Chunky Tomato Fruit Gazpacho 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes (about ¾ pound) 2 cups finely diced honeydew melon (about ¾ pound) 2 cups finely diced cantaloupe (about ¾ pound) 1 cup finely diced mango (about 1 medium) 1 cup finely diced seeded peeled cucumber (about 1 medium) 1 cup finely diced nectarines (about 3 medium) 1 cup fresh orange … [Read more...] about Chunky Tomato Fruit Gazpacho
Low Fat Food
Grilled Fruit Kabobs With A Honey-Rum Glaze
Recipe: Grilled Fruit Kabobs With A Honey-Rum GlazeSummary: Oh my. This sounds simply delish! I wouldn't use mangos, myself, and I would most likely use vanilla yogurt instead of chocolate..See how much fun low fat dieting can be? I mean, don't eat it everyday, but you can treat yourself. This would be a heck of a dessert to impress your friends … [Read more...] about Grilled Fruit Kabobs With A Honey-Rum Glaze
Keep on Hand
Keep on Hand There are several food staples I like to have on hand while dieting. It can save me from blowing my diet. Chicken bouillon Beef bouillon Ham bouillon For the powdered stuff I use MBT, and I also use Swansons broth. I use bouillon extensively in everything: I cook pasta and rice in part water/part bouillon, I love bean soup … [Read more...] about Keep on Hand
Honey Lime Roasted Chicken
Honey Lime Roasted Chicken I just love lime and chicken. I love lime period. But the combination of lime and chicken just sends me. I happily use a ton of lime when I can. If you haven't tried it, try it instead of lemon, or with lemon. 1 whole roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds) 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 honey 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard or … [Read more...] about Honey Lime Roasted Chicken
Rice with Summer Squash
Rice with Summer Squash Prep: 15 minutes Cook 25 min Yield: 4 servings 1 cup chopped carrots ½ cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped 1 medium zucchini, … [Read more...] about Rice with Summer Squash
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Jamaican Jerk Chicken 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, ground 1 1/2 tsps. allspice, ground 1 1/2 tsps. black pepper, ground 1 tbsp. hot pepper, chopped 1 tsp. hot pepper, crushed, dried 2 tsps. oregano, crushed 2 tsps. thyme, crushed 1/2 tsp. salt 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup onion, puréed or finely chopped 1/4 cup vinegar 3 tbsps. brown … [Read more...] about Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Broccolini Saute
Brocollini Saute (With Yellow Squash) 1 pound brocollini 1 yellow squash, cut into strips Butter flavored pam 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp Mediterranean salad seasoning In partially covered microwave dish in microwave, cook brocollini in 1 tbs water 5 min. or until tender. In skillet, cook squash in Pam 4 min. Add brocollini, garlic, … [Read more...] about Broccolini Saute
Fat Free Half and Half
I saw a recipe today that called for fat free half and half. I did a double take on that: I've never heard of it nor have I noticed it in the store. But yes, there it is right on land o lakes website. Isn't the term fat free half and half kind of an oxymoron? I mean, if half and half is half cream and half whole milk, and you take the fat … [Read more...] about Fat Free Half and Half
Make Your Own Pita Bread
Make Your Own Pita Bread PITA (Pocket Bread) Makes 6 pocket breads 3 ½ to 3 ¾ cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 package active dry yeast ¼ teaspoon sugar 1 1/3 cups water 1 tablespoon salad oil cornmeal favorite filling 1. In large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, salt, yeast and sugar. In 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Pita Bread
Potato Chips
Potato Chips Don't look at me in that tone of voice! I said potato chips! Use whatever spice combination that makes you warm and fuzzy. Try Old Bay, or chili powder with fresh lime, salt, pepper and garlic or freshly cracked black pepper and sea salt. Get creative and use your imagination. (I do this with popcorn as well. No butter. Butter … [Read more...] about Potato Chips