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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”

Melting Pot Cooking Class Recipes

Okay, so I’m doing the world a favor and posting the top secret Melting Pot recipes and techniques I learned at my Melting Pot cooking class last night. My only gripe is they didn’t do a main course (the oil fondue). Enjoy. 🙂 I will obviously prepare all of these with reduced fat or fatContinue reading “Melting Pot Cooking Class Recipes”

Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad

The original recipe calls for breading the chicken in cornflakes and pan frying it in oil. That’s good too…but I made it grilled tonight. I also made some other modifications of course. But Jeremy and I both love this salad. Especially the dressing. Oriental Dressing 3 tablespoons Sugar free honey 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegarContinue reading “Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad”

BLT Taco Salad

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”

Southwestern Chicken Salad

Tip: For lunch, I’ve used the same ingredients (minus the tortilla chips) and put them in a pita flat bread. It’s yummy. If you don’t want to cook chicken, put some lunchmeat in it, or eat it vegetarian. 3 cups torn iceberg lettuce 6oz chicken breast tenderloins 3/4 cup Fiesta corn (Mexicorn), drained, liquid reservedContinue reading “Southwestern Chicken Salad”

Crispy Chinese Pork Salad

Ingredients 1/2lb pork chops, cubed and cooked 3 slices turkey bacon diced 4 cups torn iceberg lettuce, chopped if desired 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts drained 1/2 cup sliced green onions-Jeremy & I hate onions, so I left this out, but feel free to add 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/3 tablespoons honey 2Continue reading “Crispy Chinese Pork Salad”