tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79559362011-04-21T20:17:27.349-04:00A gathering of heart smart recipes... some adapted from old favorites and a few new ones... mostly retrieved from my old BartonPlace website. sherlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465173457721818992noreply@blogger.comBlogger521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955936.post-1106364308418560122005-01-21T22:25:00.000-05:002005-01-21T22:51:53.393-05:00

so I googled it and look what I found: A Review of the Research. This sure sounds like it's an improvement over other oils we use in our diets, even better than soybean and canola oil, it's two components. The difference is in the way it is processed and it could actually aid in reducing body fat when used as part of a healthy diet. The new process creates an oil different from conventional

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You must read bryn's December 30, 2004 blog entry atCELESTIAL OFFERINGS. She gives an excellent discussion of the importance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the diet. Consider cultures where fish is a primary food source. The indigenous people are usually very healthy, lean, and live long healthy lives. Don't like fish? Like it but don't often add it to your menu? Part of our staples in

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Here are a few recipe sites I just found. Recipes for Good Health looks like a 'keeper.' Fitness & Freebies has all manner of healthy recipes including low fat, diabetic and healthy holiday recipes. Kitchen Mixes has recipes for your own mixes, gifts, crafts, household cleaners and beauty products. ...and here's a place with recipes for gift mixes from your kitchen

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Just found a website where you can input your recipe and calculate nutritional value. You don't have to join anything and it doesn't cost a dime. All you need to do is add things to your 'pantry' and input... next to the individual pantry items.. the quantity used in your recipe. At the bottom of the page, denote how many servings this recipe makes and submit. Result is a nutritional value 'label

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Ingredients: 1 angel food cake mix 1 cup water 1 16-oz. can pumpkin 3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice Procedure: Beat above for 2 min. Bake in 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with a no stick spray. Bake approximately 35 min. Cut cake in 12 pieces. Top with a small dollop of fat free Cool Whip. Bake at 350 degrees.

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Ingredients: 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice 1 angel food cake mix Procedure: Mix together cake mix and pineapple with all the juice. Pour into pan and bake. Top with fat free Cool Whip. Bake at 350 degrees in 9x13 pan sprayed with a no stick spray. Nutrition Values

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Ingredients: 1 box sugar-free lime-flavor gelatin 1/4 cup boiling water 2 containers (6-8 oz. each) key lime pie-flavor light yogurt with aspartame 1 container (8 oz.) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed. 1 prepared 9" reduced-fat graham pie crust. Procedure: In a large heat-resistant bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. With wire whisk, stir in yogurt, fold in whipped topping. Transfer

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Ingredients 16 oz. tub of lowfat sour cream 1 tbsp. minced onion 1 tsp. instant beef bouillon granules 1/2 tsp. garden seasoning (no salt) (or Mrs. Dash) 1/2 tsp. garlic powder red pepper flakes to taste Procedure Mix together ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate & let it mellow overnight. Serve with assorted vegetables.

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Lickety Split Meals for Health Conscious People on the Go! .....By Zonya Foco, RD. We had a meeting with Ann, the dietician at Covenant, & she loaned me this book. It's a great source of good, quick recipes (my kind of cooking!), health & fitness advice. You can purchase Zonya's book on the internet at her site: Zonya Foco Home. Cooking ALa Heart .....By Linda Hachfeld, M.P.H., R.D. & Betsy

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Trim Fat Not Flavor Love to improve your waistline, cholesterol or blood pressure? What's in your kitchen cabinet can be more important than what's in your medicine cabinet. Eating plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables is a good start, but exercising some low-fat cooking skills can also make a big difference. Try these easy tips to trim some fat without sacrificing flavor. Add

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1 Cup oil = 1/2 cup applesauce + 1/2 cup oil or = 1/3 cup banana puree + 1/3 cup oil + 1/3 cup buttermilk 1/2 Cup butter = 1/2 cup pureed prunes (of baby food prunes) 1 egg = 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute Use skim milk in place of regular milk. If you just can't stand it for drinking, try 2%. It cuts some of the fat anyway. Cook rice in the microwave. You can

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1 CAN (15 OZ) PUMPKIN 1 PKG VANILLA INSTANT PUDDING & PIE FILLING SUGAR FREE, FAT FREE 1 C FAT FREE MILK 1 TSP PUMPKIN PIE SPICE 1 TUB FAT FREE COOL WHIP, DIVIDED 1 PREPARED (9-INCH) GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST COMBINE PUMPKIN, OUDDING MIX, MILK+ PUMPKIN PIE SPICE IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL. BEAT FOR I MINUTE OR UNTIL WELL BLENDED. FOLD IN 1 1/2 C FREE WHIPPED TOPPING + SPOON INTO CRUST. FREEZE FOR AT

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Ingredients 1 Spaghetti squash 2 tbsp. Smart Beat or other heart smart margarine Procedure Conventional Oven Method: Cut spaghetti squash in half, remove seeds. Bake cut-side down in baking pan containing small amount of water. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Pull strands free with a fork. Toss with small amount of margarine & season to taste. OR Microwave Oven: Cut in half, remove seeds

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Ingredients 3 or 4 medium sized potatoes Pam vegetable spray (preferably butter flavored) Seasoned salt Procedure Scrub potatoes & cut off any bad spots. Cut in half, then cut each half into 5 or 6 wedges. Place on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with Pam. Sprinkle with seasoned salt (or any seasonings you prefer). Spray the potatoes with Pam. Bake in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.

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Ingredients 2 cups drained green beans 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup drained mushrooms Small can water chestnuts, drained 14 oz. can bean sprouts or Chinese vegetables, drained 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup fatfree Italian dressing Procedure Combine & marinate in refrigerator at least 12 hours.

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Ingredients 2 small zucchini (or about 2-3 cups) in 1/4" slices 1 large cooking onion (about 1 cup) sliced 1 15 oz. can corn, drained 1 15 oz.can tomatoes Pam vegetable spray Procedure Spray frying pan with vegetable spray. Saute zucchini & onions until softened. Add corn & tomatoes. Stir & cook until ingredients are thoroughly heated. This is a great side dish for almost anything.

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Ingredients 1 32 oz. bag frozen hash browns - southern style 1 10-1/2 oz. can reduced fat cream of mushroom soup 1 10-1/2 oz. can reduced fat cream of celery soup 2 cups fatfree (or lowfat) shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped onions salt & pepper to taste (or Mrs. Dash) Pam butter-flavored spray 2 cups crushed corn flakes Procedure Mix together all ingredients except Pam & corn flakes.

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Did you know? Beta carotene is fat-soluble, so carrots are healthier for you if they are cooked with a small amount of fat (olive oil or low cholesterol margarine). ADD grated carrots to: salads, meatloaf mixtures, pasta sauces, cookie & cake batters. BOIL carrots with potatoes & mash as usual. FREEZE leftover cooked carrots (& any other leftover cooked veggies) & add to canned or homemade

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Ingredients 1 small or 1/2 large head of cabbage, cut up 1 bunch of celery, chopped 3 or 4 large cooking onions, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 2 or 3 carrots, cubed 2 or 3 14-1/2 oz. cans tomatoes 2 or 3 cubes beef bouillon (or equivalent granules) Season to taste with garlic powder, herbs, etc. Procedure Cook on top of the stove in a large stewing pot until vegetables are tender. Caloric

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Ingredients 2 cups dried navy or pea beans 2 quarts water* 1 ham bone 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup diced carrots 1 or 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup diced potatoes 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic (or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder) salt & pepper to taste *Rule of thumb: Beans will double in size, so for a thick soup use enough water to cover beans times two. Procedure Sort & wash beans, add water. Bring

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Ingredients 2 cups drained green beans 1/2 cup drained mushrooms (optional) 2 cups drained kidney beans 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional) 1/2 cup fatfree Italian dressing (canned pimiento, chopped - option) Procedure Combine & marinate in refrigerator at least 12 hours.

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Ingredients 3/4 lb. round steak 3 tbsp. "lite" soy sauce 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. minced garlic or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. dried parsley 1 tbsp. dried onion pieces 1/4 tsp. hot pepper flakes (optional) 1 - 16-oz. bag frozen stirfry vegetables Vegetable spray 3/4 cup rice 1-1/2 cups water 1 bouillon cube (low salt) Procedure 6-8 hours before

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Ingredients 1 (1 lb.) frozen bread loaf, thawed (or make your own) 1/2 of a 16 oz. jar Ragu light spaghetti sauce (or Healthy Choice) 1 2-cup package shredded mozzarella cheese (mozzarella is part skim cheese) 1/2 recipe of prepared Low Cal "Italian" Sausage 1 small can mushrooms chopped onions chopped green pepper garlic powder oregano Procedure Let bread rise once. "Punch" it down. Spray 15"

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Pasta is made from semolina (a wheat flour) & water. It is rich in B-vitamins & iron & low in fat. Included are many shapes of spaghetti & macaroni. Noodles are pasta with eggs added so they contain more fat. (Linguine, fettucine & lasagne are not noodles, but flat spaghetti. They contain no eggs.) Cook pasta "to the tooth" (al dente). While cooking, test by biting into a small piece. If it's

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Ingredients 16 pear tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped 2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tbsp. olive oil (originally 1/3 cup) 2 tbsp. fresh chopped basil salt & pepper to taste parmesan cheese Procedure Cook garlic until soft & add tomatoes. Cook 5-10 minutes. Salt & pepper if desired. Cook 8-12 oz. spaghetti according to directions. Drain & add to pan. Add sauce, parsley &

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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fresh basil 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 2-5 garlic cloves 1/4 cup lemon juice Procedure Puree in food processor or blender until smooth. This is a "make ahead" ingredient. I freeze pesto in 2 oz. Tupperware containers to thaw as needed. EAT IT HOT - Add 2 oz. pesto & 1/2 tbsp. olive oil to 8 oz. hot pasta. Toss & serve. Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on individual

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Ingredients 2 orange roughy fillets 1 large juice orange 1/2 tsp. of each fresh and finely chopped, rosemary, oregano, basil, parsely and thyme Procedure Place fillets of fish in glass 13" x 9" pan. Cut orange in half and squeeze juice of 1 half over fish. Sprinkle with mixed herbs to taste. Slice remaining half of orange and arrange over fish. Place in a 425 degree F oven. Bake

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Ingredients 1 lb. ground sirloin (or 1/2 lb. ground sirloin & equivalent 1/2 lb. soy crumbles) 1 large onion, chopped 3 large stalks celery, chopped 1 tsp. minced garlic Vegetable spray 1 15 oz. can stewed tomatoes 1 15 oz. can Mexican stewed tomatoes 1 15 oz. can Mexican chili beans 1 15 oz. can pinto beans or kidney beans Procedure Spray a large cooking pot with vegetable spray. Combine in pan

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Ingredients 1-1/2 lbs. ground round or sirloin 1/4 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds 1/4 tsp. sweet basil hot pepper flakes to taste salt & pepper to taste Procedure Scramble in frypan until well browned. Add to light (low cal) spaghetti sauce & serve with pasta, spaghetti squash, pizza or lasagna.

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...MainCourses Add Recipe Edit Recipe Delete Recipe List View More... Previous Next Change the columns Change the settings Ingredients 1 CAN (14 OZ) SWANSON CHICKEN BROTH 3 TBSP LEMON JUICE 1 TSP DRIED BASIL LEAVES CRUSHED 1 TSP DRIED THYME LEAVES CRUSHED 1/8 TSP PEPPER & SALT 12 - 14 LB TURKEY SLOW ROASTED PAN GRAVY Procedure MIX BROTH, LEMON JUICE, BASIL, THYME & PEPPER &

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Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Lemon pepper seasoning mix (to taste) garlic powder (to taste) Butter flavored vegetable spray Procedure Arrange chicken breasts on greased broiler pan (sprayed with vegetable spray). Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning mix & garlic powder. Spray butter flavored spray over all. Broil for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally. First time you turn the

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Ingredients 1 lb. round steak 1 16-oz. package frozen pepper stirfry vegetables 1/3 cup salsa 3 tablespoons taco seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil flour tortillas grated cheddar cheese - 2% fat or fat free Procedure 4-6 hours ahead of time or the night before: Slice steak into thin strips Combine salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder and olive oil Marinate meat strips in

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Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 16 oz. can undrained tomatoes 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (or 1 small can) 1 bay leaf Hot pepper sauce to taste 1-1/2 lbs. firm lowfat fish filets (sole, flounder, marlin) Procedure Spray large skillet with vegetable spray & saute onion, celery & garlic about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes,

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Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs. beef round steak 1 cup chopped onion 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 cup water 3 cubes or tsp. beef boullion 1/2 cup chili powder 1 tbsp. minced jalapeno peppers 2 cloves minced garlic 1 12-oz. can of beer 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. black pepper Procedure Trim fat off beef & cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Add remaining ingredients & bring to boil. Reduce heat & simmer with cover askew

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Ingredients 1 lb. chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen) 1 can lowfat cream of broccoli soup (or broccoli cheese soup) 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked (leftover) chicken (or lean pork roast) 1/2 cup skim milk 4 crushed saltines 1 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. paprika Procedure Lightly spray a 2 qt. casserole dish with vegetable spray. Arrange broccoli in dish & top with chicken or pork. Combine

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.....by Amy Ingredients 1 large eggplant, 1 orange pepper and 1 green pepper, 1 red onion, med, chopped chives, zucchini, med2 tomatoes, med, bread crumbs, vinegar (homemade flavor or balsimic), garlic cloves, (to taste. I LOVE garlic so I use about 8 cloves),1 can fat-free spaghetti sauce,onion salt, oregano, other italian spices to taste, *fat free mozzerlla (or soy cheese) Procedure:

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Ingredients 1 cup butter (use Smart Balance oleo for healthier cookies)3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup peanut butter, 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup wheat bran, 3/4 cup rolled oats, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 eggs, beaten (use Egg Beaters instead) Procedure 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Melt butter. Beat together

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Ingredients Had occasion to build a birthday cake today - and as a 21st century woman, I use cake mixes. They are so much easier that starting from "scratch". The Pillsbury cake mix box had a GREAT tip that made me feel like I was cooking my hubby a healthy cake. This was a "moist" cake calling for 1 1/4 cups water, 1/2 cup oil & 3 eggs. Here is Pillsbury's recommended substitution: "If desired

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Ingredients 2 small boxes sugarfree Jello (your favorite flavor) 1/2 cup skim milk 1 envelope Dream Whip 1/2 tsp. vanilla Procedure Prepare Jello; chill until almost firm. Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions, using skim milk & vanilla. Fold whipped topping into the Jello slowly. Chill for 2-4 hours. Sometimes I make this with 1 1/2-2 cups drained crushed pineapple in

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Ingredients 1 1/3 to 2 C. sugar 4 C. 1" rhubarb pieces 3 Tbs. Minute Tapioca Topping: 1/2 C. packed brown sugar 1/2 C. flour 1/2 C. oatmeal 1/3 C. softened oleo Procedure Mix together sugar, rhubarb, and tapioca. Place into a 9x12 greased pan. Combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle ove rhubarb. Bake at 400 degress until fruit is bubbly and topping is brown. About 1 hour.

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Ingredients 1/2 cup Egg Beaters 2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup Smart Balance Shortening 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup raisins 1 cup boiling water 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup wheat bran (millers wheat) 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder Procedure In order listed, measure all ingredients into 3-4 qt. mixing bowl. Do NOT stir until all are in the bowl. Beat

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Ingredients CRUST: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (14 squares) 4 1/2 tbsp. sugar 4 1/2 tbsp melted margarine CAKE: 3 8-oz. packages fatfree cream cheese, softened (or lowfat if fatfree is not available) 3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp. flour 3 tbsp. lemon juice 3/4 cup egg substitute 1 8-oz. carton fatfree lemon yogurt Procedure Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine first 3 ingredients, mix well

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Ingredients 2 1/2-3 cups frozen blueberries 1/2 cup sugar 2 tbsp. minute tapioca Procedure Combine all ingredients. Let rest 15 minutes (to soak up the tapioca). Microwave on high 3-5 minutes, until boiling. Continue at 30% power 6-8 minutes more (until thick). Serve hot or cold, depending on what you are topping with it.

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Ingredients 1 reduced fat graham cracker crust 1 3.4 oz. pk. Instant Lemon Jello Sugar-free Pudding 1/2 pint fresh blackberries or bosenberries, cleaned and well drained 1/2 pint fresh raspberries, cleaned and well drained 1 pint strawberries 2 cups non-fat milk 1 egg white, beaten lightly Procedure Brush crust with egg white and bake according to package directions. Let

goddessitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955936.post-1098667640428777682004-10-24T21:25:00.000-04:002004-10-24T21:27:20.430-04:00

Ingredients 3 eggs(may use egg beaters) 1/4 C. oil 3/4 apple sauce 2 C. sugar 2 C. grated zucchini 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 3 C. flour 3 tsp. cinnamon 1 C. dried fruit (raisins, cherries, cranberries) Procedure Prepare the pans by lightly greasing with Crisco or spraying with Pam. Dust with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Mix eggs, oil, sugar, zucchini

goddessitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955936.post-1098667507100442962004-10-24T21:22:00.000-04:002004-10-24T21:25:07.100-04:00

Ingredients 2/3 cup water 80 degrees F 2 tblsp. olive oil 3/4 cup whole kernel canned corn, well drained 3 tblsp. well drained jalapeno peppers, minced 2 tblsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 3 cups bread flour 1/2 cup corn meal 2 tsp. active dry yeast Procedure Put in bread pan in the order listed. Program for Basic - 1.5 lb. In my machine it was done in 3 hours & 20 minutes. It's delicious - a little

goddessitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955936.post-1098667351782663662004-10-24T21:10:00.000-04:002004-10-24T21:22:31.783-04:00

by.....Windy Ingredients 2 C. fresh blueberries 2 C. flour 3/4 C. granulated sugar 3 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 C. butter 1 egg beaten(may use egg substitute instead) 1 C. skim milk Procedure Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry cutter until butter is size of small peas. Beat egg and milk together. Add egg mixture

goddessitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955936.post-1098666568614292662004-10-24T21:07:00.000-04:002004-10-24T21:09:28.613-04:00

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup powdered skim milk approximately 1 1/2 cups 1% milk 3 eggs (or Egg Beaters) 3 cups buttermilk pancake mix 1 cup buckwheat pancake flour 1 pint unsweetened applesauce or any canned fruit (or if you're desperate, 1/2 cup grape jam or any jam) (He also adds 2 Tbsp. wheat bran) Vegetable spray Procedure In large mixing bowl, combine eggs, water, milk &

goddessitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955936.post-1098665994041011232004-10-24T20:57:00.000-04:002004-10-24T20:59:54.043-04:00

Ingredients 8 oz. fat free cream cheese 16 oz. lowfat shredded cheddar 2 tbsp. chopped fresh onion Dash of Worcestershire sauce 1/2 - 3/4 tsp. garlic powder (to taste) 2 tsp. bacon bits 1/2 cup chopped nuts or fresh parsley Procedure Puree onions with cream cheese until cheese is fluffy. Add all ingredients except nuts or parsley & mix by hand until well mixed. Form

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Ingredients .....Windy 1 jar Cheez Whiz Light 2 small cans Hormel Chili - With or without beans Procedure Warm together in a fondue pot or slow cooker. Use as a dip for taco chips.

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Ingredients 1 can Mexican style chili beans 1 cup shredded lowfat or fatfree cheddar cheese 1/4 cup salsa (hot or not, according to your preference) Procedure Mash the beans with a fork. Mix in cheese & salsa. Heat in microwave, stirring at least once, 2-4 minutes (microwave ovens vary) or heat on top of the stove, low heat until hot. Serve with WOW corn chips, or any low fat baked chips.

goddessitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955936.post-1092493189479256832004-08-14T10:19:00.000-04:002004-08-14T10:19:49.480-04:00

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