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If you make your own (and it is easy) you have whey to use in bread making, salad dressings and sauces

I blend Greek yogurt (plain) with 1/2 the suggested amount of mayo flavor it with spices appropriate to the recipe...Makes a nice low(er) calorie dressing

I do a lot of slow cooking on the stove top (I'm retired) but I still have 2 crock pots that I use probably 4 days a week. Everything from stir fries to large roasts, legumes and even fruit - Makes applesauce very easy

Thank you...sounds like a winner

I make my own. Vinaigrettes are easy and changing vinegar types, provides a lot of variety, Use honey or Spenda for sweetener whatever herbs and spices strike my fancy. Make ahead if I have a planned menu otherwise last minute. If I'm eating out - dressing on the side or lemon juice.

Thanks for the tip on senior groups. I will be 80 on my next birthday (July). Lost over 100 pounds about 3 years ago and joined MFP to maintain. Have gained back about 30 pounds mostly due to inactivity...still struggling to get rid of some unwanted pounds

Make sure you are tasting "fishy" as opposed to smelling "fishy" - make sure the fish is absolutely fresh. check the Internet for "mild tasting fish

Use the whey to make bread - and you have the best of both worlds

Many thanks to whomever thought of this topic - have a whole list of books to check on now. I have kindle and I also use an online used bookstore (thrift books) - low prices and free shipping

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"Wish we could get ranch seasoning in Australia. Never seen it yet. Sounds great" . Check on line and you will find recipes to make your own. So like the real thing no one will know the difference unless you tell them. Once you have the powder made up you can sub lite weight alternatives like Greek yogurt, lite mayo or…

Check out this website...http://www.punkdomestics.com/category/tags/pickled-turnips - pickled turnips - have not tried these recipes but have made turnips pickled and really liked them. This site just had a variety. enjoy

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Been making hominy casserole for years: 2 large can Hominy, drained (save some of the liquid) 1 1/2 cups cheese - cheddar, pepperjack, jack - your choice (I just use regular cheese but you could use low fat 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1 med can Diced Chile peppers 3 tbsp green onions ( Potato chips, corn chips, corn flakes or…

Makes me wish I was allowed to indulge in cranberries

Now I remember, Roundgal

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You can sub peanut butter for tahini

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Bob's Red Mill suggests replacing 1/2 of regular flour - no mention of taste change but the price would deter me at $10.00 a pound! I'll just use it in salads and such. I have added the flakes to homemade "protein bars" with very positive results according to those who imbibe.

Check out America's test kitchen - for the best and easiest lentil salad and way to cook lentils (in the oven). Terrific!!:blushing: :blushing:

Have you tried sandwich thins? About 1/2 the calories, also Sara Lee makes a 45 cal. per slice bread - many crackers are lower in calories these days. Tuna, salmon, roast chicken/turkey lean ham/pork. I grind "leftover's" in the food processor add pickles, onions and spices (very tasty) (can use low calorie/light mayo or…

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Microplane - great for grating anything from garlic and ginger to nutmeg and hard cheese - you get the most flavor from the least amount of product. so quick and easy to use and clean.

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Looks Delish !! Trying to get back together and this might do it.

We have done that for one of the big holidays for years - it's really a fun thing to do! Enjoy your chinese.