Recipes Posts

I decided I would not diet during the holidays this year. I ate too much pie for sure but what I noticed the most was how bad I felt while I was overeating. I have been working on losing the weight I gained and feel so much better. I attribute sugar with the cause of feeling badly and fatigue. Sometimes I think it is good for us to overindulge to realize that's not where we want to be in our healt...

When you grate cheese it is a sticky mess to clean up the grater. Just spray some non-stick cooking spray on the grater before you grate the cheese and you will be surprised how easy it is to clean up the grater.

2 quarts water 1 T Clorox Bleach Mix well Paper Towels Soak paper towels in water/clorox mixture. Wring water out to desired saturation. Fold and store in a 1 gallon size ziploc bag.

This recipe is one of my favorite salads. I have adapted it to low-fat/calorie recipe.   1 pkg sugar-free orange jell-o 1 small container light cottage cheese 1 small container light cool whip 1 small can mandarin oranges, drained 1/2 c chopped pecans   Mix jell-o with cottage cheese until jell-o is dissolved. Fold in cool whip, mandarin oranges and pecans. Chill before serving. ...

We love Macaroni & Cheese but it is usually high in carbs, calories and fat. This recipe has been modified to fit a calorie conscious family.   Bring 4 cups of water to a boil Add 2 cups whole grain pasta Cook until tender. Drain Add to macaroni in the pan: 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 cup light Velveeta cheese 2 T butter or margarine (light) salt & pepper to taste. Cook on low h...

If you are like me and love hamburgers but they are not the best choice for the waistline, then follow some of these simple tips:   Choose 90% lean or greater ground beef or buffalo. http://www.thebuffaloguys.com   Grill your hamburgers in your broiler or outdoor grill so that the grease will drip away from the meat. Season your hamburgers as you desire. I just use salt and pepper. ...

1 pkg romaine salad mix 1/2 c dried blueberries 1 small can crushed pineapple, do not drain unless you want to use salad dressing 1 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese, if desired 1 c pecans, if desired   Toss salad together and chill. Serves 6.     You can use any dried fruit and canned fruit combination you like. You can put together any combination of fresh salad greens and s...

One of my favorite soups for the fall and winter is Chili. The question is, how do we make our favorite recipes healthy?   1 pound ground beef (lean) 1 large can whole tomatoes 1 small can chili beans 1 small can pinto beans or your choice of beans 1 package chili seasoning 1 small package shredded cheese, if desired 1 small package saltine crackers, if desired   Brown gr...