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	Mexican Rice Pilaf by myra byanka Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.	1 vote 1 comment 5477 views
	Blue Cornmeal Cornbread by Salad Foodie Blue cornmeal imparts a blue-violet cast to the bread, a coarser consistency and a sweeter, nuttier taste than yellow or white cornmeal. It is 20% higher in protein and has a lower glycemic index, good news for those with elevated blood sugar. However it can be difficult to find! Arrowhead and Bob's Red Mill make it and some health…	2 votes 1 review 13081 views
	Skinny Chicken Tostadas in 20 Minutes by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox Sometimes getting dinner on the table need to be quick, right? Just because this colorful tostada is ridiculously easy to make doesn’t mean it isn’t absolutely delicious because it is and very healthy too! It’s packed with 7 grams of fiber per serving and very low in calories! The skinny for each tostada, 255 calories, 4 grams of fat…	1 vote 1 comment 4108 views
	Buttermilk Drop Biscuits by myra byanka Very easy prep, inexpensive recipe for biscuits. I only use buttermilk, but whole milk is ok too.	1 vote 2528 views
	Avocado Pasta by Wendi Taylor Delicious, creamy (with no milk or cream!), and healthy. Makes a great side dish, or top with grilled chicken for a complete meal. Pairs well with grilled chicken, grilled or baked pork chops, baked or sauteed fish, or boiled shrimp.	2 votes 1 comment 18770 views
	Skinny Lemon Glazed Chicken, Sweet and Sassy by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox This spectacular sweet and spicy lemon glazed chicken will make your taste buds sizzle! Studies show eating spicy food is good-for-you. It’s one of my favorite ways to make chicken! The skinny for each serving, 236 calories, 4 grams of fat and 6 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. It’s super fast to make and fabulously delicious!	2 votes 1 comment 6071 views
	The Cran-Banana Smoothie by Nicole Cormier, RD Pull out your blender and get ready to blend it up! There are an abundance of ingredients that will awaken your taste buds, but will also rejuvenate your cells, organs and muscles at the same time. So, read on to find out what are the best foods to add to your blender! This week, I enjoyed a smoothie for breakfast after an hour walk…	1 vote 3821 views
	Ranch Beer Cheese Dip by myra byanka Make a day ahead for best flavor and serve with bagel chips, melba toast, or pretzels.	1 vote 1 comment 2937 views
	Skinny Sliders with Caramelized Onions, Yum! 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 Foreman 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 3884 views
	Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation) by Salad Foodie A fruit compote on the table in 15 minutes? Here's a dessert kids (and kids of all ages) will love. Start with a can of fruit cocktail, add some chopped fruit in season, and make a simple vanilla sauce to top it. (This dessert converts easily to a…	3 votes 1 review 4457 views
	Creamy Zucchini, Ham & Pasta by Salad Foodie Low calorie, low fat - this saucy one dish meal is a comfort food unto its own yet one which won’t break your New Year’s resolution goals! Each serving at 291 calories, 21 g protein, 3 g fat, 29 carbs and 540 mg sodium and 18 g carbs ~ DIG IN WITH NO GUILT, FOLKS! (NOTE: A variation of this recipe using chicken and broccoli is…	1 vote 1 comment 4378 views
	Budget Bisquik Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies by Wendi Taylor No eggs. No milk. Ingredients you have on-hand. Yup, this recipe was born of innovation late one night when I wanted something sweet. And, at a cost of less than 10 cents per cookie, they're perfect for bake sales or parties. Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger batches and is VERY forgiving of variations. Try…	1 vote 4799 views
	Ham & Cabbage Hash by Salad Foodie This is a fast dinner-in-a-skillet recipe, and a good way to use up leftover ham or roast beef. Lots of vegetables make the meat go further and keep calories, fat, sodium and carbs to a reasonable level. A healthy and homey stand-by recipe for breakfast and/or casual dinners.	3 votes 1 review 2 comments 10144 views
	Scalloped Potatoes ~ Microwave Quick! by Salad Foodie Scalloped potatoes cooked in 12 minutes? Compare that to the hour-and-a-half baking time most scalloped potato recipes require, and this recipe may become a year round “fav” for you since the microwave keeps your kitchen cool. Another appeal is the unusual and subtle flavor Swiss cheese gives to this dish. The recipe is based on one…	2 votes 1 comment 16679 views
	Buttermilk Biscuits by myra byanka Breakfast is better with biscuits, especially these.	1 vote 1 comment 5971 views

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