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Zucchini Carpaccio with Feta and Pine Nuts
By doran65
I've never been much of a traditional salad girl, preferring just about anything to a pile of uncooked greens hapha...
- 2 medium zucchini or summer squash
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons loosely packed fresh mint, coarsely chopped (Oregano or parsley could substitute )
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
Spaghetti Supersized with Spaghetti Squash
By doran65
PER SERVING (entire recipe, about 2 1/2 cups): 255 calories, 2g fat, 45mg sodium, 55g carbs, 9
- 1 serving (2 oz.) uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 spaghetti squash, quartered and seeded
Veggie Patch Pizza
By doran65
Looking for an easy to prepare appetizer that involves some fresh vegetables? This recipe was inspired by, what I b...
- 2 cans Pillsbury Crescent rolls
- 2 8 ounce packages of cream cheese
- 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix, or about 2 tablespoons of dry mix (this is sold in bulk at Sam’s Club)
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped fine
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper chopped fine
- 1 large carrot chopped fine
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow squash (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped zucchini (optional)
Spinach Fettuccine Supersized with Zucchini Ribbons
By doran65
PER SERVING (entire recipe, about 2 1/2 cups): 230 calories, 1
- 1 serving (2 oz.) uncooked spinach fettuccine
- 1 medium zucchini, ends removed, thinly sliced lengthwise into wide flat strips
The HG Special Pizza
By doran65
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 254 calories, 9
- 1 La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Low Carb High Fiber Large Tortilla
- 1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup Amy's Organic Chunky Tomato Bisque
- 1/4 cup frozen ground-beef-style soy crumbles (like the kind by Boca or Morningstar Farms), thawed
- 3 tbsp. chopped red onion
- 1/2 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 piece Mini Babybel Light cheese, chopped
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
By doran65
Moms and Dads like wraps because they’re neat and compact—so beware: ours is messy and spicy
- 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 large tomato, diced
Roasted Pepper Halves with Bread Crumb Topping
By doran65
Having just moved and unpacked the kitchen (finally), my husband and I wanted to celebrate with a somewhat fancy me...
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 red or yellow bell peppers
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup fine, dry bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped and divided
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
Breakfast Mini Pizzas
By doran65
Pizza’s not just for dinner! Here we combine two kid favorites—mini pizzas and scrambled eggs—for a breakfast...
- Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons prepared marinara sauce
- 1 whole-wheat English muffin, split and toasted
- 2 tablespoons shredded Italian cheese blend
- 2 slices pepperoni (optional)
Citrus Berry Smoothie
By doran65
This meal-in-a-glass smoothie is bursting with berries and orange juice, healthful sources of carbohydrate and powe...
- Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups fresh berries
- 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
- 1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grilled Filet Steak and Arugula
By doran65
Filet can be changed out with Flank steak
- 4 (2-inch-thick) filets mignons, tied (10 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fine fleur de sel
- 2 tablespoons coarsely cracked black peppercorns
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces baby arugula
- 1 (4-ounce) chunk good Parmesan cheese