Thanks very much. Like I said in the healthy cooking thread, I have lost 65 pounds so far and have found some really delicious home-style low cal recipes. I search tons of cookbooks and try LOTS of recipes and have found a good amount of "keepers".
Pineapple Souffle'
This is very different and very delicious. ;~)
1 stick butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 slices white bread, cubed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and...
Parsley-Potato Topped Swiss Steak
I used fat-free gravy and skim milk to make that an even lower calorie dish.
SWISS STEAK
1 pound boneless round steak, 1/2 inch thick, cut into 6 pieces
2 carrots, sliced (1 cup)
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 (12 ounce) jar home-style beef...
One Cup Peach or Apple Cobbler
1 tablespoons butter or oleo, melted
2 tablespoons oatmeal
2 tablespoons sugar, white or brown
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix together and place over 1 cup peaches or sliced apples. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 minutes in a microwave dish...
Jimmy Stewarts Favorite Pork Chops
I have absolutely no idea whether these were really Jimmy Stewarts favorite, but I KNOW they are MY husbands!!! This is the nicest recipe, you can make any amount, its extremely easy, and delicious too!!! ;~)
Pork Chops
Ketchup
Brown sugar
Lemon slices...
Steak Neapolitan
Everyone really enjoyed this. I think it's a wonderful steak for "winter cooking" when the grill can't be used. I also think it would be a perfect special dish for Valentine's Day. ;~D
1 teaspoon oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks (about 1...
Sweet & Sour Chicken with Vegetables
This was really delicious and you'd never know it was a "heart healthy" recipe.
3 cups hot, cooked instant rice (cooked as directed on package, omitting margarine & salt)
1 teaspoon oil
3/4 cup onions, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup carrots, thinly sliced...
Chicken Chow Mien Noodle Dish
1/4 cup onion, chopped
3 cups celery, saute' for 2 minutes
2 cups chicken or turkey or 2 cooked chicken breast halves, cut up
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 can chow mien noodles, 4 ounces
Preheat over to 350 degrees...
Broccoli Fish Bake
We are not big fish eaters, but we enjoyed this one. ;~)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears or 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears, cooked and drained
1 pound fresh or thawed frozen firm white fish fillets, (cod, haddock or halibut)
1 can Campbells's Healthy...
Beef, Bacon & Noodle Bake
This certainly didn't taste like a low-cal meal. Also, nice sized portions for the calories. I know this is one I'll make often. ;~)
4 slices bacon, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt
1/2 cup onion, chopped...
I think his style is refreshingly different and makes me want to try to "expand" away from the recipes once in a while. I can get very stuck on "recipes". I hate to say it but as much I my husband and I used to like Emeril, I think he's just gotten a little to much the "showman" for my tastes...