This is half the original recipe. Feel free to double. I make this for my sick hubby (or when we’re both sick!) Will make it for sick baby too when he’s born!) 4 cups water + 1 chicken brullion cube 1 TBSP minced onion 10 baby carrots, sliced (or 1 cup) 1 can reduced fat,Continue reading “Spinach Chicken Noodle Soup”
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Impossibly Easy Crustless Pumpkin Cheesecake
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 package (8 oz) fat free cream cheese, cut into 16 pieces, softened 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 3 egg beaters (3/4 cup_ 3/4 cup splenda 1/2 cup Heart Smart Original Bisquick® mix 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Caramel topping, if desired Pecan halves, if desired FatContinue reading “Impossibly Easy Crustless Pumpkin Cheesecake”
Scallops & Cheese Grits
Cheesy and protein packed! For Grits 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits 1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese 1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (I use Promise Heart Smart 5 cals/serving spread) For Scallops 8 oz. frozen scallops 1 TBSP minced onions 2Continue reading “Scallops & Cheese Grits”
Ham (or Turkey) & Cheese Meatloaf
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef 10 Reduced Fat Ritz Crackers, crushed 1 TBSP minced onion 1 TBSP parsley 2/3 serving of an egg beater (about 2 TBSP+2tsp) 2/3 cup Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided 5 TBSP Light Original Barbecue Sauce, divided 2 slices Smoked Ham or turkey lunchmeat, cut into pieces HEAT oven toContinue reading “Ham (or Turkey) & Cheese Meatloaf”
Pumpkin Cheeseball
This is the recipe I learned at my Melting Pot cooking class. I used reduced fat ingredients. I’m really not sure how to calculate servings on this…. 20 oz Shredded cheddar cheese (I used 2% since I was preparing for my family and they don’t appreciate fat free anything!) 8 oz goat cheese, softened (IContinue reading “Pumpkin Cheeseball”
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
1/4 cup Quaker instant oats, plain 1/3-1/2 cup water (depending how thick you like your oatmeal) 2 TBSP canned pumpkin 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (or 1/2 TSP nutmeg and 1/2 TSP cinnamon) Splenda to taste Microwave oatmeal, loosely covered, on med-high power for 1.5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Stir in pumpkin, pumpkin pieContinue reading “Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal”
Pumpkin Pie Shakeology
Mmm. 1 scoop chocolate Shakeology 1 cup water (or almond milk for creamier shake) 1/2 cup canned pumpkin, unsweetened 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg OR 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice instead of the two above ingredients 1 1/2 cup ice Combine all ingredients in blender and combine until smooth. Makes 1 serving. Nutrition (w/Continue reading “Pumpkin Pie Shakeology”
McRib Swap
A healthier alternative to the McDonald’s McRib. Cheaper too. (Another Hungry Girl concoction!) 1 Morning Star Honey BBQ Riblet (found in the frozen section near the waffles) 2 Slices Nature’s own 35 calorie Wheat bread (or similar low cal bread) 2 tsp yellow mustard Sandwich pickles (white onions are called for but I hate them!Continue reading “McRib Swap”
Cheesy Squash Bake
Another one from Hungry Girl. And YUMMMMM. 3 cups cubed butternut squash (2 medium squash) 1.5 wedges The Laughing Cow cheese, Light Original Swiss, room temperature 2 TBSP minced onions 3 TBSP fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. chili powder 1/8 tsp. pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Continue reading “Cheesy Squash Bake”
Saucy Baked Pork Chops
4 4oz boneless pork chops 1/2 cup KRAFT Light Original Barbecue Sauce 2 Tbsp. sugar free orange marmalade 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. garlic powder HEAT oven to 350ºF. PLACE chops in 8-inch square baking dish. MIX remaining ingredients; spoon over chops. BAKE 45 min. or until chops are done (160ºF). Makes 4 servingsContinue reading “Saucy Baked Pork Chops”