Spring Greens with Oranges
May 10, 2010
Directions
Whisk the grated zest and juice of 1 orange,
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup olive oil in a bowl
Add 12 cups watercress and/or arugula
3 sliced oranges
2/3 cup toasted walnuts
1/4 cup finely sliced fennel and toss.
Fast & Easy Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
May 10, 2010
Ingredients
1 cup halved green seedless grapes
1 cup quartered strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, toasted
Directions
Toss grapes, strawberries and blueberries with sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in lime juice, and poppy seeds. Let sit at room temperature for at least 1/2 an hour. Garnish with pistachios and serve.
Good beer without the guilt or belly fat !
March 23, 2010
AMSTEL LIGHT 95 Cals/5 G Carbs
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TESTER SAYS: “Thicker, smoother, and not as wimpy as most light beers, but a little tangy.”
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Get Stacking !
March 3, 2010
Cherries, a good source of cancer-fighting antioxidants, add a surprising fruity flavor to this chunky classic from Terry Conlan of Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, Texas. Bonus: Walnuts provide healthy fats.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup lowfat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 1/2 tsp dried
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped roasted chicken breast
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped dried cherries
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 8 slices toasted whole-grain bread
PREPARATION
Combine mayonnaise, tarragon, lemon juice and pepper in a bowl. Toss chicken, celery, cherries, walnuts and shallots in another bowl. Stir in mayonnaise dressing. Place 1 lettuce leaf each on 4 slices of bread. Divide chicken salad among sandwiches; top with remaining bread.
The skinny
454 calories per serving, 14.3 g fat (1.2 g saturated), 49.4 g carbs, 11.2 g fiber, 34.8 g protein
Sesame Green Beans
January 18, 2010
Making your daily veggies exciting!
Ingredients
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon miso paste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted [Read more]
Orange Rosemary Chicken
January 18, 2010
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (2.5 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces [Read more]
HOLIDAY RECIPES -Hazelnut Cookies
December 14, 2009
These crispy cookies are made with Piedmontese staples—hazelnuts and eggs packed with a nutty burst of flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups hazelnuts, toasted and skinned
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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HOLIDAY RECIPES -Ham&Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
December 14, 2009
Ingredients
1/4 cup grated Swiss, Monterey Jack or part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped ham
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (1-1 1/4 pounds total)
1 egg white
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Strawberry Salad
June 17, 2009
Test
6 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 (10-ounce) bag romaine lettuce
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted [Read more]
QUICK 1-MINUTE SNACKS
March 24, 2009
Honey-Whipped Cottage Cheese With Melon
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup chopped cantaloupe
1/2 cup honeydew melon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
DIRECTIONS
Make it: In a blender, combine cottage cheese and honey until smooth. Top with melon and mint.
