Make Ahead: Low Fat – Enchiladas
This is a great recipe for when you need to make something ahead of time to have in the freezer, or when you need to drop off a healthy dinner to a friend. Make Ahead: Low Fat - Enchiladas *adapted from a variety of Cooking Light recipes * 1 (8 ounce) package light...
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Grilled Flank Stead Marinade
Summer Grilled Flank Steak: 1/2 c. soy sauce 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. EVOO 1/4 c. lime juice salt and pepper 3 garlic cubes from TJ's 1 TBSP minced garlic 1.5 lbs. of flank steak Marinate the steak overnight in the mixture above. Then grill each side for...
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Lentil Salad
Yesterday I made a lentil salad that was fresh and summery. I made up the recipe but got ideas from one I had seen in Eating Well. and from RhodeyGirl's website. Here is what I did: 1 small onion, diced 1 small zucchini, diced 2 tbs olive oil 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed...
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Pizza Perfection
Yesterday Anna and I started the morning with a 5.4 mile run. It was the perfect temp. and it was not as humid as it has been all summer. We didn't get going until almost 10 because she was up in the night so we both slept later. After our run and my shower (along...
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Asian Panko Crusted Tilapia
Today was a big day! It started with coffee and lots of morning chatting with Brady, Anna, Eddie Elephant and I. Anna got some good tummy time in while she chatted away. After a fun morning (when I say morning, I mean 5:30-7am), we got ready for a big adventure - the...
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Summer Wheat Berry Salad
Summer Wheatberry Salad salad: 1. 5 c. cooked wheat berries 1 can white beans - drained and rinsed 1 can chickpeas - drained and rinsed 2 large tomatoes - diced 1 large cucumber - diced 1/2 c. crumbled feta dressing: 1/3 c. EVOO 3 T. lime juice 4 T. white wine vinegar...
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Grilled Summer Pork Chops
Here is the recipe that I adapted from Cooking Light Grilled Summer Pork Chops 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided 1 teaspoon fresh/chopped oregano 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced boneless center-cut loin pork chops 1. Combine red wine...
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Turkey Tacos
A simple and healthy dinner for a family can be easy to put together with a few fresh ingredients and just a little cooking. Here are the makings of some turkey tacos: lean ground turkey taco seasoning brown rice tortillas cheese black beans corn lettuce tomatoes...
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Raisin Bran Muffins
1 (15-20oz.) box of Raisin 1/4 cup melted margarine (Cool before mixing with eggs.) 1 c. sugar 2 beaten eggs 3 egg whites 1 qt. low fat buttermilk 2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour 2 1/2 c. flour 5 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt Mix dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients Combine...
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Chicken and Couscous Salad
It was a stressful day. Anna and I started with a 5 mile run after the rain stopped. Thank goodness I did because I would have gone nuts by the end of the day. Shortly after getting back, I dealt with the air conditioner people. Our air has not been working well all...
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