tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54740635520866226882011-04-21T20:50:41.068-07:00An average person's tips on how to enjoy cooking, staying healthy, and keeping things simple! Recipes, tips, and thoughts on life.T~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05852837712225479464noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474063552086622688.post-7725329261499738682007-06-12T12:49:00.000-07:002007-06-12T12:53:57.293-07:00

Orange Cranberry MuffinsLow Fat Snack Hearty! Healthy! Low Fat! High Fiber! What more could you ask from a muffin?40 Minutes to Prepare and CookIngredients1 cup Apple Sauce, Unsweetened1 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener1/4 cup Egg WhiteJuice from 2 oranges with water added to equal 1 1/2 cups.2 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Bread Flour1 1/2 cups Oats (quick or rolled)2 1/4 tsp Baking Powder1 tsp Baking

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I'm so sorry that it's been this long since I've posted. My mind has been other places and it seems that it will probably be occupied still further for months to come. Both of my daughters are getting married this Fall and I'm already consumed with ideas of flowers, gowns, reception menus, etc..I'd love it if any of you have ideas on money, time and energy saving tips.PLEASE SHARE!!

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I just made a pot of this for the weekend and it is yummy, if I do say so myself. It's also very healthy, nutritious and oh my gosh, DELICIOUS!1 pound ground turkey1 lg. onion, chopped1 large carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (I don't think you can have enough zucchini, so I used 2)1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and

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1. Select lean cuts of meat for your sandwich, like smoked turkey and oven roasted chicken breast. 2. Use ground turkey breast instead of ground beef for your burgers and you’ll save 200 calories and numerous fat grams!.3. Use as many fat free or low fat items as possible. Fat Free Cheese, Sour Cream, Light Mayo or Miracle Whip, Salad Dressings and Butter. You'll be amazed at how many fat grams

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Finally--following what is likely the largest antioxidant study in history--the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has produced a list of the 20 most antioxidant-rich foods. You may have guessed that blueberries rank high. But some of the findings will surprise you.The study examined more than 100 types of fruits, vegetables, berries, nuts and spices. Winners included artichokes, russet potatoes

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Two of my favorite things, Chocolate and Biscotti!This recipe makes: 72 biscotti Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients1 1/2 cups flour1/3 cup cocoa powder1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 pinch salt3 large eggs3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup white chocolate chipspowdered sugar, for rolling Cooking Instructions1. Preheat the

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I love this dinner and it's so simple, as a matter of fact, we just had this for dinner two nights ago and I'm craving it again :) The pictures below are of our actual dinner.Low-Fat Garlic Turkey Burgers1 pound lean ground turkey1 clove garlic1 small onionsalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoon olive oilWhole Wheat Hamburger Buns (Sara Lee makes great whole wheat buns)Chop onion and garlic, saute

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This is not necessarily low fat but, it's not high in fat either. You can adjust almost any recipe to make it suitable for your diet.1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, cut into small chunks1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil3 scallions, white parts only, thinly sliced2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leavesGrated peel and juice of 3 lemonsSalt5 tablespoons butter (*I use I can't believe it's

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This meatless, low-fat lasagna is chock full of colorful vegetables, making this a healthy and nutritious supper dish. You can even prepare this vegetable lasagna ahead of time and refrigerate it until you're ready to cook. If you do, let the lasagna stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before placing it in the oven.INGREDIENTS:2 tsp olive oil1 garlic clove, crushed1 medium onion, finely

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2 Tbsp powdered fruit pectin 1 tsp sugar 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano or 1/4 tsp dried oregano Dash ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 cup water 1 Tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced This dressing lends zesty flavor with no fat. Serve it on a salad of spinach leaves,

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Super Easy White Bean Dip!2 (14-ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons roasted garlic 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Salt and pepper In a food processor, combine the beans, roasted garlic, olive oil and lemon juice and process until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve with your favorite vegetables.

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Over the next few days I'll be entering recipes using the top ten super foods that I have listed in yesterday's entry below.Today's recipe is LOW FAT BLUEBERRY PANCAKESLow-Fat Blueberry Pancakes 1 large egg, separated, yoke in one bowl, white into another bowl2 cups plain low-fat yogurt1/2 cup unsweetened applesause1/4 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla extract2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 3/4 cups

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BerriesTeaOlive OilVegetablesCitrusSalmonWhole GrainsNuts Legumes (beans)Low Fat Protein

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Cranberry, Almond, and Cinamon Granola4c. old fashioned rolled oats2c. shredded sweetened coconut2c. sliced almonds1 1/2c. dried cranberries1/3c. honey2tsp. ground cinnamon1/2c. vegetable oil Preheat oven to 350 F.Combine all ingredients except dried fruit and spread in even layer on baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 min. stirring every 8 min. or so. Add fruit when only 5 min. baking time remains.

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Do tea lovers do it better? De-stress, that is. A recent study says yes. When a group of men were tested with two beverage choices, the men who drank a beverage that was rigged to mimic black tea's constituents recovered more quickly from stress than the group sipping a beverage missing the black tea ingredients. The credit may go to black tea's healthful polyphenols, flavonoids, and amino acids.

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 crisp apple, such as Braeburn or Crispin, cored and diced with skin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more to taste 3 cups water 2 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup ground/milled or whole flax seed (or a combination of both) 1/4 cup chopped dried apples 1/4 cup golden raisins 3/4 cup 1 percent milk Melt the butter in a

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BLUEBERRIESBlueberries are a powerful food with a high Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, which means they have armies of antioxidants to fight cancer and prevent heart disease. Blueberries are probably known best for their high quercetin content. Quercetin may slow cancer growth and stop LDL oxidation. The fruit also has anthocyanin, which may inhibit cholesterol formation, and ellagic acid

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People who take 1000 mgs of vitamin C daily cut their output of the stress hormone cortisol by up to 80 percent. Vitamin C also has energizing powers. Carnitine, a protein that helps the body burn stored fat for fuel, is found in Vitamin C. Vitamin C is so crucial to the fat burning process that the women with the hightest levels have the lowest body fat percentages. Many fruits, including

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Here's a tip to help reduce your appetite and boost your body's natural fat burning abilities. Sip coffee or tea for 30 minutes before a meal.Green, White or Red tea will calm your appetite and rev up your metabolism and also slow the digestion of carbohydrates. These teas are also full of antioxidents, which are very important to a healthy lifestyle.

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Hello Fellow Bloggers. Today is December 11, which means, only 14 days 'til Christmas! Exactly two weeks! If you are like so many people, you may find yourself stressings about all of the things you need to accomplish before the big day. Your list may include things such as, complete your shopping, finish wrapping the presents, decorating, planning your holiday meal, getting the Christmas cards

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Hello and welcome to my blog.One of my true passions in life is cooking and in that vain I've created this blog to talk about it.If you enjoy cooking and cooking healthy, I hope you'll check in whenever you can.I have many other interest so I will be blogging about those from time to time as well.I look forward to sharing and learning.Enjoy!

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