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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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    September 22nd, 2010adminDinner, MUFAs, pork, Salads, Summer

    This tasted equally as good all nestled inside a wrap for easy portability…what a great brown bag lunch !

    Grilled Pork Salad

    Grilled Pork Salad

    4 servings
    400 calories per serving

    ¼ c oil
    2 T lime juice
    1 T Dijon mustard
    ½ t salt
    1 lb. pork tenderloin
    Raspberry Vinaigrette
    3 bunches watercress torn into pieces
    1 small peach, cut into ½ inch pieces
    ½ c raspberries

    Mix oil, lime, mustard, and salt in a zip loc bag and add pork. Mix up and refrigerate in the sealed bag at least 1 hour. Heat grill and cook pork 10 minutes each side or until done. Cut diagonally into ¼ inch slices and set ½ of it aside for another meal. Arrange meat on watercress pieces and drizzle with vinaigrette then garnish with fruit.

    Vinaigrette
    ¼ c oil
    2 T raspberry vinegar
    1 t honey
    ½ t salt
    ½ t ground mustard

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    June 17th, 2010adminBreakfast, Lunch, Sandwiches

    This is a great take on a bacon and egg sandwich – the addition of the mustard and mayo give it a great extra zing and the watercress adds a great dimension not usually found in a sandwich like this.

    Open Faced Egg and Bacon Sandwich

    Open Faced Egg and Bacon Sandwich

    1 serving
    297 calories per serving

    Bottom half of a hoagie roll
    1 t whole grain mustard
    1 t light mayonnaise
    2 slices bacon, cooked
    1 egg, cooked over easy in a skillet sprayed with Pam
    1 handful watercress, stems removed
    Coarse salt
    Pepper

    Spread roll with mustard and mayo and then layer with bacon, watercress and egg. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve open faced.

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    February 3rd, 2010adminSalads, Sides

    A sophisticated blend of endive, watercress and apple that cures boring salads !

    Apple Salad

    Apple Salad

    4 servings
    132 calories per serving

    Dressing:
    2 T oil
    1 T cider vinegar
    1 t sugar free maple syrup
    2 t Dijon mustard
    Salt and pepper to taste

    Salad:
    2 heads endive
    1 bunch watercress
    4 stalks celery
    1 apple

    Mix dressing. Core and slice endive. Remove thick stems from watercress. Slice celery and apple thinly. Mix together and add dressing. Add 2 T crumbled goat cheese for only 40 calories more.

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