Low Fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fat free Greek yogurt 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt ground pepper, to taste 1 – 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 cups 1% low fat buttermilk Directions: In a small […]
CHEESECAKE
Ingredients: 2 8 oz. packages fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 3 oz. package fat-free, sugar-free instant vanilla pudding 1 3 oz. package sugar-free orange gelatin * 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 cup unsweetened orange juice 3/4 cup non-fat whipped topping 1 6 oz. shortbread piecrust 1 unpeeled orange, cut into 8 slices *Could […]
Mexican Chicken Black Bean and Corn Salad
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless cooked chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 2 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 red onion, coarsely chopped 1 11 oz. jar salsa 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/3 cup red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro 12 large lettuce leaves Optional: […]
Dyes In Food
By Sarah Sliman Okay Moms, it’s time to get serious. Every single day, our children are being put in danger. Their health is at stake and their lives are being put on the line. We cannot just sit back and watch this happen anymore. It’s time to put our foot down and stop the madness. […]
Lemon Crumb Fish Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 2 slices firm whole-wheat bread, made into crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon parsley 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 4 filets (1/2 pound each) mild white fish (can use orange roughy, tilapia, haddock, cod, flounder) 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray nonstick baking pan with olive oil cooking spray. […]
Frozen Strawberry Fluff
INGREDIENTS: 1 package fat-free, sugar-free vanlla pudding 2 cups skim milk Half of an 8 oz. container fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries 12 fat-free vanilla wafer cookies, crumbled DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, combine milk with pudding mix, stirring for 5 minutes. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, sprinkle […]
Steak Sandwich with Grilled Onions
The ultimate steak sandwich – marinated grilled flank steak with slices of grilled onion, ripe tomato, and peppery arugula leaves. INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 (1 1/4-pound) beef flank steak 1 medium (8-ounce) red onion, cut into […]
White Chili
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 2 cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained 2 medium zucchini, diced 2 yellow onions, diced 1 tablespoon cumin 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 cup frozen corn 8 oz container fat free plain yogurt salt and pepper […]
Mini Omelets
Ingredients: ½ cup egg substitute 2 slices Canadian bacon, finely diced (can substitute 4 slices cooked turkey bacon or 2 cooked turkey sausage patties) ½ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese non-stick cooking spray Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a mini 24-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Place a pinch of diced Canadian […]
Kitchen Tips to Fit Your Lifestyle
Use these questions to help plan the most efficient kitchen for your lifestyle and cooking habits. How do you currently use your kitchen? How would you like to use your kitchen? What type of pots and pans do you own? You won’t want to buy a 14,000 BTU commercial range if you have pots and […]
Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Ingredients: Cut into large, bite-sized pieces any of the following: BroccoliZucchiniRed, Green or Yellow PeppersCauliflowerBrussel SproutsOnionsCarrotsAsparagusMushrooms Directions: Preheat oven to 350 °. Spray baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray. Lay vegetables on baking sheet. Lightly spray olive oil cooking spray over top of vegetables. Sprinkle favorite seasoning(s) over vegetables (examples: marjoram, oregano, basil, […]
Crockpot Chicken and Black Bean Salsa
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 jar salsa (mild for minimal heat; medium for more heat) 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Directions: Place chicken in crockpot. Top with salsa and black beans. Cook on low heat for 8 – 10 hours. Makes 4 servings Nutritional information: (per serving) Calories: […]