Salsa-Roasted Salmon

I love fish and salmon is easy and very yummy. Try this low-calorie, quick and easy to make recipe.

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Veggie Nuggets

      Check it out! Awesome veggie nugget recipe that is not fried, but baked. How cool is that?

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Marinated Chicken Bruschetta

I am currently on a 1600 calorie daily diet and this yummy dish helps with a low calorie choice. With on 247 calories per serving, this recipe is quick and easy!
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Orange and Avacado Salsa

If you are looking for a great new salsa recipe for the Super Bowl this year, try this one! I like to leave the grapefruit out. Enjoy!
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Salmon with Sweet & Spicy Rub

 Happy New Year! One of my resolutions this year is to get back on track with a healthy diet. Here is a great fish recipe that is low-calorie and delicious!

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Turkey & Squash Soup

After Thanksgiving, I always look for something to make with my leftover turkey. The weather is turning colder and soups are always good this time of year.
                     
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Collard Greens

If you love greens, it is a great time of year to make a huge pot! I stopped at a local veggie stand and bought some fresh greens and made some craklin' corn bread to go with it. I love this recipe---so simple and delicious.
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1 (Fresh) bunch collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
2 smoked ham hocks
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
21 fluid ounces water
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
salt and pepper to taste



Place the collard greens and ham hocks in a large pot. Mix in the chicken broth, water, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.


Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 165 | Total Fat: 11.4g | Cholesterol: 35mg


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Raspberry-Glazed Rosemary Chicken

 I am always looking for another way to make a healthy chicken dish. This tasty and tangy recipe offers a change from the standard chicken dishes.
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Texas Caviar

It's football season! Here is a quick, low-calorie dip that is great for tailgating. Leave the jalapenos out for a mild dip if you like, but I like it HOT! 
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Salmon Salad Sandwich

I love salad sandwiches! I usually make tuna, egg, ham or chicken salad, but sometimes I am in the mood for salmon. Here is a great low-calorie lunch or snack. I added additional spices to mine and gave it a twist!

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Low Calorie Chicken Fajita Pizza

 

 

I am a pizza nut! Pizza is sooooo off my list of good for you things to eat. Pizza is now back on my menu with this low-calorie pie.

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Indian Spiced Cauliflower Recipe

Now here is something different. Cauliflower is a great vegetable, but I always make it the same way. If you like stuff with a kick, then try this dish!
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Chocolate-Cherry Heart Smart Cookies

Cookies are usually a bad choice, but not with this recipe! It’s a 100-calorie snack, homemade in your kitchen!
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Spinach with Garbanzo Beans

Try this as a side dish or as a light meal. It goes well with pork and chicken!
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Thai Steak Salad

   

I love Thai food and I am always looking to find something new to cook. This recipe is super-easy and low calorie!
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Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce

I love mushrooms! This combo of chicken with a mushroom creme sauce is outstanding. Just add some steamed veggies of your choice or pasta to make a yummy low-cal meal.
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Key West Chicken

 Here is an easy and quick chicken recipe. Try it out the next time you fire up the grill this summer!
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Baked Chicken with Italian Dessing

Thank you Chesann Thompson of Perry, GA for this classic baked chicken recipe!! This chicken is so easy, healthy and delicious.
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Tomato Pie

This recipe was submitted by Kathy Kopplow of Atlanta, GA. Tomatoes are in season and this looks like a yummy use for them.  Enjoy!
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Shrimp Gumbo

I am at the beach this week and I made this delicious gumbo! It is simple and extra yummy!
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