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Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
Ingredients 1 cup(s) chocolate wafer crumbs (about 20 wafers) 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil 1 teaspoon(s) instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 teaspoons hot water 24 ounce(s) 1% cottage cheese (3 cups) 12 ounce(s) reduced-fat cream cheese (1 1/2 cups), cut into pieces 1 cup(s) packed brown sugar…
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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
For those of you who aren't totally sold on the idea of asparagus, here's a super simple (and delicious!) way to change things up! 1 1/2 lb fresh asparagus 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan…
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For those of you who love girl scout cookies...
For anyone who is a sucker for Samoa girl scout cookies, the new fiber plus bars (caramel coconut fudge) are AMAZING and taste pretty darn close to the cookie! I just had one for the first time and am in looooooooove! :love:
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Question about wedding etiquette
I am the maid of honor for my best friend's wedding and had originally thought it was my responsibility to foot the entire bill for both the bachelorette party and bridal shower. This wasn't a HUGE deal but I am a graduate student so I'm not exactly made of money. I have since read (in the bridesmaids handbook that the…
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Spring Greens Fruit Salad
1/2 cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves Dash of salt 6 cups mixed baby greens 2 cups sliced strawberries 2 peaches, pitted and thinly sliced 1 cup diced Gouda cheese (4 ounces) 1/2 cup hazelnuts,…
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Grilled Ginger-Teriyaki Salmon with Honey-Mango Salsa
Salsa 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon honey Dash red pepper sauce 1 medium mango, peeled, seed removed and diced 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion Salmon 3 tablespoons teriyaki baste and glaze (from 12-oz bottle) 1 tablespoon grated ginger root 1 lb salmon fillets 1. In small glass or…
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Free Kentucky Grilled Chicken 2 Piece Meal
You'll probably have to skip the sides and the biscuit but if you save enough calories for the day you might be able to indulge in a piece of the new Kentucky Grilled Chicken. For a coupon good for FREE Kentucky Grilled Chicken 2 piece meal courtesy of The Oprah Winfrey Show, go to: http://unthinkfc.com/ ** Coupon can only…
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Melon-Cucumber Salad
1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 cups 3/4-inch pieces melon, (honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon) Assorted salad greens 2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced 1. Shake oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper in tightly covered container; toss…
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Grilled Ginger-Lime Tuna Steaks
1 1/2 lb tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cloves garlic, crushed Lime wedges, if desired 1. If fish steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces. In shallow glass or…
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Banana Splits with Fruit Salsa
If you're craving something sweet or just can't say no to ice cream on a hot summer day this is sure to do the trick! 1 medium kiwifruit, peeled, chopped (2/3 cup) 1 medium orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup sliced strawberries 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped…
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Grilled Tuna, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
1/2 lb tuna steaks 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped 3 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil; rub with…
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Tossed Steak Salad with Spicy Garlic Dressing
Dressing 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Salad 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)…
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Fiber One® Crunchy Fudge Cookies
1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker® fudge brownie mix 2 cups Fiber One® original bran cereal 1/3 cup water 1 egg 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix…
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"Healthified" Chocolate Frosted Cupcakes
Cupcakes 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/3 cup unsalted butter or no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread stick, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 egg whites Frosting 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened…
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“Healthified” Raspberry French Toast Bake
French Toast 1 loaf (1 lb) soft French bread (about 18 inches long) 4 oz (half 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1/2 cup raspberry preserves 1 cup fat-free egg product 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Sauce 1 bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic raspberries,…
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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
I tried this recipe out last night after searching for a low-cal enchilada recipe...It was amazing! :love: And my family loved it too - couldn't even tell it was low-fat/low-cal. :drinker: Serves: 6 By using nonfat sour cream and yogurt, this recipe greatly reduces the amount of fat in the dish. INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 cups…
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Spinach Manicotti
So yummy...! :love: 1 box (8 oz) uncooked manicotti shells (14 shells) 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese 1 box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic cut spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 egg, slightly…
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Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette
Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette Serves: 4 This tasty side dish is an easy way to get in a serving of veggies. INGREDIENTS 1-1/4 lbs. asparagus cut diagonally into 1 1/2 inch pieces 10 scallions, trimmed with some green 1 scallion, chopped and set aside 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1/2…
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Low-cal recipe for Cherry Pie...?
I am looking for a low-cal low-fat recipe for cherry pie. I searched the boards and found a recipe for an apple turnover made with phylo dough that I might try with cherries, but was just wondering if anyone had a recipe that they like! Thanks! :heart:
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Pineapple Chicken with Mango Salsa
Spicy Mango Pineapple Salsa 1 mango, peeled and diced 1 can crushed pineapple, drained (save the juice!) 1/2 red onion, diced 1-2 jalapeno, seeded and diced 1/2 red pepper, diced 1/2 bunch of cilantro, cut (just need the leaves) Mix together and serve! It's seriously that easy and so delicious! I ate the leftovers with…
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Bad News for Applebee's Lovers
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I have some upsetting information for those of you who love the Applebee's Weight Watchers menu as much as I do... It's disappearing, and fast! Applebee's has already changed their menus to reflect some of the changes -- the Chicken Tortilla Melt and some other options that were…
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Double Chocolate Cookies
INGREDIENTS 6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (can use dark chocolate), broke into large pieces 1 stick unsalted butter, softened and divided 1-1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1-1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1-1/2 tsp vanilla…
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20-Minute Chicken Parmesan
Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1-3/4 cups spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley DIRECTIONS 1. Place…
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Skinny Gingerbread Cookies
Serves: 20 INGREDIENTS 1 cup all-purpose white flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp salt substitute 1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar 1/4 cup dark molasses 1/4 cup Smucker's sugar-free syrup 2…
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Cranberry Almond Cookies
INGREDIENTS 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1.5 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 0.5 tsp salt 3 cups oatmeal 1 cup dried cranberries 0.5 cup almonds DIRECTIONS -Heat oven to 350 degrees F. -Beat together pumpkin and sugar. -Add eggs and vanilla, beat well. -Add flour,…
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Christmas Meringues
INGREDIENTS 2 Egg Whites 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. mint flavoring or almond extract 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/4 cup chopped pecans food coloring DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat eggs till very stiff. Gradually add sugar. Fold in last 3 ingredients. Add food coloring in red or green. Cover cookie sheets with…
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Lemon Chicken
Serves: 4 Using skinless chicken breasts means this tangy dish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 lb. chicken breast, skinned and fat removed 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup fresh sliced lemon peel 3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4…
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Heart-Healthy spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce
Serves: 6 Using nonstick cooking spray, ground turkey, and no added salt helps to make this classic dish heart-healthy. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. ground turkey 1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes, cut up 1 cup green pepper, finely chopped 1 cup onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1 teaspoon black…
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Pumpkin Bars
Serves: 48 INGREDIENTS Filling: 2 cups flour 1-1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup light butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 large egg whites 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin pie filling 1 cup carrot, finely shredded Cream cheese topping: 4 oz…
