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summer tomato sandwich

Incredible! 5.0/5
(6 ratings)
summer tomato sandwich

This is a great meal idea, lunch or dinner. It is full of flavor and very satisfying.

CALORIES: 291.7  |  FAT: 13.1g  |  PROTEIN: 7.3g  |  CARBS: 35.7g  |  FIBER: 2.7g
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Ham & 2 cheese quiche

Good 3.8/5
(6 ratings)
Ham & 2 cheese quiche

Great lunch, dinner, or brunch idea. Just add a salad.

CALORIES: 257.1  |  FAT: 16.6g  |  PROTEIN: 15.4g  |  CARBS: 10.7g  |  FIBER: 0.2g
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Farmgirl's Pita Bread After Bernard Clayton

Very Good 4.6/5
(28 ratings)
Farmgirl's Pita Bread After Bernard Clayton

My children won't eat store bought pita anymore!

CALORIES: 177  |  FAT: 3.9g  |  PROTEIN: 4.7g  |  CARBS: 31.3g  |  FIBER: 2.6g
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Mrs. Coverlet's Bread Pudding

Very Good 4.3/5
(4 ratings)
Mrs. Coverlet's Bread Pudding

I adapted this recipe from an old children's Novel; Mrs' Coverlet's Magician's.

CALORIES: 110.7  |  FAT: 3.6g  |  PROTEIN: 5.2g  |  CARBS: 15.6g  |  FIBER: 0.7g
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Pumpkin Spice Loaves

Very Good 4.6/5
(8 ratings)
Pumpkin Spice Loaves

Thanks to my Mom for the idea--and thanks to a fellow Sparker that gave her the idea from a chocolate pumpkin cake.

CALORIES: 144.4  |  FAT: 2.4g  |  PROTEIN: 2g  |  CARBS: 29.1g  |  FIBER: 1.2g
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Celery and Potato Soup

Very Good 4.3/5
(30 ratings)
Celery and Potato Soup

First time I made this, and my children loved it!

CALORIES: 52.1  |  FAT: 1.4g  |  PROTEIN: 1.1g  |  CARBS: 9.1g  |  FIBER: 1.5g
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Peanut Butter Apple Salad

Good 3.3/5
(4 ratings)
Peanut Butter Apple Salad

CALORIES: 401.3  |  FAT: 9.2g  |  PROTEIN: 15.3g  |  CARBS: 68.6g  |  FIBER: 7.2g
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Passion Pasta

Very Good 4.0/5
(4 ratings)
Passion Pasta

This is a staple for our family.

CALORIES: 596  |  FAT: 15.2g  |  PROTEIN: 68.4g  |  CARBS: 44.1g  |  FIBER: 5.2g
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Best Tuna ''Salad''

Very Good 4.6/5
(97 ratings)
Best Tuna ''Salad''

Quick, easy and delicious. Try something new and be amazed!

CALORIES: 296.7  |  FAT: 1.8g  |  PROTEIN: 32.8g  |  CARBS: 38.2g  |  FIBER: 3.9g
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Very Good 4.7/5
(10 ratings)
Strawberry Banana Smoothie

A delicious over-the-top smoothie that contains fresh fruit and NO sweeteners! Save on fat by using skim milk instead of 2%.

CALORIES: 169.1  |  FAT: 3.7g  |  PROTEIN: 6.4g  |  CARBS: 29.7g  |  FIBER: 2.7g
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Turkey Sprout Wrap

Very Good 4.3/5
(4 ratings)
Turkey Sprout Wrap

A quick and simple fix for lunch or dinner.

CALORIES: 223.7  |  FAT: 4.4g  |  PROTEIN: 16.1g  |  CARBS: 30.1g  |  FIBER: 2.4g
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Turkey & Cheese Roll-ups

Very Good 4.0/5
(6 ratings)
Turkey & Cheese Roll-ups

These are yummy, quick and easy turkey wraps. You can leave them whole, or slice into little rounds like sushi.

CALORIES: 43.9  |  FAT: 1.8g  |  PROTEIN: 2.8g  |  CARBS: 4.3g  |  FIBER: 0.1g
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Holiday Pumpkin Bread

Very Good 4.4/5
(31 ratings)
Holiday Pumpkin Bread

A great gift idea, or serve with a hot cup of joe for a yummy dessert.

CALORIES: 215.8  |  FAT: 9.4g  |  PROTEIN: 3.1g  |  CARBS: 31.4g  |  FIBER: 1.3g
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blackened tilapia

Very Good 4.3/5
(9 ratings)
blackened tilapia

quick meal idea

CALORIES: 98  |  FAT: 1g  |  PROTEIN: 21g  |  CARBS: 0g  |  FIBER: 0g
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Halibut-Asparagus Stir-Fry

Very Good 4.4/5
(8 ratings)
Halibut-Asparagus Stir-Fry

Combining Asian flavors with meaty fish and tender-crisp veggies is a really good idea.

CALORIES: 210.1  |  FAT: 6g  |  PROTEIN: 30.8g  |  CARBS: 6.7g  |  FIBER: 0.9g
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

Incredible! 5.0/5
(5 ratings)
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

Snack Idea

CALORIES: 39.5  |  FAT: 0.5g  |  PROTEIN: 4.3g  |  CARBS: 3.6g  |  FIBER: 0.5g
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Peanut Butter Banana English Muffin

Very Good 4.2/5
(5 ratings)
Peanut Butter Banana English Muffin

A filling and yummy breakfast/snack idea.

CALORIES: 279.5  |  FAT: 10.2g  |  PROTEIN: 8.9g  |  CARBS: 41.3g  |  FIBER: 6.9g
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Herbed Chick Pea Salad

Good 3.5/5
(4 ratings)
Herbed Chick Pea Salad

Chick peas are a great source of fiber!

CALORIES: 146.5  |  FAT: 6.1g  |  PROTEIN: 4.3g  |  CARBS: 19.7g  |  FIBER: 4g
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Ham-Wrapped Fruit

Very Good 4.0/5
(24 ratings)
Ham-Wrapped Fruit

These appetizers go great for summer time get togethers or for a holiday appetizer or brunch buffets. Make them fun with novelty toothpicks.

CALORIES: 198  |  FAT: 8.9g  |  PROTEIN: 9.2g  |  CARBS: 21.8g  |  FIBER: 2.7g
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Easy Pork Won Tons

Good 3.9/5
(46 ratings)
Easy Pork Won Tons

Make this restaurant favorite at home for a quick snack.

CALORIES: 103.2  |  FAT: 4g  |  PROTEIN: 6.3g  |  CARBS: 10.1g  |  FIBER: 0.4g
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Jícama Salad With Chile And Lime

Good 3.8/5
(13 ratings)
Jícama Salad With Chile And Lime

Jicamas are available year round and can be found in Hispanic markets and most supermarket produce aisles.

CALORIES: 62.5  |  FAT: 0.4g  |  PROTEIN: 1.9g  |  CARBS: 14.6g  |  FIBER: 5g
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Pacific Sizzle Salad

Very Good 4.1/5
(43 ratings)
Pacific Sizzle Salad

Tired of the same green leafy salad?

CALORIES: 139.2  |  FAT: 5.4g  |  PROTEIN: 2.7g  |  CARBS: 23.2g  |  FIBER: 4.9g
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Countryside Couscous

Very Good 4.1/5
(30 ratings)
Countryside Couscous

Couscous is a staple of North African cuisine and can be found anywhere from Middle Eastern markets to your local supermarket in the pasta or dried beans aisle.

CALORIES: 213.9  |  FAT: 6.2g  |  PROTEIN: 5.6g  |  CARBS: 34.4g  |  FIBER: 2.5g
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Chilled Mushroom Salad

Good 3.7/5
(12 ratings)
Chilled Mushroom Salad

A mushroom lover's perfect picnic side dish. Try using a variety of mushrooms to give a different earthy flavor.

CALORIES: 76.4  |  FAT: 7g  |  PROTEIN: 1.8g  |  CARBS: 3.1g  |  FIBER: 0.7g
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes

Good 3.8/5
(12 ratings)
Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes

Packed with protein AND good for your heart! :) I found this recipe a long time ago, but do not remember where, so I can't give proper credit...

CALORIES: 157.2  |  FAT: 2.3g  |  PROTEIN: 13.8g  |  CARBS: 22.2g  |  FIBER: 3.3g
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Tuna Salad with Mustard (no mayo)

Good 3.4/5
(5 ratings)
Tuna Salad with Mustard (no mayo)

I don't eat mayonnaise much because it makes my skin break out, so I make my tuna salad with mustard instead. Comes out even better than regular tuna salad, in my opinion!

CALORIES: 77.5  |  FAT: 1g  |  PROTEIN: 12.4g  |  CARBS: 1g  |  FIBER: 0.2g
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Rumbamel's Twice Baked Potato Salad

Very Good 4.7/5
(10 ratings)
Rumbamel's Twice Baked Potato Salad

I got the basic recipe from Dierberg's and used my own approximations based on the order of ingredients. My friends and family love it! This version makes 4 cups or 8 servings of 1/2 cup each. You can eat it warm also and it tastes like a loaded baked potato!

CALORIES: 128.4  |  FAT: 4.8g  |  PROTEIN: 4.7g  |  CARBS: 16.1g  |  FIBER: 1.5g
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Chicken in Black Bean Salsa

Very Good 4.8/5
(6 ratings)
Chicken in Black Bean Salsa

CALORIES: 204.7  |  FAT: 1.8g  |  PROTEIN: 30.1g  |  CARBS: 15.9g  |  FIBER: 4.9g
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Throw-Together Burritos

Very Good 4.0/5
(26 ratings)
Throw-Together Burritos

Easy, microwaveable, vegetarian burritos

CALORIES: 206.9  |  FAT: 4.7g  |  PROTEIN: 18.1g  |  CARBS: 30.8g  |  FIBER: 13.6g
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Greek Potatoes

Very Good 4.5/5
(12 ratings)
Greek Potatoes

I serve this with my Greek chicken recipe. My children fight over these potatoes, hence the large quantity.

CALORIES: 171.2  |  FAT: 4.8g  |  PROTEIN: 3.6g  |  CARBS: 29.8g  |  FIBER: 4.4g
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