Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients  1/4 ts lemon peel 1 tb Vegetable oil 1 lb Shrimp 6 tb Butter 4 cloves Garlic Tabasco 1/4 ts Salt 1 tb Lemon juice 2 tb Parsley 1 tb Green onion Directions  Melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, oil, garlic, lemon juice and salt. Cook till boiling. Pat shrimp dry and add. Cook stirring occasionally till shrimp turn pink (5 min.) Blend in parsley, lemon peel & tabasco. Garnish with lemon wedge. Serve...

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South Beach Diet Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients  3/4 pound spiral shaped whole-wheat pasta 1 cup mayo 1 can evaporated skim milk 1/4 cup dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups cooked chicken 1/3 cup red onion 1/2 cup celery 1/2 cup Green Pepper Directions  Prepare pasta according to directions. Rinse under cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine mayo, evaporated skim milk, mustard,...

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Favorite Chili Mac

Ingredients  1 cup Elbow macaroni 1 pound Lean ground beef 1 large Onion 3 tablespoons Chili powder 1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper 1 28-oz can Diced tomatoes in juice 1 28-oz can Crushed tomatoes 1 15-oz can Red kidney beans -- Optional toppings -- Cheddar Cheese Sweet onions Sour cream Directions  1-Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and keep warm. 2-Cook ground beef with onion in a 6-quart saucepan or Dutch...

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Easy Zucchini Parmesan

Ingredients 1 cup sliced zucchini 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese 10 squirts butter spray Directions Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, then coat with some cooking spray. Place the zucchini slices out on the pan, then spritz with them with the butter spray. Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese and then pop it in the oven. Broil for a few minutes - until the cheese starts to brown. Enjoy it while it's war...

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Wild Rice with Corn and Fresh Basil

ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onions (3 medium) 2 clovesgarlic, minced Nonstick cooking spray 2 1/2 cups chopped yellow, orange, and/or red sweet peppers (2 large) 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 cups boiling water 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted* 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil directions 1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onions...

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Beef Goulash Soup

ingredients 6     ounces boneless beef top sirloin steak 1     teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 2    cups water 1   14 ounce canbeef broth 1   14 1/2ounce canlow-sodium tomatoes, undrained and cut up 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot (1 medium) 1    teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1   clovegarlic, minced 1  cup thinly sliced cabbage 1  ounce dried wide noodles...

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Lentil-Toasted Barley Soup with Sausage

ingredients 1     tablespoon olive oil 1/2  cup regular barley 1     cup chopped onion (1 large) 3/4  cup chopped carrots 2     cloves garlic, minced 2     teaspoons ground cumin 4     cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1     cup water 1/2  cup lentils, rinsed and drained 1     bay leaf 1     14 1/2ounce canno-salt-added diced fire-roasted tomatoes,...

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Brisket in Onion-Ale BBQ Sauce

ingredients 1   3-4 pound boneless beef brisket 2   mediumonions, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1   bay leaf 1   12 ounce canbeer 1/4 cup chili sauce 2   tablespoons packed brown sugar 1   clovegarlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2   tablespoons cornstarch 2   tablespoons cold water directions 1. Trim fat from meat. If necessary,...

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Oreo Cream Dessert

Ingredients 1 (1.5 oz) box Jello fat free, sugar free, pudding (vanilla or chocolate) 3 cups fat free milk 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip Free 9 reduced-fat Oreos Directions Chop/crush Oreos, in grinder/blender, spread out over 13 x 9 inch pan. Spray with 10 squirts of (any) spray butter, over Oreos (to hold them in place). Combine milk, pudding, and cool whip in bowl. Pour over top of Oreos, and let set up in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Makes...

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Advice To Overcome Your Weight Loss Challenges

Very few people do not try to lose weight at some point in their lives. For the rest of the human population, it can seem to be a necessary, and yet rather difficult challenge to take on at any point in time. If you are equipped with solid tips, you have better chances at succeeding. If you have decided to go to the gym to lose weight, make sure that you stretch all of your muscles for at least ten minutes before you run or lift. Stretching...

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Strawberry Greek Frozen Yogurt

ingredients 3 cups plain Greek low-fat (2%) yogurt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup sliced strawberries directions 1. In a medium bowl combine the yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth. 2. Freeze the yogurt mixture in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions, adding sliced strawberries for the last minute. Transfer...

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Penne Spring Pea Salad Recipe

Makes 6 servingsServing Size 1 cup• 1/2 pound penna rigate or medium pasta shells, cooked and cooled• 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen green peas, cooked• 1 large yellow or red bell pepper, sliced• 1/2 cup sliced green onions and tops• 1 cup skim milk• 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar• 1/4 cup minced parsley• 2 teaspoons drained green peppercorns, crushed (optional)• 1 3/4 teaspoons Equal measure or 6 packets EQUAL Sweetener...

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Tangy Broccoli Salad Recipe

Makes 10 servings • 1 cup Nonfat Salad Dressing (such as Miracle Whip) • 2 tablespoons sugar • 2 tablespoons vinegar • 1 medium bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 6 cups) • 4 cups loosely packed torn spinach • 1/2 cup slivered red onions • 1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER real bacon bits • 1/4 cup raisins 1. Mix dressing, sugar, and vinegar in large bowl. 2. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate. Makes 10 servings. Calories 78(8 calories...

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Quick & Easy Guacamole Recipe

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Peanut Butter Muffins Recipe

Ingredients 2 c. flour1/2 c. sugar3 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1/2 c. chunky peanut butter2 tbsp. butter1 c. milk2 eggs, beatenTopping:2 tbsp. butter, melted 1/2 c. sugar2 tsp. ground cinnamon Stir together flour, 1/2 c. sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in peanut butter and 2 tbsp. butter untilmixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and eggsall at once, stirring until just moistened. Fillgreased muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake at 400...

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Tortellini Salad Recipe

Makes 4 servingsServing Size 1 cup + 2 Tbsp• 8 ounces frozen cheese-filled tortellini noodles (about 2 cups)• 1/2 cup refrigerated Maries Zesty Fat Free Italian Vinaigrette• 1 small cucumber, diced (about 1 cup)• 1 medium tomato, diced (about 1 cup)• 1 green onion, sliced (about 2 Tbsp)• Assorted salad greens, optional1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain in colander. In medium bowl, toss hot tortellini with vinaigrette;...

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Herbed Yogurt Cheese Recipe

Makes 2 cupsIngredients2 cups yogurt cheese made from nonfat yogurt2 scallions, trimmed and minced2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley plus leaves for garnish1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried1 clove garlic, minced1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepperInstructionsIn a medium-sized bowl, blend together yogurt cheese, scallions, parsley, basil, garlic, salt andpepper with a wooden spoon. (The cheese may be prepared ahead and stored,...

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Nutritional and Medicinal Facts About Carrots

Carrot is a wonderful vegetable, and beautiful, too. Its length and bright orange or yellow color makes you want to grab it and get a taste. It has become an essential part of diet for many people for different reasons: it can be cooked alongside other foods; it can grow in a variety of climates; and it’s affordable. Content: Carrots contain alpha carotene, beta carotene, and gamma carotene. It also contains anthocyanin, minerals, proteins,...

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