South of the Border Skillet Dinner 1 lb lean ground turkey, chicken, or beef 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 package taco or burrito seasoning mix 1/2 cup chopped green/and or red bell pepper 1 1/4 cup elbow macaroni 1/2 cup shredded 2% cheddar cheese 1 cup water Coat a deep 12-inch nonstick skillet or [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Eggplant Maicotti
Eggplant Maicotti 2 large eggplant, sliced 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick lengthwise 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped very fine (2 tsp dried) 2 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano (2 tsp dried) 1 container (15 ounces) fat-free ricotta 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese fresh grated, divided, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup fat free shredded [...]
Egg and Spinach Cups
Egg and Spinach Cups 1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach 3/4 cup liquid egg substitute 3/4 cup shredded reduced fat cheese 1/4 cup diced green bell peppers 1/4 cup diced onion 3 drops hot sauce (optional) Microwave the spinach for 2 1/2 minutes on high. Drain the excess liquid. Line a 12 cup muffin pan [...]
Turkey Chili
South Beach Turkey Chili 1 McCormick Original Chili Seasoning Packet 1 cup chopped onion 2 minced garlic cloves 2 cups 99% fat free chicken broth 2-14.5 ounce cans diced, no salt added tomatoes (do not drain) 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 1-14.5 ounce can cooked beans (do not drain) 1 lb. diced turkey breast meat, skin [...]
Buns
Buns 4 large eggs 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, Fat free 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar 1-2 TBS Parmesan cheese or cheese mixes, shredded Pinch to 1/8 tsp garlic & onion powder Eggs should be at room temperature. Set oven to 300* F. Separate eggs carefully. Mix yolks, and cheeses together, set aside. Beat white unit [...]
Diet Long Island Iced Tea
Diet Long Island Iced Tea 0.5 oz. Gin 0.5 oz. Rum 0.5 oz. Vodka 0.5 oz. Tequila 0.5 oz. Triple Sec 1 oz. Real Lemon (bottled) Juice 6 packets Equal 16 oz. Coke Zero Pour equal packets into shaker. Pour lemon juice in and stir with swizzle until dissolved. Add liquors. Put top on and [...]
South Indian Fish Curry
South Indian Fish Curry 12 oz Tilapia filet 1 medium (2-1/2″ dia) chopped onions, raw 0.5 cup, pulp tamarinds 3 tbsp canola oil 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp ginger root 1 tbsp salt 2 tbsp chili powder 2-5 tsp black pepper 5 cloves Cinnamon 2 tbsp coriander seed Cut the fish as the size desired. [...]
South African Whole Wheat Meusili Rusks
South African Whole Wheat Meusili Rusks 1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour 1 1/2 cups All purpose Flour 125 g Butter 1/4 tsp salt 3 tsp Baking powder 2 Tbsp Packed Brown sugar 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar 250 ml Buttermilk ( Fat free) 50 ml Pineapple or Orange juice 1/4 cup Quick Oates 1/4 cup [...]
Creole Turkey Soup
Creole Turkey Soup Any broth you desire 3 cloves of garlic 1 lb. ground turkey creole seasoning, optional Spinach and Peas Ricotta Egg Beaters Salt and pepper to taste Cook your turkey separate from all other ingredients. Make sure to season it and drain. Set aside. In a pot boil broth and add spinach and [...]
Smoked Salmon and Veggie Cups
Smoked Salmon and Veggie Cups 1 cup sliced asparagus stalks 1/2 cup onions, chopped 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, diced 3 oz. smoked salmon, diced 2 oz neufchatel or low fat cream cheese 5 egg whites + 1 whole egg 1/4 cup fat free half & half 1 tbsp olive oil Boil sliced asparagus until [...]



