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Your Theme Song
In this stage of life, what would you consider your theme song? The very song that describes who you are and what you are going through? This should be interesting....... Mine is" Against The Wind" by Bob Seger. So much has tried me lately and throughout my life....I am always running against the wind. My adversities I…
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HG Expresso Cake In A Mug
Expresso Cake in a Mug (I use ramekins) 1 tsp instant coffee granules 1 tsp mini semi sweet chocolate chips 3 tbs chocolate cake mix (my fave is Betty Crocker triple chocolate) 1 tbs fat-free sour cream 1 tbs liquid egg substitute 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp baking powder 1 no cal sweetener packet (I use stevia) dash…
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Portobello "Philly Cheese Steak" Sandwich
From Eatingwell.com Cheese steaks are a Philadelphia tradition: thin slices from a rich and very fatty slab of beef, fried up and topped with a heavy cheese sauce. We’ve cut down on the fat considerably - but not on the taste. All it needs is a cold beer or a glass of pinot noir on the side. Make this vegetarian by using…
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Taco Salad Made Over
Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 20 min Makes: 4 servings What You Need 4 flour tortillas (8 inch) 3/4 lb. extra lean ground beef 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 cup drained canned kidney beans, rinsed, well drained 1/2 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa 4 cups torn mixed salad greens 1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded…
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Tomato and Mushroom Focaccia
Fix up focaccia with tasty toppers of tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:35 min makes:16 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 focaccia bread (10 to 12 inch) 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz) 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained 2 to…
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Lemonade Cheesecake
Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 4 hr 15 min Makes: 8 servings What You Need 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened 1 tsp. CRYSTAL LIGHT Lemonade Flavor Drink Mix 1/4 cup cold fat-free milk 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping, thawed 1 ready-to-use reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz. or…
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Orange Poppy Seed Cake
From Prevention.com The poppy seeds in this light cake lend a nutty taste, while the orange juice adds some zip. If you like, you can dust a little sifted confectioners' sugar over the glaze. Prep: 21min|Cook: 40min |Total: 1hr 16min CAKE: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup poppy seeds 1/2 teaspoon baking powder…
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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Reduced-fat cheese and reduced-fat sour cream helped us say adiós to half the fat, and by using olive oil instead of butter, we reduced saturated fat, too. Adding corn and green chiles boosted the Tex-Mex flavor. Prep Time:30 min Start to Finish:1 hr 10 min makes:8 enchiladas 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion (1…
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HG's Spicy Chicken Crunchtastic Supreme
Wrapper's Delight Who needs a late-night drive-thru run when you can make this low-cal version of a Taco Bell favorite at home? Roll up your sleeves, chica, and get busy! Ingredients: 1 large La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Low Carb/High Fiber tortilla 3 baked corn tortilla chips (like Guiltless Gourmet's Yellow Corn…
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Pulled Pork
From eatingwell.com The trick to making pulled pork healthy is to trim the meat well and then skim any extra fat off the sauce after cooking. Serve on a soft whole-grain bun with crisp, cool coleslaw. Makes 12 servings, 3 ounces each ACTIVE TIME: 1 hour TOTAL TIME: 5-6 hours EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1 tablespoon…
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Boneless Buffalo Wings
Even though boneless Buffalo wings are made with healthy white-meat chicken, they’re usually deep-fried and drenched in hot sauce laced with butter. The solution: chicken tenders are dredged in seasoned whole-wheat flour and cornmeal, pan-fried in only a small amount of oil and then drizzled with a tangy hot pepper sauce.…
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Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks
From eatingwell.com Our oven-baked zucchini sticks taste every bit as good as their deep-fried brethren with only a fraction of the fat and calories. Serve with a side of your favorite marinara sauce for dipping. Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Moderate Canola or olive…
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Chicken Parmesan Sub
From eatingwell.com You may disagree on whether the chicken parm sandwich should be known as a “sub,” “hoagie” or “grinder,” but who doesn’t love this neighborhood-deli classic? We’ve added some spinach and done away with all the greasy breading to make it more healthy. Make it a meal: The sandwich is filling and complete…
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"Healthified" French Onion Soup
66% less fat • 38% fewer calories • 84% less sat fat than the original recipe. Spoon up a pièce de résistance in the alluring savory taste of French Onion Soup. There's more that’s good for you, and less that isn’t. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:1 hr Start to Finish:1 hr 15 min makes:4 servings 1 tablespoon olive or…
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"Healthified" Thai Chicken Soup
42% fewer calories • 69% less sat fat • 55% more vitamin A than the original recipe. Warm yourself with a high-flavored twist on a cold-weather classic. Take further comfort in the added nutrition from red peppers and baby spinach. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:30 min Start to Finish:30 min makes:6 servings (about 1 cup…
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"Healthified" Salsa-Beef Chili
44% more fiber • 61% less fat • 60% less sat fat than the original recipe. You’ll get a kick out of a chili that's peppered with healthified ingredients to fill you up without filling you out. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:20 min Start to Finish:50 min makes:8 servings (1 1/4 cups each) 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%)…
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Updated Fettuccine Carbonara
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 20 min Makes: 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each What You Need 1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked 1 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese 1/4 cup KRAFT Light Classic Caesar Dressing 1 Tbsp. flour 1 cup fat-free milk 1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, cut into short strips 1/4…
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"Healthified" Raspberry Bars
38% fewer calories • 45% less fats • 50% less sat fat than the original recipe. Lock in sweet fruit flavor in bars dramatically reduced in fat and calories. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:2 hr makes:24 bars 3/4 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Gold Medal® whole wheat flour 3/4 cup sugar…
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HG's Zucchini Nut Muffins
Zucchini Zazzle! You asked for it, you got it. Here's our recipe for lightened-up zucchini nut muffins. Hooray! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 large zucchini) 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated) 1/3 cup brown sugar (not packed) 1/2 cup…
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Bruschetta with Tomatoes
Ingredients 2 each large tomatoes , seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 8 3/4-inch-thick slices crusty Italian bread Instructions Preheat…
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"Healthified" Sausage-Stuffed Shells
70% less sat fat • 59% less fat • 30% fewer calories than the original recipe. This recipe's come out of its shell by subsitutions beyond the Italian tukey sausage that shaves both fat and saturated fat. Shredded carrots add a good-for-you flavor boost. Now it's party perfect! From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:30 min Start…
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Gutless Gutters Challenge -Weekend Edition
Good morning Gutters! Not sure how many of us will check in this weekend as, I'm sure, many of you are out painting the town red and probably misbehaving. Shame on you. (detect undertones of jealousy) For some of us that like to be shut ins and are behaving (aka: have no plans :grumble: ) here is our thread.:drinker:…
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Luscious Lemon Squares
Ingredients 1 cup sifted cake flour 1/4 cup confectioners sugar 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (1/4 cup) 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 each large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup lemon juice (1 large…
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Pumpkin Popovers
Ingredients 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree 3 each large eggs 3 each large egg whites 2 cups nonfat milk 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice 1/8 teaspoon cayenne Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a 12-cup muffin pan on a baking sheet in the oven to…
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Pork Tenderloin Southern Style
Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided 1/2 each small onion , finely chopped 1 each jalapeño pepper , seeded and finely chopped 1 clove garlic , finely chopped 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 each 3/4-pound pork tenderloins ,…
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Arugula-Mushroom Salad
Ingredients 1 clove garlic , peeled 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Freshly ground pepper to taste 6 cups arugula leaves 2 cups sliced mushrooms Instructions Place garlic on a cutting board and crush.…
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Stir-Fry of Pork with Vietnamese Flavors
Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger 2 each serrano or jalapeño peppers , seeded and finely chopped 4 cloves garlic , finely chopped 3 tablespoons fish sauce , divided 2 tablespoons orange juice , divided divided 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pound pork tenderloin , trimmed and…
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Red Lentil Soup with a Spicy Sizzle
Ingredients 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil divided 2 each onions chopped (1 1/2 cups) 3 cloves garlic minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups red lentils rinsed (see Tip) 1/3 cup bulgur 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 each bay leaf 3 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly…
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Quesadillas con Frijoles Refritos
Ingredients 1 cup fat-free refried beans 2 tablespoons hot salsa , plus more for dipping 12 each 6-inch corn tortillas 1 cup frozen corn , thawed 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/3 cup chopped scallions 3/4 cup finely grated Monterey Jack cheese (3 ounces) Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.…
