about 1 month ago
Easter is just around the corner, so here’s a delicious chocolate treat that both kids and adults will love! Easter Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Eggs recipe – 149 calories Ingredients:
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons shortening Preparation:
1. In a 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave the brown sugar and butter together on high for...
about 1 month ago
Here’s a delicious version of a high-fat favorite. The best part about this eggplant parmesan recipe is that it doesn’t taste like a diet recipe at all! Low-Fat Eggplant Parmesan recipe – 154 calories Ingredients:
1 lb eggplant, peeled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon vegetable bouillon granule
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese,...
2 months ago
This is one of my favorite vegetable soups ever. It is a healthy, protein-rich, delicious and colorful soup that will warm you up on a cold day. The freshly toasted and ground spices really make a difference here. Moroccan Lentil Soup recipe – 176 calories Ingredients:
1 cup (about 6 oz) lentils
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 cups cold water
2 cups diced yellow onions
salt
cayenne pepper
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced bell peppers
1/2 teaspoon ground...
3 months ago
I love this bread. It is simple to put together with a bread machine, and tastes wonderful. I love the fact that it doesn’t have a lot of sugar and no dairy, yet it still turns out soft and chewy. I just ate two slices with butter and it was excellent! Honey Wheat Oatmeal Bread recipe – 173 calories Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups water
1?3 cup honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant yeast (or one packet)
1 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 cups white bread flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat...
3 months ago
If you want to surprise that special someone with a delicious Valentine’s Day dessert recipe, try these delightful red velvet cupcakes. Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe – 199 calories Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
2 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
6 tablespoons red food coloring
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups...
4 months ago
Ceviche is a seafood dish that is regularly served on the beaches of Mexico. Ceviche is usually accompanied by side dishes that complement its flavors, such as corn, sweet potato, lettuce, or avocado. As this dish is not cooked with heat, you must make sure that you only use fresh ingredients. Mexican Ceviche recipe – 181 calories Ingredients:
1 lb halibut fillets or 1 lb red snapper fillet or 1 lb sea bass fillets (or use a mixture of fish and shrimp)
1 cup diced fresh tomato
5-6 limes
1...
4 months ago
Palak paneer is an Indian dish consisting of spinach and paneer (Indian farmer’s cheese) in a thick curry sauce based on pureed spinach. It is a popular vegetarian dish that is usually served with naan or roti bread, or boiled rice. Indian Spinach Paneer Palak recipe – 199 calories Ingredients:
4 bunches spinach (Palak)
2 tablespoons butter paneer cheese (made from 1 litre milk)
2 medium onions
1 1/2 tablespoons red chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons dhaniya powder (corriander powder)
1/2...
4 months ago
What a wonderful chicken soup recipe! It’s so quick and easy to put together, and the balance of flavors is just fantastic. If you love spicy Asian food you MUST try this recipe! Vietnamese Chicken Soup recipe – 163 calories Ingredients:
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ounce cellophane noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fish sauce
28 ounces chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped green...
4 months ago
I like the simplicity of this vanilla cupcakes recipe. Almond extract can be used in place of the vanilla if desired. Easy Vanilla Cupcakes recipe – 182 calories Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar (or 3/4 cup Splenda)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk (or half and half cream)
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla (or 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract) Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together...
4 months ago
This beef and broccoli recipe easily rivals any Chinese restaurant beef and broccoli. It’s delicious and it doesn’t require any unusual ingredients. Serve over hot rice. Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe – 153 calories Ingredients:
1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
4 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons water, divided
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/3 cup soy...
5 months ago
Whenever you’re in a hurry, you can fix this quick side dish recipe. It has an awesome flavor as it is, but for an even more superb taste you can add a little garlic and balsamic vinegar. Enjoy! Mushrooms and Green Beans recipe – 176 calories Ingredients:
3 lbs fresh green beans, rinsed and ends trimmed
1 lb fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
2 bunches green onions, sliced
1/2 cup butter
salt, to taste Preparation:
1. Melt the butter and saute the onions and mushrooms in a large...
5 months ago
Ever since I was a kid, I loved Nutella cream. Eating a slice of bread spread with Nutella was always a treat for me. I still have this fondness for the delicious chocolate cream, so today I would like to share with you this easy to prepare homemade Nutella recipe. Homemade Nutella recipe – 107 calories Ingredients:
125 g hazelnuts, finely ground and reduced to powder
2 tablespoons cocoa
120 g butter
120 g honey Preparation:
1. Ground the hazelnuts as finely as possible.
2. Melt the...
6 months ago
If you liked our Greek Avgolemono soup recipe, you will love this lemony chicken soup! It’s yummy and comforting, just perfect for this cold weather. This soup does not form drops like egg drop soup because you stir in the eggs. If you want drops, just don’t stir the eggs. Lemony Chicken Soup recipe – 110 calories Ingredients:
4 cups chicken, cooked and cut up
1 cup rice, raw
5 chicken bouillon cubes
5 cups chicken broth
3 carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 eggs
1/3 cup lemon juice
1...
6 months ago
Here’s a meatless Thanksgiving appetizer that is sure to be a hit with everyone, especially with children. The veggies are arranged to look just like a turkey. Enjoy! Thanksgiving Turkey Vegetable Appetizer recipe – 164 calories Ingredients: Cream cheese spread
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces sour cream
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon season salt Vegetable Arrangement
1/2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 bunch red leaf lettuce, washed and dried
1/2...
6 months ago
The flavors balance really nicely in this easy and delicious fall recipe. You can also add some dried herbs to the squash before popping in the oven. Roasted Butternut Squash recipe – 170 calories Ingredients:
1/2 large butternut squash
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper PAM vegetable oil cooking spray Preparation:
1. Peel and chop the squash into 1-2 inch cubes and put in a bowl.
2. Add all the other...