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Fresh Garden Salad with Balsamic MarinadeA summertime side with plenty of garden vegetables in a pleasant balsamic marinade. Add grilled meat or fish and dessert and dinner is a cinch. Allow 30-60 minutes marinating time before serving (though it can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours if preferred.) |
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Italian Style Fresh Tomato SaladA make-ahead marinated salad delight or side - so simple, so delicious! The ingredient proportions are suggested below but not exact so base them on your personal tastes (see photos.) It might take a batch or two to get the balance and amount of oil to vinegar just to your taste. |
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Pecan-Crusted Salmon Fillets with Honey Mustard SauceSalmon can be dressed up for company or simply broiled or grilled plainly and be equally divine. This treatment features a crunchy crust of pecans atop the fillet, which is baked on a bed of spinach. *Next time I will steam the spinach separately to have more control of its doneness as on my first go-round it was overbaked (but the… |
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Elegant Eggs FlorentineTake eggs to the next dimension with this healthy breakfast or brunch dish. With a side of garlic toast, fruit and beverage, 1 egg on a bed of spinach makes a serving for us. But plan 2 egg-portions for hearty appetites. Leftovers keep well for tomorrow's breakfast. |
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Chicken With Three Peppers Skillet MealTri-colored bell peppers are the showy appeal in this fast-to-fix skillet chicken entrée. Add a side of brown or white rice and fresh green salad and it's a healthy weeknight comfort meal. This is based on my recollections of a recipe I tried several years ago but couldn't locate - it comes fairly close and we liked this version a… |
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Chicken and Basil Stir FryA quick entrée that won't bust your budget or waistline. Garlic, ginger and basil flavor the chicken lightly. Serve with hot cooked rice if desired. From Sunset Weeknight, 2005. |
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Faux Chocolate Silk PieA chocolate lover’s delight and so easy for Easter or Mother’s Day dessert. Rich and smooth, this take on French chocolate silk pie has a secret - tofu replaces heavy cream! But no one will know the difference - unless you tell! I tried this out on my unsuspecting son who avoids tofu-anything. He sampled it, then scarfed the whole… |
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Lasagna ItalianaInspired from the streets of Tuscany, I developed this recipe by reducing the amount of sodium, eliminating sugar, and reducing the total fat content of a traditional lasagna. Enjoy! |
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Magical Bars Made SkinnyThey’re super rich and decadent. And just six ingredients layered right in the pan. Each delectable bar has 133 calories, 6 grams of fat and 4 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. For more skinny recipes, please join@ skinnykitchen.com |
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Starbucks Eggnog Latte Made SkinnyJust 3 ingredients to this pure holiday yumminess! And you don’t need any fancy equipment either. The foamy milk is created in the blender in just 20 seconds. Each (12 oz) latte has 161 calories, 3 grams of fat and 4 Weight Watchers Points Plus. It’s much lower in fat and calories than a Starbucks Eggnog Latte made with nonfat milk.… |
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Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken Made SkinnyHave you ever tried this fantastic chicken dish? It’s one of the most beloved dinners on Outback's menu. With bacon, melted cheese and a dreamy mustard sauce, this chicken dish is out of this world. My skinny remake has all the same great flavors and tastes really, really good! Each serving has 264 calories, 9 grams fat and 7 Weight… |
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Turkey Kebabs with Mango Pineapple SalsaA healthy poultry main dish with exotic flair, Turkey Kebabs (or kabobs) is a great way to incorporate veggies and fruits with a smaller amount of meat. A bed of brown rice makes a perfect accompaniment. I would make this recipe in a heartbeat to taste the fruity salsa again - it makes this meal irresistible! Beef, lamb or chicken… |
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Pork Chop & Vegetable Foil Packet Dinners for Grilling & CookoutsFoil pouches cook meal-in-one dinners for cookouts, camping and RV. Simple prep, quick cooking and easy cleanup guarantee the chef can enjoy company with few distractions. This light and healthy meal, low in fat and calories, is nonetheless… |
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Skinny Kitchen’s St. Patrick’s Day RecipesMarch 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. I’m sharing some of my favorite skinny recipes to make. There’s a Irish beef stew, Shepard’s Pie, Grilled Reuben sandwich and more. Enjoy! |
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Skinny Bites for Oscar NightThis Sunday, March 2 is the 86th Academy Awards. Ellen DeGeneres is hosting. Half the fun is munching while watching. I’m sharing 12 really easy, super yummy, skinny bites to choose from. Of course, the evening wouldn’t be complete without popcorn. So included are 2 recipes, a classic popped in olive oil and everyone’s favorite, sweet… |
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