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Recipe taken from internet blogger, "urbanspoon" and modified (addition of tsp of splenda brown blend) to add sweetness.
From the diabetic "no more than 4 ingredients" cookbook, but adapted by me to be even healthier, using the zero carb/calorie "Walden Farms" BBQ sauce and low carb baking mix.
My low-carb, reduced fat makeover of this great recipe from bettycrocker.com makes a GREAT dinner OR breakfast/brunch!
A healthy lasagna using low-fat ingredients and easy, no-cook-ahead noodles!
I felt like making pizza, had leftover grilled chicken to use, and was excited to find this low-carb baking mix! The flavors are outstanding, and the generous amount of fiber makes this pizza a low-net carb, healthy winner!
From Self Magazine's latest book, 'Drop 10", this recipe, like others in the book, features one or more of what they say are the top 10 superfoods for boosting metabolism and blasting fat
From Self Magazine's latest book, 'Drop 10", this recipe, like others in the book, features one or more of what they say are the top 10 superfoods for boosting metabolism and blasting fat
a "foil packet" recipe from SELF magazine, The servings are cooked on a grill in individual foil packets, but an oven could be used instead of a grill. Pair with a pinot grigio or savignon blanc.
From the Food Network by Giadia: Easy, delicious, and one dish that will have everyone raving! Wine pairing suggestion: A nice, chilled Pinot Grigio.
From the cookbook, "Veganomicon"- The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook. Modifications I made to this recipe include using almond milk instead of the called-for soy milk, and a quarter cup soy yogurt instead of the called-for 2 TBSP of pure maple syrup. I also added the flax seed to my version, and used soy flour instead of the called-for all-purpose flour.
From the cookbook, VEGANOMICON, by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero
From the cookbook, VEGANOMICON, by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero
An adaptation from a recipe from the book THRIVE, this recipe uses soy flour instead of buckwheat flour, and Plant protein blend instead of hemp protein. The THRIVE recipe also calls for barley flakes instead of organic oats, which I have substituted.
This recipe was given to me at a craft fair, where it was explained to me that during the depression, this was a popular cake since luxuries like shortening, oil, eggs, sugar and flour were often unavailable.
a basic sambar (Indian soup) recipe that begins with some sauteing in the pan,and ends with a large crock of all-day simmering aromatic Indian soup that will fill you up!
(from the Dr. Atkins' Quick and Easy new Diet cookbook, but modified to substitute ground turkey instead of ground chicken and pork). Ground Beef can be used as well. This recipe reflects ground turkey as the main ingredient.
Every week I get local organic produce delivered to my doorstep, from my local CSA. This week, Churn Creek Meadows Organic Farm in Redding, California provided this healthy version of the soup to encourage use of the produce in our box this week. Enjoy!
Not necessarily "diet" food, but made this with what I had on hand. Now I need to spark it!
When you're low-carbin' it, this tasty recipe fits the bill, with only a scant amount of bread crumbs! A great appetizer, or more can be consumed for a filling dinner.
These mini Frittatas are so CUTE, made in mini muffin tins. tweaked a bit, (I use less eggs, omit the butter, and add dijon mustard and onion) an adapted recipe from Rachel Ray
Instead of lettuce-wrapped, these mini burgers are eaten between two thin tomato slices!
WOW! From the cookbook, "Just 100 calories",modified by me to add 2 ingredients(garlic and EVOO) and a technique (light pan fry at the end of baking).
from the cookbook, "just 100 calories". Makes more like a soup than a curry, but modified to add more protein (chicken).
From one of those awesome home econ teacher cookbooks
I like to add coconut extract for extra coconut flavour! These can be dipped in melted chocolate and refrigerated.
from some random cookbook I have. Wanted to use what I had in the fridge, including leftover cooked chicken.
From an old Indian cookbook I have from the 70's- I make this for my husband, who is from India.
not the standard pancake look or texture, but a cheesy blintz-like taste, , and high in protein! Top with fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey or real maple syrup (topping not included in nutritional info)
Another great recipe provided for the customers of Churn Creek Meadows Organic farm in Northern CA!
From allrecipes.com- this tofu is first soaked in vegetable broth, then breaded with spices, wheat flour, and yeast, and lightly fried in oil. Vegetable oil (or other oil) can be used.
Good as a main dish or on the side-- optional: try wrapping the salad in a low carb whole wheat tortilla for a tasty burrito!
A delicious, lightly curried fish stew, (traditionally served in South India) that I learned to make at a Whole Foods cooking class.
I experimented with this one day when I was craving it... turned out great! You can substitute the organic ingredients with non-organic ones....
These stuffed bell peppers are simmered in a coconut sauce. Serve with brown basmati rice (optional). Look for the small variety of bell peppers at an Indian grocery,rather than the larger ones, if possible. Yellow or red peppers can be substituted
A hearty whole grain waffle with omega-3 rich flax!- I use mostly organic ingredients, but recipe can be used with non-organic ingredients.
A hearty whole grain waffle with omega-3 rich flax!- I use mostly organic ingredients, but recipe can be used with non-organic ingredients.
A hearty whole grain waffle with omega-3 rich flax!- I use mostly organic ingredients, but recipe can be used with non-organic ingredients.
Every week with my local organic produce delivery, I get a recipe for suggested use of al the fresh veggies in my box. This one is very tasty, and versatile.
nutritional info to follow does not include the rice. Buttermilk was substituted using nonfat milk with a tsp of lemon juice.
A super fast casserole that I got from a high school home economics teacher. Also a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken or turkey.
an easy, delicious way to use up a box of cake mix.... found on recipezaar.com
My late grandmother's recipe- modified by me to reduce white flour and add whole wheat flour. I also make the dough in my breadmaker.
Recipes I've Rated:
- Herb Roasted Turkey
- Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
- Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers
- Vegetable Fried Rice
- Chewy Cupcake Brownies
- vegetable samosa filling
- Moms Famous Beef Barley Soup
- Sambar Powder
- Butter Chicken
- Marinated Flank Steak
- Greek Style Turkey Burgers
- Taco Soup
- Coach Nicole's Vegetable Fried (Brown) Rice
- real fried chicken
- Mexican Meatball (Albondigas) Soup
- Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Quick & Easy Fritatta
- boboli wheat crust pizza
- Pesto
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Chocolate Chip/peanut butter cookie
- Homemade Lasagna w/Chicken Italian Sausage
- Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins
- chicken veggie stir fry
- Steve's Italian Sausage Soup
- Greek Chicken
- Slow cooker beef stew
- Gluten-Free Chicken Fingers
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Whole Wheat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- High Protein Flourless Pancakes
- Breakfast Cookie
- Cheesy Italian Flounder
- Crab stuffed sole with shrimp sauce
- Spinach Stuffed Sole
- coconut scones
- Whole marinated chicken
- Vegetarian Nachos
- Greek-esque Chicken Feta Salad
- Greek Chickpeas and Spinach
- Baked Cod w/ Vegetables
- Easy Artichoke Parmesan Chicken Wrap
- DAHIWALI CHICKEN CURRY
- Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Roast
- Dana's Turkey Burgers
- Mexican Casserole
- Swiss chicken and noodles
- Low fat Oatmeal Choc Chip Cookies
- Sesame Green Beans
- Shortcake Biscuits with Berries
- Light & savory turkey sausage pasta
- Skillet Lasagna
Recipe Collections I've Shared:
| Lisa's All-time Healthy Favorites The recipes in this cookbook are alltime family favorites. They inspire memories of candles on the table, mom's wine, the Jazz Channel, and all of us engaging in "Best part of your day/Worst part of your day" dinner conversations. Mealtimes have definitely been special, memorable family moments. |
| Lisa's rare indulgences These foods are a little more calorie-laden than what I would consume on a regular basis. That said, a little cheat here and there is part of a healthy lifestyle, and makes life bearable! |
| Indian recipes My Indian husband was born in Kerala and lived there until he began school. He keeps me inspired by his cravings. |
| Vegan and vegetarian only |














