A nice light cheesecake, cut into squares for smaller portion sizes that are great for kids (or for adults watching their calories!). It’s delicious topped with fresh fruit. 1 1/2 cups crushed low-fat graham crackers 1 tbsp sugar 1 egg white 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 cup low-fat sour cream 1 cup light cream…
Moroccan Lentil Pie
Lentils, cheese and Moroccan spices wrapped in a delicate phyllo crust. 4 cups of Lentil and Vegetable Tagine4 sheets phyllo pastry1 tsp butter, melted2 tsp olive oil1 cup feta cheese1/4 cup parmesan cheese2 eggs1 tsp parsley flakes Spray a 2-quart round glass baking dish with cookiing spray. Overlap sheets of phyllo across the dish to…
Doro Wat
Ethiopian chicken stew slow-cooked in the crockpot. It’s sure to warm you up on a cold day. 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tbsps butter3 large onions, diced 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger1 tbsp paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you like it spicy)1/2 teaspoon black pepper1…
Whole Orange Muffins
Amazing muffins made with a whole orange, peel and all. 1 whole orange 1/2 cup orange juice 1 large egg 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup applesauce 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional) Preheat oven to…
Stoplight Corn Chowder
This simple and tasty corn chowder is made fun with stoplight colours of red peppers, yellow corn, and green peppers. 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, diced1 red bell pepper, diced1 green bell pepper, diced2 cups corn1 cup navy beans2 vegetable bouillion squares3 tablespoons flour3 cups milk1 cup water1/2 cup grated cheddar cheeseOptional garnish: crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, and/or sliced…
Caramel-Apple Pudding Cake
Caramel sauce and apples in a scrumptious baked pudding. 2 medium tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (2 cups) 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup raisins 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup…
Curried Chicken and Broccoli Crepes
Soft and light crepes with a delicious creamy filling of chicken and broccoli. Crepes: 1 cup all-purpose flour pinch of salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 cup milk 2/3 cup water 1 tsp butter In a bowl, cobine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add eggs. While whisking, gradually add milk…
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Protein-packed pancakes made with cottage cheese, eggs, and a touch of honey. Recipe at Weelicious: http://weelicious.com/2010/10/05/cottage-cheese-pancakes/ I love cottage cheese in pancakes, as you’ll see from my Mish-Mash pancake recipe, so when I saw this recipe on Weelicious I knew they would be really tasty. They did not disappoint. Cole was skeptical at first and was really…
Quinoa Coconut Granola Bites
A healthy and addictive snack made with quinoa, coconut and almond butter. 2 cups quinoa, cooked 1 cup rolled large flake oats ½ cup coconut (shredded, unsweetened) ½ cup natural almond butter 1/3 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup miniature chocolate chips Preheat oven…
Pumpkin Cran-Apple Loaf
A low-fat pumpkin loaf with cranberries and chopped apples. 1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup oat bran2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp salt2 eggs1/2 cup maple syrup or honey1 1/2 cups pure pumpkin puree3/4 cup buttermilk2 tbsp canola oil2 tsp vanilla1 apple, diced1/3 cup dried cranberries…
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