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Melissa's Cook Book

(85 Recipes) Created by MELISSAADRIAN

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Baked Egg Rolls and Dipping Sauce
Incredible! 5.0/5

Ground turkey can be used instead of ground pork to reduce the calories

Submitted by LIVING4HIM2DAY

Carbs: 15.4g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 6.6g | Calories: 130.5
Very Good 4.6/5

This is the classic spaghetti but with squash instead of noodles.

Submitted by VICTORIA20110

Carbs: 35.7g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 7.5g | Protein: 19.2g | Calories: 269.8
Very Good 4.7/5

Submitted by HEAVENLYCHILD83

Carbs: 18.6g | Fat: 14.9g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 22.1g | Calories: 297
Very Good 4.0/5

Cheeseburgers with teriyaki sauce mixed in.
Straight forward and delicious

Submitted by WANABAIRMAN

Carbs: 23.3g | Fat: 11.8g | Fiber: 5g | Protein: 12.8g | Calories: 233.8
Incredible! 5.0/5

A great party recipe that won't blow your diet!

Submitted by PAINTEDSKIES

Carbs: 10g | Fat: 11.1g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 12.3g | Calories: 179.1
Incredible! 5.0/5

I don't eat mine with bread so buns are not included in this.

Submitted by LHLADY517

Carbs: 2.7g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 12.4g | Calories: 162.3
Very Good 4.5/5

My version of this yummy dish, made with fire roasted garlic tomatoes for more zesty flavor

Submitted by LISTLOADRUN

Carbs: 25.9g | Fat: 10.2g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 14.2g | Calories: 258.2
Good 3.0/5

A really moist burger for the barbeque

Submitted by RANDKB

Carbs: 5.3g | Fat: 23.9g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 21.9g | Calories: 327.1
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by INVISIBLEHAND

Carbs: 8.7g | Fat: 11.5g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 42.6g | Calories: 314.9
Sausage Egg Casserole (Low Carb)
Very Good 4.7/5

This casserole is very good for everyone, but especially for diabetics. There is no bread or milk. There is no setting over night.

Submitted by KAF61214

Carbs: 0.9g | Fat: 18.3g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 233.8
Very Good 4.7/5

Spicey, slow-cooker shredded beef.

Submitted by SADIQAH

Carbs: 4.2g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 33.2g | Calories: 209.2

egg, bacon, cheese taco

Submitted by TXSANDY

Carbs: 17.1g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 8.9g | Protein: 15.4g | Calories: 125.6
Incredible! 5.0/5

A friend forwarded this to me. The original recipe can be found on recipezaar.com , and the recipe number is #85258

Submitted by TWODAYSINFEBGGD

Carbs: 0.6g | Fat: 14.4g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 10.8g | Calories: 175.5
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by JMODONNELL1

Carbs: 6.4g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 1.8g | Calories: 43.5
Very Good 4.9/5

Submitted by GAPETER

Carbs: 26.2g | Fat: 6.5g | Fiber: 7.7g | Protein: 6.2g | Calories: 166.1
Sticky Chicken
Very Good 4.2/5

This roasted chicken gets its sticky coating from the juices it releases while being baked.

Carbs: 5.6g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 43.2g | Calories: 263.9
Very Good 4.7/5

A variation on meatloaf that provides protein and some fiber, made so you can refrigerate and just grab a muffin for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a quick snack!

Submitted by TRAVMKT

Carbs: 7.6g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 11.7g | Calories: 132.9
Low Fat Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Incredible! 5.0/5

Use on your favorite baguettes, pizza, pastas or stir in some low fat sour cream or cream cheese to make a quick spread.

Submitted by LKLEHMAN

Carbs: 4.4g | Fat: 4.7g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 65.4
Very Good 4.5/5

My moms recipe lightened and fabulous!

Submitted by JENNLAMB

Carbs: 14.6g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 4.3g | Calories: 86.7
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Very Good 4.9/5

Lower in fat version of my old fave recipe.

Submitted by PAPEROSES2182

Carbs: 22g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 15.6g | Calories: 174.7
Rattlesnake Penne
Very Good 4.4/5

A homemade and healthier version of the Rattlesnake Pasta dish from Pizzaria UNO.

Submitted by KALORIE-KILLAH

Carbs: 48g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 7.6g | Protein: 30.9g | Calories: 364.1
Very Good 4.0/5

This recipe can be used as a substitute for Mayo in alomst all cases - with only 12 calories per 1 Tbsp serving.
Can also be used as a base for many salad dressings and dips.

Submitted by FREDI59

Carbs: 0.7g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 12.1
Very Good 4.8/5

My family loves this healthier version of a kid favorite

Submitted by JDESBERG

Carbs: 12.3g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 28.4g | Calories: 185.3
Incredible! 5.0/5

Delicious oven crisped eggplant slices.

Submitted by THATJULIET

Carbs: 16.6g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 3.6g | Calories: 98.8
Very Good 4.8/5

I got this recipe from my Prevention magazine. It is pretty zesty.

Submitted by MARCIMATCHBOX

Carbs: 37.4g | Fat: 10.8g | Fiber: 6.3g | Protein: 28.5g | Calories: 356.7
Incredible! 5.0/5

I have tweaked this recipe over the years as a full fat recipe, but now that I'm eating healthy, it's been transformed into an easy, yummy recipe that fits into my daily tracker! You will love it guaranteed!

Submitted by BEEBOULDER

Carbs: 33g | Fat: 12.7g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 31g | Calories: 373.9
Very Good 4.8/5

looked through the existing recipes and didn't find one that was identical; used less olive oil - so save a little pasta water to help thin to taste. not outrageously spicy but quite tasty.

Submitted by CFMOSS

Carbs: 1g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 44
Very Good 4.3/5

This makes about eight stuffed mushrooms, 2 per serving.

Enjoy!

Submitted by DILBERTA

Carbs: 7.1g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 4.6g | Calories: 75
Very Good 4.6/5

So easy. 2 ingredients. I practically live off of this stuff when my husband is out of town. lol...

Submitted by KASIBUG

Carbs: 2.7g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 10g | Calories: 53.3
Very Good 4.3/5

Submitted by ONLY1TAN

Carbs: 5.3g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 22.7g | Calories: 160.8
Good 3.7/5

From Anne Lindsay's recipe for Jamaican Jerk Chicken in "Anne Lindsay's Light Cooking".

Submitted by COCKBURNJ

Carbs: 6.5g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 59.5g | Calories: 337.9
Very Good 4.8/5

This is a low-cal take on the Sloppy Joe, using turkey and vegetables. Turkey provides the low-cal protein and lots of veggies make this healthy.

Submitted by DSTENORE

Carbs: 40.1g | Fat: 9.4g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 18.7g | Calories: 318.4
Mexican Lasagna
Very Good 4.7/5

Delicious layered Mexican pie.

Submitted by MCHLLEMABELLE

Carbs: 25.2g | Fat: 6.4g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 18.2g | Calories: 238.5
Very Good 4.7/5

I know not many people like plain yogurt sweetened or used as part of a meal but I've eaten varieties of this since I was a kid along with my food or as a meal and it's GREAT and very healthy. So, give it shot and make changes as required to make it better for you, but definitely try it. I've included some alternatives to make it better and more complete as well but the nutrition infor is for the basic recipe.

Submitted by ARYJOONI

Carbs: 22.1g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 15.9g | Calories: 183
Incredible! 5.0/5

One of my favorite childhood memories is eating Grandma's 'cabbage casserole'. It's one of those things where you just layer 'stuff' in a pan and bake, but boy, is it good! This version substitutes ground white meat turkey for her ground beef and brown rice for the white rice she used. It's every bit as good, though, as Grandma's -- and better for ya.

Submitted by INKYDINKYDOO

Carbs: 31.7g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 6.2g | Protein: 21.6g | Calories: 240.8
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by MOMOF6TOO

Carbs: 7.8g | Fat: 9.1g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 65.4g | Calories: 392.8
Swedish Pancakes
Very Good 4.6/5

This is a family recipe that my grandmother brought over with her from Sweden. All my children and grandkids love it, it is the "expected" breakfast when they spend the night at Nana's house. I have replaced the 3 eggs with egg beaters. Serve with syrup (not included in the calorie calculations. My husband and I use sugar free syrup. They are more like crepes and are also delicious with fresh berries and diet whipped topping.

Submitted by KAGOULET

Carbs: 18.1g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 5.4g | Calories: 120.2
Cauliflower faux potato salad
Very Good 4.7/5

low carb version of potato salad

Submitted by IKNEADU2

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 94.3
This recipe has been marked private.
Very Good 4.5/5

Recipe From Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast

Submitted by BONDGIRL2010

Carbs: 17.6g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 3g | Calories: 110.1
Very Good 4.8/5

Carbs: 8.7g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 9.5g | Calories: 155.4
Incredible! 5.0/5

A crispy wafer with big flavor.

Submitted by PORGY_58

Carbs: 0.4g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 29.3
Very Good 4.9/5

Submitted by CHASITYMUNN

Carbs: 6.3g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 21.5g | Calories: 187.6
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by BIKINIBY06

Carbs: 11.9g | Fat: 17.3g | Fiber: 5.3g | Protein: 6.5g | Calories: 215.2
Very Good 4.9/5

These are realy delicious, especially with a slice of 2% pepperjack cheese on them!

Submitted by SNAVELA1

Carbs: 5g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 27g | Calories: 150.7
Very Good 4.8/5

Submitted by LISA32989

Carbs: 6g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 0.8g | Calories: 47.6
Very Good 4.8/5

This was very good and much easier than stuffing the cheese into the chiles, but with pretty much the same flavor of the traditional method. If you don't care for hot food, you could use plain Monterey jack cheese instead of the pepper-jack. For myself I added more pepper. You can see Linda's receipe at; www.genaw.com/lowcarb/chile_relleno_casserole.html

Submitted by THELMAGADDIS

Carbs: 1.4g | Fat: 17.6g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 10.9g | Calories: 211
Very Good 4.6/5

This dish gets scraped clean by my family. This is a great way to get your children to eat their veggies!

Submitted by SUEAKE

Carbs: 6.9g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 7.5g | Calories: 68.5
Very Good 4.6/5

1 breakfast cup is 1 serving by calorie count, so have 2 or 3! Still low calorie breakfast.

Carbs: 2.8g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 6.7g | Calories: 84.4
Very Good 4.8/5

Submitted by NANALINDA5355

Carbs: 1.7g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 4.5g | Calories: 62.1
Very Good 4.9/5

Submitted by PRINCESSANNIE12

Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 27.6g | Calories: 186.5

A friggin tasty, high protein, low fat & carb winter treat. Great with roasted red potatoes and brussel sprouts. Did I mention that it was friggin' tasty?

Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 18.3g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 33.8g | Calories: 354.1

Carbs: 24g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 40.7g | Calories: 252.8
Chicken Divan
Very Good 4.2/5

LOW-CAL full dinner!!! A favorite amongst my 2 y/o as well!! I promise this is the BEST chicken divan and I didnt cut the fat in this recipe, but you can subsitute for low cal parmesan and fat fee mayo- but its still low-cal with all the good stuff!!

Submitted by VASIESMA

Carbs: 21.6g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 16.8g | Calories: 193.3
Very Good 4.8/5

Great for a pudding snack or as a party dip.
I use it as a dip for graham crackers and vanilla wafers.

Submitted by MRSMOT

Carbs: 10.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 4.6g | Calories: 73.7
Meatloaf Muffins
Very Good 4.6/5

Add Lipton onion soup mix too! One packet works fine! Rotel works in place of the stewed tomatoes for a spicy kick! Soup Mix not included in nutrition value

Submitted by SGASKILL

Carbs: 12.6g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 9.1g | Calories: 176.7
Tzatziki~~~Fresh Cucumber Dill Sauce/Salad
Very Good 4.6/5

This fresh and tangy cucumber dill sauce uses non-fat plain yogurt to give it a creamy taste and texture. It can be eaten as a side dish with grilled chicken or as a topping on a gyro or pita sandwich!!!!

Submitted by MISSJCISRUNNING

Carbs: 3.6g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 21
Very Good 4.5/5

This is a light, refreshing salsa that is great with baked tortillas and awesome as a topping on fish, poultry or pork!

Submitted by JOLIEB76

Carbs: 20.1g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 6.1g | Protein: 5.7g | Calories: 103.2
Slow Cooker Provencal Chicken and Beans
Very Good 4.0/5

This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 19.8g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 29.7g | Calories: 225.4
Very Good 4.2/5

Adapted from WW Mongolian Beef recipe

Submitted by KYAHSMUM

Carbs: 10.8g | Fat: 10.1g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 25.8g | Calories: 238.6
Chickpea Curry
Very Good 4.2/5

Fiber, Protein, and Filling...We have this one a lot, good with rice.

Submitted by WYLDFLOWERS

Carbs: 29g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 6.2g | Protein: 5.9g | Calories: 177.3
Very Good 4.3/5

Baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned cottage cheese are a lavish low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-sodium treat.

Carbs: 15.4g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 6.6g | Protein: 9.3g | Calories: 109.7
Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken
Very Good 4.5/5

Just to clarify for the questions below:
First, YES the cream cheese is figured into the totals...if you use FULL FAT cream cheese, the fat content will be considerably higher. But low fat cream cheese really takes the fat down.

Second, I haven't ever tried it with regular Italian dressing...let me know how it turns out!

Third, I HIGHLY recommend using the low setting for cooking...it allows the juices from the chicken to really seep into the dressing.

Submitted by ORANGECOWCAT

Carbs: 24.2g | Fat: 10.3g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 41.7g | Calories: 368.7
PrairieHarpy's Slow Cooked Pumpkin Butter - No Sugar Added
Incredible! 5.0/5

Having this simmer for several hours in the slow cooker makes the house feel cozy and smell divine!

Submitted by PRAIRIEHARPY

Carbs: 7.7g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 32.8
Very Good 4.6/5

The perfect way to make mashed potatoes for a family gathering. Can be partially prepared aheaad of time and finished the day of the gathering. Holds well for extended periods of time if you stir periodically to avoid drying around the edges. As a bonus, this version is lower in calories and fats than the traditional version.

Submitted by DOWN2SEXY

Carbs: 16.8g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 84.7
This recipe has been marked private.
Holiday Shrimp Salad
Incredible! 5.0/5

I made this a couple years ago for Thanksgiving and my family has been asking for it again ever since. So I made it for this year's Thanksgiving get-together, but I lightened it up some. I could have bought fat-free or lower-fat mayo too, but it was out of my price range this week! :(

I know it sounds like a really weird combination of ingredients, but it comes out very good!

Submitted by LEAKAY59

Carbs: 4.8g | Fat: 10.8g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 12.2g | Calories: 167.4
Sweet and Spicy Potato Oven Fries
Very Good 4.4/5

Great tasting and Healthy alternative to fries.

Submitted by LIZZS2NDCHANCE

Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 88.9
Very Good 4.5/5

This pie will knock your socks off! I make it without pie crusts to save LOTS of calories! Recipe makes two pies, eight slices each. A nice Christmas alternative to yet another pumpkin pie! Better texture than pumpkin, and you only need three sweet potatoes for two pies!

Submitted by GLOBALJUJU

Carbs: 15.5g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 101.3
Broccoli/Cauliflower Cheese Bake
Good 3.8/5

South Beach phase one

Submitted by ANGELCANUCK

Carbs: 8.5g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 15.2g | Calories: 133.1
Incredible! 5.0/5

Using shirataki noodles and a low calorie sauce, you can have a huge bowl of spaghetti that is under 100 calories and loaded with fiber!

NOTE: The nutritional information is calculated for plain shirataki noodles. If you use tofu shirataki noodles, you will be adding more calories.

Submitted by ANDREW3987

Carbs: 28.7g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 20.3g | Protein: 4.1g | Calories: 92.8
Very Good 4.4/5

A lower fat version of our traditional Christmas Breakfast.

Submitted by JOCYMC

Carbs: 12.1g | Fat: 6.6g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 11.6g | Calories: 154.7
Margarita, sugar free & low carb
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by SUPERBIEN

Carbs: 2.6g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 103.7
Incredible! 5.0/5

Adapted from CD Kitchen. Makes about 12 fl oz, good for recipes.

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

Carbs: 7.9g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 4.3g | Calories: 44.9
Very Good 4.8/5

Submitted by KELLFIRE

Carbs: 19.8g | Fat: 12.3g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 27g | Calories: 285.2
Very Good 4.8/5

Super Simple Spicy diced chicken breast in honey and jalapenos over white rice.

Submitted by LADYBAILEY

Carbs: 80.4g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 24.4g | Calories: 438.1
Incredible! 5.0/5

Great, guilt-free treat

Submitted by 4GIVN1

Carbs: 4.4g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 29.5
Very Good 4.4/5

Submitted by STARTINGOVER03

Carbs: 13g | Fat: 11.9g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 23.4g | Calories: 250.3

imitation crab salad rolled in a whole wheat tortilla makes a simple meal or great appetizers

Submitted by KRISSLIE

Carbs: 19g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 7.4g | Protein: 8.1g | Calories: 189
 Mini Eggplant Pizzas
Very Good 4.3/5

Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

Submitted by GONZOSTAR

Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 119.1
Very Good 4.4/5

Submitted by SALLYF55

Carbs: 16.7g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 103.8
Turkey Reuben
Very Good 4.4/5

This is Chef Meg's take on a turkey reuben!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 38.7g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 28.5g | Calories: 339.5
Boston Baked Beans
Very Good 4.1/5

This is a great slow cooker side dish for backyard barbecues!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 36.7g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 6.1g | Protein: 6.4g | Calories: 168.8
Very Good 4.5/5

A taste of teriyaki without the heavy sauce, this creative blend of asian spices, honey, soy and brown sugar is light enough to bring out the flavors of the salmon without being too overpowering.

Submitted by LINDYWU

Carbs: 12.8g | Fat: 9.2g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 29.9g | Calories: 259
Very Good 4.6/5

Spinach, Chicken and Cheese Oh my.

Submitted by SILLY_ME

Carbs: 6.6g | Fat: 13.9g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 27.8g | Calories: 263.7
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