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Apple Crisp With Macadamia Nuts

Posted by appleydapply  

This is such a wonderful apple crisp!! The apricot jam, macadamia nuts, and smaller amount of added fat make it deliciously modern! And it is very tasty with, or without, whipped cream or ice cream. The only substitutions I made were: whole... — So Cal Gal Nov 19, 2009

Recipe #377192

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Oat, Coconut and Raspberry Bars

Posted by Boomette  

These are incredible!! The rich flavors of the butter and (unsweetened) coconut are perfect with the sweet-tart raspberry jam; and the oatmeal and coconut add wonderful texture! They are also very pretty and festive! I made the recipe as... — So Cal Gal Nov 19, 2009

Recipe #339818

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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Posted by alligirl  

These are great cookies!! They're thick and soft (when warm or at room temp.) and chewy and full of flavor! No one would ever guess they were healthy! My only changes were to use light olive oil, whole wheat pastry flour, and to scale the... — So Cal Gal Nov 19, 2009

Recipe #394494

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Herb-Pistachio Brussels Sprouts

Posted by La Dilettante  

What a fabulous way to prepare Brussels sprouts!! The flavors and textures work perfectly together, and the end result is totally delicious! I scaled the servings down to one (DH isn't a Brussels sprouts fan); used 18 frozen petite Brussels... — So Cal Gal Oct 28, 2009

Recipe #396477

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Whole Wheat Pancakes With Blueberry Compote

Posted by Kristine at Recipezaar  

These are sooooo good!! They're like something you'd eat at a nice bed and breakfast! The pancakes are some of the best whole wheat pancakes I've ever had: they have a great flavor and texture (the cinnamon and wheat germ are perfect additions),... — So Cal Gal Oct 19, 2009

Recipe #395144

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Whole Wheat Date Nut Muffins

Posted by Veggie Chef #2  

These are delicious!! They have a delightful scent, a wonderful slightly-sweet flavor, a great medley of textures--and they bake up beautifully! I scaled the recipe down to 6 muffins, and used sodium-free baking powder (it acts like the regular... — So Cal Gal Sep 16, 2009

Recipe #389986

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Flour Tortillas Diaz

Posted by Julia Rodriguez  

What a great recipe!! The detailed directions make it easy for even a novice tortilla maker like myself to create fresh, delicious tortillas! The only changes I made were to use whole wheat pastry flour, sodium-free baking powder, half the amount... — So Cal Gal Aug 5, 2009

Recipe #101601

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Tropical Breakfast Ambrosia

Posted by Lauralie41  

Wow--this is incredible!! The fruit and nut flavors are fabulous together! I scaled the recipe down to 2 servings; used more cherries (1/3 cup of quartered cherries), less coconut (1/8 cup of unsweetened flaked coconut), 1/4 teaspoon of almond... — So Cal Gal Aug 4, 2009

Recipe #162806

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Dr. Weil's Banana Bread

Posted by zoe,owen,andliams mommy  

This is great banana bread!! It's moist and delicious; with just the right amount of sweetness, definite banana and walnut (or pecan) flavors, and a nice texture from the nuts (don't leave out the nuts--they really add a lot!). Plus, it's super... — So Cal Gal Jul 6, 2009

Recipe #232589

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Cashew Chicken

Posted by GREG IN SAN DIEGO  

Totally delicious comfort food--with great flavor, texture, and visual presentation!! My DH and I really enjoyed it! I scaled the servings to 2; simmered a 14 ounce can of reduced-sodium chicken broth down to 5/8 cup (I didn't have any chicken... — So Cal Gal Jul 6, 2009

Recipe #299196

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Iced Banana Latte

Posted by Bev  

Very very yummy!! My DH and I both loved this--and we rarely have anything with coffee in it because neither of us usually likes it (except when it's in ice cream!). We shared one serving, and each had about 7 ounces. I added 1 teaspoon of instant... — So Cal Gal Jul 1, 2009

Recipe #67433

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Walnut Coated Spicy Pumpkin Bread

Posted by PanNan  

This is excellent pumpkin bread!! It's soft and moist and perfectly spiced--with less fat and calories than ususal! I scaled the recipe down to one loaf; used whole wheat pastry flour, sodium-free baking powder, and nonfat milk--and all of that... — So Cal Gal Jul 1, 2009

Recipe #44413

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Blueberry-Banana Batido

Posted by Happy Harry #2  

Totally delightful--great fresh flavor in a pretty purple drink!! My DH and I split one serving and each got about 7 ounces. I froze the banana chunks, omitted the ice cubes, used 4 teaspoons of sugar, and added a 1" x 1" piece of lemon peel (with... — So Cal Gal Jun 30, 2009

Recipe #126222

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Perfect Bread Pudding

Posted by Happy Hippie  

Perfectly delicious!! With unbeatable flavor, and a wonderful soft custard-like texture, this is classic bread pudding! I made 4 1/2 servings in an 8" x 4" loaf pan (set in a 9" x 9" baking pan); used nonfat milk and 1 1/2 cups of whole grain... — So Cal Gal Jun 24, 2009

Recipe #231898

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Gingerbread Cookies

Posted by Chef #619406  

These are wonderful cookies!! Even though they have a fraction of the fat of most cut-out cookies, they're big and tasty and beautifully textured (my DH thought I got them from a bakery!). I've made a half batch (24 cookies) of this recipe two... — So Cal Gal Jun 22, 2009

Recipe #272434

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Buttermilk Biscuits

Posted by Stinkerbell  

Great classic buttermilk biscuits (with less fat!)! The scent, taste, and texture of these is just wonderful! I scaled the recipe down to 6 servings; and used whole wheat pastry flour, sodium-free baking powder, and doubled the salt (1/4 teaspoon... — So Cal Gal Jun 19, 2009

Recipe #109255

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Lighter Buttermilk Biscuits

Posted by Chris from Kansas  

I love these biscuits!! They're slightly sweet, with a wonderful light fluffy texture...and are amazingly good with a dab of jam!! I scaled the recipe down to 5 servings; and used whole wheat pastry flour, sodium-free baking powder, and doubled... — So Cal Gal Jun 18, 2009

Recipe #80629

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Gingerbread People Cookies

Posted by justcallmetoni  

These are such delightful cookies!! They're perfectly spiced, they're easy and fun to make, and they're even low in fat (only 1/4 teaspoon of butter per cookie!)! I scaled the recipe down to 24 servings; and used whole wheat pastry flour and... — So Cal Gal Jun 18, 2009

Recipe #106098

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Light Fresh Peach Cobbler

Posted by spatchcock  

A very tasty and versatile cobbler!! I've made this recipe twice so far: once with peaches (and light olive oil in the topping), and once with apricots (and butter in the topping)...plus whole wheat pastry flour and sodium-free baking powder (in... — So Cal Gal Jun 14, 2009

Recipe #40183

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Cottage Cheese and Dill Muffins

Posted by Michelle Berteig  

What great muffins--the cottage cheese, dill, onion, and black pepper (which gives a bit of a kick!) are fantastic together!! I scaled the recipe down to 6 servings; and used whole wheat pastry flour, sodium-free baking powder, and freshly ground... — So Cal Gal Jun 13, 2009

Recipe #173794

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