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Holiday Decorating - Part 2
When you decorate your tree, do you cram it with ornaments or put a few here and there. And do you put tinsel, garland or nothing in addition to lights and ornaments? Discuss.
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Beef and Mushroom Stew
Beef-and-Mushroom Stew - Cooking Light Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups) Ingredients 1 pound lean beef stew meat Cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups crimini or button mushrooms (about 1/2 pound), halved 1 cup dry vermouth 1 cup low-salt…
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Peanut Butter-Fudge Cups
Peanut Butter-Fudge Cups With their peanut butter cookie crusts and their chocolaty cake centers, these diminutive desserts offer a festive twist on the traditional peanut butter cup. Yield 2 dozen (serving size: 1 cup) Ingredients Crust: 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons chilled butter,…
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Down-Home Chicken Stew
Down-Home Chicken Stew - Cooking Light Yield 5 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups) Ingredients 2 cups diced peeled baking potato, divided 1 cup diced peeled turnips (about 6 ounces) 2 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided 3 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk 1 teaspoon butter or stick margarine 2 cups…
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Beef Stew with Leeks and Beer
This is delicious!!! Beef Stew with Leeks and Beer - Cooking Light Yield 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups) Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 pounds sirloin tips or round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 cups thinly sliced leek (about 4 large) 3 1/2 cups quartered mushrooms (about 8 ounces) 2 cups (1/4-inch-thick)…
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Chile-Cheese Chowder
Chile-Cheese Chowder - Cooking Light For a vegetarian soup, substitute 1 tablespoon oil for the bacon drippings and vegetable broth for the chicken broth. Red or green bell peppers can be substituted for the poblano chiles. For optimal creaminess, be sure to add the cheese after removing the soup from the heat; overheated…
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OT: Crafty, Handmade Gifts
This was listed in Self Magazine as a cool place to shop for some unique things. www.etsy.com If you have a hard time finding something for that person that has everything, this could be a great place to go. I am finding some cool stuff!! The prices vary too, which is nice.
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America's Healthiest Grocery Stores
This was featured on the MSN page this morning and I thought I would share. Yes, my beloved Trader Joes is there!! :love: I am there at least twice a week!!! :laugh: :laugh: America's Healthiest Grocery Stores Let's face it: Your weekly (or daily!) run to the grocery store is the foundation for your good health. So it's…
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Ohhhhh.................KELLCH!
Here, brought you a baguette, my sweet!!! :love: :heart:
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Sizzling Shrimp with Corn Relish
Serve over rice for a hearty dinner or over a bed of baby spinach for a lighter meal. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup) Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup chopped shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño…
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Eggnog Cheese Pie with Bourbon Cream - Cooking Light
Eggnog Cheese Pie with Bourbon Cream Yield 10 servings (serving size: 1 pie slice and about 2 teaspoons bourbon cream) Ingredients Crust: 32 low-fat graham crackers (8 cookie sheets) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 large egg white Cooking spray Filling: 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1/2…
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Bourbon Fudge Brownies - Cooking Light
Bourbon Fudge Brownies Bourbon and vanilla enhance the rich chocolate flavor of these moist brownies. If you don't want to use bourbon, use hot milk in its place. Yield 20 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup bourbon 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder…
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Bourbon Cappuccino - Cooking Light
Bourbon Cappuccino Yield 4 cups (serving size: 1 cup) Ingredients 2 cups hot brewed coffee 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 cups 2% low-fat chocolate milk 2 tablespoons bourbon Preparation Combine coffee and brown sugar, stirring until brown sugar dissolves. Stir in low-fat chocolate milk and bourbon; cover and chill. To serve,…
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Jamaican Chicken Stew
Jamaican me crazy!!! :laugh: Jamaican Chicken Stew Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups stew and 3/4 cup rice) Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces 1 teaspoon curry…
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Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup The pasta will still have a chewy bite when the chicken is ready, but it continues to cook while the soup stands. Serve with rice crackers and lime wedges. Yield 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup) Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic 1 tablespoon bottled grated…
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Chipotle Chicken and Tomato Soup
Chipotle Chicken and Tomato Soup A chipotle chile (canned smoked jalapeño pepper) adds smoky heat to this soup. If you want to tame the spice, substitute 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika for the chile. Yield 4 servings Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (15.5-ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5-ounce) can…
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Surviving Feasting Season - Web MD
Surviving Feasting Season From Halloween through Valentine's Day, temptations abound. By Dulce Zamora WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-FeatureReviewed by Louise Chang, MDIt happens every year about this time. The air gets nippier, the days get shorter -- and your jeans start getting tighter. Ready or not, feasting season is here…
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Caffeine Myths and Facts - Web MD
Caffeine Myths and Facts Caffeine myth or caffeine fact? It's not always easy to know. Chances are you have some real misperceptions about caffeine. For starters, do you know the most common sources of caffeine? Well, maybe two of the sources aren't too hard to name -- coffee and tea leaves. But did you know kola nuts and…
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Green Onion Drop Biscuits
Green Onion Drop Biscuits Tips: Use a food processor to combine dry ingredients and shortening. Pulse a few times until the mixture is the size of peas. If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute plain yogurt. Yield 16 servings (serving size: 1 biscuit) Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder…
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Chipotle-Black Bean Chili
Chipotle-Black Bean Chili Chipotle chiles frequently come packaged in adobo sauce (a Mexican-type red sauce) and can be very hot. They're usually found in the Mexican section of your supermarket. Substitute 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper for the chipotle, if desired. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups) Ingredients 1…
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Marsala-Glazed Ham
Marsala-Glazed Ham Gorgeously roasted and nicely spiced, this ham is a fitting centerpiece for a large gathering. It feeds a crowd but still leaves plenty of leftovers for sandwiches. Garnish the platter with orange wedges and fresh herbs. Yield 42 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces) Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sweet…
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WOAH BABY!!!!!
Ok.......:happy: :happy: :happy: <ME! I didn't weigh on my normal Thursday.......because I was away and it was Thanksgiving. So, I weighed this morning. And was down 3.5 lbs! I mean.......WOAH! Not only did I lose the previous week, but I maintained that loss and even lost a bit more over Thanksgiving. I enjoyed myself…
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Yucatan Turkey Lime Soup
Yucatán Turkey Lime Soup This peppery soup is a local favorite at the weekly market in Merida, the capital of Mexico's Yucatán province. There, this luscious, simple broth is usually ladled over goat meat or chicken. It's equally delicious with turkey. Serve with warm corn tortillas. Yield 4 servings (serving size: about 1…
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Turkey Noodle Soup
Turkey Noodle Soup Enjoy a soup full of tender noodles, fresh veggies, and tender turkey in just 35 minutes. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 2 cups) Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrot 3/4 cup chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices celery 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4…
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Turkey Picadillo
Turkey Picadillo Turkey matches well with the flavorful ingredients of this Cuban dish: tomato, chiles, cinnamon, and cumin. Serve with baked tortilla chips. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 2 filled tortillas) Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup chopped tomato 2…
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Turkey Pot Stickers - Cooking Light
A good recipe for leftover turkey!! Turkey Pot Stickers Dim sum, a popular dining tradition in China's Canton province, consists of many small dishes, including bite-sized dumplings like these. You can assemble these ahead and cook them just before serving. If you can't find gyoza skins, you can substitute won ton…
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OT: Ladies who like facial products! lol!
Hey ladies! I am a facial product junkie! I just wanted to share my new love.........of a product!! I have always been good about taking care of my skin. I always wash, exfoliate, moisturize, etc. And I have used everything from Noxzema and Swiss Formula to Clinique, Estee Lauder, etc....and other department store brands.…
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My Living Will! (FUNNY)
Last night my best friend and I were sitting in the den when I said, "I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle to keep me alive.. That would be no quality of life at all, If that ever happens, just pull the plug." She got up, unplugged the computer, and threw out my…
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Onion Soup Gratinee - Cooking Light
Onion Soup Gratinée Canned beef broth cooks for a short time with fresh herbs and aromatic celery, carrots, and mushrooms to create a shortcut stock for this classic French soup. Yellow onions are sweeter than white onions, and thus work better in this application. Yield 8 servings Ingredients Cooking spray 2 cups coarsely…
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Polenta and Vegetables with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Polenta and Vegetables With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce This filling meatless meal satisfies nearly a quarter of your daily fiber needs. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup uncooked instant polenta 2/3 cup grated Parmesan, divided 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Vegetable oil cooking spray 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons…
