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Tuna Pomodoro
By SapphireBlu957
1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 8 ounce(s) whole-wheat spaghetti
- 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic
- 2 anchovies, minced (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper, or to taste
- 1 cup(s) diced tomatoes
- 1 can(s) chunk light tuna, drained and flaked
- 2 tablespoon(s) thinly sliced fresh basil
Strawberry Cream Martini
By SapphireBlu957
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher filled with ice
- 2 shots vanilla vodka
- 2 shots heavy cream
- 1/2 shot strawberry liqueur
- 1/2 shot strawberry nectar
- Strawberry, for garnish
Nutty Carrot Cake Bars
By SapphireBlu957
Loaded with carrot, nuts, and pumpkin pie spice and slathered with a velvety cream cheese frosting, these bars are ...
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute* equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely shredded carrot
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1/3 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 3 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1 recipe Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting (see recipe below)
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions
By SapphireBlu957
Fresh herbs, onion and bacon pair beautifully with Brussels sprouts
- 2 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 sprigs thyme or savory, plus 2 teaspoons leaves, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)
Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce
By SapphireBlu957
It does not get any tastier or easier than this four ingredient recipe
- One jar Smucker’s Sugar Free Preserves, any flavor – my favorite flavors to use are Orange Marmelade, Blackberry, Raspberry, or Cherry
- One 12-ounce bag whole fresh Cranberries
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Splenda Granular
Soft Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls
By SapphireBlu957
Finding tasty, healthy, whole-grain dinner rolls in the supermarket or even at a local bakery can be a challenge
- 1 1/2 cup(s) warm (about 120 degrees F) low-fat milk
- 1/4 cup(s) sugar
- 1/4 cup(s) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup(s) canola oil
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 1 package(s) quick-rising yeast , (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 3 cup(s) whole-wheat flour
- 2 cup(s) cake flour, divided, plus more for dusting
- 1 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 2 tablespoon(s) wheat germ
Breakfast Pizza
By SapphireBlu957
Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 (8-inch) pizza crusts (recommended: Boboli)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups shredded jack cheese blend (recommended: Colby)
- 4 fully cooked sausage patties, crumbled (recommended: Jimmy Dean)
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Crockpot Apple Steel Cut Oats
By SapphireBlu957
Place all ingredients in the crockpot Mix Cook on low for 8 hours Remove cinnamon sticks before serving
- 2 cups steel cut oats
- 1 12 oz can nonfat condensed milk
- 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 apples chopped
- 5.5 cups water
- 1 cup splenda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar free maple syrup
- 4 cinnamon sticks
Layered Mexican Chicken
By SapphireBlu957
An amazing Mexican twist on lasagna
- 2 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
- 2 pound(s) uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s)
- 30 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 1/2 cup(s) fat free sour cream
- 2 cup(s) shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese, divided
- 8 oz chopped green chili(es), two 4-oz cans
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 13 medium corn tortilla(s), cut in half each
- 1 cup(s) fat free salsa, mild, medium or hot
Sweet Potatoes with Warm Black Bean Salad
By SapphireBlu957
For a satisfying last-minute supper, it's hard to beat a sweet potato zapped in the microwave
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro