Fish Tacos
Ingredients 1 red onion, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 cup packaged coleslaw mix 4 4-ounce tilapia fillets (or any white fish) 8 small corn tortillas 1 teaspoon chili powder (more or less to taste) Directions 1. Clean and chop…
Meal Type Dinner
Fish with Spinach
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound skinless cod fillets 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces) 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 2 cups canned low-sodium diced tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes) 1/2 cup water 2 cups…
Five Happiness Fried Noodles
Ingredients 10 cups water 1 pound egg noodles 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil, divided) 3 cups bean sprouts 1 cup bamboo shoots (julienned sliced thinly in strips) 1/2 cup carrots (shredded) 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms (dried, soaked, stems…
Flavorful Fried Rice
Ingredients 2 tablespoons cooking oil (or margarine) 1 cup rice, regular, uncooked 3 tablespoons onion (minced) 1/2 cup carrot (chopped or grated) 2 cups water 4 egg (beaten) 4 egg whites (beaten) 1/4 cup milk, non-fat 1/2 cup peas 2…
Flour Tortillas
Ingredients 2 cups flour (all-purpose, or 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or shortening) 1/2 cup water (warm, 105-110 degrees F) Directions 1.…
Four Layer Casserole
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef, 85% lean 4 potatoes 1 package frozen mixed vegetables (or canned mixed vegetables) 1/4 cup cheese, low-fat shredded (cheddar or colby jack) 1/4 cup milk, 1% salt and pepper (optional, to taste) Directions 1. Cook…
French Salad Dressing
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon onion (grated) 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions 1. Put all the ingredients in a jar or bottle with a lid. 2.…
Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells
Ingredients 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed (10 ounces) 12 ounces cottage cheese, low-fat 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, part skim shredded (save 1/2 cup for topping) 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 jar light tomato basil…
Easy-As-A-Mix Pizza (from Better Baking Mix)
Ingredients 1 Serving Better Baking Mix 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon oregano (or Italian herb mix) 1 cup mozzarella cheese, part-skim grated Directions 1. Preheat oven to…
Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
Ingredients 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 3/4 cup dried, minced onion 2 cups dried milk, non-fat Directions 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Store in airtight container. 3. Use in recipes as indicated. Notes…