1 tbsp olive oil 1 c onion, diced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 c cauliflower florets 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained, juice reserved 2 1/4 c water 1 c dried lentils 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced 3/4 tsp salt Heat olive oil in large pan. … [Read more...] about Spicy Lentil Dal
Low Fat Food
Low Fat Chewy Fruit and Oatmeal Bars
1/2-3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 8-oz container vanilla or plain low fat yogurt 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 2 T. vegetable oil 2 T. fat free milk 2 t. vanilla 1 1/2 cup flour 1 t. baking soda 1 t. ground cinnamon 1/2 t. salt (optional) 3 c. oats (old fashioned or quick, uncooked) 1 c. diced dried mixed fruit, raisins, or dried … [Read more...] about Low Fat Chewy Fruit and Oatmeal Bars
Curb Those Late Night Hunger Pangs
Ways to Curb Those Late Night Hunger Pangs Are late night snacks keeping you from losing weight? Some studies have shown that healthy and overweight individuals tend to eat the same number of calories during the day. At night, however, overweight individuals tend to eat a lot more calories. Eating at night is just easier to do; we feel less … [Read more...] about Curb Those Late Night Hunger Pangs
Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas New Years Day, and I have to have my black eye peas for luck. Southern thing, my mother has done it forever. No one here likes them but me. I like them in all forms, but fresh is my preference. Fresh blackeyed peas are completely different from frozen or canned. Usually, I would make a pot of hoppin john, but the way I like … [Read more...] about Black Eyed Peas
Dilled Vegetables
1/2 medium head cauliflower (about 1 lb.) 1/2 lb. green beans, washed and ends removed 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings 1/2 C. low fat or fat free Italian salad dressing (Good Seasons is good for this) 1 tsp. dried dill weed 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes Remove outer leaves and stalk from cauliflower; cut off any discoloration, wash … [Read more...] about Dilled Vegetables
Whole Wheat Baquette
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 envelope rapid rise yeast 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup milk 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons cornmeal, optional Combine flours in a large mixing bowl. Reserve 1 cup and set aside. Add undissolved yeast, sugar and salt to flour in mixing bowl and mix … [Read more...] about Whole Wheat Baquette
Black Bran Bread
Black Bran Bread 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 1/2 cups rye flour 1 envelope rapid rise yeast 3/4 cup wheat bran cereal 1 Tablespoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 1 1/4 cups water 1/4 cup molasses 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoons butter 1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate 1 egg white 1 … [Read more...] about Black Bran Bread
Aztec Chicken Casserole
Aztec Chicken Casserole 9 6-inch corn tortillas - cut in half 2 10-ounce cans enchilada sauce 1 cup fat free sour cream 1 cup nonfat shredded cheddar cheese 2 4-ounce cans diced green chilies 1cup whole kernel corn, frozen 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves - boiled, shredded Preheat oven to 350.In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, … [Read more...] about Aztec Chicken Casserole
Texas BBQ Chicken
Ingredients 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard 0.5 teaspoon chili powder 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1.5 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail 0.5 cup ketchup 0.25 cup water 2 … [Read more...] about Texas BBQ Chicken
Grilled Shrimp With Pasta And Pineapple Salsa
2 15oz. cans of pineapple chunks, packed in their own juice, drained 1 large red pepper, chopped 1 large red onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 1/2 c. orange juice 1/3 c. lime juice 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 cups cooked rotini pasta In a large bowl, combine all the salsa ingredients except the shrimp and the … [Read more...] about Grilled Shrimp With Pasta And Pineapple Salsa