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Veggie Chili
By Belinda
Low fat version. Calories before: 580 After: 266 How we did it: The texture of bulgur wheat is surprisingly l...
- 5 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup bulgur wheat
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup each chopped onion and red pepper
- 2 Tbsp salt-free chili powder
- 2 tsp each minced garlic and ground cumin
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) 100% pure pumpkin
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (15.5 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Accompaniments: reduced-fat Cheddar, reduced-fat sour cream
Basic Applesauce
By Belinda
1. Peel and core apples; cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 3 lbs Apples
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 to 4 T. of sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- fresh lemon juice
White Wine Cooler
By Belinda
Slice orange and set aside
- 1 orange
- 1 (750 ml) bottle chilled white wine, such as Riesling
- 1 (15-ounce) can sliced peaches in heavy syrup
- 1/2 cup orange flavored liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
Grilled Chicken Salad
By Belinda
The peppercorn dressing is what makes this chicken salad stand out!!
- 1 lb Chicken Breast grilled
- 4 stalks of celery
- 4 oz spinach
- Green Peppercorn Dressing
- 1 cup low cal mayo
- 4 oz sweet cream
- 2 oz lemon juice
- 1 can green peppercorn
Monkey Bread
By Belinda
Heat oven to 350. Lightly grease 12-cup fluted tube pan with shortening or cooking spray
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cans (16.3 oz each) Pillsbury Grands Homestyle refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Easy Hearty Mushroom Sauce
By Belinda
Prep time: 10 mintues Cook time: 8 minutes Services: 8
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Baking Mix Waffles
By Belinda
Use the recipe for All-Purpose baking mix
- 2 cups baking mix
- 1 1/3 cup milk
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 egg, if desired
Honey-Cream Fruit Bowl
By Belinda
Slice and peel bananas into a large bowl; cover wih cherries
- 3 medium bananas
- 1 cup dark sweet cherries
- 2 medium oranges
- 1 medium grapefruit
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 T honey
- 1 T salad dressing or mayonaise
Yellow Rice
By Belinda
Mexican Side Dish
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 bay leaf
Parmesan, Pesto, and Sun-Dried Tomato Toasts
By Belinda
Very easy and quick if you use prepared ingredients
- 1 to 2 baguettes
- 1 6 or 8 oz jar pesto sauce
- 1 6 to 8 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes
- Parmesan Cheese grated (not powdered)