This is a light and delicious dessert. You can also serve with a little fat-free frozen yogurt[no sugar added] or fat-free whipped topping. Ingredients: 4 ripe, firm dessert pears (peeled, cored and cut into quarters) 1/3 cup red wine 1/4 cup dried cranberries Cinnamon and nutmeg for sprinkling Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F. Place the pear … [Read more...] about Baked Pears with Cranberry Wine Sauce
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All Vegetable Pasta Salad
All Vegetable Pasta Salad 10 ounces pasta shells 32 ounces mixed vegetables, frozen (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc) 1 medium white onions, half-ring sliced 1 cup italian salad dressing, low calorie 15 ounces canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning Cook pasta shells according to directions. … [Read more...] about All Vegetable Pasta Salad
Grand Marnier Fruit Salad
Grand Marnier Fruit Salad Ingredients: 1 peach, peeled 2 plums 24 green seedless grapes, cut in half 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons grand Marnier Instructions: In a bowl mix the fruit, lemon juice, sugar and grand Marnier. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours for the fruit to absorb the liqueur. Spoon fruit … [Read more...] about Grand Marnier Fruit Salad
Creamy Carrot and Orange Soup
Creamy Carrot and Orange Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil (you can substitute low-calorie spray for the olive oil) 3 leeks washed and sliced 1 lb carrots, washed, peeled and sliced 5 cups of chicken or vegetable stock Juice of two oranges Finely grated rind of two oranges 2/3 cup of plain yogurt Salt and black pepper to taste Chopped … [Read more...] about Creamy Carrot and Orange Soup
Barley Chicken and Leek Soup
Barley Chicken and Leek Soup Ingredients: 1 whole small chicken or several chicken thighs and legs 2 lb leeks 1 fresh bay leaf 1 large carrot, peeled and thickly sliced 10 cups of chicken broth ? cup pearl barley Salt and black pepper Fresh chopped parsley to garnish Instructions: Place chicken in a large deep pan, slice half of the leeks and … [Read more...] about Barley Chicken and Leek Soup
Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Lemongrass
Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Lemongrass This is a light soup with a Thai influence and is made with fresh homemade chicken stock. You can use pre-made chicken broth and leftover chicken to save time. Note: If you can?t find lemongrass in the specialty section of your supermarket or specialty store, you can omit. Ingredients for Stock: 2 … [Read more...] about Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Lemongrass
Homemade Fruit Sorbet
Homemade Fruit Sorbet You can make this sorbet with any of your favorite fruits. Sliced strawberries, peaches, kiwi, bananas and mangos work well but really you can use just about any fruit of your choice. Ingredients: 4 cups fresh fruit 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1 pinch salt sugar to taste [optional] Instructions: Spread sliced fruit in one … [Read more...] about Homemade Fruit Sorbet
Spring Onion Miso Broth and Tofu
Spring Onion Miso Broth and Tofu Note: You should be able to find most of these ingredients in a health food shop or specialty section in your supermarket. You can substitute the bok choy with any Asian greens. Dashi is available in powdered form in many health food stores or Asian stores. If you don't have Dashi you can use vegetable stock in its … [Read more...] about Spring Onion Miso Broth and Tofu