Spaghetti Squash Sauce 1/2 medium spaghetti squash (about 1 1/2 pounds--See Note) 2 tablespoons water 14 1/2-ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained 1/4 cup grated or shredded low fat Parmesan cheese (optional) Poke holes in the squash all over with a fork. Bake, uncovered, in a … [Read more...] about Spaghetti Squash Sauce
Apple Squash Soup
Recipe: Apple Squash Soup Summary: Apple Squash Soup Ingredients 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 inch piece of ginger 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. coriander 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 6 medium summer squash 1 medium … [Read more...] about Apple Squash Soup
Cranberry Pecan Couscous Salad in Lemon
Cranberry Pecan Couscous Salad in Lemon If you plan to make it more than 2 hours in advance, hold back on adding the cucumbers until serving time so they will retain their special crunch. 1 cup shelled pecans 1 1/2 cups whole wheat couscous 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...] about Cranberry Pecan Couscous Salad in Lemon
Chicken Tomato Pasta
Chicken Tomato Pasta Note: This recipe is great for those who are lactose intolerance or who want to limit their dairy intake for any reason. 18 oz. chicken breast, cut into small pieces (1/2" square) 1/2 c. onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (14.5 oz.) of diced … [Read more...] about Chicken Tomato Pasta
Herb Turkey Scaloppine
Herb Turkey Scaloppine 4 turkey cutlets, about 4 to 6 ounces each 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence Use a meat pounder to flatten the turkey cutlets between waxed paper sheets. Insert the herbes de Provence into turkey cutlets. Heat the oil in an skillet until … [Read more...] about Herb Turkey Scaloppine
Weigh In
Weigh In 31 pounds lost as of today, May 1, 2007. No appetite to speak of the last few days. I have a cold? pneumonia? bronchitis? Not sure what it is exactly, but I've been running a fever and have a cough and generally feel icky. But not icky enough to go to bed and stay there … [Read more...] about Weigh In
Cucumber Cooler Juice
Cucumber Cooler Juice Half a cucumber, halved lengthways 3 carrots, peeled 3 celery stalks, tops trimmed off Tip: Fruit juices are great for overall health. At first it takes a little time to get used to the taste, but eventually you'll get there. Just think of all those health … [Read more...] about Cucumber Cooler Juice
Grape Power
Grape Power Bunch of red grapes 2 stalks of celery Tip: Fruit juices are great for overall health. At first it takes a little time to get used to the taste, but eventually you’ll get there…. Just think of all those health benefits! Another tip is to mix your fruit juice with a … [Read more...] about Grape Power
Low Fat Spicy Broccoli
Low Fat Spicy Broccoli 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil 3 cups chopped broccoli 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4-teaspoon red pepper flakes 3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté broccoli, garlic, and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Add … [Read more...] about Low Fat Spicy Broccoli
Vegetable Pita Sandwich
This could be a for a low fat diet or the You on a Diet meal. And use a bit of Tomato Vinaigrette for dressing. Vegetable Pita Sandwich 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced celery 1 medium red onion, thinly … [Read more...] about Vegetable Pita Sandwich