Recipes by Kristi Rimkus (Page 7)
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Scrumptious Pork Fried RiceScrumptious Pork Fried RiceThe typical fried rice is usually loaded with fat and sodium. My version is lower in fat, although even with the use of low sodium ingredients, the dish is pretty high in sodium so be careful with the salt shaker!Happy cooking!1. Heat large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add oil. Saute cabbage,… |
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Crunchy and Sweet Carrots with Orange ZestMontel's HealthMasterI admit it. I got sucked in by an infomercial! It’s true. Right before Christmas I watched an infomercial for Montel’s HealthMaster. Normally I would be ashamed of myself for making such an impulsive, expensive purchase, but not this time. What an awesome kitchen gadget!If you aren’t familiar with the… |
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Spiced Yogurt Muffins with Applesauce and WalnutsSpiced Yogurt MuffinsI’m always on the lookout for a healthy muffin that tastes good. Most of the muffin recipes I’ve tried taste like cardboard. For some reason, the use of whole wheat in a muffin makes for a tough and chewey breakfast experience.Not these muffins from Cafe Nilson. Cafe Nilson found the recipe in Food and Wine… |
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Chicken Paillards with Clementine SalsaChicken Paillards with Clementine SalsaFight the Fat Foodie posted a terrific recipe recently for Chicken Paillards with Clementine Salsa.Clementines are cheap this time of year, and the idea of a Clementine salsa intrigued me. However, I had one problem. I needed instructions on how to make a paillard.To the rescue came another… |
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Pat’s Simple and Simply Delicious Christmas BarkPat’s Simple and Simply Delicious Christmas BarkPat's Christmas BarkThis is one of those recipes where I reserve the right to stray from my healthy and light cooking theme. Pat’s Christmas Bark is just too easy and delicious not to share with you.I can’t say where Pat found the original recipe, but I’m sure glad she did! The bark… |
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Green Beans With Roasted Walnuts and Sweet CranberriesGreen Beans with Roasted Walnuts and Sweet CranberriesThis recipe from Real Simple Magazine was a hit with the family this Christmas dinner. I don’t know if it was the pretty Christmas colors in the dish, or the combination of ingredients, but these beans provided a nice balance for heavier foods like the stuffing and mashed… |
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Sesame Chicken with Gingery Bok ChoySesame Chicken with Gingery Bok ChoyI have to say, I’m finding it very difficult to keep an entire meal under 400 calories. It’s tough to get in a protein, veggie and grain all in one dish without going over that 400 calorie limit.This recipe from Real Simple Magazine was close at 434 calories, and is certainly lower in calories than… |
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Colorful Tomato and Spinach Seafood PastaSeafood Pasta with Spinach, Tomato and BasilOkay, I admit defeat. I just don’t get pasta. You could take this dish without the pasta and it’s 200 calories less per serving. Add the pasta (even better for you whole wheat – not whole grain, but whole wheat -pasta), and the calories skyrocket! I guess for me, I’d rather have a whole… |
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Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetable SaladIt’s the holiday squeeze now. That’s what I call it anyway. I’m being squeezed by commitments left and right. It’s not a bad thing, mind you, I’m blessed with many wonderful people in my life.Still I’m feeling a bit squeezed.Tasty Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetable SaladEven though it’s a busy time, we still have to eat, right? I… |
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Salmon with Orange, Leek and Savory Mashed CauliflowerOrange and Leek Salmon with Savory Mashed CauliflowerI tried a recipe a long time ago that paired salmon with oranges. That combination has been a favorite ever since. It’s such a nice change from the usual lemon, and orange marmalade makes a terrific glaze when you add orange juice and bit of Dijon mustard. How much easier can it… |
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