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Cashew chicken is quickly becoming a very popular menu item at Chinese restaurants, and it’s no surprise. The delicious, crunchy cashews add a sensational flavor to the chicken and vegetables. Unfortunately, the cashew chicken served at most of these restaurants is loaded with fat and calories because it is smothered in a goopey, rather heavy…

Mandarin oranges are native to southern China, where they are eaten primarily as a fresh fruit. But since canned or jarred mandarin oranges are common in the United States, they are typically added to other dishes. Eating citrus fruits whole (instead of just drinking their juice) provides important fiber, especially the soluble kind which is…

Imagine sinking your teeth into a moist, flavorful slice of meatloaf without worrying about your calorie intake. That’s the beauty of Low-Cal Turkey Meatloaf! Packed with lean ground turkey and an array of delightful ingredients, this recipe is a healthier take on the classic comfort food. Not only does it satisfy your cravings, but it…

Spiced Pear Muffins are very filling and will make a great addition to your “muffin menu”. You really don’t see very many pear recipes now-a-days, which is a shame, because they are a wonderfully delicious, sweet, “nutritional powerhouse” of a fruit! These moist, dense muffins are especially good served warm – so if you are going…

Ah, the joy of a steaming bowl of chowder that warms your soul and delights your senses! Today, I am thrilled to unveil my secret recipe for a truly unforgettable dish—Creamy Scallop and Corn Chowder. With its velvety texture, rich flavors, and the delightful combination of plump scallops and fresh corn, this recipe is a…

This is, without a doubt, my new favorite breakfast!! I found this recipe a few weeks ago in a very old, handwritten cookbook that was left to me by grandmother (the most incredible cook I have ever known). After a few alterations to make them lower in calories, I finally came up with the perfect…

These muffins are a “sweet” way to start out any day! I absolutely love incorporating fruit and vegetable purees into my baked goods. Not only do Light Sweet Potato Muffins lend an incredible new flavor and texture, but they also supply a hint of natural sweetness and loads of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. You don’t…

These oven baked Dutch pancakes take a little longer to make than a traditional pancake, but their flavor is unbelievable! They are a very low calorie breakfast, and even though they contain apple and raisins like the whole wheat apple pancakes, baking them in the oven gives an entirely different flavor and texture. The baked apples are…

Thai beef salad, also known as yam neua, is an extremely popular Thai recipe. As of matter of fact, when most people speak of this dish, they say “there are as many yam neua recipes out there as there are Thai cooks”. Well here is one more!! I have incorporated all of the “classic” ingredients in…

I received a comment yesterday from Emily conveying that she had quite a bit of zucchini “kicking around” the house. This morning, I figured that I would offer a sweet and delicious way to put some of that excess zucchini to great use! If you have never tried Low Fat Chocolate-Zucchini Muffins before, you have…