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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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    May 18th, 2012adminDinner, Kid Friendly, Sides

    These are just FANTASTIC ! Forget about regular stuffing next Thanksgiving – I am going to make these ahead of time and simply reheat in the oven while the turkey is being carved. These are simply delicious !

    Stuffin' Muffins

    Stuffin' Muffins

    10 servings
    209 calories per serving

    1/4 c butter
    3/4 c celery, chopped fine
    1/4 c carrots, chopped fine
    1 1/2 c water
    6 oz. Stovetop stuffing mix
    1/3 c Craisins or raisins
    1/4 c chopped walnuts
    1 1/2 c low fat shredded cheddar cheese
    1/4 cup egg beaters
    Pam

    Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin tin with Pam. In a skillet, melt butter and cook celery and carrot 5-6 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil them remove from heat and stir in stuffing mix, craisins and nuts then add 1 cup of cheese and the egg beaters and mix well. Spoon into 10 muffin cups and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese then back 10 minutes to melt cheese.

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    April 30th, 2012adminLunch, Mediterranean, Sandwiches

    There’s lots of flavor packed into this sandwich ! It makes an excellent brunch or lunch meal.

    Greek Lunch Sandwich

    Greek Lunch Sandwich

    4 servings
    146 calories per serving

    4 Light English Muffins
    1/4 c hummus
    1/4 English cucumber sliced into 28 thin slices
    1/4 c crumbled reduced fat feta cheese
    8 thin slices of tomato
    4 lettuce leaves

    Toast muffin lightly and spread with 1 T hummus. Add cucumber, cheese and tomato. Top with lettuce.

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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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    February 15th, 2012adminLunch, Sandwiches

    This makes a great brunch or lunch. The flavors mingle very nicely and the sharp flavor from the swiss cheese adds a nice flair to this sandwich.

    Open Faced Bacon Melts

    Open Faced Bacon Melts

    1 serving
    330 calories per serving

    1 light English Muffin (100 calories)
    Mustard
    2 thin slices Canadian Bacon
    1 slice tomato
    2 basil leaves
    2 slices light Swiss cheese (80 cals per slice)
    8 spritzes ICBINB Spray

    Spray muffin with ICBINB Spray and then spread with a little mustard. Add bacon, basil and tomato and then place on a pan in your toaster oven and heat through. Finally top with cheese and heat until it is melted.

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    March 8th, 2011adminBreakfast, Kid Friendly

    These are FABULOUS ! Serve as a breakfast muffin, for brunch, for lunch, or even as a dinner side. They are quite versatile – add or remove spices to make these taste just how you like them :)

    Savory Breakfast Muffins

    Savory Breakfast Muffins

    12 servings
    190 calories per serving

    6 slices thin bacon, chopped (I use the precooked version and totally skip the frying step)
    10 cloves roasted garlic, chopped finely (don’t substitute raw garlic)
    3 eggs
    3/4 cup buttermilk Bisquick
    1 1/2 T chopped parsley
    2 c shredded low fat mild cheddar cheese
    Salt and Pepper to taste
    Pam

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin pans with Pam. Fry bacon and remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. Beat eggs and stir in Bisquick, parsley, cheese, bacon, salt, pepper and garlic and spoon into muffin tins. Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool before removing from pan.

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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 27th, 2010adminBreakfast, Kid Friendly

    A sweet alternative to cinnamon toast – this one is quick to make and wonderful tasting.

    Sweet Muffins

    Sweet Muffins



    1 serving
    146 calories per serving

    1 100 calories whole wheat light English muffin
    2 t lite buttery spread
    10 sprays I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
    3/4 t Splenda
    1/2 t cinnamon

    Combine Splenda and cinnamon. Spread muffin halves with butter and sprinkle with the sugar mix then spray each half with the butter spray and place in a toaster oven until warm and sugar is melted.

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    January 31st, 2010adminBreakfast, Instructional, Kid Friendly, Videos

    This breakfast muffin has not one, but TWO pieces of Canadian bacon, cheese and eggs – all for 250 calories ! Compare that to the fast food breakfast sandwiches that weigh in between 300 and 500 calories and the choice is clear !

    Bacon, Egg and Cheese Muffin

    Bacon, Egg and Cheese Muffin

    1 serving
    250 calories per serving

    1/4 c Egg Beaters
    2 slices Canadian bacon
    1 slice Kraft fat free American cheese
    1 lite whole wheat muffin, toasted
    1 T lite buttery spread
    Pam

    Heat pan on medium high heat. Remove from heat and spray with Pam. Return to heat. Add Egg Beaters and reduce heat to medium and use a spatula to keep eggs contained to a small circle while they set and cook. Cook until done. Meanwhile, heat bacon in microwave 30 seconds. Butter muffin and place cheese on hot toasted muffin so it will melt. Add eggs and bacon.

    Here’s a quick video to show you how to prep the eggs:

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    January 31st, 2010adminBreakfast, Instructional, Videos

    Scrambled Egg Beaters just fall out of a breakfast muffin. It’s best to try and keep them in a small circle so that they easily fit on the muffin and stay put. Here is a quick video showing you how to do this :)

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