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Fat-Burning Mocha Madness
By tcasteel2000
Blend on high for one minute (in a pinch, this shake can also be made by simply mixing ingredients together in a gl...
- In a blender, mix 1/2 cup of cold water (you can add more or less water depending on the consistency you prefer).
- Add 2 scoops of nutrient-rich chocolate-flavored protein powder.
- Add 1 tsp of granulated instant coffee.
- Gradually add 5 ice cubes to thicken.
Chicken with Lime Butter
By tcasteel2000
Directions Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup butter or less
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
Tostada Casserole
By tcasteel2000
Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 15-ounce can low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 envelope taco seasoning mix (or make your own seasoning - it's easy!)
- 2 1/2 cups corn chips
- 1 15-ounce can refried beans (fat-free or regular)
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Basil Orange Chicken
By tcasteel2000
Preparation From orange, grate 1 ½ teaspoons peel and squeeze 4 tablespoons juice
- 1 large navel orange
- 2 lemons
- ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 (1 ½ pounds) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 package (8-ounce) stringless sugar snap peas
- Grilled orange and lemon slices for garnish
Homemade Corn Dogs
By tcasteel2000
Set wire rack inside rimmed baking sheet
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 8 hot dogs
- 3 quarts peanut or vegetable oil
coconut rice
By tcasteel2000
Rinse and drain the rice. In a saucepan on medium heat, sauté the rice, turmeric, and salt in the vegetable oil f...
- 3/4 cup white rice
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
Waldorf Salad with Yogurt Dressing
By tcasteel2000
Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt and lemon juice; season with coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 (about 2 cups) apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 (about 1/2 cup) celery, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2 cup halved red seedless grapes
- 4 Boston lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Blueberry-Passion Fruit Smoothie
By tcasteel2000
Cooking Light JANUARY 2007
- 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/2 cup passion fruit nectar
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted wheat germ
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen blueberries
- 1 ripe banana, cut into 4 pieces
Eggnog
By tcasteel2000
In a large bowl, use a whisk or an electric mixer to beat egg yolks until they become somewhat lighter in color
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 2 whole cloves
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 1 cup cream
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp each of bourbon and rum or brandy, or to taste (can omit for kid-friendly eggnog)
- 4 egg whites (optional)
Raspberry Sorbet
By tcasteel2000
1. Combine water, Sure-Jell, and salt in medium saucepan
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Sure-Jell for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 pounds (4 cups) raspberries
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup