001732689


~~~~~New Potatoes, Pearl Onions and Green Beans~~~~~275 calories per serving.
This is a super easy recipe that makes you feel like your eating a bunch potatoes but you are obviously not. 4.0 oz new potatoes cut in half or quarters, 2.5 oz pearl onions, 5 oz cup frozen green beans and 1/2 tbsp. butter per serving. Add the onions and potatoes in a bowl, salt and pepper to taste. Cover with saran and microwave on high for 5 minute. Add the frozen green beans and recover. Cook on high for another 5 minutes.(tCheck them every 2.5 minutes because microwaves vary in cooking times) Mix and season more if needed. I have also added fresh herbs if I have them laying around. Chives work very well.

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mixmastermolly

Yum, I'm definitely going to try the first two!

SeasideOasis

Thanks for posting such awesome recipes!

I am a food junky! Not just any food, but homemade, fun, new, and innovative dishes! My boyfriend, whom I cook with close to three times a week, and I are always looking for something new and tasty. Many of this recipes are right up our alley and will still keep me within my calorie goals

lena0882

These look great - thanks for posting!

Dauntlessness

I forgot to post a recipe we tried last night. This one is not for the faint at heart. It is pretty spicy and flavorful but my husband and I really liked it and it will make its way into our recipe book. Again, if you like milder type foods, this is not for you. LOL

Asian Lettuce Wraps: 388 calories

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/asian-lettuce-wraps-2/Detail.aspx

fitaliciag

Thanks for posting! These are awesome, can't wait to try...

SeasideOasis

Asian Lettuce Wraps!!! Thats definitely going to be made this weekend

ttrussel

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tamheath

Saving for later - thanks! "Hello, my name is Tammy and I'm addicted to recipes." :laugh:

curran80

Saving for later, though the lettuce wraps will be getting made real soon. Thanks

writtenINthestars

OOOhh I love Ellie Recipes! Thanks for the post!

ptpatty

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Roukie

saving for later, thanks for the ideas.

kuechletwins

THANK YOU!!!!

Dauntlessness

You are all so sweet! Gosh, I love this website. Believe it or not, I have more recipes...LOL I will post more another time. I just didn't want to write a book on my first post.:

zoombie_bear

yummm

jamielr84

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ldon37

Thanks for posting the recipes!! They sound yummy!

Purplegal

Thanks! Those look great!

kpaulsen

bumpity bump!

Sarahr73

Thanks for the great recipes! I have been looking for more food my fiance would enjoy as well. He likes his high fat and calorie foods and some of these sound like they will taste high in fat and calories without actually being high in them. I am super excited for the lettuce ewraps.

JonnaGrace

amen to that !!!

ambie35

bump.
Going to try those zuchinini crisps!

jdelisle

Bump

MAK_01

Thanks for posting! Can't wait to try them all (especially the Chicken Sate)

deannarey13

Save for later! YUMMY!

Dauntlessness

Another recipe:

Grandmothers Cabbage Casserole

1 Medium Cabbage chopped and rinsed
1 lb Ground beef
1 Can of onion soup
1 can rotel tomatoes
2 cans tomato sauce
1 cup raw rice
2 eggs well beaten
½ cup cooking oil
1 large onion chopped
1 bell pepper finely chopped
salt pepper to taste
Bread crumbs (to top) optional
Cheddar cheese (to top) optional

Mix all the ingredients together by hand. Add the mixture to a greased 13x9 deep baking pan. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 325 degrees for for 2 hours. Add grated cheese and melt on top. Enjoy.

If my calculations are correct, it has 352 calories for 1/6th of a pan.

Finigan84

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GrammyDiane

Thanks for sharing these recipes and links. I'll be anxious to come back to them when I have time to really look at them. I love the "tried and true" aspect!

rjs3455

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gilltaitt

bump! thanks for posting!