Monday, February 28, 2011
time to get back to blogging!
It have been a couple of weeks since I have written a blog post.. I know, I know.. bad me. Between sickness, traveling, and hubby throwing away my nutrition info that I had a on a couple of un-posted recipes, I kind of gave up for a short time..Now its back to workouts and watching what I eat.. Luckily I have maintained my weight.. so no worries there. So anyway, get out your grocery lists and look forward to some new recipes in the coming days!
Friday, February 11, 2011
13 is a lucky number! :)
Everyone associates 13 as being an unlucky number..and most of the time I suppose I believe them. (whoever they are!) But today, 13 is 100% a good thing.. Because for the first time ever in my adult life I saw a 13 on the scale.. In the form of 139.5 ( just made it! I know!)..and am thrilled to say I am no longer overweight according to BMI.. normal never felt so good!
Chinese Spaghetti
Not sure what to say about this dish other than it was yummy.. I say a lot of things are yummy though, anyone want to pitch in some descriptive words for tasty dishes?.. I'm all ears. its a nice change from the traditional Italian version... and less calories... because your not dumping tons of sauce on it. (or cheese.. you can't have spaghetti without cheese!) original recipe here.
Chinese Spaghetti (328 calories/5.25 grams fat/4 grams fiber/4 servings)
Chinese Spaghetti (328 calories/5.25 grams fat/4 grams fiber/4 servings)
- 1/2 lb ground beef (93% lean)
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 4 scallions, chopped and divided
- 8 oz spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 t chili paste w/ garlic ( I left this out for the little ones.. but mama likes it spicy!)
- 1 T reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 T fish sauce ( or oyster)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Ginger Lime Rib-eye
My FIL always makes these soy marinated beef ribs at pretty much any party he has.. they are really good.. I would imagine this concoction is pretty similar to what he makes.. except i think he uses lemon.. I think..he has never given me his "secret" recipe. Hubby thought it was a little to limey.. But I liked the extra kick it gave.. you could easily reduce the amount of lime for your taste. you could also use any steak, but we prefer the taste of rib-eye!
Ginger Lime Rib-eye (55 Calories per ounce with fat removed/95 Calories per ounce with fat)
Ginger Lime Rib-eye (55 Calories per ounce with fat removed/95 Calories per ounce with fat)
- 1.3 lbs rib-eye steak ( that how much was in my package, you get what you will eat!)
- 3T lime juice
- 3T low sodium soy sauce
- 3 T vinegar (I used cane, white or apple cider would work)
- 1/2 inch to an inch grated ginger root
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste ( a few grinds not sure how much)
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
OK.. So I Am going to be extremely lazy when in comes to this post..I didn't change one thing about this recipe ( except i didn't peel the potatoes so add 6 total grams of fiber).. So why reinvent the wheel when Gina did such a great job already? I will give you my picture tho.. and mention that I added a Pillsbury Grands Jr biscuit so it was more pot pieish. (hint hint.. Click on Gina to get the recipe!)
Saturday, February 5, 2011
National Nutella Day.. Super Simple Nutella Brownies
Today is National Nutella Day, and while I can't justify eating an entire brownie I had one bite and They are so tasty for being SOOO simple..The recipe only made 4 brownies though, so if you do make them.. it wouldn't cause to much damage as you would run out! Hubby ate 2 in a matter of a couple minutes and told me I was a tease. Original recipe here
Super Simple Nutella Brownies (224 Calories/12 grams fat/1 gram fiber/4 servings)
Super Simple Nutella Brownies (224 Calories/12 grams fat/1 gram fiber/4 servings)
- 1/2 cup Nutella Spread
- 1 egg
- 5 T flour.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Portuguese Green Soup
This is an Americanized version of a soup that was popular for Portuguese fisherman back in the day.. pretty tasty stuff.. Original recipe here
Portuguese Green Soup (192 Calories/5.5 grams fat/3 grams fiber/4 servings)
Portuguese Green Soup (192 Calories/5.5 grams fat/3 grams fiber/4 servings)
- cooking spray
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 medium potatoes, chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed ( you could add more, but that's all I had)
- 3.5 cups chicken broth
- 1-2 cups water
- 7 oz smoked turkey sausage or Kielbasa, sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Dark Chocolate Oat Muffins
These hit the spot.. mhh just enough chocolate to satisfy the craving while still being good for you! :) Total win! Original Recipe here
Dark Chocolate Oat Muffins (167 Calories/6.5 grams fat/2.5 grams fiber/12 servings)
- 6 T melted Light margarine (or butter..mmhhh butter)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 t baking powder
- 1/3 t baking soda
- 1/4 t salt
- 3/4 cup no sugar added apple sauce
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350F. Mix first 8 ingredients in a bowl. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Bake in greased muffin tin for 20 minutes.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Easy Peasy to put together.. I love my crock pot. Original recipe here.
Crock pot Buffalo Chicken Wraps (243 Calories/5 grams fat/8 grams fiber/ 6 servings)
Crock pot Buffalo Chicken Wraps (243 Calories/5 grams fat/8 grams fiber/ 6 servings)
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 1/2 cup Franks hot sauce
- 1/2 cup FF blue cheese or ranch dressing
- 6 100 calorie wraps (I used FLAT OUT multi grain)
- lettuce
- blue cheese crumbles (optional and not included in calories)
- salt and pepper
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