1/2 C. reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tsp. mustard 2 C. chopped cooked chicken 1/2 C. chopped celery 1/2 C. chopped mushrooms 1/4 C. chopped green bell pepper 20 oz. can pineapple chunks in juice, drained 1 C. red seedless grapes, halved 11 oz. can. mandarin oranges, drained 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Garnish: 1/3 C. sliced almonds, toasted/green … [Read more...] about Low-Fat Exotic Chicken Salad
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Roasted Autumn Vegetables
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into eighths 1 medium red onion, cut into 16 wedges and separated 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large red garnet sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 lb. baby-cut carrots 1 T. chopped fresh sage (or 1 tsp. dried) 1 T. chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried) 1/2 … [Read more...] about Roasted Autumn Vegetables
Spicy Lentil Dal
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 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