SweetyGirl

Oh yeah - It's great mixed with a mashed potato! Have you ever tried making Shepherds Pie and topping it with this mixed with some cheese? Yum! I had some turkey and gravy left over from the holidays and a dab of the usually forbidden mashed potatoes. Some peas and carrots, chopped turkey and gravy in the pie pan, topped…

Don't have a recipe exactly, but to lighten up baked mac and cheese, I use half a box of ww macaroni, a bag of frozen cauliflower, and make a cheese sauce with lowfat milk (use half the milk you would normally use because the cauliflower will add liquid), sharp cheddar, swiss, and any other (mostly lowfat) cheeses you…

I do something very similar to this, but sometimes, instead of spaghetti squash, I saute a bunch of sliced cabbage until it's pretty tender, and either top it with the other ingredients, or toss them all together and bake in a casserole topped with shredded cheese. When I use spaghetti squash in a casserole, I usually mix…

It's Inside Out Eggrolls for us. Here's a link to the recipe: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/148232-inside-out-egg-rolls?hl=inside+out+eggroll#posts-2009872 I add a can of rinsed and drained bean sprouts and a can of chopped water chestnuts to this recipe. And tonight I'll just be adding the leftover roast chicken…

LOVE the Faux Fried Rice recipe. I make that all the time and it's hard to tell the difference! You can eat that and still like yourself afterward. :blushing: Here's another one - Inside Out Eggrolls -- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/148232-inside-out-egg-rolls?hl=inside+out+eggroll#posts-2009872 Love this with…

Two really good low carb recipe sites: Linda's Low Carb -- http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html Living Low Carb -- http://blog.yourlighterside.com/p/eats-recipes.html

Check Cleochatra's low carb site: http://blog.yourlighterside.com/p/eats-recipes.html In the list of main dish recipes, see Italian Spaghetti Squash Bake and Mexican Spaghetti Squash Bake. I've made them both and they are really good. The addition of the the eggs is what keeps the dish from being too watery. I think you…

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LOL! A friend of mine makes "Must Go Soup" - That's when she cleans out her fridge, (as in "Everything Must Go!"). Your recipe looks like a keeper. I use a lot of LaTortilla Low Carb WW tortillas - Have been thinking of trying those in something similar, like Chilequilas.

If you have enough tortillas you can make a lighter version of Chilaquiles, like this: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chilaquiles_casserole.html Most original recipes require you to fry the tortillas first. Not necessary!

Another use for the lowly cauliflower, Cauliflower Fried "Rice"--> http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/fried_rice.html

Check out this site on the South Beach Diet: http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=19 Beware that it is a huge and active site with tons of info. South Beach Diet was developed by Dr. Agatson, a cardiologist, specifically for his patients as a means to get them healthy, mainly by reducing their…

Yum! I made one of these the other day for breakfast using a LaTortilla Factory low carb whole wheat tortilla (the large is only 80 calories). I heated it in a saute pan brushed with olive oil, until it was slightly browned on both sides, then added a little of my homemade meat sauce which had lots of chopped vegs in…

I usually just use about a 1/2 cup of cold low sodium chicken or beef broth (you can use bouillon) to which I add some low sodium soy sauce (Tbsp or so), minced garlic, tiny amount of powdered ginger and hot pepper flakes, and stir in a heaping Tbsp. of cornstarch. Then add this in after all vegs are just barely cooked to…

Dark chocolate here, too. I keep a bag of the darkest chocolate chips I can find, like Ghirardelli 60% Cacao, in my freezer. Frozen takes longer to melt in your mouth! One small handful is all I need. And I find I even need that less and less often.

What I've done is to halve the amount of pasta in both mac & cheese and tuna casseroles, subbing a bag of frozen cauliflower for the absent pasta. And, I often toss in a handful or two of frozen baby peas. You just have to reduce the amount of liquid because of the extra water in the vegetables and the fact that there…

Not necessarily for a holiday dinner, but these are sure good for other times: http://www.amazingribs.com/recipes/potatoes/sweet_potato_steak_fries.html I've made these twice, in the oven, using our favorite BBQ seasoning (Pappy's Seasoning) instead of the ones used in the recipe. Even just some chili powder will spice 'em…

Congrats for making wise choices - It's so hard when going to one of these restaurants where everything is so tempting. I just ran across this video: http://www.howcast.com/videos/180496-How-To-Order-Chinese-Food-Without-Blowing-Your-Diet Looks like they also have videos for Italian, French and Indian restaurants as well.

South Beach Diet Forum - Recipe and Food Area: http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=5 South Beach was developed by a cardiologist to help his heart patients get healthy. It's kept my cholesterol manageable for years - actually helped me reduce the numbers by eating lean foods, healthy vegetables and…

I've made that, too. It's great! I think the recipe I used was for a packet Good Seasons Ital. Dressing mix and a jar, liquid and all, of the pickled pepperoncini. (There are several variations on the internet - take your pick - they're all good). Usually served with Provolone cheese on a hoagie, but I would use a…

Excellent film - watched it about a month ago. Gives you great info on what to eat/not eat to be healthy. Somewhere in it, someone recommended mega doses of Vitamin C and so I found www.doctorhealyourself.com . DH and I are now taking several 500 mg. chewables throughout the day. No more sinus/allergy problems for either…

Why not just mix your mayo and low fat yogurt (or greek yogurt) together - say, 50/50? Or experiment with the amounts to see how much of the mayo you really need to "flavor" the yogurt, even adding in a bit of Dijon or yellow mustard, horseradish, or whatever low cal flavors float your boat? If you invent something really…

Can you eat beans, or dairy? Both are healthy and will help you feel full when you introduce them into your diet. Search South Beach Diet. There are a few forums dedicated to it online. There is a Phase 1, to get rid of cravings, a Phase 2, for ongoing weight loss, and Phase 3, for maintenance. It's a very healthy way of…

I made these last night using agave syrup (2 Tbs) for the 3 Tbs honey. It was delicious - but took an extra 20 minutes to get the squash completely cooked. Could use other vegs (thinking big chunks of zucchini with carrots or sweet potatoes?) under the chops. And, the honey/agave wasn't necessary - but that's a personal…

Sodium, unfortunately, was high - 763. Thanks for asking - I forgot to have MFP track that, so I just changed my settings. That's something I need to watch! However, I think you could easily leave out the bacon and tweak a few other things to compensate if that's a concern. Chicken would be a good protein to sub for clams…

I've found it at Walmart. Most stores carry it year-round. Just google it for an image so you know what to look for. And then do yourself a big favor and google "Mexican Spaghetti Squash Bake" and "Italian Spaghetti Squash Bake". These are soooo good and you will not miss the pasta. (And I LOVE pasta!) Spaghetti squash can…

Here's an easy one to fix for a quick meal. (Although I find making soup from scratch, with a lot of chopping, is therapeutic! )You can vary the ingredients to your personal taste. Five Can Soup (South Beach - Phase 1)) INGREDIENTS: 1 can reduced fat low sodium chicken broth 1 can ff refried beans 1 can rotel tomatoes…

I never skip the cake, if it's something I really like. But before going to the party (or at the party) I try to have a snack of something with protein, like low fat cheese or peanut butter with celery or half an apple. It'll keep that sugar in the cake from too quickly turning to sugar (then fat) in your system. Atkins…

If you want the cauli mash to be really smooth it helps to use a food processor. I just add a little milk and butter (or margarine) or sour cream or cream cheese. And I like to use Laughing Cow too. Sometimes we have twice-baked. Then I don't usually use the processor, just mash it up leaving some small chunks. Mix in…

Spaghetti squash is great in a gratin. Here's one version: http://www.dailyunadventuresincooking.com/2009/09/spaghetti-squash-gratin-recipe.html Spaghetti Squash Gratin Recipe (makes 4-6 servings) Loosely adapted from this recipe. 1 spaghetti squash salt and pepper 1 cup sour cream (use lowfat) 2 tablespoons freshly…