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Naomi's Cherry Cinnamon granola                             Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
Place dry ingredients, nuts and seeds in one bowl. Combine wet ingredients in another bowl. Pour wet into dry and mix with a wooden spoon. Add dried fruit and continue until it is all well coated. ...
Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats , 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds, 3/4 cup dried cherries...

my version of Clam Chowder                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
In a large pot placed 1/4 chopped bacon slices to brown. Add finely chopped onions and celery. Add potatoes. add clam juice, clams, and spices and bring to boil. Boil for 10 minutes. Turn off heat. ...
Ingredients: 8 slices of bacon, 1 large onion, 2 stalks of celery, 3 large potatos...

(wwsm)Cola Chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Put chicken in non-stick skillet. Pour catsup and diet cola over the top. Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and cook for 45 minutes. Uncover, turn up the heat and continue to cook until the sauce...
Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, 1 cup catsup, 12 oz can diet cola , ...

(wwsm)Jello Pie                              Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Use quick method on box of jell-o with the ice cubes. Chill until jell-o starts to set. I pu it in the freezer for about 5 min. Fold in 3/4 of the whip topping and spoon on to the pie crust. refridger...
Ingredients: 1 box 4 serving Sugar Free Jell-O (any flavor), Water, Ice, Gramham Cracker Pie Crust (lowfat or regular)...

(wwsm)Taco Soup (Chili)                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Brown meat and onions, drain. Mix Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning mix into meat. Then, without draining, add all of the other ingredients. Simmer 1 hour. If you can find the...
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey (or lean ground beef) , 1 large onion, chopped, 1 pkg. Hidden Valley ranch dressing mix, 1 pkg. Taco Seasoning mix...

(WWSM)Turkey Reuben Sandwhich                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Evenly spritz butter spray on 1 side of each slice of bread, using 10 sprays per slice. Spread non-buttered sides evenly with the dressing. Place one slice, buttered side down, in a small cold skillet...
Ingredients: 2 slices light (reduced calorie) rye bread , 4 slices thinly sliced lean deli turkey (such as the ones by Healthy Choice, Oscar Mayer and Butterb, 4 tbsp. well-drained sauerkraut, 1 slice Galaxy Foods Veggie Slices, Swiss Flavor (or another low-cal,...

“Shepherd’s Pie”                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
Sauté onion, mixed veggies, and diced Italian-style tomatoes in olive oil. Turn into casserole dish lined with Pam. Mash (microwave-cooked) potato with ¼ cup of skim milk in small bowl. Layer ove...
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100 Calorie PB&J "Trail" Mix                              Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Cut granola bars into small bite-sized pieces....
Ingredients: 2 Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter , 3/4 cup Cocoa Puffs Cereal, 1 cup Gerber Finger Foods Fruit Puffs, Banana, 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries...

1-2-3 Grilled Salmon                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
In a small bowl, combine the oil, soy sauce, mustard and garlic. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the salmon; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. R...
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 Tbl soy sauce, 2 Tbl Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp dried minced garlic...

15-Minute Chicken Gumbo                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add vegetables and saute over high heat, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute more....
Ingredients: 1 spray cooking spray, 1 package (16-ounce) frozen gumbo-style vegetables (okra, peppers and onions), 29-ounce canned diced tomatoes, with mild chiles, 12-ounce grilled chicken (about 3 cups)...

250 Broccoli and Cheese Quiche                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Grease Pie Dish with Calorie Free Butter Spray. Lay pie crust in dish. Place shredded cheese and broccoli in pie crust (leaving about 1/4 cup cheese to sprinkle on top)....
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) Pillsbury Pie Crust , 1 cup Broccoli, chopped, 2 cups shredded Cabot (50 Percent) Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar (Yellow), 3 Eggs...

3 Pepper coleslaw                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
Place the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over coleslaw mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving...
Ingredients: 1 pkg. angel hair coleslaw mix, 1 med. sweet red pepper. finely chopped, 1 med. green pepper, finely chopped, 1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped...

80 Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Mix all ingredients until well combined and drop my teaspoon full on a cookie sheet counting out 26 cookies....
Ingredients: 1/2 C. Granulated Sugar, 1/2 C. Brown Sugar, 1/4 C. Butter (melted), 1 egg white...

Alfredo Light                             Sauces / Low-fat         
In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and ssaute until golden brown. In a small saucepan, stir together milk, chicken broth, flour, salt and pepper over low heat unt...
Ingredients: 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 2 tsp. veg oil, 2 C skim milk...

Alfredo Sauce Made Lighter                             Sauces / Low-fat         
1. Blend cottage cheese with powdered milk until smooth. 2. Combine milk, garlic and cottage cheese mixture in 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Heat until warm, but do not boil. 3. Dissolve a...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese, 1/4 cup non-fat powdered milk, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)...

Almond Biscotti                              Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Combine first 5 ingrd. in large bowl. Combine vanilla and next 3 ingred. add to flour mixture, stirring until well blended (dough will be dry). Take the dough out onto a lightly foured surface, and ...
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 c slivered almonds, chpped & toasted, 3/4 teas baking soda...

Alphabet Minestrone                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly....
Ingredients: 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed through a press, 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes...

Angel Fluff                             Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
With a mixer combine the cream cheese, sour cream, marshmallow cream and gelatin powder on high speed until well mixed. ...
Ingredients: 2 blocks (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, 1 container (16 ounce) fat-free sour cream, 1 1/2 cups marshmallow crème, 1 Tblsp plus 1 tsp sugar-free, strawberry-flavored gelatin...

Angel Food Cake                             Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Mix flour and 1/2 c sugar in small bowl. Set aside....
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c All-purpose flour, 1 1/2 c Sugar, divided, 1 1/2 c Egg whites (about 12 - 15 egg whites), 1 1/2 t Cream of tartar...

Angel Food Cake                             Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Sift powdered sugar and flour together 3 times using waxed paper or foil....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. egg whites 10 to 12 large, 1 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar, 1 c. sifted cake flour, 1 1/2 t. cream of tarter...

Angel Food Cake with Rhubarb Sauce                             Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed. ...
Ingredients: Cake-, 1 pkg Pillsbury Lovin Loaf Angel Food Cake Mix, 1/2 cup water, 2 tsp cinnamon...

Angel Food Cup Cakes (wwsm)                              Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Mix two ingredients and put 24 muffin liners bake until top is light brown. AMkes 24 muffins for 1 point each...
Ingredients: 1 box of angel food cake mix, 1 20 oz. Can of Crushed pineapple and the juice, , ...

Ann's Rice Pudding                             Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Gradually stir milk and egg into pudding, mixing in saucepan constantly with wire wisk....
Ingredients: 4 c 1% milk, 1 egg substitute (1/4 cup), 1 pkg (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Pudding, Sugar Free, Cook n Serve...

Ant Brood Tacos                             Appetizers / Low-fat         
Heat the butter or oil in a frying pan and fry the larvae or pupae. Add the chopped onions, chilies, and tomato, and season with salt. Sprinkle with ground pepper, cumin, and oregano, to taste. Serve ...
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or peanut oil, 1/2 pound ant larvae and pupae, 3 serrano chilies, raw, finely chopped, 1 tomato, finely chopped...

Appetizer Meatballs                             Appetizers / Low-fat         
Combine the first six ingredients; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; drain. Place in a 2-1/2 qt. baking dish. Combine sauce ingredients. Pour over ...
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground round, 1 egg, slightly beaten, 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs, 1/4 c. skim milk...

Apple Stuffed Pork Chops                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium meat. Stir in onion and apple, cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries and balsalmic vinegar and continue cooking until the apple and onions have softe...
Ingredients: olive oil, 1/2 onion, diced, 1 apple, chopped (1 large or 2 small), 2 tbsp balsalmic vinegar...

Apple Zucchini Bread                             Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Place zuccini in separate bowl; fold beaten egg mixture and flax oil into zucchini. Mix well. Pour batter into greased 8x4 inch pan. bake at 325 degrees for approximatelly 45-50 minutes or until teste...
Ingredients: Wet Ingredients-, 5 large eggs (1 cup), 1 shredded zucchini (medium), 1 tbsp flax oil...

Apples with dip                             Appetizers / Low-fat         
Combine brown sugar, vanilla and cream cheese in a small bowl; mix until smooth. ...
Ingredients: 1 block (8 ounce) fat-free cheese, softened, 2 Tblsp brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla, 2 Tblsp chopped peanuts...

Apricot Cake                             Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with canola cooking spray. ...
Ingredients: CAKE, 1 can (17 ounce) apricot halves in heavy syrup, 1 box (18.25 ounce) yellow cake mix, 1 cup apricot preserves...

Apricot Yogurt Dip with Pistachios                             Appetizers / Low-fat         
Line a strainer with cheesecloth and place it over a deep bowl. Add the yogurt to the strainer, cover and refrigerate overnight. The yogurt will drain and thicken overnight. Discard the liquid. (This ...
Ingredients: 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt, 1 cup dried apricots, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon crushed pistachio nuts...

Artichoke Crab Dip                             Appetizers / Low-fat         
Place cream cheese and cheese wedges in large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30-45 seconds, until soft. Stir until blended....
Ingredients: 1/4 C. fat free cream cheese, 2 wedges Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss Cheese, 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, 8 oz. (about 1-1/2 C.) roughly chopped imitation crabmeat...

Artichoke Hummus                             Appetizers / Low-fat         
Place all ingredients except chickpeas and optional garnishes in a blender. Set aside....
Ingredients: 1 C. canned artichoke hearts, drained, 1/4 C. fat-free vegetable broth, 1/4 C. plain, fat-free Greek yogurt, 1 T. lemon juice...

Asian Shrimp Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
Heat outdoor grill. Thread shrimp & squash on 8 12 in. skewers, soaked in water first if wooden. Mix 1 tbsp seasame orange dressing with 1 tbsp oil. Brush on skewers. Sprinkle with salt & pepper....
Ingredients: 24 peeled, raw jumbo shrimp (about 1 lb), 2 medium summer squash, cut into 32 bite size chunks, 1 bag Asian Supreme Complete Salad , w/ seasame orange dressing...

Au Gratin Casserole Dinner                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
In a 2 quart, microwavable, casserole dish, mix the potatoes and seasoning cheese packet from the box mix with the milk and water until powdered cheese is completely dissolved. Stir in ham pieces. ...
Ingredients: 1 box (5.5 ounce) au gratin potatoes (do not make as directed on box), 1 can (12 ounce) fat-free evaporated milk, 1 1/2 cups hot water, 12 ounces extra lean ham, cut into bite-size pieces...

Aunt Dot's Nutty Rhubarb Muffins                             Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In small bowl mix sugar eggs vanilla oil and buttermilk. In medium size bowl mix flour, b. soda, and salt. Stir sugar mixture into flour mixture and blend until evenly m...
Ingredients: 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 egg...

Bacon WrappedTurkey Italian Meatloaf                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, olive oil, cheese, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Add the turkey and gently stir to combine, being car...
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey, preferably dark meat, 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs, 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, 2 tablespoons olive oil...

Baked Apples                             Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Preheat oven to 350°F. ...
Ingredients: 2 apples, cored , 4 teaspoons chopped dried fruit, such as cranberries, raisins or dates, 4 teaspoons chopped toasted nuts, such as pecans, walnuts or almonds, 1 teaspoon honey...

Baked Butternut Squash                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Brush squash halves with butter. In a small bowl, combine the salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper; sprinkle over squash halves. Place 2 teaspoons brown suga...
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash - 2 pounds, 1 tbsp melted butter, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 spoon ground cinnamon or 1 stick broken up...

Baked Chicken (Light)                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9x13 pan with aluminum foil...
Ingredients: 3-4 Chicken Breasts, Dry dressing mix, 1 Onion, garlic...

Baked Chix Parmesan                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Preheat oven to 400. In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites with fork until slightly frothy. In a pie plate, mix breadcrumbs and 2 Tbsp of Parmesan cheese. Dip chix in egg whites and then into ...
Ingredients: 2 egg whites, 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, 4 Tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan cheese, grated, divided, 2 portions chix breast (about 1/2 lb)...

Baked French Toast                             Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine the whole egg, egg white, milk and vanilla....
Ingredients: Nonstick Cooking Spray, 1 slightly beaten egg, 1 slightly beaten egg white , 3/4 cup skim milk...

Baked Lemon Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
In a shallow dish, combine butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper....
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, melted, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/8 tsp garlic powder), 1/2 tsp salt...

Baked Oatmeal                             Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Combine milk, egg and oil; add to the dry ingredients and stir until blended. Let stand for 5 min....
Ingredients: 2 c quick cook oats, 1/3 c packed brown sugar, 1 1/2 t baking powder, 1/2 t salt...

Baked Pasta with Butternut Squash and Ricotta                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray (or cover with foil and spray to avoid clean up). Coat a 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray....
Ingredients: 2 sprays of cooking spray, 20 oz of butternut squash - fresh, peeled, cubed, 1/8 teaspoon of table salt - for pasta, 12 oz uncooked whole wheat penne pasta...

Baked Pork Chops                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Blend mustard and garlic together in a small dish. Add flour to a shallow dish. Spread both sides of pork chops with mustard mixture; dip both sides of pork chops into flour. ...
Ingredients: 4 center-cut pork chops, trimmed of visible fat, 2 Tblsp prepared mustard, 1/2 tsp crushed or minced garlic, 1/4 cup unbleached flour...

BAked Rice and Beans with Monterey Jack                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking. Add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, 3 to 5 minutes....
Ingredients: 1tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper...

Baked Salmon                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
In a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. Place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the mar...
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, 2 cloves of garlic, minced, 1 t. dried basil, 1 t. salt...

Baked Ziti                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Preheat the over to 400 F. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until a minute shy of being done, it'll finish cooking in the oven. ...
Ingredients: 10oz ziti, preferably whole-wheat, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 2 links precooked chicken or turkey sausage, diced, 1 medium yellow onion, diced...

Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
In a nonstick pan heat 1 tsp of oil. Mix 2 tbs vinegar, mustard,garlic, and chicken in a bowl. Turn chicken to coat....
Ingredients: 2 tsp veggie oil, 3 tbs balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp Dijon Mustard, 1 large garlic clove minced ...

Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Heat 1 tsp oil in skillet....
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, 2 tsp vegetable oil, 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp dijon mustard...