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Mini Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
I got this recipe from Food Network thought it would be a great for X-mas..HAPPY HOLIDAY'S everyone...These mini quiches are individually sized without a crust for great portion control. In addition, the combination of half egg whites and half whole eggs beaten with some skim milk and topped with a sprinkle of crumbled…
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Pizza Breakfast Wrap
I got this from Dr.Oz enjoy.. Ingredients 1 small wrap (whole wheat tortilla or flat bread) 1 stick (or 1/4 cup) mozzarella cheese 3 egg whites 1/2 of an egg yolk 17 slices of turkey pepperoni 1 tsp oregano Salt & pepper to taste (optional) Olive oil cooking spray (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 ° F. Spray wrap…
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Whoppie Pies
I got this recipe from Cooking Light enjoy..Satisfy the biggest sweet tooth with these delightful little snacks. Yield: 3 dozen Cost per Serving: $.12 Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 cup…
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Black and white cake cookies
I love these too but know their bad for you in the bakery..so here's a recipe I got from Cooking Light.. Yield: 2 dozen cookies (serving size: 1 cookie) Ingredients Cookies: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup applesauce 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2…
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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
Thanks to savory spices and a quick-cooking roux, this gumbo cuts back on time (and calories!) and keeps the rich flavor. Prep Time: 40 minutes Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups gumbo and 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley) Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 10 tablespoon fat-free,…
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Santa Fe Foldover
Found this recipe on Bisquick low calorie and low in fat... 1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1/4 cup very hot water 1 cup canned no-salt-added black beans, drained, rinsed 1/3 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium) 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat…
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Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce
For sustainability reasons, be sure to choose Alaskan cod, or substitute halibut or even tilapia. Prep Time: 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and about 2 tablespoons sauce) Ingredients 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon onion powder…
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Spicy Corn and Crab Chowder
Claw meat tends to be slightly darker than pristine lump crab, but it lends a robust flavor. Serve with corn muffins. Purchase a boxed corn muffin mix for maximum efficiency. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 3/4 cups) Cost per Serving: $2.41 Ingredients 1 medium poblano chile 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup finely…
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Roasted Vegetable-Rosemary Chicken Soup
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 cup) Ingredients 1 cup (1-inch) cubed carrot 1 cup (1-inch) cubed onion 1 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms 1 cup (1-inch) pieces celery 1 cup (1-inch) pieces red bell pepper 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 1 cup water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon salt 4…
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Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken
Serve with 3 cups cooked egg noodles tossed with 2 tablespoons butter and green onions. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 stuffed breast half) Cost per Serving: $2.49 Ingredients 2 (1-ounce) slices white bread, torn Cooking spray 1/4 cup chopped green onions 8 ounces presliced mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 garlic…
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Rustic Tomato-Basil Tart
You can use all red tomatoes if you can't find yellow. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 wedge) Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds medium yellow tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 1/2 pounds medium red tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) 1 tablespoon…
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Crab and Grilled Corn Salad
Total: 30 minutes Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups salad and 2 lettuce leaves) Ingredients 6 ears shucked corn 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell pepper, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions 12 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces…
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Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces chicken and about 3/4 cup vegetables) Ingredients 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage 1 (3 1/2-pound) roasting chicken Cooking spray 12 ounces red potatoes, cut into…
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Black Bean and Chicken Chilaquiles
A traditional Mexican breakfast favorite, chilaquiles (chee-lah-KEE-lays) is a sauté of day-old tortilla strips, fresh tomato sauce, cream, and cheese. This hearty version is baked. Refrigerate leftover chilaquiles in individual containers with tight-fitting lids. To reheat, drizzle with a tablespoon of water, and…
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Bacon, Ranch, and Chicken Mac and Cheese
A tablespoon of flour stabilizes the milk so that you can bring the sauce to a boil. The combination of onion and garlic powders plus fresh dill creates a flavor similar to ranch dressing. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 2 cups) Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni 1 slice applewood-smoked bacon 8 ounces…
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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 1/3 cup creamy…
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Apples Baked in Phyllo with Pear-and-Pecan Filling
Phyllo is a light, crisp stand-in for dumpling dough. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups chopped peeled Bartlett or Anjou pear 3 tablespoons chopped pecans 2 tablespoons bourbon or water 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled 4 sheets frozen phyllo…
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Tuscan Baked Chicken and Beans
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 breast half or 1 leg and 1 thigh and about 1 1/4 cups bean mixture) Ingredients 1 (3 1/2-pound) roasting chicken 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 slices center-cut bacon 1 cup chopped onion 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups packed torn spinach 1/2 teaspoon…
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Harvest Pie
Butternut squash stands in for pumpkin in this pie, which received our Test Kitchens' highest rating. Prepare a day in advance, and store at room temperature. Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 1 wedge) Ingredients 1 large butternut squash, halved and seeded (about 2 1/4 pounds) Cooking spray 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated…
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Stuffed French toast
12 servings (serving size: 1 piece) Ingredients 24 (1-ounce) slices cinnamon-raisin bread Cooking spray 3 cups 1% low-fat milk 2 cups egg substitute, divided 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup sugar, divided 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 (8-ounce) block…
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Cilantro Rice with Chicken
A sauce of fresh cilantro, green onions, ginger, and garlic is stirred into the cooked rice to give it intense fragrance and flavor. Shiitake mushrooms add an earthy, smoky flavor. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 cup rice mixture and about 1/4 cup tomato topping) Ingredients RICE: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups…
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Shrimp fried rice
Sauté snow peas for a side dish. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups) Ingredients 3 (3 1/2-ounce) bags boil-in-bag long-grain rice 1 (10-ounce) package frozen green peas Cooking spray 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup chopped green onions 1 tablespoon bottled ground fresh ginger (such…
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Chicken and Rice Casserole
Although the yellow and green squash give this one-dish meal a colorful appearance, you can use one or the other, if you prefer. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups) Cost per Serving: $2.16 Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 1 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast half, skinned 1/2 teaspoon black pepper,…
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Arroz con Coco (Cuban Coconut Rice Pudding)
This rice pudding comes from the author's Cuban friend who uses starchy, short-grain Valencia-style rice to achieve a creaminess reminiscent of risotto. Valencia-style rice can be found at most supermarkets; you can also use a short-grain rice like Arborio or Japanese white rice. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)…
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Gingered Pear tart
Yield: 8 servings Ingredients PASTRY: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces 5 tablespoons ice water FILLING: 3 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/3 cup sugar 2…
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Quick-and-Easy Quiche
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 wedge) Ingredients 1 cup egg substitute 1 cup water 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk biscuit and baking mix 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce 1 cup (4 ounces)…
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Breakfast Sausage Casserole
This satisfying recipe is perfect to make for weekend guests. Assemble and refrigerate the casserole the night before, and just pop it in the oven the next morning. Look for turkey sausage near other breakfast-style sausage in the frozen foods section. Yield: 8 servings Ingredients Cooking spray 1 (16-ounce) package frozen…
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French toast waffles
A waffle maker creates a crisp, brown French toast without a skillet. Just make sure you start with slightly hardened bread so that the toast won't be soggy. Serve toast with fresh berries, powdered sugar, or maple syrup. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 4 waffles) Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon…
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Almond crusted french toast
Almond-Crusted French Toast Top with maple syrup, fresh berries, or bananas sautéed with a bit of butter and cinnamon. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 piece) 1/3 cup ground flaxseed 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 cup vanilla soy milk (such as Silk) 1/2 cup egg substitute 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon…
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup prechopped fresh onion 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Dash of ground red pepper 2 (15.5-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken 1 cup thinly sliced green onions,…
