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    Sausage and Bean Stew (Crock Pot)

    Sausage and Bean Stew (Crock Pot)

    What a great appetizer or lunch. The sausage, beans and garlic make a perfect stew. Served with cheese toast, this makes a great dish to serve to guests. Even with the bread, this dish comes in under 400 calories !! 6 servings 350 calories per serving 2 t oil 3 ...

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    Hamburger Soup (Crock Pot)

    Hamburger Soup (Crock Pot)

    This is so tasty – it’s something I have made many times and everyone who eats it is always delighted with the great heartiness and warmth. Beings this is a crock pot recipe, you can start this one before work, come home, drop in the noodles and in ...

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    Chinese Pulled Pork

    Chinese Pulled Pork (Crock Pot)

    This recipe was really interesting. Usually when you think of pulled pork, you expect a spicy Southwest flavor. But this one has an awesome Chinese sauce that is mellow and mild and is perfect with pulled pork. 8 servings 227 calories per serving 1/4 c soy sauce 1/4 c ...

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    I'm so very pleased to announce the 400 Calorie or Less App and eBooks ! The eBooks are now available for the Nook and the Kindle. There are 4 eBooks and they each host 40+ recipes to help you lose weight while eating the foods you love and ...

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    Easy Pork Carnitas

    Easy Pork Carnitas

    This is another great authentic recipe that cooks all day in the crock pot - it turns out a fantastically tender and juicy meat that is easily shredded and tastes great with a bit of lime and avocado. 4 servings 208 calories per serving 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground ...

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    Black Bean Chili (Crock Pot)

    Black Bean Chili (Crock Pot)

    This is one of the most awesome chili recipes I have ever made ! The depth of flavor was amazing. This is a truly authentic, rich, aromatic and spicy chili that is just plain PERFECT. Don’t forget the squirt of lime just before serving – it actually ...

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    Chicken Tortellini Stew (Crock Pot)

    Chicken Tortellini Stew (Crock Pot)

    This is a soupy stew or a thick soup :) Whatever it is, it's absolutely delicious. The sweet fennel adds just the little something different that makes this meal one of a kind. 6 servings 380 calories per serving 2 carrots, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast cut ...

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    Lasagna (Crock Pot)

    Lasagna (Crock Pot)

    Even traditional lasagna lovers like this one - and it is nice and easy to do. Start it at lunch time and have dinner ready 4 hours later. Take a look at my video below for instructions on how to layer it in your crock. 8 servings 275 calories per ...

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    March 31st, 2012adminLunch, Sandwiches

    A Waldorf salad has apples and nuts and celery and is mixed with mayo. Here I recreate it but in sandwich form and serve it atop lean turkey slices. So good !!

    Waldorf Sandwich

    Waldorf Sandwich

    1 serving
    396 calories per serving

    100 calorie English muffin, toasted
    1/2 small apple sliced
    ¼ c chopped walnuts
    ¼ c thin celery slices
    1 T non fat mayonnaise
    4 slices thin deli sliced lean turkey (Oscar Mayer pre-packaged meats are great)
    2 lettuce leaves

    Spread bread with mayo. Make sandwich with turkey and apples. Sprinkle with walnuts and celery slices. Top with lettuce.

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    February 21st, 2012adminBreakfast, Lunch, Sandwiches

    Either as a breakfast or a lunch, this egg sandwich is fabulous. It matches savory egg yolk with crisp spinach and creamy cheese and satisfies the soul :)

    Egg and Spinach Muffin

    Egg and Spinach Muffin

    1 serving
    245 calories per serving

    1 t butter
    1 egg
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1 English muffin, split and toasted
    1/4 c baby spinach leaves
    1 wedge light Laughing Cow cheese (original Swiss or Garlic Herb flavored)

    Melt butter and cook egg 2 minutes each side or until desired doneness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread cheese on toasted muffins, add egg and spinach and make a sandwich.

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    May 11th, 2011adminFish, Lunch, Sandwiches

    The jalapeno peppers really kick it up here and add some nice heat. If you don’t like spice, use pickles instead !

    Tuna Melt

    Tuna Melt

    2 servings
    180 calories per serving

    6 oz. can tuna in water, drained
    1/2 t onion powder
    Salt and pepper to taste
    12 slices pickled jalapeno
    2 light English muffins (100 calories each), split
    4 slices Kraft Free Singles cheese

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix tuna with salt, pepper and onion powder and divide onto muffins. Top with peppers and cheese and bake 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

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    June 21st, 2010adminBreakfast, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Snacks

    This is basically an eggless version of a great breakfast sandwich. This is so satisfying when you need something bacony and cheesy !

    Bacon and Cheese Muffin

    Bacon and Cheese Muffin

    1 serving
    245 calories per serving

    1 light whole wheat muffin (100 calories)
    6 sprays I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spray
    2 slices fat free Kraft singles
    3 slices turkey bacon

    Cook the bacon according to package instructions. Toast the muffin and when done, immediately spray each half with butter spray and place the cheese slices on so they get melty. Top with the cooked bacon and eat open faced or make a sandwich.

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    February 3rd, 2010adminLunch, Mediterranean, Sandwiches

    Look at all that cheese, and bacon ! This is great as a breakfast or lunch. There’s lots of strong flavors here but they combine well together.

    Greek BLT

    Greek BLT

    1 serving
    340 calories per serving

    1 whole wheat English muffin
    2 T black olive spread (tapenade) – or just chopped black olives
    1 wedge Laughing Cow Light cheese, regular flavor
    1/4 c sliced cucumber
    3 sundried tomatoes diced up
    3 large romaine leaves
    2 slices cooked turkey bacon

    Toast muffin. Spread cheese on both sides. Spread olive tapendade on one half. Pile up the rest of the stuff and dig in :)

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