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There’s no need to stop at the drive thru or local take out place to give your kids (or yourself) those yummy, crispy chicken strips that we all love. You can make them at home — without fatty batter or greasy frying oil.
The secret to getting that crispy texture is in the breading – [...]

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Here is a great recipe to help you make use of all of those delicious summer vegetables! Roasting this tart in the oven gives the vegetables a great, deep flavor that will have everyone in your family (even the kids) – asking you to make this tart again soon. We all hear it [...]

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These chicken skewers are very easy to prepare, and they taste equally delicious whether served warm or at room temperature. For that reason, they make a great appetizer when entertaining, a fabulous dish to serve as a casual pool -side snack, or a great take-along for an outdoor picnic. They do need to [...]

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Caesar salad has become vastly popular over the past few years, and I am amoung it’s many fans; I am not, however, a fan of it’s nutritional statistics! The dressing that normally adorns this salad packs a huge calorie count – and it doesn’t help that if it is ordered while at a restaurant, [...]

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They say that “good things come in small packages” – and I think that they must have been referring to these filling, savory, meaty, cheesy stuffed peppers!!
Weighing in at only 211 calories, these stuffed peppers are so comforting, satisfying and delicious that you will feel as though you are indulging in something “naughty”. It’s [...]

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This is a great lunch or dinner sandwich that is sure to satisfy. It comes together very quickly and is extremely filling. If you have a really hearty appetite, try adding a few slices of low fat, low sodium deli style ham or turkey.
On those nights when John and I want quick, delicious, hearty (but [...]

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I like to serve these crab cakes as a main course with a corn and tomato salsa on the side. They are always a huge hit with dinner guests and because of the intense flavor of the salsa, you can skip the fatty tartar sauce that normally accompanies seafood dishes. If I’m [...]

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This recipe comes together fairly quickly – the thing that is most time consuming is chopping all of the vegetables. You can make this task go much more quickly with the use of a food processor, or you can do the prep work the night before you plan on making them, so that when [...]

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These sandwiches first gained mainstream popularity in Florida, but are now showing up on menus everywhere – and once you take a bite, you’ll understand why! Traditional Cuban sandwiches are made with Cuban bread, cut in half and buttered on both sides. Dill pickles, roast pork, ham, and Swiss cheese are thinly sliced and [...]

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These flavorful tortillas are a breeze to throw together and will be ready in no time. The easy tropical salsa can double as a great low-fat dip for baked tortilla chips, or a as a topping for quesadillas. If you are not a fan of fruit salsas, just use your favorite homemade or [...]

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