Cranberry Pecan Couscous Salad in Lemon If you plan to make it more than 2 hours in advance, hold back on adding the cucumbers until serving time so they will retain their special crunch. 1 cup shelled pecans 1 1/2 cups whole wheat couscous 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 cups boiling water 1 cup thawed frozen peas 3 … [Read more...] about Cranberry Pecan Couscous Salad in Lemon
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.
Chicken Tomato Pasta
Chicken Tomato Pasta Note: This recipe is great for those who are lactose intolerance or who want to limit their dairy intake for any reason. 18 oz. chicken breast, cut into small pieces (1/2" square) 1/2 c. onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (14.5 oz.) of diced tomato 1 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms 1/3 c. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. basil 1 tsp. … [Read more...] about Chicken Tomato Pasta
Herb Turkey Scaloppine
Herb Turkey Scaloppine 4 turkey cutlets, about 4 to 6 ounces each 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence Use a meat pounder to flatten the turkey cutlets between waxed paper sheets. Insert the herbes de Provence into turkey cutlets. Heat the oil in an skillet until it begins to smoke. Cook each side until golden brown. … [Read more...] about Herb Turkey Scaloppine
Weigh In
Weigh In 31 pounds lost as of today, May 1, 2007. No appetite to speak of the last few days. I have a cold? pneumonia? bronchitis? Not sure what it is exactly, but I've been running a fever and have a cough and generally feel icky. But not icky enough to go to bed and stay there apparently. … [Read more...] about Weigh In
Cucumber Cooler Juice
Half a cucumber, halved lengthways 3 carrots, peeled 3 celery stalks, tops trimmed off Tip: Fruit juices are great for overall health. At first it takes a little time to get used to the taste, but eventually you'll get there. Just think of all those health benefits! Another tip is to mix your fruit juice with a little natural apple juice (juice … [Read more...] about Cucumber Cooler Juice
Grape Power
Grape Power Bunch of red grapes 2 stalks of celery Tip: Fruit juices are great for overall health. At first it takes a little time to get used to the taste, but eventually you’ll get there…. Just think of all those health benefits! Another tip is to mix your fruit juice with a little natural apple juice (juice apples along with the veggies) to … [Read more...] about Grape Power
Low Fat Spicy Broccoli
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil 3 cups chopped broccoli 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4-teaspoon red pepper flakes 3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté broccoli, garlic, and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Add tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 7-8 minutes. Nutritional Information: Serving Size: 1 … [Read more...] about Low Fat Spicy Broccoli
Vegetable Pita Sandwich
This could be a for a low fat diet or the You on a Diet meal. And use a bit of Tomato Vinaigrette for dressing. Vegetable Pita Sandwich 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced celery 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 2 teaspoons dried savory 4 … [Read more...] about Vegetable Pita Sandwich