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Low-Fat Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Posted by Maureenie  

Creamy, cheesy goodness of a pasta dish without the starch and a lot less fat. My husband was a big skeptic, but after he tried it, he went back for seconds! I like to make this on the weekend to reheat during the week to cut down on cooking... MORE»

Recipe #397294

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Citrus Marinade

Posted by Maureenie  

From Weight Watchers. Low calorie, low fat marinade takes only minutes to put together. Flavors go great with grilled chicken. Makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of chicken. MORE»

Recipe #393974

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Butternut Squash Soup

Posted by Maureenie  

I am not sure of the origin of this recipe, but I have had it for over 20 years. This is great served with a savory nut bread and a sharp cheddar. MORE»

Recipe #344607

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Roasted Winter Squash Pasta

(1 reviews) Posted by Maureenie  

This recipe is part of The New York Times' "Recipes for Health" series. You can roast the squash in advance of your meal and when ready to eat, reheat in the microwave while you cook your pasta. MORE»

Recipe #344498

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Super Easy, Fat-Free Grilled Corn-In-The-Husk

Posted by Maureenie  

I was looking for a recipe that did not require soaking the husks prior to grilling. This is a variation on the method I found on Simply Recipes website. Husks are placed directly on a screaming hot grill without the need to soak beforehand in... MORE»

Recipe #306946

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M & M Popcorn Cake

(1 reviews) Posted by Maureenie  

This is from Ingrid Hoffman, "Simply Delicioso," on Food Network. It has only 4 ingredients and can be made in less than an hour. You can be creative using different colored M&Ms for holidays or special occasions. MORE»

Recipe #304293

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Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Posted by Maureenie  

This recipe is from Ellie Krieger. MORE»

Recipe #304164

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Frothy Chocolate Espresso Shake

Posted by Maureenie  

This recipe is from Giada De Laurentiis, who recommends Marie Belle hot chocolate mix. MORE»

Recipe #304162

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Lemon-Basil Potatoes

(2 reviews) Posted by Maureenie  

This is from Giada De Laurentiis. The lemon and basil give these potatoes a really fresh, clean taste. MORE»

Recipe #304161

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Chicken With Jerk Sauce and Cool Pineapple Salsa

Posted by Maureenie  

This is from Ellie Krieger. For those who don't like heat, you can substitute jalapeno or bell pepper for the scotch bonnet. I used a regular cucumber when I made this, and it came out fine. I also don't like mint, so I left that out. MORE»

Recipe #304152

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Biscotti All'arancia E Mandorle (Orange and Almond Biscotti)

(2 reviews) Posted by Maureenie  

From cookiesfromitaly.com. Can be prepared 1 week ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Store in an airtight container. These biscotti have a great and unusual flavor with the orange and almond combination! MORE»

Recipe #304116

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Biscotti Di Nocciola E Espresso (Hazelnut Espresso Shortbread Co

Posted by Maureenie  

From cookiesfromitaly.com. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 month. MORE»

Recipe #304114

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Skorthalia (Greek Garlic Sauce)

(1 reviews) Posted by Maureenie  

This is from Jeff Smith, The Frugal Gourmet, 1984. If you serve this at a party, everyone must have some, or some of your guests may be offended! Can use as a sauce for fried calamari or as a spread for crudite, torn pita bread, or crackers.... MORE»

Recipe #304110

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Cuban Sandwich

Posted by Maureenie  

From Ingrid Hoffman, Simply Delicioso," on Food Network. If you cannot find Cuban rolls, you can use any long sandwich roll. Be very careful when handling the hot bricks! Be sure to place them in a very sturdy baking pan. Place them in... MORE»

Recipe #304103

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Chickpea and Zucchini Salad - Giada De Laurentiis

Posted by Maureenie  

This is from Giada De Laurentis. Can use frozen, thawed corn in place of the fresh corn. I also add a tomato to this salad. If I don't have a chunk of Parmesan, I will just sprinkle some grated cheese over the top after mixing in the vinaigrette. MORE»

Recipe #304092

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Grilled Tomatoes With Orzo Stuffing

Posted by Maureenie  

This is from Down Home with the Neelys. I use feta cheese in place of the goat cheese. MORE»

Recipe #304091

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Black-Eyed Pea Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by Maureenie  

This is from Down Home with the Neelys. Gina called this soul salad! MORE»

Recipe #304087

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Gina's Barbecue Rub

Posted by Maureenie  

This was used on Down Home with the Neely's on a beef brisket. The meat was 5-6 lbs. and trimmed of fat. Allow meat to marinate overnight before grilling. MORE»

Recipe #304079

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Gina's Chocolate Pecan Pie With Whipped Cream

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This recipe is from the Neely's on the Food Network. MORE»

Recipe #304076

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Stuffed Bread (Calzone)

Posted by Maureenie  

This month's newsletter prompted me to dig through my "archives" for this 20 year old recipe. What I love most about this recipe is that it allows you to be really creative and use whatever you have on hand for filling. You can... MORE»

Recipe #300008

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