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Beet Smoothie

Posted by JB's Girl  

I had beets for dinner after reading all of the health benefits, and they were hard to get down. I wanted to love beets so much because I think they may be one of the best things to put in your body. So I went online and read up on beet juice,... MORE»

Recipe #347840

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Fruity Nutty Quinoa

Posted by Cadillacgirl  

This makes a great side dish and you can either serve it warm or cold as a salad. Can make vegetarian with vegetable broth. MORE»

Recipe #347725

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Sweet Potato/Carrot Fat Substitute for Recipe

Posted by Cleoppa  

Found this one in Self magazine, February 2008. Use it in muffin recipes, etc., replacing up to 2/3 of the fat. Wanted to try it so posted it here. MORE»

Recipe #347628

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Peppery Maple Chicken

Posted by fairy chef  

This to die for chicken recipe was found in the December 2008 Chatelaine magazine.Elegant and Easy to make! There’s a nice hint of maple to the sauce, but it’s not overpowering, and the pepper adds a bit of bite. Hope you and yours enjoy it as... MORE»

Recipe #347604

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Fat Free Granola Bars

Posted by peachy_pie  

A great recipe adapted from veganchef.com. MORE»

Recipe #347549

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Green Tomato Salsa

Posted by Ladymedic  

This is actually my friend's mom's recipe. But I have made it three years in a row now and canned hundred's of jars. We usually have a bumper tomato crop and are able to pick green tomatos from the garden. If they are on the small side use two... MORE»

Recipe #347520

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Nahm Manao (Refreshing Thai Drink)

Posted by aussiegoddess  

This is a sweet and sour non-alcoholic drink, although you could always add a dash of vodka or tequila! Adjust the quantities to suit your taste. MORE»

Recipe #347501

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Chili Garlic Broccoli

Posted by Tea Girl  

This is a recipe of one of my friends. It was modified from a recipe with Kai-lan (Chinese broccoli) that her mom made back at home in China. She used Western broccoli because Kai-lan was usually pretty expensive where we were living. The... MORE»

Recipe #347408

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Simplest Garlic Bread

Posted by Chef of Awesomness  

This is most likely to be the easiest homemade garlic bread recipe you will find on the internet! I love it and so should you! MORE»

Recipe #347333

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Banana Delight

Posted by Charishma Ramchandani  

Bananas are a favourite food of many, both children, teenagers and adults. Here is a unique recipe you are sure to enjoy. Do try! MORE»

Recipe #347111

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My Favorite Carrot Soup

Posted by Gaia22  

This really is "my favorite carrot soup"! The fresh ginger is the key ingredient. I came across this recipe a few years ago in a magazine article about holiday family favorites and have been making it ever since. This soup is a snap to... MORE»

Recipe #346961

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Light Creamy Chicken Cranberry Apple Pasta (Whole Wheat)

Posted by I Can't Believe It's Healthy  

This is an amazing dish... gets the rants at dinners! We have made this multiple times, each a hit! This is 'light' because the origional recipe called for 35% whipping cream... I've gradually been reducing the percent each time made as to lighten... MORE»

Recipe #346712

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Abalone Chowder

Posted by Molly53  

California comfort food from the Western chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. MORE»

Recipe #346704

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Gluten Free Chinese Fry Batter

Posted by King Jay II  

My son has Celiac, and I developed this after talking with the Chef at a local Chinese resturant, who likes to cook Gluten Free. It works well with shrimp, vegetables, fish, pork and my favorite.. chicken. Will fry the chicken pieces and then... MORE»

Recipe #346327

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Simplest Braised Cabbage - Low Carb

Posted by Soup Queen  

This is very tasty and simple, although I guess it is technically not braised. I serve it with turkey kielbasa for a low-carb, low-fat meal. Another great sausage is Amy's Apple & Gouda Cheese Chicken Sausage. How can healthy eating taste... MORE»

Recipe #346003

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Herbed Brown Rice

Posted by NELady  

From Wheat-Free Recipes & Menus by Carol Fenster, p. 60, c. 2004. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth. MORE»

Recipe #345752

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Easy Risoni Salmon Frittata With Mayonnaise

Posted by bluemoon downunder  

An easy everyday recipe, ideal for a midweek meal, adapted from a recent issue of the Australian 'New Idea'. Frittata can be made up to two days ahead, and kept covered in the refrigerator. Canned salmon can be used in place of the smoked salmon.... MORE»

Recipe #345650

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Enchilada Sauce (Wheat-Free)

Posted by NELady  

From Wheat-free Recipes & Menues by Carol Fenster, Ph.D. P. 83, c. 2004 MORE»

Recipe #345596

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Healthy Chocolate Smoothie

Posted by Chef #1048250  

Quick, easy & chocolatey MORE»

Recipe #345476

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Green Grog [with Rum]

Posted by Recipe Junkie  

From More Food for Thought MORE»

Recipe #345435

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