Recipes

Dr. Oz’s Creamy Balsamic Salad Dressing

Dr Oz’s salad dressing is so simple to make and so delicious, you’ll never buy bottled dressing again!Â I promise. Okay, so here’s the deal — I have eaten more fat free salad dressings than I couldÂ possibly count — many of them quite terrible, but some really good (the ones you’ll find on A [...]

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LOW FAT FRUIT AND PASTA SALAD

Salads

Simple and delicious. Ingredients 1 medium orange 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 teaspoon sugar Dash salt 1/4 cup tiny bow tie pasta, cooked and drained 2 medium apples, cored and chopped 2 tablespoons sliced green onions Directions Finely shred enough orange peel to make 1/2 teaspoon; set aside. Remove the remaining peel from orange [...]

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LOW FAT TROPICAL FRUIT SLAW

Salads

This is fantastic for a potluck or a summer lunch. Speed preparation by buying pre-shredded cabbage. INGREDIENTS 2 medium oranges, peeled 1 medium banana, sliced 1 8-ounce can pineapple chunks (juice pack), drained 2 cups finely shredded cabbage 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 8-ounce carton orange yogurt (I like to use fat-free) PREPARATION Section [...]

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WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH PECANS AND CRAISINS

Salads

Eating healthy is delicious with this anti-oxidant rich Wheat Berry Salad. Pecans and craisins bring the lowly wheat berry to a whole new level of yumminess.

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Low Fat Curried Fruit Salad

Salads

This fresh fruit salad includes grapes, kiwifruit, orange sections, and apple slices that are drizzled with a honey yogurt dressing. The dressing has some curry powder added for a hint of spiciness. This recipe makes a refreshing low-calorie salad that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a complete meal. INGEDIENTS 1/3 cup plain [...]

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LOW FAT PUMPKIN RAISIN DROP COOKIES

In the fall, I love all things pumpkin and these yummo cookies are no exception.Â Give them a try… they’re easy, delish, and satisfying … oh and did I mention, they’re low fat too! Happy Fall!

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POTATO SCALLION SOUP

Soups | Stews

Potato soup is one of my favorites and a real “comfort food,” especially on cold days. If you prefer, substitute onions for the scallions.Â It’s delicious either way.Â With hearty bread and a salad, you’ll have a meal in minutes.

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VIVA LA FRENCH ONION SOUP

Soups | Stews

A few years ago I took my sister to New York City for her birthday celebration.Â We had a week of food, fun and theater, and one of our favorite restaurants was a little French restaurant called Gaby’s.Â So chic and perfect for our girls week.Â Quite often we’d walk up to Gaby’s late at [...]

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PUMPKIN FLAN

Pies | Tarts

No Thanksgiving meal seems complete without a deliciously sweet pumpkin ending and this Pumpkin Flan recipe by Ellie Krieger fits the bill perfectly!Â Sweetly decadent with a gooey caramel topping, yet just a fraction of the fat and calories of a traditional pumpkin pie.

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