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Thai Shrimp and Chicken Soup (Cooking Light)
Thai Shrimp and Chicken Soup The minced ginger, minced garlic, mushrooms, and snow peas in this recipe require no preparation time at all. Find all those ingredients in your supermarket's produce department. 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 cup bottled clam juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons bottled…
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Spicy Tomato and White Bean Soup
Spicy Tomato and White Bean Soup Pair this soup with a simple grilled cheese sandwich for a quick and satisfying meal. 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (16-ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed 1 medium poblano chile, halved and seeded 1/2…
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Salsa Chicken
Salsa Chicken Personalize this recipe by using your favorite tomato-based salsa. Or try a fruit salsa such as peach, cranberry, or pineapple. Serve over white rice. Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 teaspoons taco seasoning Cooking spray 2/3 cup bottled salsa 2/3 cup…
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Jamaican-Spiced Chicken Thighs (Cooking Light)
Jamaican-Spiced Chicken Thighs Complete the menu with mashed sweet potatoes and a mixed green salad. For more heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño. 1/4 cup minced red onion 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2…
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Why is it....
that I am not usually a big drinker ( I enjoy wine and other things but I never drink A LOT), BUT, now that I am pregnant, I literally salivate over the idea of a margarita, or a glass of wine or a Sam Adams Summer Ale or a chocolate martini??? Or even a splash of Baileys in my cocoa??? I mean..............is it nature's…
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GREAT chicken product!
I buy these breaded chicken breast tenderloins from Trader Joe's If you are lucky enough to have a TJ nearby, definitely try these. They are in the freezer section and come in a big bag to keep in the freezer and have around. They are super versatile! You can have 2 for 150 cals and I think around 6 or 7 g of fat. But they…
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"Dieting is Out, Healthy Eating is In" (WebMD Article)
Dieting Is Out; Healthy Eating Is In How giving up diets could help you succeed in weight loss. By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD After years of obsessing about weight loss, first shunning high-fat foods and then high-carb ones, it seems Americans are giving up formal diets in…
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Asian Chicken Salad (Cooking Light)
Asian Chicken Salad Put this on the table with soft breadsticks and a dessert of vanilla yogurt topped with fresh berries. If you want wine, try chilled sake. 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World) 1…
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Breakfast!! YUM!
One of my favorite breakfasts! 1 Arnold multi-grain sandwich thin (toast) 1/4 cup liquid egg white (spray a bowl with pam, and pour egg white in, cover with plastic wrap and microwave 1 minute or until cooked) 2 tbsp 2% sharp cheddar cheese (I sometimes nuke for 30 seconds more to melt the cheese) (I put a little cholula…
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Vietnamese Summer Rolls (Cooking Light)
This is one of my favorite things to get when out to dinner at my favorite Asian restaurant. I think I may attempt to make them myself! SO light and refreshing! Vietnamese Summer Rolls This refreshing no-cook summer roll recipe offers menu flexibility: Serving two rolls constitutes an entrée, or you can serve one as an…
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Cheddar-Green Onion Muffins (Cooking Light)
Cheddar-Green Onion Muffins These muffins are delicious warm but can be made up to a month in advance and frozen in heavy-duty zip-top plastic bags. 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 7 3/4 ounces) 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black…
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Southwestern Breakfast Casserole (Cooking Light)
Southwestern Breakfast Casserole You can assemble this entire dish up to a week ahead. Bake the corn muffin mix ahead; store in an airtight container in the freezer for a couple of days. Assemble the casserole according to directions; cover and freeze. A day in advance, take it out of the freezer and thaw in the…
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Asian Chicken, Noodle and Vegetable Salad (Cooking Light)
Asian Chicken, Noodle, and Vegetable Salad Mix dark meat with the breast meat, if you like. Look for Thai sweet chili sauce in Asian and gourmet markets or the supermarket's ethnic section. 6 ounces uncooked rice noodles 2 cups cubed skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots 1/2 cup…
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Peanutty Baked Chicken Cutlets (Cooking Light)
Peanutty Baked Chicken Cutlets A quick spritz of cooking spray on the cutlets before they hit the hot oven enhances the crispness and color of the crust. Serve with baked sweet potatoes and broccoli spears. 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/3 cup peanuts 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 4 (1/2-inch-thick)…
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TGIF!
Hey! Hope you all have a great one! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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Tired!!
I was awake from 1:45 until 4:30 in the morning!! Not sure what the deal was. There is an "old wives tale" about insomnia during pregnancy preparing you for being up with a baby. Whatever!! Anyway, I pushed myself and got through a workout at the gym and ran a bunch of errands. I need to do a few more things but now that I…
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Top Chef (spoiler alert)
DANG IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot stand Stefan and I loved Fabio!! :sad: :sad: Stefan is SOOO cocky! GRRRR! But, I LOVE Carla too and am so happy she has been doing better and better. She kicked tush last night!! WOO!! Sorry, just watched the DVR'd episode!! :blushing:
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Mornin! :)
:laugh: :laugh: I love German Shepherds! Have a great day everyone!
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Almond-Stufffed Chicken (Cooking Light)
I received the newest issue of Cooking Light in the mail yesterday and this was in it. There was a photo in the magazine but not online yet. It looks delicious! Almond-Stuffed Chicken The nutty, cheesy filling spices up chicken breasts and is a snap to make. Toast the almonds in a skillet before you cook the chicken and…
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Kind of funny!
I am hosting a brunch playdate this morning at 10:00. Last night, when I was cooking, I dropped some dried oregano on the burner and it filled my condo with a.......SPECIAL aroma! (We all know how THAT smells!!!:laugh: ) So, I am making mini ham and cheese frittatas and I have bagels and other stuff and people are bringing…
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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Tomatillo Salsa (Cooking Lig
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Tomatillo Salsa If you want to make the salsa a day ahead but don't want to fire up the grill, you can char the tomatillos over a gas cooktop burner. Use a pair of tongs to hold the tomatillo over the flame, turning the fruit occasionally to blacken its skin evenly. Use a grill basket, if…
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Zucchini Eggplant Lasagna (Cooking Light)
Zucchini Eggplant Lasagna This recipe makes use of summer-fresh produce in a meatless entrée. Water tally: 5.8 ounces. 1 large eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 2 teaspoons olive oil 3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium onion) 3 garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground…
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Oh man! You have to laugh!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I love these. But then again, I'm a dork! :blushing:
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Cheddar Popovers
Cheddar Popovers - Bitsy's Kitchen 3 Egg whites 1/2 cup Skim milk 1 Tbsp. Margarine, melted 1/3 cup. Bread flour 2 Tbsp. Flour, whole grain wheat 1/8 Tsp. Salt Vegetable cooking spray 2 Tbsp. Sharp cheddar cheese (Reduced Fat/Shredded) Beat egg whites at high speed until foamy. Add milk and margarine; beat at medium speed…
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Chocolate-Truffle Souffles
Chocolate-Truffle Souffles Crème de cacao is a dark, chocolate-flavored liqueur. But any fruit, nut, or coffee-flavored liqueur will work. If you prefer to leave out the liqueur, replace it with an equal amount of chocolate syrup. Ingredients Cooking spray 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup 1% low-fat milk 3/4 cup…
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Chicken Tamale Casserole
Chicken Tamale Casserole - Cooking Light Yield 8 servings Ingredients 1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese, divided 1/3 cup fat-free milk 1/4 cup egg substitute 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (14 3/4-ounce) can cream-style corn 1 (8.5-ounce) box corn muffin mix (such as…
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BBQ Turkey Wrap
I had gone out a couple of weeks ago and had a little "cheat" meal. It was a BBQ Turkey Wrap. I decided to create a healthier version at home. I used a Joseph's Tortilla (high in fiber and flax) 1 serving of Butterball deli-shaved oven roasted turkey 2 tablespoons 2% shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce (I used…
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Mesclun with Berries and Sweet Spiced Almonds (Cooking Light
Mesclun with Berries and Sweet Spiced Almonds Raspberries add bright color and several good-for-you nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C. Almonds are a good source of vitamin E and monounsaturated fats. Chives, members of the onion family, add phenols and flavonoids. 5 cups gourmet salad greens 1 3/4 cups…
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Chocolate Almond Cherry Crisps
Chocolate Almond Cherry Crisps These no-bake treats taste like bite-sized candy bars and are terrific with a cup of coffee. Prepare them up to two days in advance, and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups oven-toasted rice cereal (such…
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Blueberry Crisp a la Mode (Cooking Light)
Blueberry Crisp à la Mode You can use almost any combination of fresh berries in this dessert. Try cherries, blackberries, or a mixture of all three. 6 cups blueberries 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup…
