Apple Cheese Bites recipe – 162 calories Ingredients: 4 apples, cored and cut into wedges 3 tablespoons raisins 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened cinnamon nutmeg (optional) toasted coconut (optional) Preparation: 1. In a bowl, stir together the raisins and cream cheese. 2. Spread the mixture on one side of the apple wedges. 3. Sprinkle [...]
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Creamy Bruschetta recipe – 177 calories
August 19, 2009
Creamy Bruschetta recipe – 177 calories Ingredients: 1 bread baguette 2 tomatoes, diced 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated) 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 minced garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation: 1. Cut the bread into 1-inch slices and butter each slice. 2. Mix the rest of [...]
Stuffed Jalapenos recipe – 73 calories
August 19, 2009
Stuffed Jalapenos recipe – 73 calories Ingredients: 12 pickled jalapeno chilies 1/2 cup (2 oz.) sharp cheddar chesse, shredded 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 12 pimento strips 1/4 cup green onions, sliced Preparation: 1. Rinse and drain the jalapeno peppers. Slit lengthwise on one side. Remove seeds and veins, leaving stem attached. 2. [...]
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus recipe – 180 calories
August 19, 2009
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus recipe – 180 calories Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus (washed) 6 slices bacon extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper(to taste) Preparation: 1. Cut 1/2 inch to 1 inch off the end of the asparagus (the asparagus should be at least 4 to 5 inches long). 2. Toss the asparagus with olive oil (just [...]
Garlicky Roasted Mushrooms recipe – 58 calories
August 19, 2009
Garlicky Roasted Mushrooms recipe – 58 calories Ingredients: 2 lbs small white mushrooms 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, to taste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, to taste 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees [...]
Black Bean Dip recipe – 132 calories
August 19, 2009
Black Bean Dip recipe – 132 calories Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2ounce) can black beans (drained) 1 (4ounce) jar Goya pimento peppers (chopped) 5 scallions (chopped) 1 (15 1/2ounce) can Goya black bean soup 1 lime (squeezed) 1/8 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon sugar salt and pepper (to taste) Preparation: 1. Chop the Goya [...]
Black-Eyed Peas Dip recipe – 107 calories
August 19, 2009
Black-Eyed Peas Dip recipe – 107 calories Ingredients: 4 cups cooked black-eyed peas 1/3 cup chopped bell peppers 1 (16ounce) can white hominy 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup extra virgin oil cupe 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation: 1. Mix [...]
Southwestern Onion Rings recipe – 171 calories
August 18, 2009
Southwestern Onion Rings recipe – 171 calories Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon sugar Preparation: 1. Slice the onions into 1/4″ [...]
Potato Cups with Marinated Cucumber Slices recipe – 55 calories
August 18, 2009
Potato Cups with Marinated Cucumber Slices recipe – 55 calories Ingredients: 2 cups shredded potatoes 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons onion, minced freshly cracked peppercorn freshly grated nutmeg kosher salt butter, to grease the muffin tins parsley (to garnish) Marinated cucumber slices 1 English cucumber 1/2 teaspoon fresh mint, minced 1 dash cayenne [...]
Japanese Meat and Potato Korokke (Croquettes) recipe – 173 calories
August 18, 2009
Japanese Meat and Potato Korokke (Croquettes) recipe – 173 calories Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes 1/4 lb ground beef 1 egg flour 1/2 onion 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped panko (breadcrumbs) vegetable oil (for frying) 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper (to taste) Preparation: 1. Peel and cut the potatoes into medium chunks. 2. Boil the potatoes until [...]
Black Bean Salsa recipe – 127 calories
August 18, 2009
Black Bean Salsa recipe – 127 calories Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 garlic clove 1 small tomato, seeded & chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped 2 tablespoons snipped cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon finely shredded lime peel 1 tablespoon olive [...]
Chicken Salad in Tomato Shells recipe – 115 calories
August 18, 2009
Chicken Salad in Tomato Shells recipe – 115 calories Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast 10-12 small roma (or plum) tomatoes 1 tablespoon butter 4 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery 3 drops liquid smoke 4 tablespoons light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped and toasted 1/2 cup chiffonade arugula 2 teaspoons [...]
Zucchini Cakes recipe – 158 calories
August 18, 2009
Zucchini Cakes recipe – 158 calories Ingredients: 2 cups shredded zucchini 1 egg 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon mustard 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; grease a baking sheet. 2. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, egg, bread crumbs, mustard, [...]
Grilled Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic recipe – 10 calories
August 18, 2009
Grilled Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic recipe – 10 calories Ingredients: 24 cherry tomatoes 4 garlic clove, cut into slivers 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary (1/4 tsp. dried) 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Remove the tomato stems. With the tip of a sharp knife, [...]
Chiles Toreados recipe – 108 calories
August 18, 2009
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 heat (these may also be grilled outdoors, if so adjust the cooking time accordingly for [...]
Avocado and Jalapeno Pepper Salad recipe – 195 calories
August 18, 2009
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 & freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Preparation: 1. Arrange the avocado slices on [...]
Stuffed Mushrooms recipe – 99 calories
August 18, 2009
Stuffed Mushrooms recipe – 99 calories Ingredients: 6 large mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped 2 slices bacon, finely diced 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 small tomato, finely diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 onion, finely chopped 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F [...]
Buttermilk Baked Tomatoes recipe – 61 calories
August 18, 2009
Buttermilk Baked Tomatoes recipe – 61 calories Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese, grated your favorite herbs or spices, to taste salt, to taste fresh ground black pepper, to taste Preparation: 1. Cut the tomatoes in half; seed them and place them cut side up in broiler [...]
Herbed Grilled Zucchini Slices recipe – 166 calories
August 18, 2009
Herbed Grilled Zucchini Slices recipe – 166 calories Ingredients: 1-2 medium zucchini, halved and cut lengthwise into 4 slices 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup wine vinegar 1/3 cup herb seasoning mix Preparation: 1. Mix all the ingredients into a ziplock bag and marinate for about 2 hours. 2. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on [...]
Basic Baked Potatoes recipe – 118 calories
August 18, 2009
Basic Baked Potatoes recipe – 118 calories Ingredients: 6 medium white potatoes shortening (optional) Preparation: 1. Scrub the potatoes with water (without peeling them). 2. Optional: rub with shortening to soften up the skins. 3. Wrap in aluminum foil. 4. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees F for about 1 – 1 1/2 hours. [...]
Baked Anchovy-Filled Tomatoes recipe – 147 calories
August 17, 2009
Baked Anchovy-Filled Tomatoes recipe – 147 calories Ingredients: 1 lb tomatoes 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 shallot, finely diced 1 3/4 ounces fresh breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flake 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave salt [...]
Jicama Chili Sticks recipe – 23 calories
August 17, 2009
Jicama Chili Sticks recipe – 23 calories Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs jicama 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 lime, to squeeze on the jicama Preparation: 1. Peel the jicama and cut into pieces about 3″ x 1/2″ x 1/2″. 2. Arrange the jicama on a paper towel and sprinkle with lime juice. 3. Sprinkle with chili [...]
Avocado with Ground Peanut Dressing recipe – 188 calories
August 17, 2009
Avocado with Ground Peanut Dressing recipe – 188 callories Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons peanuts 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon paprika (sweet or hot) salt (to taste) cayenne pepper (to taste) fresh chives, to garnish Preparation: 1. Peel the avocados, remove the pit and cube the flesh. 2. [...]
Salsa Guasacaca (Venezuelan Avocado Salsa) recipe – 119 calories
August 17, 2009
Salsa Guasacaca (Venezuelan Avocado Salsa) recipe – 119 calories Ingredients: 2 avocados, peeled and seeded 1 medium tomato 1/4 cup minced bell pepper (optional) 1 medium onion 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Chop all the vegetables by hand. 2. Add the remaining [...]
Wild Mushroom Savory Saute Recipe – 135 calories
August 17, 2009
Wild Mushroom Savory Saute Recipe – 135 calories Ingredients: 1 lb fresh mushrooms, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup shallots, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup dry red wine 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) freshly ground pepper, to taste Preparation: 1. In a [...]
Peach and Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta recipe – 46 calories
August 17, 2009
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 tablespoon red wine vinegar salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to [...]
Garlic Tomatoes recipe – 79 calories
August 17, 2009
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 tomatoes cut side up in a large pan (in a single [...]





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