Light Recipe: Tomato, Tuna & Tarragon Salad
Here is another light and fresh recipe. I use Tuna on a weekly basis with several dishes and I often use salads as a main dish. This time I bring here a recipe from © EatingWell Magazine that is featured on Cooking.com called Tomato, Tuna & Tarragon Salad.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/3 [...]
Light Recipe: Citrus Tea Punch
I’m not a very “drinky” person, I like to drink a beer from time to time, a Piña Colada at night, a whiskey cream but I can spend months without a drink.
For today’s light recipe and once we are in summer (at least half of the world), I think it is appropriate to bring here [...]
Light Recipe: Light Coconut Pie
It’s time for another Light Recipe.
This time I bring here a Bitsy’s Kitchen recipe: Light Coconut Pie. This recipe brings together cream cheese, pina colada and flaked coconut.
Ingredients:
9-inch prepared graham cracker crust
8 oz. light cream cheese, softened
8 oz. low fat pina colada
or coconut flavored yogurt 2 Tbsp. white sugar
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
8 oz. [...]
Recipe: Stirrings Red Sangria
It’s been two weeks since I published my last light recipe, my goal is to publish one recipe a week.
Today, when I checked AllRecipes page, I realized that the Daily Recipe was my favorite drink - Sangria. This is a very simple recipe that is perfect for the warm nights we will be having this [...]
Light Recipe: EatingWell Power Salad
It’s time for another Light Recipe. High temperatures and good weather (at least here in Portugal) make us want easy, light and fresh recipes that’s why this week I choose a healthy salad.
I found this EatingWell Power Salad at the EatingWell website.
This recipe is very easy to prepare, it only takes 10 minutes to be [...]
Light Recipe: Light Tiramisu
It’s time for another light recipe. This time I’ve chosen a dessert I adore: Tiramisu.
This is a LIGHT TIRAMISU from Better Homes and Gardens, delicious as all their recipes. This recipe is easy to make and the ingredients are not difficult to find. Here it is:
Ingredients:
* 2 8-ounce cartons fat-free sour cream
* [...]
Light Recipe: Tuna Salad Sandwich
It’s time for another low fat, low calorie recipe.
This time I’m leaving you here a recipe with one of my favorite ingredients: Tuna. We eat a lot of Tuna at home prepared in several ways. This recipe is from What’s Cooking America and it’s called Tuna Salad Sandwich. The ingredients are easy to find and [...]
Do you know why integral cereals help you control your weight?
Integral cereals have less calories than the refine ones, they also are rich in nutrients therefore when you eat them you feel you are full and don’t need any more food for a while.
The nutrients they have are of good quality so the urge to eat is less and you can control your weight naturally [...]
Diet Recipe: Mushroom and Cheese Frittata
I’m going to post a diet recipe every week, for now I don’t have an established day so today here is one.
I got this recipe from 3fatchicks, it is a low fat recipe and seems tasty. Mushroom and Cheese Frittata
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
6 egg whites
3 whole eggs
2 Tbsp milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
nonstick cooking [...]
Steam Cousine
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Mixed Berry Crepes
Time for another light recipe, this time from My Recipes site.
I love crepes and this ones with berries are really attractive and seem tasty, all with a low quantity of calories.The picture I’m using is from the same site.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened blueberries, thawed
1 cup [...]
Chocolate Fondue: Thinking about Valentine’s Day
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and why don’t you prepare a delicious dessert for you and your love one that is High Fiber, Low Sodium and Low Cholesterol.
I found this Chocolate Fondue recipe at EatingWell , it’s very easy to make.
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon brewed espresso (see Kitchen Tip)
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