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Fried Green Tomatoes Spin-off
Goat Cheese Stuffed Fried Green Tomatoes w/ Red Pepper Sauce For the tomatoes: 3 large green tomatoes Salt and black pepper to taste 12 tablespoons of softened goat cheese 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs, well beaten 2 cups bread crumbs Salt and pepper to taste Oil for frying 1/4 pound dandelion greens, washed and dried…
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Mushroom and Kale(or spinach) Lasagna Rollups
w/ Creamy Gorgonzola Cauliflower sauce. For the mushroom mixture: 2 tablespoons butter or oil 1 small onion, diced 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped 1/4 cup white wine or broth 1 bunch kale, chopped For the cauliflower sauce: 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 2 cloves garlic,…
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Diabetic Foods and Meals?
My father in law has spent the last week in the hospital due to complications with his diabetes. (Old people really do call it "diabeetus" lol) He is a stubborn old man who does not watch his blood sugar (even though he gets the kits for free) and does not take his insulin properly (the same pack has been in the fridge…
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Apps and finger food for adult birthday?
Hey all! I am throwing a birthday party for my husband (38). I want to make a table full of snacks and apps that preferably don't need to stay warm. I've got crockpot meatballs, chicken stuffed crescent rolls, bacon deviled eggs, fruit and veggie platters and dips. I'm sure there will be chips. I am making a cake, or maybe…
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Is BYOB acceptable?
I want to throw a birthday party for my husband but I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on booze. Is it socially acceptable to say BYOB on the invite? I don't want to show bad manners since we would be inviting his co workers and probably his foreman as well as friends and family. I also don't want to appear too…
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Canada Day party Ideas?
I am throwing a huge Canada Day party this year and I want it to be spectacular! I have made up formal invitations, hand made, and they are so great! I have trivia questions and Canada themed prizes to give away. I am making tons of Canada Day themed food. The yard and house will be decked out with Canada banners and…
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Quick Lime Cilantro Chicken
Boneless Chicken, 3 breasts Limes, 3 or 4 Garlic, 4 to 6 cloves Olive Oil Cumin Cayenne or Chili Powder Cilantro, 1/4 cup, snipped Mince the garlic, snip the cilantro and zest a lime. Juice the lime carcass along with two more limes. Cut a lime into wedges and slice and avocado for the table. Cut the chicken into chunks.…
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under 1200 calories with open food diaries?
HI My name is Pandora and I am looking for friends eating under 1200 calories a day with open food diaries so I can get some more ideas as to low calorie meals and to have motivation from people in the same boat as me. I am eating 1000 calories a day as per a medically supervised diet. My food diary is open to friends.
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Let's Talk About Eggs, Baby
For no particular reason, I have been eating 2 hardboiled eggs every morning. Some of my friends say it's great for me, others scowl and back away slowly :) I thought I'd get the skinny from you guys since a lot of you are in the know about diet and fitness. Are two eggs a day bad for someone like me who is trying to lose…
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Need a delicious dinner recipe for in laws please
My in laws (mom, dad and brother) are coming to dinner next week and I want to cook something spectacular for them. The only condition is that it can't have mustard, ketchup, mayo or any other sauce or condiment. BBQ sauce is the only exception. (I know! Picky Picky) Thanks for any and all suggestions!
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30 Calorie Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes
Ingredients 9 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt 8 strawberries Half a ripe banana 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips Directions Place 12 mini silicone baking cups on the top of an ice cream tray or small wooden cutting board. Fill each of the cups halfway with yogurt, using one six-ounce container. Puree the strawberries and…
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Mozza-Basil-Tomato Cucumber Bites
A little late night snack I thought I would share with you guys. Cucumber slices, mozzarella, roma tomato, fresh basil leaf. Next time I will throw the basil leaf between the cucumber and the cheese. Would be good with feta too,
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Coconut Crusted Chicken Strips w/ Mango-Honey Sauce
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for frying 2 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless), sliced length-wise into 4 strips, then those strips sliced length-wise in half, making a total of 8 strips per breast Pinch curry powder Salt Pepper Pinch cayenne pepper ½ cup flour 2 eggs 2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut 1 tablespoon…
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Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls
The picture should explain it all but just in case: •10 cabbage leaves •½ cup uncooked wild rice or quinoa •1 egg, beaten •¼ cup milk •¼ cup minced onion •1 clove minced garlic •1 tsp. salt •½ tsp. pepper •1 lb. lean ground beef •Sauce (If you like lots of sauce, feel free to double this, I’ve done it both ways) •1 15…
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Chicken Yakisoba (diet and budget friendly)
Ingredients ½ head green cabbage 1 medium yellow onion 2 medium carrots 1 small crown broccoli 2 tbsps fresh ginger 2 large chicken breast 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 (3 oz.) packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp bbq sauce Instructions 1.Before you begin, prepare…
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Alcohol Suggestions
So, I am probably going to be stopping by a few liquor stores tonight and I am open to suggestions. I like: Riesling Whiskey Stupid Girly Drinks The only thing I don't like (anymore) is Tequila. But I still have 3/4 bottle of Triple Sec...what else can I use that for??
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Mini Pear Pies...so easy!!
Peel pear. Slice pear in half and remove the core. (You can leave the stem if you want) Place pear open side down on a greased cookie sheet. Cover with pie crust, poke holes, shape stem and leaf. I only found the picture. There were no directions so you will have to experiment with cooking temps and times. I would cook it…
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Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Salmon
I have always had my Salmon the same way. Just spread a tbsp. of mayo on top, sprinkle Clubhouse Salmon spice generously, wrap in foil and bake. Until now. Ingredients 1 garlic cloves 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, about 1 tablespoon chopped 7 oz salmon fillet 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Instructions…
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Pepperoni Ground Beef Stromboli
Making this tonight. I could only find the picture, not the original recipe but it looks to me like: Bread dough Pepperoni Ground Beef Cheddar Cheese Veggies (I'm gonna use bell peppers and spinach) Not sure what spices to use yet, open to suggestions. I'm thinking basil because I have a basil plant in season but I'm not…
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Raspberry Lemon Muffins
Ingredients 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup whole grain spelt flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 egg 1 cup of milk 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 1/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Instructions 1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a standard 12 cup muffin tin.…
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Monterey Chicken Grilled Cheese
SO YUMMY! Ingredients: 1lb chicken breasts, pounded thin extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper 8 slices hearty Italian bread 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced 8 slices cooked bacon BBQ sauce Cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded Directions: 1.Brush chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil on both sides then season with salt…
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Baked Chicken Stuffed w/ Pesto & Cheese
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 T Basil Pesto with Lemon or your favorite commercial pesto 2 T low-fat sour cream 2 T grated mozzarella cheese (I used heaping tablespoons of pesto, sour cream and cheese) 2 eggs, beaten (or if they’re large eggs one will probably be enough) 3 T finely grated Parmesan cheese 3 T…
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Spicy Chipolte Honey Chicken Breasts
I am definitely going to try this next week! 4 medium potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 8 medium carrots, sliced 3 Tbs olive oil 4 chipotle chilies , minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbs honey, plus more for drizzling 1 Tbs apple cider vinegar 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp…
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Salted Caramel Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg, yolk and white separated 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp buttermilk 1 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans 15 caramels (such as Kraft) 2 1/2 Tbsp heavy…
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Frozen Yogurt Drops
For those of you who aren't doing this already.... Ingredients: -Yogurt Directions 1. Pipe. 2. Freeze. 3. Eat.
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Earth Day Cupcakes
I know Earth Day isn't until Apr 22 but these are cute! Picture says it all. Use your fave mix and icing.
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Guiness, Whiskey and Irish Cream Cupcakes
A.K.A Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes Guinness cupcakes with a Jameson whiskey ganache center and topped with a Baileys Irish Cream frosting. Ingredients: For the Cupcakes: 1 cup Guinness stout 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons…
