Low-Cal, Low-Carb, Low-Fat Chicken Quesedilla

Feb 25, 2007 - Very delicious for a light snack/meal. One La Tortilla Factory Tortilla (Whole Wheat, Green Onion, Regular; small and large sizes avaliable) A slice or two of Kraft Fat Free American Singles (Or any Mexican cheese you would like!) Chicken breast chunks Any kind of hot sauce or salsa Just place chicken and cheese in the tortilla and fry in a pan on both sides (folded!) until cheese is melted and the tortilla is browned. Feel free to enjoy with sour cream or guacomole! - 3 Comments

Faux Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo - Low carb wonder!

Feb 08, 2008 - I just made this and wanted to share. It's vegetarian chicken fettucine alfredo and it makes 2 veryyyyy generous servings! :) Lol I'm on a diet so everything needs to be accountable. - 5 Comments

spaghetti squash with lemon and capers

Aug 23, 2007 - spaghetti squash with lemon and capers adapted from foodnetwork.com to cook the squash: in a large pot (or dutch oven), cover whole squash with cold water. bring to a boil on high heat over the stove, then lower heat, cover, and allow to boil for about 30 minutes. remove squash from water and carefully cut in half lengthwise (squash will be hot! - 5 Comments

Calories in alcoholic drinks!

Nov 18, 2006 - Inspired by FitSugar's Poll So many times it happens. You do SO well on your diet through out the week and splurge on the weekend. I think some people will be shocked the amount of calories in ONE drink, and who really stops at one? - 4 Comments

Healthy Can Still be Tasty and Crispy!

Mar 14, 2007 - This was soooooo good... crispy, flavorful, delicious! In the old days, I'd dig right in and enjoy even fried foods - chicken... - 3 Comments

Hollywood Thai Beef Salad

Apr 28, 2008 - The Standard Hollywood, which serves celebrities such as Heather Graham and Megan Mullally, has a trendy diner feel, but you’ll find more than the burger special on the menu. Executive chef David Linville offers international treats like this salad with protein-rich lean flank steak. Serves: 2; Ingredients: Marinade 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup honey 6 tbsp fish sauce (found in Asian markets) 2 tbsp fresh orange juice 1 tbsp cilantro 1 tbsp mint leaves 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Thai (or serrano) chile 2 1/2 cloves garlic 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced Salad 6 oz flank steak 2 cups Asian vermicelli noodles 1/4 cup diced tomato 2 tbsp enoki mushrooms (found in Asian markets) 1/8 cup thinly sliced red onion 10-12 grapefruit segments 8 cilantro sprigs 4 mint sprigs Dressing 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp fresh orange juice 2 tbsp dark sesame oil 2 1/4 tsp fish sauce 1 Thai (or serrano) chile, seeded and minced 1 1/2 cloves garlic 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped Directions: Mix marinade ingredients in a blender until combined. - 0 Comments

Tucson Breakfast "Burro"

Oct 29, 2008 - This recipe, adapted from A Real American Breakfast by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison (William Morrow), will give you the energy to get through even the busiest morning. Providing an extra punch of protein (along with eggs) is lean machaca, a beef filling borrowed from Mexican ranchers. Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded, cored and chopped 1 1/2 lb thickly sliced lean deli roast beef, cut into matchsticks (or a 15-oz can black or pinto beans, drained, for machaca for a nonmeat protein) 3/4 cup lowfat, low-sodium chicken, beef or vegetable broth 2 cups bottled tomato salsa 1 cinnamon stick 1 large egg plus 1 large egg white, whisked lightly 6 thin flour tortillas, warmed Directions: To make machaca, heat oil in a skillet on medium heat. - 1 Comment

Fresh Linguine With Sausage And Cabbage

May 30, 2008 - This recipe supplies half of your daily folate needs. Also, the cabbage used in this recipe is savoy cabbage. It is light green and has crinkly leaves. - 0 Comments