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Salmon Chowder

1/3 cup chopped carrot 4 cups chicken broth (or 4 cups water + 2 bruillon cubes) 1 cup water (if desired to thin, I didn’t add any) 2 5 oz cans salmon 2 1/2 cups frozen broccoli and cauliflower mix, thawed and coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallions, or 1 1/2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Salmon Chowder”

Baked Balsamic Garlic Asparagus

1 bunch fresh asparagus 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste. Preheat the oven to 400 Break the bottom tips off the asparagus (there’s a place it naturally breaks off) (If desired) peel the asparagus with a potato peeler (it makes it softer when cooked). Place aluminum foil on aContinue reading “Baked Balsamic Garlic Asparagus”

Parmesan Breaded Pork Chops

1 lb pork chops (about 4 chops) 2 TBSP reduced fat parmesan 2 TBSP italian style bread crumbs cooking spray 1. Trim the fat off the pork. Heat a pan on the stove to medium-high.2. Mix the bread crumbs and the parmesan together in a shallow bowl.3. Dredge the meat on both sides in theContinue reading “Parmesan Breaded Pork Chops”

Puerto Rican Fish Stew

1 tbsp minced onion 2 tbsp garlic powder 4 tilapia fillets (or other flaky fish, such as haddock or flounder) cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (mine was about 13.5 oz fish) 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 tbsp chopped jalapeno pepper 2 TBSP cilantro 2 tablespoons sliced pimento-stuffed green olives 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2Continue reading “Puerto Rican Fish Stew”

Lettuce Wraps

A yummy PF Chang’s copy cat. Mixture 9 oz chicken tenderloins 1/2 cup water chestnuts (or about 5 baby carrots work too) 1/2 cup canned mushrooms (or fresh works) 3 tablespoons chopped onions (YUCK, I omit these) 1 tsp garlic powder 6-8 leaves iceberg lettuce Special Sauce (I half this because it makes SO much)Continue reading “Lettuce Wraps”

Tilapia with Pineapple Cilantro Sauce

4 4oz tilapia fillets 2 6 oz cans of pineapple tidbits 3/4 cup reserved pineapple juice 2 TBSP lime juice 2 TBSP water 1 TBSP corn starch 2 TBSP garlic powder 1 TBSP minced cilantro 1/2 tsp minced jalapeno pepper 1 TBSP splenda Salt & pepper to taste Place tilapia in a baking dish coatedContinue reading “Tilapia with Pineapple Cilantro Sauce”

Taco Soup

1lb Extra Lean Ground Beef 1 can Black Beans, ranch style (I’ve substituted navy beans and/or canelini beans when I’m out of black) 1 can Fiesta Mexican corn (or regular corn) 1 can rotel 1 14oz can diced tomatoes, no salt added 1 package taco seasoning OR make your own: 1 TBSP each: Chili powder,Continue reading “Taco Soup”

Buffalo Chicken Skewers

2 tbsp imitation butter (Promise Heart Smart, melted 1/4 cup original cayenne pepper sauce or red pepper sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon celery seed (I don’t even know what this is, so I omitted it!) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 lb chicken tenderloins 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing In medium bowl, mix butter, pepper sauce,Continue reading “Buffalo Chicken Skewers”

Chocolate Chip Cake Bars

Can I just say…these are DELICIOUS!?!? I made several modifications to this recipe to make it healthier. 1 Box reduced sugar yellow cake mix 2 egg beaters 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup brown sugar no calorie substitute 2 TBSP splenda 1/4 cup butter imitation (Promise Heart Smart) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips another 1tbsp butterContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Cake Bars”

String Cheese Mozzarella Sticks

2 light string cheese sticks .5 T flour 2 TBSP Panko bread crumbs Italian seasoning 1.5 tbsp egg beaters 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Cut the cheese sticks in half and place in a ziploc bag. Put 1/2 TBSPContinue reading “String Cheese Mozzarella Sticks”