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Apple Butter Pork Chops
4 pork chops 1/2 cup apple butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 Place pork in a casserole dish. 2 In a bowl mix applebutter and garlic. 3 Spoon mixture on top of pork. 4 place in oven at 350 degrees. 5 Cook for 20-35 minutes or until done. 6 Serve with extra applebutter on the side. Nutritional Facts: Serving Size: 1 (236…
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Apple Raisin Salad
1/2 cup apple (Diced) 1 head cabbage 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup nuts (Chopped) 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/8 cup orange rind (Grated) 1 -2 pinch paprika (To Taste) 1 -2 pinch pepper (To Taste) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup seedless raisin 1 teaspoon sugar 1 Soak raisins in hot water 10 minutes. 2 Drain…
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Chicken Pinwheels - Appetizer
Makes 24 Pinwheels. 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup chopped lettuce 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 1/3 cup chopped green onion 1/3 cup minced red bell pepper 4 ounces light cream cheese , softened 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon hot red pepper jelly 3 (9 inch) flour tortillas 1…
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Crockpot Hula Chicken
1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (can use frozen, see below) 1 (19 ounce) can pineapple chunks , reserve juice 2 cups baby carrots , cut in half 1 Pour honey, soy sauce, brown sugar,…
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Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts
1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon marjoram 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 garlic clove , minced 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot 1/4 cup snipped parsley 1 1/2-2 lbs chicken breasts, whole or 1 1/2-2 lbs lamb , cut in chunks 1 Mix all ingredients together (except meat) and whisk…
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Oven BBQ Pork Chops
Very easy to make with a bit of a kick. 6 pork loin chops or 6 pork rib chops , 3/4 inch thick 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3/4 cup ketchup 1/3 cup hot water 1 Place chops in a heavy cast-iron skillet. (I…
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Chicken Rolls with Cranberry Filling
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (flattened out) 1/3 cup orange juice 2/3 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 5 tablespoons margarine , divided 1/4 cup celery , chopped 1/4 cup green onion , chopped 1 cup herb stuffing mix , crush divide 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 3 tablespoons…
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Weight Watchers Caramel Apple Fluff
Can be used as a salad or dessert. Sometimes I add some nuts to it. You wold have to adjust the calories to incorporate the nuts. 1 ounce sugar-free fat-free butterscotch pudding (small box) 8 ounces crushed pineapple (undrained) 4 apples , chopped 12 ounces fat-free cool whip : 1 Mix dry pudding and pineapple. 2 Add…
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Armerian Potatoes
1 1/2 lbs large old potatoes 2 large onions (cut in chunks) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons tomato paste (recipe suggests catsup as a sub) 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (I add the parsley) (optional) 1 Wash and peel potatoes, cut potatoes and…
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Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken
So easy and simple to make. 2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese (can also use sliced deli cheese or cheese cubes) 4 boneless skinless chicken tenders or 4 chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon taco seasoning 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 Cut cheese into two 2-1/4 in x 3/4 in strips. 2 Flatten chicken with a meat mallet. 3 Place…
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Southern BBQ Beef Tips
I used to double the sauce when I made this cause I always served it over rice but I've since given up rice because of the high calorie content and I was eating rice everyday. It is also good on egg noodles, as a sandwich or just by itself. 1 onion (chopped) 1 tablespoon butter (change this to a lower calorie/fat option to…
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Zesty Chicken Breast
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 3/4 cup ketchup 1/2 cup salsa (your choice hot or mild) 1/4 cup honey 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 Put the breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish. 2 Whisk remaining ingredients (except cornstarch)…
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Mexican Eggplant Casserole
1 1/2-2 lbs eggplants , unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices (I use the American ones) 15 ounces tomato sauce 4 ounces diced mild green chilies 1/2 cup green onion , sliced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 1/4 ounces sliced black olives , drained 6 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese , shredded (about 1…
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Glazed Lemon Streusel Muffins
Every once in a while a treat is needed. I love these! 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup butter , melted 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Streusel: 3 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cold butter Glaze:…
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Weight Watchers Fiesta Tamale Pie
Another recipe from my old WW days. 1/2 lb lean ground turkey 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 (15 ounce) can black beans , rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeno peppers 1 (7 ounce) package sweet corn cake mix 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup salsa 1 heat oven to 375 degrees. in large…
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Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk Sauce
This is a recipe of mine that is on my old food blog as well as a site I belong to that I have posted. Thought some of you might like to try it. It's been reviewed 11 times and everyone gave it all 5's which is the highest rating. Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk Sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cayenne…
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Baked Chicken Bites with Italian Salsa (appetizer)
This is a recipe from a cookbook my dietician gave me. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds of chicken), each cubed into about 6 pieces. 1/2 cup bottled fat-free Italian Salad Dressing Salsa: 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons flat leaf Italian Parsley,…
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Ummm Ali
This is an african dessert from the Egypt area. 1 (17 1/4 ounce) package frozen puff pastry , thawed 5 cups milk 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup slivered almond 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup pistachio nut , chopped 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 2 Unroll…
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Sauerkraut Soup
This one is for you Lucia. You can lower the calories by using a low-fat polish sausage. I also add more broth as needed and use a mix of chicken and veggie broth (depends on the consistency of thickness or thinness of the soup that you like). 1 lb smoked Polish sausage , cut into chunks (or Kielbasa) 5 medium potatoes ,…
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Oven Roasted Veggies (from the South Beach Plan)
An excellent Phase 1 recipe from The South Beach Diet. 1 medium zucchini 1 medium summer squash 1 medium red bell pepper 1 medium yellow bell pepper 1 lb fresh asparagus 1 red onion , chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees.2Cut zucchini, summer…
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Grape Salad
The best grape salad I have ever had. You can further reduce the calories by using lo-fat cream cheese and sour cream. 2 lbs green seedless grapes 2 lbs red seedless grapes 8 ounces sour cream 8 ounces cream cheese , softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , to taste Topping Ingredients: 1 cup brown…
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Lasagna Soup
Another recipe from old blog. You can make changes to this to even further reduce the calories. Use ground turkey, a lo-cal/lo-sodium chicken broth, lo-cal cheeses and/or omit the croutons. 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 onion , chopped 2 (14 ounce) chicken broth 2 (14 ounce) diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) tomato sauce 2 teaspoons…
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Tortilla Pizza
This was a recipe my nutrionist gave me since I was telling her about pizza being my biggest craving. 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup minced red onion 1/4 cup minced green bell pepper 1/4 cup minced sweet red pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons dried basil…
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Grecian Green Beans
From my old recipe blog. Even tho the recipe doesnt call for it, I had a bit of minced garlic to mine. Garlic is my main go-to for flavor. NOTE: A list of the recipes I have posted can be found on my profile. 2 cups fresh green beans (2-inch pieces) 1/2 small sweet onion , cut into thin wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil 1…
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Potatoes Nicoise
A yummy side dish that is Canadian in nature. Or at least my version of it. 1 garlic clove 3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound) (I use Yukon Gold) 3 large tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 fresh parsley sprigs 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried basil , crumbled 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon , crumbled 3 medium…
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Cajun Corn
So quick and easy to make. A delicious side dish for any meal. Yes I used to use real butter in my pre-MFP days. This is a recipe from my old food blog. So you can further reduce the calories by using whatever butter substitute you use. 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 cups frozen corn , defrosted 5…
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Cherry Tomato Clafouti
A very savory side dish. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt , scant 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 large eggs 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons fresh basil , chopped 1/3 cup cottage cheese or 1/3 cup goat cheese or 1/3 cup feta cheese 18 cherry tomatoes 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease…
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Apple Nut Carrot Muffins
Makes 18 muffins. 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup oil 2 cups shredded carrots 1 large apple , shredded 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup raisins 3 eggs 1 Mix dry ingredients together. 2 Then add remaining and mix. 3 Fill muffin tins 2/3 full. 4…
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Coconut Chicken
A yummy sticky coconut chicken that pairs wonderfully with rice. You can use the leftover coconut milk as part of the liquid required in making your rice for a nice mildly sweetened white rice. 6 -8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1…
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Arabic Green Beans with Beef
Even though the original recipe does call for it, I usually had red pepper flakes and garlic to kick up the flavor a bit. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 lbs beef round roast , cubed 2 onions , diced 1/2 cup water 2 lbs fresh green beans , trimmed and halved 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2…