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	Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes by Salad Foodie Start to finish this can be on the table in 30 minutes, which represents 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes cook time in the microwave. This meal-in-one recipe comes from the heyday of microwave cooking in the 80's and 90's, and is always a family pleaser. Of course it can be baked in a 350 degree F. conventional oven instead, for an…	1 vote 5532 views
	Crispy Horseradish Mahi Mahi by Kyra Martin This was soooo good. This crust would be great on chicken too. I used whole hashbrowns, but I think I would recommend cutting them into smaller pieces. This is adapted from diabeticconnet.com	1 vote 4774 views
	Beef Fajita Best Marinade by Amos Miller This is fast, simple and super delicious! You should have a very hot (very) cast iron griddle or pan to do this right. I preheat the griddle and simultaneously heat a cast iron serving dish so it goes to table with that distinctive 'sizzle'. Be sure to cut the meat, after it has rested, across the grain and as thin as you can. This…	3 votes 2 reviews 7 comments 11496 views
	Teriyaki Ginger Salmon by Kyra Martin The marinade itself was a little spicy due to the ginger, but it cooked up beautifully. I think it's a crowd pleaser.	1 vote 1429 views
	Whole Foods Amazing Tuna Salad Made Skinny by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox The first time I tasted this colorful tuna salad was at Whole Foods on Columbus Circle in NYC. I fell in love with the flavor and knew I had to make a skinny version at home! Light mayonnaise, dried cranberries, fresh dill and chopped apple are some of the yummy ingredients used to make this skinny version so fabulous! I added even…	1 vote 3 comments 6326 views
	Guilt-free Chicken Nuggets, Oh Yeah by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox Most kids love McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. I’m sure many grown-ups do too. But, they are so unhealthy! Happily, not my skinny ones! No deep frying here…I’m using skinless, white meat chicken and baking them. The bread crumb coating has a wonderful flavor similar to barbecue potato chips. The skinny for 6 chicken nuggets only 203…	1 vote 5953 views
	Taco Skillet by Wendi Taylor It's sort of like hamburger helper, only it doesn't involve noodles or a box mix. And it tastes a whole lot better Variations: Add 1/2 cup frozen corn or 1 cup cooked pinto beans during step four. Top with sour cream, sliced black olives, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, or crumbled corn chips. Note: I recommend using…	1 vote 2956 views
	Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But Healthier by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox For years I’ve been on the quest for a decadent tasting classic macaroni and cheese that’s low in calories and fat. All of a sudden a light bulb went off! I could doctor up one of the newer whole grain boxes but add all healthy ingredients, make it…	1 vote 1 comment 2882 views
	Skinny, Fiery Lemon Glazed Chicken to Wake Up Your Taste Buds by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox his spectacular spicy and sweet lemon glazed chicken will make your taste buds sizzle! Studies show eating spicy food is good-for-you. It’s become one of my favorite ways to make chicken. The skinny on this dish is 236 calories, 4 grams of fat and 6…	2 votes 1 comment 1900 views
	Skinny Sliders with Caramelized Onions by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox Minimizing is the new super-sizing and these little sliders are terrific. No need to heat up the barbecue because these mini burgers are best made on a George Forman grill, Panini maker or in a pan. The deep, subtle sweetness of the caramelized onions really add a wonderful flavor to these little gems. To make them skinny, I’m using…	1 vote 1 comment 2387 views
	Skinny Turkey Chili by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox Nothing beats a delicious and hearty chili on a cold day. Having friends over? Why not set up a chili bar where everyone can top their own. This fabulous chili is now very skinny due to using ground turkey and draining the fat, cooking the onions in the microwave and rinsing the beans before adding to the pot. The end result makes…	1 vote 1 comment 2655 views