Archive for December, 2003

SKILLET CHICKEN SALAD

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2003

* Exported from MasterCook *

SKILLET CHICKEN SALAD

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Chicken Breasts

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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3 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts — halved, cut
into 3x 1/2" strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup celery — sliced
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White Christmas Cherry Cheesecake

Monday, December 22nd, 2003

Healthy Exchanges Monthly Food Newsletter (December 2004) p.8

2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant
white chocolate pudding mix
2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1 cup water
1/4 cup Cool Whip Free
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 (6-ounce) Keebler chocolate pie crust
1 (20-ounce) can Lucky Leaf No-sugar Added
Cherry Pie Filling
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons flaked coconut
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Confetti Tuna in Celery Sticks

Monday, December 22nd, 2003

Makes 10 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes

This also makes a great sandwich filling for pita bread.

Ingredients:
1 (3-ounce) pouch of STARKIST Flavor Fresh Pouch®
Albacore or Chunk Light Tuna
1/2 cup shredded red or green cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup shredded yellow squash or zucchini
3 tablespoons reduced-calorie cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste
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Tilapia and Sweet Corn Baked in Foil

Monday, December 22nd, 2003

Makes 2 servings
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Ingredients:
2/3 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon
crushed dried rosemary, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 sheets (18X12 inches) heavy-duty foil, lightly
sprayed with nonstick cooking spray
2 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
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Italian-style Meatloaf

Monday, December 22nd, 2003

This is my own recipe. It works out to less than 10 grams of
carbohydrates per serving if the potatoes are omitted.

2.5 pounds ground beef. 87% works best.
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup low fat milk
1 egg, beaten
2 heaping TB minced garlic
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
8 oz. tomato sauce

In a large mixing bowl, mix together bread crumbs, milk, egg, garlic,
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Christmas Confetti Dip

Sunday, December 21st, 2003

Makes 8 (1/4-cup) servings
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Vegetables galore make this festive dip a favorite
with kids of all ages. You don’t even need to tell
them that it’s good for them too!

Ingredients:
1 cup fat-free or reduced-fat sour cream
4 teaspoons dry ranch-style salad dressing mix
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped zucchini

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BLT Cukes

Sunday, December 21st, 2003

Makes 8 to 10 pieces
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Ingredients:
3 slices crisp-cooked bacon, chopped
1/4 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup finely chopped lettuce
1/2 cup finely chopped baby spinach
1-1/2 tablespoons nonfat mayonnaise
Pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large cucumber
Minced parsley or green onion

Directions:
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Spiced Tea

Sunday, December 21st, 2003

Touches of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and citrus perk up this tea,
giving it a delightful spicy flavor. Serve hot or cold.

Number of Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1 cup

1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves,whole
1 each long strip (4 inches) lemon peel
1 long strip (6 inches)orange peel
Pinch nutmeg
Tea bags

1. In a saucepan combine 1 quart of water and all the ingredients
except the tea. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

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Big Ed’s Cajun Shrimp Soup

Sunday, December 21st, 2003

Submitted by Eddie to eDiets.com
This hearty rice and shrimp soup is packed with vegetables and flavor.
**(Substituting brown rice would make this a healthier dish. Gloria)

Serves 6 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes

1 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
1 (8 oz) bottle clam juice
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Oven-Fried Yucca

Saturday, December 20th, 2003

Yucca is a nutrient-rich root vegetable with a yam-like texture.
Fried, it’s a yummy snack that’ll treat your tastebuds without
doing harm to your health.

Use cooking oil spray to cut back on fat
1 lb fresh yucca (cassava), cut into 3-inch sections and peeled
(or 1 pound peeled frozen yucca)
Nonstick cooking oil spray

In a kettle, combine the yucca with enough cold water to cover it by
1 inch. Bring the water to a boil, and slowly simmer the yucca for
20 to 30 minutes, or until it is tender.

Preheat oven to 350° F.

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