How Much Protein Should You Eat Every Day?
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Apple-Raisin Salad recipe – 194 calories
August 18, 2009 – 9:46 pm | Comments Off
Apple-Raisin Salad recipe – 194 calories

Apple-Raisin Salad recipe – 194 calories
Ingredients:
1 head cabbage
1/2 cup apples (diced)
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/4 cup nuts (chopped)
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-2 pinch pepper (or to taste)
1-2 …

Scandinavian Cucumber Salad recipe – 117 calories
August 18, 2009 – 9:43 pm | Comments Off
Scandinavian Cucumber Salad recipe – 117 calories

Scandinavian Cucumber Salad recipe – 117 calories
Ingredients:
3 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 pinch dill weed
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
Preparation:
1. Combine the sour cream, …

Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup recipe – 119 calories
August 18, 2009 – 6:12 pm | Comments Off
Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup recipe – 119 calories

Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup recipe – 119 calories
Ingredients:
4 cups ripe tomatoes (approximately 5 large tomatoes), peeled, seeded and chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
1/2-1 cup …

Braised Brussels Sprouts with Vinegar and Dill recipe – 40 calories
August 18, 2009 – 6:10 pm | Comments Off
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Vinegar and Dill recipe – 40 calories

Braised Brussels Sprouts with Vinegar and Dill recipe – 40 calories
Ingredients:
3 lbs
Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
salt and pepper , to taste
Preparation:
1. Trim the
Brussels …

Czech-Style Sauerkraut recipe – 150 calories
August 18, 2009 – 6:04 pm | Comments Off
Czech-Style Sauerkraut recipe – 150 calories

Czech-Style Sauerkraut recipe – 150 calories
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 cup sweetened applesauce
1 medium onion
1 medium potato
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon caraway seeds

Preparation:
1. Place the sauerkraut and the liquid, butter and
caraway …

Horiatiki (Greek Salad) recipe – 156 calories
August 18, 2009 – 5:47 pm | Comments Off
Horiatiki (Greek Salad) recipe – 156 calories

Horiatiki (Greek Salad) recipe – 156 calories
Ingredients:
4-5 large ripe tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 dozen olives
1 green bell pepper
1 large red onion
1/4 lb Feta cheese, crumbled or sliced
top quality extra virgin olive oil
dried oregano
sea salt
pickled hot pepperoncini …

Pumpkin Cookies recipe – 59 calories
August 18, 2009 – 5:45 pm | Comments Off
Pumpkin Cookies recipe – 59 calories

Pumpkin Cookies recipe – 59 calories
Ingredients:
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup Splenda granular
2 cups whole weat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 …

Oven-Roasted Green Beans recipe – 55 calories
August 18, 2009 – 5:41 pm | Comments Off
Oven-Roasted Green Beans recipe – 55 calories

Oven-Roasted Green Beans recipe – 55 calories
Ingredients:
3/4 lb fresh green beans, boiled to crisp-tender
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic …

Chiles Toreados recipe – 108 calories
August 18, 2009 – 5:38 pm | Comments Off
Chiles Toreados recipe – 108 calories

Chiles Toreados recipe – 108 calories
Ingredients:
12-16 hot peppers (serranos or jalapenos are best)
vegetable oil (for rubbing the chili peppers)
coarse salt (to taste)
lime wedges (optional)
Preparation:
1. Preheat a small cast iron skillet  over medium high …

Avocado and Jalapeno Pepper Salad recipe – 195 calories
August 18, 2009 – 5:36 pm | Comments Off
Avocado and Jalapeno Pepper Salad recipe – 195 calories

Avocado and Jalapeno Pepper Salad recipe – 195 calories
Ingredients:
4 ripe avocados (halved, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
1-2 large red or green jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
salt …

Cauliflower Soup recipe – 127 calories
August 18, 2009 – 5:33 pm | Comments Off
Cauliflower Soup recipe – 127 calories

Cauliflower Soup recipe – 127 calories
Ingredients:
1 medium head cauliflower, separated into florets
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation:
1. In a …

Mint Cucumber Salad recipe – 72 calories
August 18, 2009 – 5:31 pm | Comments Off
Mint Cucumber Salad recipe – 72 calories

Min Cucumber Salad recipe – 72 calories
Ingredients:
3 medium cucumbers (peeled, seeded and thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
8 ounces plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 …

Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote) recipe – 183 calories
August 18, 2009 – 5:29 pm | Comments Off
Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote) recipe – 183 calories

Mexican corn on the cob  (Elote) recipe – 183 calories
Ingredients:
4 ears corn, shucked
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red …

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes recipe – 159 calories
August 18, 2009 – 5:25 pm | Comments Off
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes recipe – 159 calories

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes recipe – 159 calories
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs fingerling potatoes
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced thin and seperated into rings
1-2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
salt and pepper , to …

Radish and Cilantro Relish recipe – 57 calories
August 18, 2009 – 5:23 pm | Comments Off
Radish and Cilantro Relish recipe – 57 calories

Radish and Cilantro Relish recipe – 57 calories
Ingredients:
2 cups radish, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup onions, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
1. Mix together …

Endive, Radicchio and Arugula Salad recipe – 143 calories
August 18, 2009 – 5:20 pm | Comments Off
Endive, Radicchio and Arugula Salad recipe – 143 calories

Endive, Radicchio and Arugula Salad recipe – 143 calories
Ingredients:
2 spears endives, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
1/3 lb baby arugula, washed, dried, and thinly chopped
1 small radicchio, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
For the dressing
1 teaspoon Dijon …

Cream of Carrot Soup recipe – 166 calories
August 18, 2009 – 3:09 pm | Comments Off
Cream of Carrot Soup recipe – 166 calories

Cream of Carrot Soup recipe – 166 calories
Ingredients:
5 cups carrots, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups non-dairy coffee creamer
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 small onions, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups water
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 …

Norwegian Creamed Cabbage recipe – 115 calories
August 18, 2009 – 3:07 pm | Comments Off
Norwegian Creamed Cabbage recipe – 115 calories

Norwegian Creamed Cabbage recipe – 115 calories
Ingredients:
1 lb cabbage, chopped
1 2/3 cups milk
4 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Preparation:
1. Boil the cabbage for about 30 minutes …

Nutty Green Beans recipe – 172 calories
August 18, 2009 – 3:01 pm | Comments Off
Nutty Green Beans recipe – 172 calories

Nutty Green Beans recipe – 172 calories
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
4 tablespoons walnuts or pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lite olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
lemon wedges (for garnish)
Preparation:
1. …

Asparagus and Tomato Skillet recipe – 138 calories
August 18, 2009 – 2:56 pm | Comments Off
Asparagus and Tomato Skillet recipe – 138 calories

Asparagus and Tomato Skillet recipe – 138 calories
Ingredients:
2 medium tomatoes
1 1/2 lbs asparagus
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
3 slices bacon, fried, drained and crumbled
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
1. Saute …