Eggplant ParmigianaEggplants that are younger (more glossy) tend to have less seeds and are less bitter. At one time I had believed “gender” played a role in the presence of seeds but research I read recently explained that more seeds are an indication of age, NOT the eggplant being a “female”. Eggplants are self-pollinators and have both male and… |
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Chorizo Sausage and BeansNothing says “cold weather classic” to me like one of my childhood favorites, beanies and weenies. At my house that is what we called pork and beans with hot dogs cut up and mixed together and baked in the oven. I loved it! My mother always made a pan of corn bread to go with it and I remember eating it when the weather was cold… |
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Skinny Mexican MeatloafGet ready to make the most delicious meatloaf! Very different from a traditional one…It has all the great flavors of Mexican food in 1 skinny loaf. It’s so low in calories and fat thanks to using extra lean ground beef and free forming the loaf on a cookie sheet instead of baking in a loaf pan. Now all the fat oozes out onto the… |
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Taco CasseroleThere is never enough Mexican food in my diet. I seriously could eat it every day in some form, tacos, quesadillas or a delicious easy classic casserole like this one. I have been making this particular recipe for years and it was always a favorite of my children when they were small. You have to be mindful of the sodium level… |
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Venison RoastRecently we traded some shrimp for a beautiful piece of venison roast. It seemed like perfect timing for our February focus on hearty cold weather foods. My first thought was to cook it in the crock pot but my Sweetie offered to cook it in his (my) favorite pressure cooker so, I thought, what the heck – “have at it!” So I took the… |
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Spinach CalzoneMy last recipe for our month of healthy alternatives to favorite foods is one that created itself. Using ingredients that I had on hand I came up with this tasty treat one Saturday for lunch. It was easy and satisfying and tasted wonderful. |
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Meat-filled Dinner PastriesDelicious biscuit dough pastries stuffed with a hearty blend of ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, and seasonings. Recipe makes six large entree pastries. To make appetizers, divide the dough into smaller portions in step two (makes 12 - 18 appetizers). |
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Skinny Mexican Style Chicken and Cornbread CasseroleMy husband and I love this main course casserole so much, we ended up eating it 3 days in a row! The skinny for 1 serving, 323 calories, 8 grams of fat and 8 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. It’s a real cinch to make, freezes great and only needs a side salad to serve with it! Easy, right and did I mention that it’s absolutely DELICIOUS?? |
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Baked Ranch ChickenBaking lean chicken breasts is an ideal way to serve a low-fat, yet rich in protein meal. However, chicken can get dry in the oven. I have used various coatings to help prevent this but keeping in mind that healthy also means watching sodium consumption some of my methods need adjusting. This time I blended my usual ranch… |
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Ground Beef Mozzarella Potatoes Au GratinThis twist on the classic recipe turns a typical side dish into a main course. You can substitute 1 lb fully cooked chopped ham or 1 lb fully cooked diced chicken breast or the ground beef. |
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