I don’t believe I’ll be making this again… 1 lb extra lean ground beef 1 package taco seasoning (I make mine w/ 1tsp each: chili powder, garlic powder, minced onion, seasoning salt) 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup fat free sour cream w/ 1 tsp chili powder mixed in 1/2 cup Thick ‘n Chunky salsa 4Continue reading “BLT Taco Salad”
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Pan-seared Swai Fish
This was my first time trying Swai…and wow, I’m impressed! I like it better than tilapia, it’s cheaper, and it’s lower calorie. And YUM!! 2 5.3 oz Swai fillets butter flavored cooking spray salt & pepper to taste other seasonings as desired (I used some Mrs. Dash lemon pepper). 1. Heat a pan to med-highContinue reading “Pan-seared Swai Fish”
Crockpot Pork Loin, Potatoes & Carrots
1 1lb pork tenderloin 2 medium baking potatoes (or any variety) 14 baby carrots 2 cups water 1 chicken buillon cube salt & pepper to taste Trim the pork and place in the crockpot. Cut the potatoes into wedges. Add the potatoes, carrots, water, and buillon cube to the crockpot. Sprinkle w/ salt & pepper.Continue reading “Crockpot Pork Loin, Potatoes & Carrots”
Oven "fried" tilapia
4 Tilapia fillets (mine were about 2.5 oz each…but they should have been 4! The nutrition will be slightly different with bigger fillets) 1 TBSP flour 1TBSP Corn meal 1 tsp seasoning salt pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 350 and spray a 8×12 baking dish with cooking spray. Mix the flour, corn meal,Continue reading “Oven "fried" tilapia”
Sloppy Joes (Home made)
1 lb extra lean ground beef 1/2 tbsp onion powder 6 tbsp reduced sugar ketchup 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar (more or less to taste) (I use no calorie substitute, like splenda) 1 tsp Worschestshire Sauce 5 hamburger buns Brown the ground beef with the onion powder, then drain. Add remainingContinue reading “Sloppy Joes (Home made)”
Black Bean and Salmon Tostadas
YUMMMMMMMMMMMM! 8 small corn tortillas Cooking Spray 2 5oz canns boneless, skinless wild Alaskan salmon, drained 1 medium avocado, diced 2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeños, plus 2 tablespoons pickling juice from the jar, divided 2 cups coleslaw mix (or shredded cabbage) 2 tablespoons cilantro 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed 3 tablespoons fat free sourContinue reading “Black Bean and Salmon Tostadas”
Chipotle Maple Glazed Pork Medallions
* 1 teaspoon chili powder* 1/2 teaspoon salt* 1/8 teaspoon cayenne* 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick medallions* 5 TBSP apple cider vinegar* 1 tablespoon sugar free maple syrup* 2 TBSP splenda* Cooking spray 1. Sprinkle seasonings over both sides of pork.2. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat, coated with cookingContinue reading “Chipotle Maple Glazed Pork Medallions”
Oven Baked Chicken Chimichangas
4 egg roll wrappers 8 oz chicken 4 oz 2% velveeta 1 can rotel 1 tsp cilantro 1 tbsp minced onion 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp oregano cooking spray Preheat oven to 425. Cook the chicken in boiling water for 10 minutes, then shred with a fork when cooled. Mix chicken,Continue reading “Oven Baked Chicken Chimichangas”
Asparagus Omelet with Polenta Crust
This didn’t turn out. The polenta “crust” was like porridge (but good). I probably won’t make it again. **Note added later**. It was better reheated in the microwave the next day. The polenta had solidified into a more crust like consistency and the asparagus was softer. It was good, but I still don’t know thatContinue reading “Asparagus Omelet with Polenta Crust”
Tomato Gratin
This was originally a side dish. I just serve it with cous cous to make a meal. 2 large red tomatoes 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs 4 slices turkey bacon 2 TBSP reduced fat parmesan cheese basil salt cooking spray Preheat oven to 450 and spray a large baking dish with cooking spray. Slice theContinue reading “Tomato Gratin”