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Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells

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…

Panecillos Fabulosos de Frutas

Fabulous Fruit Muffins

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup buttermilk, low-fat 2 tablespoons margarine (melted) 1 egg (slightly beaten) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup frozen strawberries (coarsely chopped, or other…

Pizza Tan Fácil Como de Mezcla (de la Mejor Mezcla Para Hornear)

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…

Fantastic French Toast

Fantastic French Toast

Ingredients 2 large eggs 1/2 cup non-fat milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 slices whole wheat bread syrup or other toppings (optional) Directions 1. Preheat the griddle over medium heat, or set an electric frying pan at 375 degrees. 2.…

MyPlate Kitchen

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…

Fat-Free Apple Crumb Dessert

Fat-Free Apple Crumb Dessert

Ingredients 4 apples (medium, baking) 1/2 cup oatmeal, quick cooking (uncooked) 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark) 2 teaspoons cinnamon (ground) 1/3 cup apple juice non-stick cooking spray Directions 1. Move the oven rack to the center of the…

Eggplant and Pepper Dip

Eggplant and Pepper Dip

Ingredients 1 eggplant 2 red pepper 1 onion (small) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions 1. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the peel from the eggplant. 2.…

Eggs Foo Young

Eggs Foo Young

Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup bean sprouts, fresh 1/2 cup chicken, cooked and diced (or beef) 1/3 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 cup mushrooms, stems and pieces (drained) 2 teaspoons oil Directions 1. Beat eggs with electric mixer (or by…

Easy Fried Rice

Easy Fried Rice

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 egg (beaten) 3 1/2 cups brown rice, cooked (or white rice) 1 cup chicken breast, ham or pork, cooked (and chopped) 1 cup mixed vegetables, cooked (and chopped) 2 green onion (sliced) soy sauce…

fruit salad with sweet and sour mayonnaise sauce

Easy Fruit Salad

Ingredients 1 can fruit cocktail (16 ounce, drained) 2 banana (sliced) 2 orange (cut into bite-size pieces) 2 apple (cut into bite-size pieces) 1 yogurt, low-fat piña colada (8 ounces) Directions 1. Mix fruit in a large bowl. 2. Add…