Turkey Reubens 1/4 cup nonfat Thousand Island salad dressing 8 slices dark rye or pumpernickel bread 8 ounces thinly sliced low-fat, low-sodium cooked turkey or chicken 1/2 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained 4 slices low-fat Swiss cheese (1 1/2 ounces) Vegetable oil spray Spread salad dressing on 4 slices of bread. Top remaining 4 slices … [Read more...] about Turkey Reubens
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Cranberry Pecan Couscous Salad in Lemon
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
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
Bran Muffin Trifle
Bran Muffin Trifle 3 cups coarsely crumbled low-fat bran muffins (about 3 medium muffins) 4 cups assorted fresh fruit chunks 2 cups nonfat or low-fat vanilla or fruit- flavored yogurt Instructions: Place half the muffin crumbs in a 2 1/2-quart glass bowl or airtight container. Arrange fruit in 3 1/2 cup amounts in on top. Cover with remaining … [Read more...] about Bran Muffin Trifle
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
Low Fat Berry Trifle
Ingredients: 1 8oz package of low-fat cream cheese 2 cups fat-free milk 1 8.5oz package angel food cake (cut into 1-inch slices) 1 8oz package of whipped topping 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup raspberries or blueberries 1 package instant vanilla pudding (low-fat) Instructions: Beat cream cheese in a large bowl using an electric mixer. Slowly … [Read more...] about Low Fat Berry Trifle
Chocolate Banana Mousse
Chocolate Banana Mousse Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons low-fat milk 4 teaspoons sugar 1 medium banana, cut into quarters 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt Banana slices for garnishing Instructions: Place the milk, vanilla, sugar, cocoa powder and banana quarters in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a … [Read more...] about Chocolate Banana Mousse
Baked Brown Sugar Apples
Baked Brown Sugar Apples This is the perfect light dessert for winter days. Delicious as is, or with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt. Ingredients: 4 Granny Smith apples 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup raisins Cinnamon for sprinkling Instructions: Preheat oven to 325F. In a bowl, combine the raisins, pecans, brown … [Read more...] about Baked Brown Sugar Apples