CROCKPOT RAVIOLI CASSEROLE
1.5 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 28 oz can peeled tomatoes, in thick tomato puree
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb bow-tie pasta or fettuccine, freshly cooked
1 10 oz pkg frozen c
CROCKPOT RATATOUILLE
2 large onions, sliced
1 large eggplant, sliced
4 sm zucchini, sliced
2 Garlic clove; minced
2 Bell pepper, green; seeded & cut in thin strips
6 large Tomato; cut in 1/2" wedges
1 tsp Basil
2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
2 T Parsley; chopped
1/4 c Olive oil
Layer half the veg
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CROCKPOT RED PORK CHOPS
4-6 pork chops
1 12-oz bottle Hunts Chili Sauce
Ketchup
Water
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp dry mustard
Pour Chili Sauce into crock pot, refill bottle with ketchup and pour
into crock pot. Refill bottle with water and pour into crock pot. Add
sugar and mustard. A
Zucchini and Corn with Spaghetti
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 small zucchini, diced
1/2 onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 16-oz. package (2 cups) frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup canned diced green Chile, optional
Nonstick cooking spray
1 10-oz. package spaghetti
1 16-oz. ca
Baked Spaghetti Corn
1/2 (6 ounce) package
uncooked spaghetti, broken
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1/2 cup margarine, melted
Preheat oven to 350 º In a 1 1/2 quart casserole combine 1 cup broken
spaghetti, whole ker
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DIABETIC GOULASH
2 lb. lean, boneless beef chuck (no fat)
2 Tbsp. corn oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. paprika
dash of pepper
3 c. water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. plain low-fat yogurt
1 tsp. caraway seed
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 Tbsp. cornstarch or flour
Cut beef into 1 in
Weight Watchers Beef Goulash
6 points
Serves 8
2 lbs stew beef (lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 (11.5 oz) can V8 vegetable juice
1/2 tsp pepper
Brown meat and onions in nonstick skillet. Add vegetable juice and pepper.
Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hrs. Good served with noodles (not in nutr.value
CARROT CAKE MIX IN A JAR
2 c sugar
2 tsp powdered vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 T cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight
container (Makes about 5 3/4 cups)
Attach Recipe:
Carrot Cake
(Makes one 1
HUSH PUPPY MIX IN A JAR
1 1/2 cups yellow corn meal
3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. dried minced onion
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in a resealable
plastic bag or jar
BLARNEY STONE COOKIE MIX IN A JAR
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 c salted peanuts
1 3/4 c flour mixed with 1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp allspice
Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. Press
each layer firmly in place before adding the next ingredient. (make
Meatball Minestrone
1 pound ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 1/2 cups water
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) kidney beans with liquid
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 dried thyme
1 cup sliced ce
CANDY COOKE MIX IN A JAR
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. powdered vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups flour
1 cup candy bar chunks (Reese's peanut butter cups, Butterfinger bars, white
or milk chocolate chunks)
Combine first five ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk the ing
QUICK MUFFIN MIX IIN A JAR
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup wheat bran cereal
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
Combine all ingredients in a large airtight container. Store at room
temperature until ready to use
VEGGIE MIX IN A JAR
4 cups uncooked long-grain rice
2 tbs. instant vegetarian bouillon
2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. celery flakes
4 tsp. onion flakes
4 tsp. green pepper flakes
4 tsp. red pepper flakes
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until evenly distributed. Put
about 1 1/2 cups mixture
Texas Toast
1 loaf Wheat or White French Bread
Packaged, shredded cheese
Softened butter or margarine
Parsley flakes or Spinach/herb flakes
The night before breakfast, cut two slices per serving from bread loaf.
Slices should be about 1/2" thick; cut diagonally.
Butter the slices with
Poppy Seed Chicken
8 chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
1 1/2 cups of sour cream
2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans of cream of chicken soup (I sometimes use 1 can
cream of mushroom soup and 1 can cream of chicken soup)
1 1/2 stacks of Ritz crackers, crushed (1 stack seems to be enough)
2 tablespoons
Breakfast Sausage Casserole
1 4 oz can chopped green Chiles
1 1/2 cups shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
1 lb low fat sausage cooked crumbled and rinsed with hot water
2 cups egg substitute
1 cup skim milk
line the bottom of an 8 in square baking dish with half the Chiles then add
half
Diabetic Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 minced garlic clove
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound top or bottom round
2 teaspoon safflower oil
2 cups broccoli floweret's
1 cup beef broth
1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Cut the meat into 1-inch str
Favorite French Toast
12 slices white bread
3/4 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup jam
3 eggs beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
Confectioner's sugar
Spread six slices bread with peanut butter and six slices with jam.
Put slices together to form
Vegetarian Lasagna
Prepare a sauce using tomato sauce. Simmer the sauce and add finely diced
carrot, celery, onion, dried oregano and basil, and fresh garlic. This
should be done a day ahead, simmered for several hours, and refrigerated.
good leftovers on rice or pasta.
1 Pound Package
FRUITCAKE BAR
2½ cups flour
1½ cups sugar
1½ teaspoons soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
¾ cup nuts, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, partially thawed, undrained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, undrained
1½ cups flaked coconut
Glaze:
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup evapor
Zucchini Parmesan with Lemon
Weight Watcher Points - 1 Point
2 lbs. small zucchini
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. lemon peel, grated
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
Cut zucchini in half crosswise,then cut each half into 4 lengthwise sticks
Heat oil in a heavy
Sausage with Peppers, Onions, and Beer!
Serve with some nice Italian bread, and a bottle of your favorite beer.
Servings: 6
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds Italian sausage links
3 red bell peppers, sliced
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 large red onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2
Spring Salad Supreme
8 C. mixed salad greens or torn Bibb lettuce
2 C. julienned cooked ham
16 asparagus spears, trimmed, cooked, chilled
1 pint red or yellow cherry or teardrop tomatoes
4 hard cooked eggs, peeled, quartered
1/4 C. chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 C. extra-virgin olive oil
2 T. bals
Fresh Fruit Basket with Poppy Seed Dressing
Recommended Fruit For Basket:
Watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, strawberries, fresh peaches,
orange slices.
Poppy Seed Dressing:
1-1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup vinegar
3 tbs onion juice (or grated onion
Rhubarb Crunch
2 cups Rhubarb
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 large pkg. white cake mix
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1stick melted margarine
Preheat oven to 350F.
Spread pie filling in the bottom of a 9" square pan.
Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Combine dry cake mix, nuts, and melted butter.
Sprinkle over p
SPRINGTIME GAZPACHO
2 medium avocados
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 green pepper, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
2 cups to
CHEESE DREAMS
1 pkg. refrigerator biscuits
10 sm. cubes cheese
Chili powder
Garlic powder
Press biscuits with finger tips to flatten. Place 1 cube of cheese in the
center of each biscuit. Lightly sprinkle with chili powder and garlic salt.
Fold biscuits in half and press edge firmly with a
Here's an easy and delicious recipe that will help you get the
most from your spinach:
Spinach Salad with Garlic-Infused Dressing
1 bag of baby or flat-leaf spinach, washed and torn
1 red large onion, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced or quartered
2-3 mandarins, sectioned
1-2 handfuls alfalfa
CAP OFF your child's school year with a treat that fits the occasional
chocolate mortarboard with a fruit leather tassel. You may want to
make enough to share with a few classmates.
Place a miniature peanut butter cup bottom up, on a plate. Top with a small
dollop of frosting or peanut but
Cinnamon Crisps
3 tablespoons hot water
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar (or Splenda)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
Cooking spray
Combine water and vanilla.
Combine sugar and cinnamon.
Lightly coat both sides of 3 tortillas with cooking
CROCKPOT TIJUANA PIE
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3-4 c. grated cheese
1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce
1 (8 oz.) tomato sauce
2 (16 oz.) cans chili beans
1 (16 oz.) can corn, drained
1 (6 oz.) can pitted olives, drained
6 corn
CROCKPOT SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP
2 c. cubed fully cooked ham
1 1/2 c. dry split peas
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery with leaves
1 c. shredded carrot
2 Tbs. snipped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 c. chicken broth
2 c. water
In CP combine all ingr
CROCKPOT STEAK SOUP
1 lb ground beef
3 cups water
1 med. onion, chopped
3 stalks of celery, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 14 1/2 oz can tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 10 oz package frozen mixed veggies
2-4 tablespoons beef base granules
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup flour
Put all ingredients
CROCKPOT SUPERTIME STEW
16 oz ground 90% lean turkey or beef
3 cups (15 oz) sliced raw potatoes
1-1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cup frozen peas
1-3/4 cups (one 15 oz can) Hunt's chunky Tomato Sauce
2 tsp Italian seasoning
In a large skillet spr
CROCKPOT SQUASH CASSEROLE
2 lbs yellow summer squash or zucchini thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
half of a medium onion chopped
1 cup peeled, shredded carrot
10 3/4 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup flour
8 oz pkg seasoned stuffing crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted.
Co
Crispy Garlic Chicken
1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Garlic Mushroom Soup Mix
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded thin)
2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 400º Combine soup mix, mayonnaise and
cheese. On b
Roast Beef Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Prep 10 min.
For 4 Servings:
1/2 lb. canned beets, drained
3/4 lb. canned green asparagus spears, drained
1/4 lb. canned artichoke hearts, cut into quarters
1/3 cup plus 3 Tbs. snow peas, rinsed
8 precooked slices roast beef
3 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
Caribbean Flavored Tofu
1 medium onion, chopped
3 scallions, chopped
2 Chiles, chopped, seeded
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbs 5 spice powder
1 tbs allspice
1 tbs coarse black pepper
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tbs olive oil
3 pounds firm tofu
In a food p
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
For the dressing:
1 c plain nonfat yogurt
3 tbs Dijon-style mustard (or french)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tbs nonfat cottage cheese
..33 tsp Tabasco sauce
2 tbs minced shallot (1 small shallot)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
No-Oil Vinaigrette
Yield: 1 serving
2 tsp Dijon mustard; grainy style
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp fresh basil; finely chopped
1 tbs shallots; finely chopped
1 tbs chopped parsley
1/2 c raspberry vinegar
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
salt; to taste
Put all ingredients in food processor an
Gazpacho Pasta with Cannelloni Beans
1 lb. elbow macaroni, uncooked
3 large, ripe tomatoes, finely diced
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1 medium red onion, diced
2 c. vegetable or tomato juice
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
3 T. red wine vinegar
1 16 oz. can cannelloni beans,
CREAMY RANCH DRESSING
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
1/3 cup skim-milk buttermilk
1 small garlic clove, put through a press
1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons chives, finely snipped
salt, optional
pepper to taste
Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted wi
Turkey with Chipotle Sauce
Serving Size: 4
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless turkey (breast, cutlets ,or tenderloin)
1 medium tomato seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons green onion tops sliced
1/2 cup Yoplait Fat Free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons green onions chopped
1 tablespoon* cann
Honey Mustard Dressing
from So Fat Low Fat No Fat
(0 grams of fat)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspon paprika
2 cloves garlic, chopped very fine
2/3 cup water
Mix all the ingredients and shake well. Store in a covered container at
leas
CREAMY CUCUMBER AND MINT DRESSING
Firm, small-seeded European cucumbers work best in this dressing. If your
cucumbers have large seeds, remove them before dicing.
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 cup skim-milk buttermilk
3 Tablespoons nonfat mayonnaise
1/3 cup peeled European cucumber, finely
Housework Quotes
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is
blowing,the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. - James Dent
At my house, "Dust" is a noun, not a verb. - Anonymous
Cleaning your house while your kids are still
growing is like shoveling the wa
CHICKEN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
1/3 c. milk
3 c. chicken or turkey, cooked & cubed
1 (9 oz.) pkg. French cut frozen green beans, cooked & drained (canned
ones can also be used)
1 (16 oz.) can Chinese vegetables, drained
1 (6 oz.) can water chestnuts, dra
Coconut surprise Chocolate Cupcakes
1&1/4 cups all-purpose flour (can use half Whole Wheat)
1 cup sugar ( or Splenda)
1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
SURPRISE
GREAT PASTA SALAD
8 oz tube pasta, I prefer rigatoni
1 tbs olive oil
2 med cucumbers quartered and sliced
1 med onion quartered and sliced
1 c sugar
3/4 c water
3/4 c white vinegar
1 tbs mustard
1 tbs dried parsley or more
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tbs pepper
Cook past according to pack
CROCKPOT SPAGHETTI SAUCE
1 pound ground beef
chopped onion -- to taste
2 cans tomatoes -- (1 lb.) cut up
1 can tomato sauce -- (8 oz.)
1 can tomato paste -- (12 oz.)
1 cup beef broth (bouillon)
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dr
CROCKPOT SPICY BEEF AND POTATOES
2 lb. stew beef
1 - 14 1/2 oz. can of Italian stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine
1 - 2lb. bag of baby potatoes
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp each of oregano, cumin and chili powder
1/2 c. BBQ sauce
1/4 c. salsa
2 c. frozen corn
l tsp. salt
1/8 tsp peppe
Spring Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup sliced strawberries
1 pound green or red leaf lettuce, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced strawb
50 IDEAS FOR RICE
butter, lime juice and chopped cilantro
wild mushrooms sauteed in butter, thawed frozen petite peas and Parmesan
cheese
diced tomatoes and basil pesto
heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon and browned butter
sliced green onions, salted cashews, toasted sesame seeds and rice vinegar
HOW TO STORE AND COOK FRESH ASPARAGUS
Keep asparagus cool and moist: Handle
asparagus spears like flowers. Trim the butt end of the spears, then
refrigerate, upright, standing in an inch of water. Cover loosely with
plastic. Or wrap the cut ends in a wet paper towel and store in a plastic
bag w
Spicy Short Ribs (George Foreman Grill)
1/2 C Olive Oil
1 Tsp Dried Oregano
1 Tsp Thyme
2 Large Garlic Cloves -- Minced
1/2 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tbs Brown Sugar
2 Tbs Chili Sauce
1 1/2 Lbs Flank Steak Or London Broil
Mix all ingredients together and pour over flank steak or London Broil
Pan Grilled Spicy Thai Chicken
4 broiler fryer chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped medium hot red chili peppers
1 1/2 teaspoons grated
PIZZA CHICKEN ROLL-UPS
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
12 pepperoni slices
8 oz. mozzarella cheese slices, divided
1 can (15 oz.) pizza sauce
Minced fresh parsley, optional
Flatten chicken to 1/4" thickness. Place three slices of pepperoni and one
slice of cheese on each piece
Herbed Chicken Breast (Geo. Forman Grill)
1/2 C Sherry
3/4 C Vegetable Oil
1/2 Large Onion -- Grated
1/2 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 Tsp Soy Sauce
1/2 Tsp Lemon Juice
3 Large Clove Of Garlic (Can Use Less) -- Minced
1/2 Tsp Thyme
1/2 Tsp Oregano
1/2 Tsp Rosemary
1/2 Tsp Marjoram
Mix a
Orange Beans - CP
1 pound dried navy beans
6 cups water
1 onion -- chopped
1/4 cup molasses
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 orange -- sliced thin
2 teaspoons salt
1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounce
Soak beans in water overnight in the slow cooker. Do not drain. Cover and
cook on high two to three hours,
Wonder Chicken
5 chicken breasts
1 bottle Russian dressing
1/2 bottle peach jam
1 package onion soup mix
1 can mushrooms
1 red and green pepper, chopped
Bake chicken in a shallow baking dish at 300º for 10 to 15 minutes.
Mix sauce with chopped vegetables. Pour over chicken. Bake at 325º
Marinated Flank Steak or London Broil (George Foreman Grill)
1/2 C Olive Oil
1 Tsp Dried Oregano
1 Tsp Thyme
2 Large Garlic Cloves -- Minced
1/2 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tbs Brown Sugar
2 Tbs Chili Sauce
1 1/2 Lbs Flank Steak Or London Broil
Mix all ingredients together and pour over flank s
Scampi Kebobs (George Forman Grill)
32 Med Shrimp -- Peeled
8 Fresh Mushrooms
8 Cherry Tomatoes
1 Med Green Pepper
1 Med Red Peppers
8 Small Onions (can use 1 large cut in pieces
8 Skewers (Wood) -- Soaked In Water
4 Tbsp Butter
1/2 C Olive Oil
3 Lg Cloves Garlic -- Crushed
1/8 Tsp Curry Pow
BBQ CUPS
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup bbq sauce
1 can refrigerator biscuits
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
Brown meat, drain. add bbq sauce and set aside. place biscuits in ungreased
muffin cups, pressing dough up side of edge of cup. spoon meat mixture into
cups. sprinkle with cheese.
When we were stationed in the Azores Portugal we had this soup a lot as I
had a maid for $4.00 a day and she cooked this for us a lot As far as the
wine goes it is very strong and hits you when you aren't looking ...
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CALDO VERDE
OR PORTUGUESE SOUP
Serve with a dry red Portu
VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
A basic, staple dressing for use with many salads.
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Garlic Salt
1/
French Dressing Low Calorie
2 cups nonfat yogurt
1-1/8 cups low calorie ketchup
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 oz. white vinegar
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 Tbs. paprika
1/4 tsp. white pepper
Blend all ingredients until smooth
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TERIYAKI HONEY CHICKEN STRIPS LOW FAT
1/3 cup Lawry's Teriyaki BBQ Sauce
2 teaspoons honey
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Garlic Pepper
1/2 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
1 pound chicken strips OR boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tea
Zucchini Brownies Low Fat
3 c zucchini -- grated
1 1/2 c sugar
2/3 c applesauce
3 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsps baking powder
2 tsps baking soda
1/3 c cocoa or carob powder -- sifted
3 tsps vanilla
1 tsp coconut extract (this has no fat)
Preheat oven at 350. Prepare a 8 x 15" baking pan with co
Weight Watchers Quick Pizza Potato Hash
Serves 4
3 1/2 cups (15 ounces) shredded frozen potatoes, slightly thawed
1 cup (8 ounce) Tomato Sauce
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 cup (2.5 ounce) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup (1 ounce) sliced ripe olives
3/4 cup shredded Kraft reduced fat mozz
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Serves/Makes 4
4 Tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
4 teaspoons pressed fresh garlic
8 slices extra-sour sourdough bread, about inch thick
6 ounces Fontina cheese
6 ounces mozzarella cheese
4 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan,
Asiago or Pecorino
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Chicken Quesadillas (George Foreman Grill)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
1 cup minced purple onion
2 teaspoons cumin
2 cups cooked chicken breast
1 (14.5 ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon sal
Turkey Club Casserole
3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp & broken
1/2 cup seeded, chopped tomato
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tsp. dried basil
1 (10 oz.) can Refrigerated Flaky Biscuits
Heat oven to 375F.
In ungreased 12x8" (2 qt.) ba
Turkey Enchilada Casserole
1 1/2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 14 3/4-ounce can creamed corn
2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream, or dairy-free soy sour cream
3 scallions, green and white parts, chopped
6 corn tortillas
1/2 cup green salsa
4 slices low-fa
Teriyaki Finger Steaks (George Foreman Grill)
2 pounds boneless sirloin steak
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Trim fat from steak and sli
Garlic Vinaigrette
Here is a classic recipe for a garlic salad dressing that goes well with a
wide variety of salads.
1/4 cup pure apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil or sunflower seed oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
one or more cloves of garlic, crushed, chopped or sliced
STRAWBERRY CORN CAKE
1 cup milk (can be skim)
2 Tablespoon sugar (can use sugar substitute equal to 2 Tablespoons sugar)
1 ounce enriched cornmeal
1 medium egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
Preheat oven to 375 º
Heat milk and sugar in a saucepan. Bring just to
Caesar Pasta Salad
6-1/4 lbs. spiral or corkscrew pasta
4-1/4 lbs. broccoli florets
3-1/2 lbs. cauliflower florets
6-1/4 cups cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
6-1/4 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 quarts plus 1 cup Caesar dressing
4-1/4 cups grated Parmesan chee
Polynesian Steak (George Foreman Grill)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey
2 (6 ounce) steaks
Combine first 3 ingredients. Marinate the steak in the mixture for
approximately one hour in refrigerator.
Preheat the grilling machine for 3 to 5 minutes. Place the
Cornmeal Crusted Chicken (George Foreman Grill)
4 chicken breast halves, boneless/skinless
1/2 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash of salt, if desired
1/4 cup grated fat-free Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons li
Discovery Salad
1 bag spring mix salad greens
1/2 small can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 c broken pecans
1/4 c feta cheese crumbles
1/2 c craisens
balsamic vinegar bottled dressing
Toss all of the above ingredients in a large bowl
Add dressing to taste
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Taco Salad (This is so good)
2 pounds of Hamburger meat
1 onion
2 cans of Kidney beans
1 bag Taco Sauce mix
1 bag of Fritoes
1 green pepper
1 head of lettuce
1 tomatoes
cheese
Catalonia dressing
half a jar of Enchilada sauce
Cook your hamburger meat with an onion it! Once the meat is cooked dra
Bacon and Cheese Sandwich (George Foreman Grill)
4 strips bacon, cooked and drained
2 slices American cheese
2 slices bread
2 teaspoons butter
Lightly butter one side of the bread slices. Place cheese on the
un buttered side of one slice of bread. Place bacon strips over top of
cheese. Cover
Chicken Quesadillas (George Foreman Grill)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
1 cup minced purple onion
2 teaspoons cumin
2 cups cooked chicken breast
1 (14.5 ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teasp
Cajun Chicken Burgers
1/4 cup garbanzo beans, drained and mashed
1 beaten egg
2 Tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning*
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb. ground raw chicken
4 Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split
Lettuce leaves (optional)
Tomato slices (optional)
Chil
Strawberry Fruit Frost
1 1/2 cups California strawberries, stemmed
2 small (or 1 1/2 large), thoroughly ripe bananas, broken into 1-inch
pieces
1 cup frozen or canned peach slices
1 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup ice cubes
In container of blender, combine all ingredients except i
GREEK STYLE BURGERS
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef*
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 t dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 med. size plum tomato
2 tablespoon. flat-leaf parsley, minced
4 (6-inch) whole-wheat pita pocket -breads
ro
Cranberry-Raspberry Smoothie
2 cups low-calorie cranberry-juice cocktail, chilled
1 cup frozen loose-pack raspberries
1 cup ice cubes
Mint Sprigs, optional
In blender, combine juice cocktail and berries. Cover and blend until almost
smooth.
Sieve mixture; return to blender. Discard see
Breakfast Burritos
1 lb. ground sausage
1 dozen eggs
1 dozen flour tortillas (soft taco size)
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 cup salsa
Brown sausage in skillet. Drain off fat.
Lightly beat eggs and scramble with sausage in skillet. Set aside.
Wrap tortillas in a double thickness
Strawberry Breakfast Salsa
1/3 cup apricot jam
3 tbs. water
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 pint baskets California strawberries, stemmed and cut into 1/4-inch diced
In medium bowl whisk jam, water and cinnamon, add strawberries. Toss gently
to combine.
Serve salsa over pancakes, waffles, French toa
Creamy Blueberry Dip
2 cups blueberries
1/3 cup light cream cheese (1/3 of an 8-ounce block)
1 Tablespoon apricot preserves
In processor, mix blueberries, light cream cheese and apricot
preserves; blend until smooth.
Serve with cut up fruit.
Makes 8 servings
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Gouda and Strawberry Salad
Servings: 4
6 cups romaine, spinach or radicchio greens
8 oz. sliced Gouda
1 1/2 cups sliced juicy red strawberries
1/2 cup ready-made toasted ground pecans
Strawberry vinaigrette
Arrange greens on four salad plates. Arrange cheese in wedges and
strawberries alter
PEACH AND BERRY SALAD
Servings: 4
(You won't miss butter and syrup when this honey-sweetened fruit treat
tops the pancakes. It's also delicious with waffles, French toast or
on its own.)
3 peaches
2 pint baskets blackberries
1 pint basket strawberries, hulled, sliced
1 cup honey
1 tsp. gro
Strawberry Iced Tea Fizz
1 pint basket fresh California strawberries, stemmed and sliced
1 /2 cup sugar
5 cups boiling water
1 orange pekoe tea bag
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 quart chilled sparkling water
Ice cubes
In large bowl combine strawberries and sugar,
STRAWBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
6 cups spinach, washed, trimmed, torn in pieces
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp chopped green onion
4 chicken breast, skinned & boned
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp pepper, or
WATERMELON, STRAWBERRIES AND KIWIS WITH BANANA SAUCE
FRUIT:
1 1/4 lbs. watermelon
1 pint strawberries, fresh
2 Tablespoons lime juice, fresh
3 kiwi fruit
BANANA SAUCE:
4 bananas, ripe and firm
1 Tablespoon lime or lemon juice, fresh
3 Tablespoons Grand Marnier or Kahlua
Remove rind and se
COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES WITH PEACH AND BERRY SALAD
4 Servings
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
1 pound cottage cheese
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup multigrain oatmeal
2 egg yolks
3 tbs. honey
2 tbs. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground cardamom
6 egg whites
Vegetable oil
Peach and Berry Sa
Peach Lasagna
PEACH LAYERS:
3 lbs ripe peaches
Grated rind and juice of 1 small lemon
3/4 cup sugar
BREAD LAYERS:
6 Tablespoons butter, divided use
8 slices(about 5 by 3 1/2 inches each) country bread (about 3/4 of a 1-pound
loaf)
1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar
TOPPING:
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup suga
Warm Red Cabbage Bacon Salad
3 slices reduced-fat turkey bacon
1 1/2 tbs olive oil
1/2 large onion, peeled and chopped
3 large stalks celery, sliced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 large red cabbage, shredded to yield about 6 cups*
3 tbs sugar or substitute
1/2 tsp celery seed
salt and pepper, opt
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