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Fig, Applesauce, and Almond Breakfast Loaf
Yield: 2 loaves, 9 servings per loaf (serving size: 1 slice) Ingredients STREUSEL: 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped almonds 1 tablespoon chilled butter, cut into small pieces 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon BREAD: 1 cup dried figs 1/2 cup boiling water Cooking…
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Banana Blueberry Bread
Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 slice) Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup mashed ripe banana 3/4 cup blueberries 2 large eggs, lightly beaten…
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Fig, Applesauce, and Almond Breakfast Loaf
Yield: 2 loaves, 9 servings per loaf (serving size: 1 slice) Ingredients Streusel: 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped almonds 1 tablespoon chilled butter, cut into small pieces 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Bread: 1 cup dried figs 1/2 cup boiling water Cooking…
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Broiled Red Snapper with Ginger-Lime Butter
Serve with long-grain rice tossed with green onions. Use the spicy herbed butter on shrimp, lobster, sautéed chicken, or beef, as well. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 1/4 teaspoon…
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Pepper and Garlic-Crusted Tenderloin Steaks with Port Sauce
Serve with long-grain and wild rice pilaf and steamed green beans. Although these steaks are simple enough for weeknights, they're good for company, as well. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (1 inch thick)…
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Sautéed Bass with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce
Serve with a spinach and mandarin orange salad. You can substitute snapper or rainbow trout for the bass, if you wish. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and 1/4 cup sauce) Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 (6-ounce) skinned bass fillets 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom…
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Baked Grouper with Chunky Tomato Sauce
The grouper is seared to give it a slightly crisp crust that can hold up to the moisture from the tomato topping. Use a heavy oven-proof skillet that can go from stovetop to oven. To seed a tomato, cut it in half, hold each half in the palm of your hand, and squeeze gently. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 grouper fillet…
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Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Peanut butter is whipped into the basic recipe for a moist banana bread with a hint of nutty flavor. A small amount of chopped roasted peanuts offers delightfully surprising crunch. Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 slice) Ingredients Bread: 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt(Can substitute fat…
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Morning Glory Muffins
Substitute apricots or raisins for chopped pitted dates in this recipe if you like. The dried fruits, nuts, oatmeal, wheat bran, and whole wheat flour contribute plenty of fiber to each morning glory muffin. Complete your breakfast with fat-free yogurt and fruit. Yield: 18 servings (serving size: 1 muffin) Ingredients…
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Buttermilk-Banana Pancakes with Pomegranate Syrup
The combination of banana pancakes and pomegranate syrup is a healthy way to start your morning. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 3 pancakes and about 2 tablespoons syrup) Ingredients Pancakes: 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon…
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Pineapple Lassi
A frothy South Indian yogurt-based beverage, lassi often contains seasonal fruit and spices. This recipe yields a drink that's a bit thinner than the average smoothie. Yield: 3 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups) Ingredients 2 cups vanilla low-fat yogurt 1 cup canned crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1/4 cup…
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Greek Lamb Chops
For a complete Greek feast, try these juicy lamb chops with couscous tossed with chopped tomato, cucumber, and feta cheese. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 lamb chops) Ingredients 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 8…
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Lemon-Blueberry Bundt Cake
Both kids and adults will love this golden cake bursting with blueberries and drizzled with tangy lemon glaze.Made this today and it came out great... Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 slice) Ingredients Cake: Cooking spray 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour (about 13 1/2 ounces) 1 1/2 teaspoons…
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Chicken Souvlaki
In Greece, souvlaki typically refers to skewers of grilled lamb. In America, chicken is more common, and it's often served in pita bread. Precooked chicken makes these sandwiches a snap to prepare. Serve with tabbouleh. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 stuffed pita halves) Ingredients 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta…
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Herbed Greek Chicken Salad
Serve with toasted pita wedges. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided Cooking spray 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt 2…
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Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast
In this recipe for Char Siu, the Chinese version of barbecue, the pork is cooked in the slow cooker for an extra tender, juicy, and stress-free meal. Serve with sticky or long-grain white rice and a steamed or stir-fried medley of bell peppers, carrots, snow peas, sliced baby corn, and water chestnuts. Yield: 8 servings…
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Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo
Sear the scallops while the orzo cooks. Serve this easy but impressive meal with a green salad, garlic bread, and a crisp white wine. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 4 1/2 ounces scallops and about 3/4 cup pasta mixture) Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup prechopped onion 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta) 1 cup…
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Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Pita
This is for my new friend Jenn...Stuff whole wheat pitas with savory strips of lamb and a cool cucumber and yogurt tzatziki sauce for a fresh and flavorful meal from the Mediterranean. Try the recipe with chicken, too. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces lamb, 1 pita, and 2/3 cup sauce) Ingredients 2 teaspoons…
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Banana Cream Pie Smoothie
A higher-fiber alternative to plain milk, this smoothie doubles as a smart breakfast or a milk shake-like treat. One serving of the smoothie contains 315 milligrams of calcium, roughly the same amount as a glass of milk. Freeze and store extra bananas in zip-top plastic bags so you can whip up this smoothie in a flash.…
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Challah Bread Pudding
This comforting dessert, traditionally made from leftover challah, is perfect for enjoying with friends the morning. No challah on hand? Use any other egg-rich bread to give the pudding its dense, rich texture. Yield: 12 servings Serving size 1 cup Ingredients 2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk 1/2 cup dried tart cherries 1/2 cup…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake with Bittersweet Ganache
I made this for my hubby for Valentine's Day and OMG it is soooo good...A light, sheer chocolate glaze similar to ganache provides the finishing touch on this decadent cake. Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 slice) Ingredients Cake: Cooking spray 1 tablespoon cake flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup boiling water 1…
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Curried Noodles with Tofu
Coconut milk gives this meatless dish a velvety richness. Look for curry paste in the Asian foods section of your supermarket. Use it conservatively, though a little goes a long way. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups) Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked rice sticks (rice-flour noodles), angel hair pasta, or vermicelli…
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Spinach, Mushroom and Gouda Souffle
I got this recipe from Self magazine...thought it would be nice to share enjoy...Enhance eggs with spinach, which has mounds of magnesium, a mineral that helps keep blood pressure steady. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Vegetable oil cooking spray 1/2 cup chopped shallots 1 cup shiitakes, sliced 1 cup chopped spinach, blanched and…
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Skillet Stroganoff
Skillet Stroganoff To keep the sour cream from curdling, remove the pan from the heat before stirring it in. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup) 1/2 pound ground raw turkey breast 1/2 pound lean ground pork 1 cup fresh rye breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/2 teaspoon onion…
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Raspberry-Cream Cheese Muffins
Yield: 2 dozen (serving size: 1 muffin) Ingredients 2/3 cup (5 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup low-fat…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
Garden Vegetable Crustless Quiche The season's best vegetables and a variety of cheeses make this a crowd-pleasing and healthy meal that can be assembled the night before, refrigerated and cooked just prior to serving. Note: Substitute corn or spinach for some of the vegetables, if you wish. Yield: 10 servings Ingredients…
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Baked French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup
This is what I'm going make Christmas morning.Not sure what nutritional value is but it's Paula Deen's recipe of course I'm substituting some of the ingredients for lighter version but it's Christmas morn so enjoy..MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE... .1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces) 8 large eggs 2 cups light cream(asks for…
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Mushroom and Spinach Frittata With Smoked Gouda
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 37 minutes Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 wedge) Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/3 cup chopped Vidalia onion 2 cups sliced mushrooms 4 cups packed baby spinach leaves or torn Swiss chard 2 large eggs 4 large egg whites 1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, divided 1/4 teaspoon…
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Berry Strata
Here's another recipe from Giada De Laurentiis on Food Network..I redid some of the ingredients for lower versions but again I don't know what nutritional value is but it's lower then regular version..Enjoy Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons honey 4 large eggs 1/2 cup part skim milk ricotta 3 tablespoons sugar…
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Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Prep this the night before for an easy breakfast or brunch. Find turkey sausage in the freezer section of the supermarket with other breakfast meats. Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 1 cup) Ingredients Cooking spray 12 ounces turkey breakfast sausage 2 cups 1% low-fat milk 2 cups egg substitute 1 teaspoon dry…
