Making Black Bean Soup…..Again. The truth of the matter is, I love the stuff. Not only are beans economical, they go a long way. They have loads of protein – when I eat beans, I lose my craving for meat – I don’t even miss it. They fill you up quickly. They naturally have no [...]
Day 179 – Food Log Food Calories Fat Sugar 7/11/07 Wednesday grapenuts 200 10 11 1/2 cup milk 130 45 2 sl ww bread 200 18 3 Yogurt 60 25 2 3c Lettuce 45 turkey 6oz 120 15 [...]
Chicken Saute with Balsamic-Dried Plum Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil – or Pam 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds) Salt and pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) coarsely chopped dried plums 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried [...]
Grilled Shrimp Salad 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 large romaine lettuce head, rinsed and allowed to dry 1 very small head radicchio or arugula, rinsed and allowed to dry Olive Oil Cooking spray 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly [...]
The You On A Diet doctors have come up with a new audiobook called You On A Walk, that you can listen to while you’re walking. You’ll hear music, tips and pointers designed to keep you motivated while walking. YOU: On a Walk Go ahead. Check it out. You know you want to.
Salsa Marinated Chicken 1 1/2 cups good-quality prepared salsa 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound total) 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 2/3 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallion 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley [...]
Turkey with Mustard and Sage I just love sage. 1/2 tsp. olive oil 4 4 oz. turkey cutlets, pounded 1/4 inch thick 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon dry white wine 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 tbsps. grainy mustard (coarse ground – Boarshead has a great grainy mustard, you [...]
Citrus Vinaigrette This would be a good You Diet dressing as long as you only use a couple of tablespoons of it on your salad. juice and zest of 1 lemon juice and zest of one orange 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons shallot 1 medium clove garlic 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon Mrs Dash original [...]
Spicy Ratatouille I love ratatouille. I never use eggplant, although I will eat it if made in a restaurant. ra-ta-too-ee A vegetable stew, usually made with eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and onions, seasoned with herbs and garlic. 1 tbsp. canola oil (better yet, eliminate the oil, use Pam) 1 medium red onion, cut in thin [...]
Minestrone 1 tablespoon olive oil, or olive oil Pam 1-1/2 cups chopped onion 1 medium carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth 2 14-1/2-ounce cans tomatoes, undrained and cut up 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup brown rice 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning [...]
All Day Applesauce with Frozen Yogurt This would be good for a You on a Diet treat if you eliminate the sugar. Sounds yummy, and I want to try it. It would last about 5 seconds around here. 2 pounds Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 1/4 cup sugar (optional) 1/2 [...]
Clam Sauce 3 (6 1/2-ounce) cans minced clams 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/3 cups chopped tomato 1 minced onion (optional) 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional – you can also substitute chicken broth) 4 cups hot cooked whole wheat fettuccine [...]
Shell and Black Bean Salad Balsamic Dressing: 6 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 medium cloves minced garlic 1/2 tsp sugar – I used a sugar substitute 1/4 tsp salt 2 c uncooked 100% whole wheat small shell pasta 14-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 large red or yellow [...]