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Light Grilled Vegetable Panini

July 26th, 2007 · No Comments

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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Tags: Dinner · Lunch · Vegetables

Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Shells

July 22nd, 2007 · No Comments

This recipe is endlessly versatile; substitute any vegetables you prefer, try different “condiments” like olives, pimentos, or capers – and if you like, you can even add cooked seafood or chicken. The whole dish takes less than 30 minutes and is a quick and easy (yet very hearty) meal. With all of the [...]

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Tags: Dinner · Pasta · Vegetables

Beef Stir-Fry with Mushrooms, Peppers and Snow Peas

July 12th, 2007 · No Comments

This delicious oriental stir-fry allows you to keep the red meat in your diet while still being figure friendly. This recipe has quite a few steps, but it still comes together fairly quickly. It is easy enough to make on a week night, instead of calling to order Chinese takeout. I’m sorry to [...]

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Tags: Beef · Dinner · Vegetables

“No Cook Meal” of the Day – Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad) and a Bonus No Cook Dessert

July 10th, 2007 · No Comments

In honor of a lovely comment that I received yesterday from “The Happy Rockette”, today’s no cook meal features tons of fresh veggies and whole grains. I have also included a “no-cook dessert” chock-full of healthy antioxidants!

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Tags: Appetizer · Dinner · Lunch · No Cook Meals · Salad · Vegetables

Low Fat Chicken and Potatoes with Herb Sauce

July 9th, 2007 · No Comments

These moist and flavorful chicken cutlets only require 30 minutes from start to finish – and let me tell you – they are worth every minute! I have served this dish so many times, on so many occasions, and it has never disappointed. It is a great choice for entertaining due to the [...]

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Tags: Chicken · Dinner · Vegetables

Light Herb Stuffed Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Tomatoes

July 7th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Stuffed chicken is actually very simple to make given it’s impressive appearance; once you try it, you are going to wonder why you have waited so long. The only tricky part to this recipe is making the pocket in the chicken breast, but once you get the technique down, it becomes quite [...]

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Tags: Chicken · Dinner · Vegetables