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LOW FAT FRUIT AND PASTA SALAD

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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EYE PROTECTING MANGO DREAM SMOOTHIE

Smoothies

Eye Protecting Spinach Mango Dream Smoothie

Mango’s are one of my all-time favorite fruits and when mango and spinach are combined, the body’s ability to absorb their antioxidants, particularly lutein and xanthein, TRIPLES! Super SCRUMPTIOUS!

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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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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. 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. It’s delicious either way. 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. We had a week of food, fun and theater, and one of our favorite restaurants was a little French restaurant called Gaby’s. So chic and perfect for our girls week. 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! 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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Seasoned Baked Cod

Fish | Seafood

This is a quick and easy baked cod recipe from the Mayo Clinic. From start to finish it only takes 15 minutes (including prep and baking!). It’s fresh and clean tasting, low in fat and calories and great for you! How can you go wrong! I often serve this on a salad for lunch, but [...]