Diet and Weight Loss Programs

• Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
(December 26th, 2007)
Tagged In: balsamic, basil, cilantro, dijon, dill, herb vinaigrette, red wine, salads, salt and pepper, Sonoma Diet, vegetables, You on a Diet Recipes

Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
1/4 cup red wine or balsamic vinegar
1 tbs Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil, dill, or cilantro leaves, finely chopped
In bowl, mix vinegar, Dijon, salt and pepper until mixed. Whisk in oil until blended. Whisk in herb of your choice or all of them together. Mix or […]

• Cucumbers Vinaigrette
(December 21st, 2007)
Tagged In: basil, cucumber, dijon, Low Carb Recipes, low fat recipes, Low Gi Recipes, onion, red wine, Sonoma Diet, South Beach Diet, You: on a diet

Cucumbers Vinaigrette
3 cucumbers (peeled halved lengthwise seeded and thinly sliced)
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Place cucumbers and onion in a bowl.
Combine basil and remaining ingredients.
Pour over cucumber […]

• Spaghetti Sauce
(October 27th, 2007)
Tagged In: basil, bay leaf, onion garlic, oregano, spaghetti sauce, thyme, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Whining

Spaghetti Sauce
I made spaghetti sauce yesterday. I’ve been craving it for at least a week. As a rule, I make a pretty good pot of sauce. A little onion, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, bay leaf. Tomatoes. All simmered for a few hours.
It came out tasting very - odd. Not necessarily bad, just odd. We like […]

• Sweet And Sour Chicken Saute
(July 19th, 2007)
Tagged In: basil, cup pineapple juice, garlic clove, low fat recipes, sweet and sour chicken, yellow pepper, yellow summer squash, zucchini

Sweet And Sour Chicken Saute
1 garlic clove finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
6 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 each green pepper, red pepper, and yellow pepper cut into bite size
pieces (or use your favorite colors!)
1 large zucchini, chopped
1 large yellow summer squash, chopped
1 1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 tsp chopped fresh basil
1 tsp salt
1/2 […]

• Clam Sauce
(June 11th, 2007)
Tagged In: basil, chicken broth, clams, colander, dry white wine, garlic cloves, low fat recipes, minced onion, nonstick skillet, parsley, whole wheat, You on a Diet Recipes

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
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Drain clams in a colander over […]

• Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone
(October 13th, 2006)
Tagged In: basil, carrots, chicken broth, low fat recipes, minestrone, mushrooms, onion, oregano, pasta, tomatoes, vegetable

Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone
Savor slow-cooked Italian soup with little effort by letting your slow
cooker do all the work! This is one hearty soup recipe the whole family
will love.
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
4 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon dried leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium […]