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My Big-Fat Low-Fat Greek Moussaka
By Totlxtc
Marinade 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
- Per serving: 416 calories, 16 g total fat (7.6 g saturated fat), 31 g protein, 37 g carbohydrate, 6 g fibre, 133 mg cholesterol, 613 mg sodium
- Yield: 8
- Ingredients
- Marinade
- 2 * 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 2 * 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) extra-lean ground beef
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 * 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 * 1 cup beef broth
- 2 * 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
- 2 * 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint leaves
- 2 * 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 * 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetables
- 1 * 1 medium eggplant
- 2 * 2 medium zucchini
- 2 * 2 medium red-skinned potatoes
- 2 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cheese Sauce
- 1 * 1 can (14 oz/380 mL) 2% evaporated milk
- 2 * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- * Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz/57 g)
- 1 * 1 cup light ricotta cheese
- 2 * 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Bread Pudding with Caramel Rum Sauce
By Totlxtc
Recipe courtesy Sandra LeeSemi-Homemade Desserts, Miramax Books, 2003
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 pound purchased brioche bread
- 5 cups cold whole milk
- 2 (4.4 ounce) boxes American custard dessert mix
- 1/3 cup dark rum
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup walnut pieces, lightly toasted
- 1/4 cup pecan pieces, lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup golden raisins, optional
- Caramel Rum Sauce, recipe follows
A Different Tomato Salad Dressing
By Totlxtc
1Whisk all ingredients together
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (Tamari is better)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Glazed Pork Chops and Apples
By Totlxtc
* Sprinkle pork chops with sage and salt
- 4 * 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
- 3/4 * 3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 * 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 * 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 * 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 2 * 2 medium tart apples, thinly sliced
- 4 * 4 teaspoons brown sugar
Creamed Turkey with Bow Ties
By Totlxtc
* Cook pasta according to package directions
- 1 * 1 package (12 ounces) bow tie pasta
- 12 * 12 green onions, chopped
- 6 * 6 celery ribs, chopped
- 1/2 * 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 * 2 tablespoons butter
- 2-1/2 * 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
- 1 * 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 * 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
- * Pepper to taste
Moroccan Chicken Thighs
By Totlxtc
* In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 * 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 4 * 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed
- 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- *
- 3 * 3 shallots, chopped
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 4 * 4 pitted dates, chopped
- 1 * 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
- *
- COUSCOUS:
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup water
- 3 * 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon salt
- * Dash ground cumin
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup uncooked couscous
- 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 teaspoons slivered almonds, toasted
Versatile Salad Dressing
By Totlxtc
* In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, salt and mustard; stir in eggs
- 2 * 2 cups sugar
- 3 * 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 * 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 3 * 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 * 1 cup vinegar
- 1 * 1 cup water
- * Mayonnaise
Honey-Lime Pork Chops
By Totlxtc
* In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 * 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 * 6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
- *
- 3/4 * 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 * 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon browning sauce
- * Dash pepper
- 2 * 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 * 2 tablespoons water
Broccoli Slaw
By Totlxtc
* In a serving bowl, combine all ingredients
- 4 * 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 * 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 2 * 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 * 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 1 * 1 bottle (16 ounces) coleslaw dressing
Little Miss Muffin Tops
By Totlxtc
Dry ingredients 1. Preheat oven to 375°F
- Per serving: 187 calories, 6.1 g total fat (1.3 g saturated fat), 4 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate, 2.3 g fibre, 21 mg cholesterol, 274 mg sodium
- Yield: 12
- Ingredients
- Dry ingredients
- 1 1/4 * 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 * 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Wet ingredients
- 1 * 1 cup low-fat vanilla flavoured yogurt
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 * 1 egg
- * Grated zest of one large lemon
- 2 * 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2/3 * 2/3 cup fresh blueberries
- 2/3 * 2/3 cup fresh raspberries
- 12 * 12 teaspoons light strawberry cream cheese (Philadelphia brand)