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 … [Read more...] about Clam Sauce
You: on a diet
I followed the You: on a Diet - The Owners Manual For Waist Management for awhile. It wasn't a bad diet but I really didn't care for the recipes so had to create my own.
Cut Calories Not Portions
Cut Calories Not Portions Here we go. Instead of worrying how much you eat, worry about what you eat. Being that I'm not a portion cutting kind of gal, this is right up my alley. I just love this philosophy. That's why I'll cut up a pound of mushrooms and eat them. Or, get veggies by eating a pound of brussel sprouts. All 250 calories of … [Read more...] about Cut Calories Not Portions
Chicken Gumbo
Recipe: Chicken GumboSummary: Low Glycemic, low carb and low calorie chicken dish.IngredientsIngredients1 skinless, boneless chicken breast1 tablespoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 medium yellow onion, diced small1/2 green bell pepper, diced smallSalt and freshly ground pepper1/3 cup low-sodium, fat free chicken broth1/2 (14 … [Read more...] about Chicken Gumbo
Hoppin John
Hoppin John I made Hoppin John to eat for New Years. I try to eat black eyed peas on New Years Day, it's supposed to bring luck. Noone else around here will look at black eyed peas, much less eat them, so I made a variation on the full fat version. In my normal version, I use ham, ham hocks (or salt pork) and white rice. And I've always … [Read more...] about Hoppin John
Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Recipe: Fresh Herb Vinaigrette Summary: Fresh Herb Vinaigrette - Easy to make herb vinaigrette dressing to use for salad, chicken or meat. Ingredients 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 … [Read more...] about Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples 4 large sweet potatoes 1 cup cinnamon applesauce 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup dried apple, cut in large pieces Pierce the potatoes in several places with a fork. Place directly on oven rack and bake at 400 degrees for 45 min. or until soft. Halve, then scoop potatoes from skins. Mash in bowl, then stir in … [Read more...] about Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Skinny Mashed Potatoes
Skinny Mashed Potatoes 5 large potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided 1/2 tsp white pepper or to taste Place potatoes and 2 1/4 cups broth in large saucepan. Boil on high and reduce to medium. Cover, cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender and drain, but reserve broth. Mash potatoes with 1 1/4 cups broth … [Read more...] about Skinny Mashed Potatoes
Lentils And Rice
Lentils And Rice In a large pan, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil (you can use less) Add and saute 2 minutes: 1 large onion, chopped 2 green peppers, diced 2 inch stick cinnamon or 2 tsp dried cinnamon 4 cardomom pods or ½ tsp ground cardamam 4 whole cloves Add: 1 cup uncooked brown rice ½ cup lentils Stir fry for five … [Read more...] about Lentils And Rice