We don’t have to be the odd man out over the holiday when it comes to food. There are so many wonderful low fat foods and fruits we can have. We don’t have to feel like the lone ranger at that holiday BBQ.
I found some great 97% fat free hot dogs that are just as [...]
Posted on July 2nd, 2010 by lovestosmile
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This is a very straightforward salad of thinly sliced zucchini drizzled with a lemon and olive oil dressing, and topped with fresh basil and freshly ground black pepper. A food processor or mandoline makes short work of the slicing.
Healthy Zucchini Salad
•1 pound zucchini, thinly sliced
•Juice 1 lemon
•1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
•Freshly ground black pepper
•4 tbsp [...]
Posted on July 2nd, 2010 by lovestosmile
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I love mushrooms. If you do these are great on a bun instead of a burger.
Broiled or Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Under the broiler or on the grill, these portobello mushrooms are simple and delicious, and a great hamburger alternative.
Cook Time: 14 minutes
•4 large Portobello mushroom caps, wiped clean
•1 tablespoon of olive oil
•1 tbsp fat-free, low-sodium vegetable [...]
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This one is yummy if you like spicy.
Use extra-lean ground beef for these burgers to keep the fat content as low as possible. The onions and tomato sauce help keep these burgers moist, while the egg white helps bind the burger mixture together. Enjoy these spicy burgers with a cooling yogurt dressing at your next [...]
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It’s easy to make your own barbecue sauce for these barbecued chicken breasts. You probably have the ingredients in your pantry. Feel free to turn up the heat and add hot sauce.
Low Fat Barbecued Chicken
Prep Time: 4 hours
Ingredients:
•1/3 cup ketchup
•1 tbsp cider vinegar
•1 tbsp brown sugar
•2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
•1 tbsp chili powder
•4 boneless, skinless chicken [...]
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I am putting up a few of the recipes I have found to be good for a holiday like 4th of July. I hope some of you benefit from them.
Roasted beets taste entirely different than ones in a jar, as roasting them brings out the best in this earthy vegetable. Carrots complement the beets with their [...]
Posted on July 2nd, 2010 by lovestosmile
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