How Much Protein Should You Eat Every Day?
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macaroni salad
August 17, 2009 – 11:18 am | Comments Off
macaroni salad

In a large bowl combine and mix
4 cups cooked macaroni
1/2 cup of fat free cheese (or regular, if you so desire, but it will add fat grams & calories)
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, …

Peach and Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta recipe – 46 calories
August 17, 2009 – 11:17 am | Comments Off
Peach and Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta recipe – 46 calories

Peach and Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta recipe – 46 calories
Ingredients:
1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal
2 peaches, diced
1 red pepper
1 cup grape tomatoes or roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 …

four-bean salad
August 17, 2009 – 11:13 am | Comments Off
four-bean salad

2 cups canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10-ounce) can cut green beans
1 (10-ounce) can cut wax beans
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp wine …

Chicken and Mushrooms recipe – 189 calories
August 17, 2009 – 11:11 am | Comments Off
Chicken and Mushrooms recipe – 189 calories

Chicken and Mushrooms recipe – 189 calories
Ingredients:
4 small boneless chicken breasts
2 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
1/2 cup chopped red or green pepper
1 dash garlic powder
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
Preparation:
1. Preheat the …

Steamed Asparagus with Almond Butter recipe – 164 calories
August 17, 2009 – 11:07 am | Comments Off
Steamed Asparagus with Almond Butter recipe – 164 calories

Steamed Asparagus with Almond Butter recipe – 164 calories
Ingredients:
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 …

fat free potato salad
August 17, 2009 – 11:06 am | Comments Off
fat free potato salad

2 potatoes, cooked
2 green onions sliced thin
1 stalk celery chopped
I egg white from hard boiled egg, chopped (dispose of yolk)
4 – 5 tbsps fat free mayonnaise
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp prepared mustard
1/2 tsp celery seed, …

Garlic Tomatoes recipe – 79 calories
August 17, 2009 – 10:57 am | Comments Off
Garlic Tomatoes recipe – 79 calories

Garlic Tomatoes recipe – 79 calories
Ingredients:
8 ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half
16 garlic cloves, in skin
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Place the …

Dilled Zucchini recipe – 106 calories
August 17, 2009 – 10:54 am | Comments Off
Dilled Zucchini recipe – 106 calories

Dilled Zucchini recipe – 106 calories
Ingredients:
6 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1/2 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 tablespoons olive …

Rice Krispies Bars recipe – 181 calories
August 17, 2009 – 10:48 am | Comments Off
Rice Krispies Bars recipe – 181 calories

A wonderful tasting bar… the great combination of flavors make this a really exciting and decadent version of the old rice crispy bar!
You can substitute the Grand Marnier with a little vanilla or orange extract. …

celery chinese style
August 17, 2009 – 10:44 am | Comments Off
celery chinese style

2 bunches green celery
2 cubes chicken or beef bouillon
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 sprig parsley, chopped
1/4 cup water chestnuts, drained, sliced
Wash and trim celery, removing leaves.  Cut rib stalks into 1/2 inch pieces.  Bring …

APPLE DUMPLINGS
August 17, 2009 – 10:44 am | Comments Off
APPLE DUMPLINGS

(Yield: 4 dumplings)
Ingredients:
————
1 recipe Basic Pie Shell
4 apples
1 tblsp (15 mL) lemon juice
3 tblsp (45 mL) granulated sugar replacement
or granulated fructose
1/4 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon
4 tsp (20 mL) margarine
1 egg white (slightly beaten)
Instructions:
————-
Roll out …

stuffed zucchini
August 17, 2009 – 10:39 am | Comments Off
stuffed zucchini

2 medium zucchini squash
Salted water to cover
1 egg, beaten (or equivalent)
2 small onions
1/4 tsp basil
2 tbsps chopped parsley
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese (Kraft makes a fat-free version)
Preheat oven to 350 F.  Cover zucchini …

braised lettuce with carrots
August 17, 2009 – 10:27 am | Comments Off
braised lettuce with carrots

4 small heads of lettuce (or equivalent)
Water to cover
1 tsp salt
2 tbsps finely chopped onion
2 tbsps finely chopped parsley
4 tbsps finely chopped carrots
1 cup beef bouillon, double strength
Paprika
Place washed lettuce in saucepan and pour in …

cucumbers in cream
August 17, 2009 – 10:17 am | Comments Off
cucumbers in cream

3 cucumbers, peeled
1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
3 tbsps cider vinegar
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1 tbsp fresh dill, minced
Slice cucumbers very thin. Process cottage cheese, vinegar, and salt in blender at low speed until very creamy. Pour …

glazed cauliflower
August 17, 2009 – 10:12 am | Comments Off
glazed cauliflower

3 cups cauliflower, flowerets
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp onion, finely diced
2 tbsps fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp dill
1 tsp paprika …

Diet-Lovers Potato “Cream Cheese” Casserole
August 17, 2009 – 10:02 am | Comments Off
Diet-Lovers Potato “Cream Cheese” Casserole

Yield: 8 Servings
3 md Potatoes; cooked & mashed w/
Skim milk
3 1/2 oz Neufchatel cheese
1    Egg; lightly beaten
2 tb Onion; chopped
1 tb Parsley; chopped
Paprika
Combine mashed potatoes and cheese, beating until well blended.  Stir
in egg, onion and …

italian cauliflower
August 16, 2009 – 5:21 pm | Comments Off
italian cauliflower

1 small head cauliflower
1 tsp salt
Water to cover
6 tbsps grated onion
2 tbsps chicken bouillon
2 tsps flour
1 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 can (1 pound) tomatoes
Wash cauliflower and break into flowerets; trim stems, and …

hungarian cheese spread
August 16, 2009 – 5:17 pm | Comments Off
hungarian cheese spread

16 oz low-fat or fat free cottage cheese
1 tbsp finely chopped chives
2 tsp garlic powder or to taste
1 tbsp paprika (use Hungarian if possible—the difference is incredible!)
Combine all ingredients, repack in plastic cottage cheese container …

hummus recipe
August 16, 2009 – 5:15 pm | Comments Off
hummus recipe

2 cups cooked garbanzos
1/4 to 1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tbps tahini
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
water (from cooking the beans) as needed for correct consistency
Blend well; garnish humus with parsley, olive oil (optional) and spicy …

salsa
August 16, 2009 – 5:12 pm | Comments Off
salsa

1 can chopped tomatoes
1/2 white onion, finely chopped
2 tsp finely chopped cilantro (optional)
2 dried red hot chili peppers (more or less to taste)
1/2 mild green pepper (finely chopped)
dash of tabasco
Mix it all up and serve …