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Jun 18 2008

Low Fat Chicken Salad: Recipe of the Day

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Dill Chicken Salad Ingredients

2   boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (7 to 8 oz. each)
2-1/2  cups chopped tomatoes
1  cup green seedless grapes, halved
3/4  cup chopped celery
1/2  cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2  cup chopped red bell pepper
4   green onions, chopped
1/3  cup low fat mayonnaise
1/4  cup plain yogurt
1/4  cup fresh dill, chopped
1/2  teaspoon minced garlic
1  teaspoon salt
1  teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1  head Boston lettuce
 
Directions

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Jun 17 2008

Healthy Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna : Recipe of the Day

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Healthy Low fat Vegetable Lasagna
8-ounces lasagna noodles (9 noodles)
1/2  cup (1/2 ounce) dried porcini or shiitake mushrooms
1  cup boiling water
1  large onion, chopped
2 cups spinach, chopped
1 large zuchinni , chopped
4  cloves garlic, minced
2  tablespoons margarine or butter
1  15-ounce container reduced fat ricotta cheese
1  cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
1/2  cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2   eggs
1/4  cup snipped parsley
1/2  teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4  teaspoon pepper
1  30-1/2-ounce jar meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4  cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Directions

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Jun 11 2008

Greek Salad with Shrimp: Recipe of the Day

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Ingredients

4 quarts water
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices red onion, separated into rings
1 cup cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
4 pepperoncini peppers
Preparation

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Jun 03 2008

Rice Cake with Peanut Butter & Raisins : FIT Snack

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Finding a healthy snack that is filling as well at nutritious can sometimes be challenging. Try having a rice cake topped with peanut-butter and raisins the next time you are craving a quick snack. Not only is this snack crunchy, sweet and salty, it will definitely hold you over until your next meal.

Snacking Tips.

Use only 1tbsp of peanut-butter. Peanut-butter is high in fat so be sure to use portion control! Buy unsalted rice cakes when available. Do not buy salted rice cakes!! This is a diet no no. Added sodium can lead to a number of serious health problems.

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May 13 2008

Whole Wheat Pesto Pizza: Recipe of the Day

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INGREDIENTS

1 (12 inch) pre-baked whole wheat pizza crust (use plain crust if you can’t find whole wheat crust)
1/2 cup pesto
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 can chopped black olives, drained
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Spread the pesto sauce on pizza crust. Top with tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, red onions, artichoke hearts and feta cheese.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browned.

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May 06 2008

Low Fat Turkey Burgers: Recipe of the Day

Cooking for 1 or 2! 

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1/2 pound lean ground turkey breast, enough ofr 2 burgers 
1 garlic clove, minced 
1 scallion, thinly sliced 
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, leaves stripped and chopped
1 teaspoon allspice,
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated or ground 
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
pinch of coarse salt 
2 bib or green leaf lettuce leaves 
2 whole wheat or plain Kaiser rolls, split
Extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil for drizzeling the buns

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Apr 29 2008

Low Cal Sangria Sparkler

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Low Cal Sangria Sparkler

Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Makes: 12 servings

750-milliliter bottle dry red wine
1 cup light orange juice
1/4 cup brandy or cognac
1/4 cup orange liqueur
2 tablespoons sugar
2 medium oranges, sliced
2 cups club soda, chilled
Crushed ice 

1. In a large pitcher, combine wine, orange juice, brandy, orange liqueur, sugar, and orange slices. Chill at least 1-2 hours. Add club soda before serving. Serve over crushed ice.

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Apr 18 2008

Lemon Chicken: Recipe of the Day

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Lemon Chicken Recipe Ingredients

Serves 1-2

1-2 skinless, bone-in chicken breast halves (8 to 9 ounces each)
1/3 cup fresh tarragon leaves
MINCED
1/3 cloves garlic

Coarse salt
1/2 thinly sliced lemon
2 large, soft lettuce leaves
1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Directions

Place chicken breast halves in a single layer on a heatproof plate. Sprinkle tarragon leaves and garlic over chicken; season with salt. Arrange lemon slices on top. Lay lettuce leaves over chicken.
 
In a 12-inch skillet fitted with a round rack, bring 1 inch of water to a simmer over medium heat. Place plate with chicken on rack. Cover; simmer until chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes (add more water as needed).
 
Transfer chicken to serving plates; discard lettuce. Pour steaming juices into a small bowl; stir in mustard. Spoon sauce over chicken.

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Apr 02 2008

Chicken Breast with Mustard: Recipe of the Day

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3 slices wheat bread
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 large garlic clove, minced
4 skinless chicken legs, (drumsticks and thighs)
2 (about 10 ounces each) bone-in, skinless chicken breast halves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
6 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths

Directions

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Mar 21 2008

Lamb Chops with Fruit Relish: Recipe of the Day

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2 large oranges, segmented
1/3 cup red wine
1/4 cup unsweetened pomegranate concentrate
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
16 baby lamb chops, frenched (ask your butcher to do it), fat trimmed to 1/8 inch
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1/3 cup finely diced Vidalia onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1  teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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