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	Mojito-Rubbed Chicken with Grilled Pineapple by Tanya Bessler	(2 ratings)
	GH May09 - adapted Delicious, quick & light...the whole family enjoyed this one!

	8 Can Soup by Emmy Ort	Not Rated
	by Weight Watchers

	Aloha Chicken by Mendy Erwin	(2 ratings)
	Serve on a bed of hot, cooked rice. To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute rice flour, tapioca flour or cornstarch for the standard flour, and be sure to buy a brand of ...

	Apple Walnut Salad by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Grilled, marinated chicken breast crowns this fresh mix of greens, crisp Granny Smith apples, crumbled bleu cheese and sweet candied walnuts. Tossed in our tangy balsamic vina ...

	Atkins Broccoli Florets with Lemon-Butter Sauce by Dawn Whalen	Not Rated
	Atkins website

	Atkins Classic Ham Salad by Dawn Whalen	Not Rated
	Classic ham salad, from the Atkins website

	Atkins Creamy Spinach Soup by Dawn Whalen	Not Rated
	ATkins website

	Atkins Ham and Cheese Roll-ups by Dawn Whalen	(1 rating)
	Atkins website

	Atkins Lightly Spicy Turnip Fries by Dawn Whalen	Not Rated
	Atkins website

	Atkins Omelet by Dawn Whalen	Not Rated
	Atkins website

	Atkins Popcorn Garlic Shrimp by Dawn Whalen	Not Rated
	Atkins website

	Atkins Roasted Green and Wax Beans by Dawn Whalen	Not Rated
	Atkins website

	Atkins Sage Chicken Breasts with Bell Pepper Curls by Dawn Whalen	Not Rated
	Atkins website

	Autumn Pear Salad by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Fresh field greens, tangy and creamy feta, cinnamon carmelized walnuts, and juicy sliced pears topped with a sweet blush wine vinaigrette. You may substitute one large appl ...

	Baba Ganoush by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A spicy, delicious, and healthy Mid-Eastern Dip for pita chips, bread, or veggies. It's made up, primarily, of eggplant, tahini (sesame seed paste/butter, and spices)

	Bacon Swiss Quiche by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Great Sunday Brunch meal!

	Bacon Wrapped Chicken by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Bacon used to make a chicken breast moist and crispy all at one time.

	Baked English Omelet by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	quick easy Sunday brunch meal add some homemade bread or biscuits and you complet it just perfect.

	Baked Whole Chicken by Jes Mostek	(1 rating)
	Your whole house will have a comfortable feel from the aroma of home-made baked chicken. Crisp, golden brown skin and moist, lean meat makes for a perfect fall or winter meal ...

	Balsamic Chicken (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	balsamic chicken

	Barbecued Beef by Mary Stroebel	Not Rated
	Qick and easy recipe for BBQ beef pot roast.

	Beer & Cheese Spread by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	interesting twist on a standard cheese spread

	Better than the colonel by jennifer moore	Not Rated
	Chicken in crushed pork rind and Parmesan coating

	Blasted Chicken by Melanie Foster	Not Rated
	It's easy and cheap to roast your own chicken! Buy them on sale, eat the breasts for dinner #1, then make Homemade Chicken Stock and Dumplings for meal #2!

	Brazilian Chicken by Melanie Foster	Not Rated
	Adapted from a recipe in the Abs Diet. Really great and leftovers are great for Mexican (fajitas, salads) and Thai dishes (stir fries, salads). Try my Soba Peanut Noodles or V ...

	Broccoli Chowder by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	nice hearty soup with a healthy switch of broccoli and milk add some cheddar for a kick!

	Broccoli with Cheese by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Steamed Broccoli with melted cheese

	Carmelized Nuts by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Carmelized nuts are incredibly easy to make and add a fantastic flavor to salads and desserts. You can add cinnamon or other spice at the end of the carmelizing process for ...

	Cauliflower Casserole by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	new twist on an old favorite veggie!

	Cheddar Cheese Chowder by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Peel and thinly slice carrots; finely chop celery, onion and gree peppers. Melt butter in 3 qt. saucepan over medium high heat; add veggies & garlic. Cook, stirring constantl ...

	Cheeseburger Casserole by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	cheeseburgers with a casserole setting and mock potato topping

	Cheesey Hamburger & Broccoli Casserole by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	quick and easy, economical dinner

	Cheesy Chicken 'n Broccoli Simmer by Laurie Duncan	(1 rating)
	Made easy for good dinner, using frozen chicken breasts.

	Chicken Brunswick Stew by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Prep Time: 5 min. Cook Time: 20 min. To further reduce the price-tag on this cost-conscious meal, you can use a whole cut up chicken (or just a whole chicken). The 3 1/2 ...

	Chicken in a Pot by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	versatile crockpot chicken and veggie recipe

	Chili for a Month by Jes Mostek	(1 rating)
	Hearty and healthy chili: meat, beans, tomatoes, corn, celery, and spicy (but not too spicy) spices.

	Chilies Rellenos Bake (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	Chilies Rellenos Bake

	Chinese Chicken Salad (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	chinese chicken salad

	Cranberry Chutney by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This sweet, spicy, and savory sauce is a perfect compliment to pirk or poultry and makes for a fantastic appetizer! You can either use home-made cranberry sauce or a can of ...

	Cream of Wild Rice Soup by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A Minnesota Favorite! The ultimate comfort food!

	Creamy Shrimp Dip by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A flavorful and creamy dip featuring shrimp. Although, diced chicken could be substituded for the shrimp. I recommend allowing the flavors of the dip to blend for an hour, u ...

	Crockpot Chinese Chicken Wings by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	fun way to make chicken wings interesting

	Dang Blasted Chicken by Sarah Burridge	Not Rated
	It's easy and cheap to roast your own chicken! Buy them on sale, eat the breasts for dinner #1, then make stock and have Chicken and Dumplings for meal #2!

	Dilly Beef Sandwiches by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Cheap roast beef sandwiches with a tangy twist! Any kind of roast can be used, chuck, pot or whatever is on sale.

	Drizzle Salad by Sam Moody	Not Rated
	Use Ceasar dressing

	Easy Green Salad by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Standard leaf lettuce salad.

	Easy Vegetarian Split Pea Soup by Kristy Small	Not Rated
	Recipe from 101cookbooks.com

	Egg Whites-2 by Peggy Blumhagen	Not Rated
	2 egg whites cooked for 2 min in the microwave

	Family Steak by Melanie Foster	Not Rated
	Great steak when you're on a budget. You buy a big steak and slice it thin to serve.

	Fresh Steamed Vegetables by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Use whatever fresh veggies you have in your produce drawer- combine small amounts to make enough for 4 people

	Garden Salad by Jennifer Gustafson	Not Rated
	A crisp, fresh, green salad. Probably the simplest salad! Goes well with soups and pasta dinners.

	Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A delicious sauce that goes well with vegetables (especially green beans and asparagus), fish (especially salmon) and shellfish, poultry, pork, pasta, rice, and anything else ...

	Ginger Chicken by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This recipe is best when the chicken is marinated overnight, but if you're short on time, stab the chicken pieces with a fork a few times to give the marinade a better shot at ...

	Grandma’s Sloppy Joes by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This classic Sloppy Joe's recipe is great for a crowd, kids love it and it freezes great!

	Greek Chicken by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Chicken so incredibly flavorful that it'd never even occur to you that this meal is actually good for you!

	Greek Salad by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	If you close your eyes as you much on this leafy salad you might just hear the waves of the Mediterranean splashing against the rocks.

	Green Salad by Tina Howell	(1 rating)
	The quintessential green salad.

	Grilled chicken quesadillas by Ken Bates	Not Rated
	Very fast, very simple, very good

	Grilled or Broiled Steak by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Nothing beats a perfectly grilled steak! Here's how to do it, short and simple.

	Hawaiian Pulled Pork by Kristen Yost	Not Rated
	Pulled Pork Sandwiches in the slow cooker

	Hearts of Palm Salad by Chandra Reilly	Not Rated
	Low carb alternative to potato salad

	Hearty Okra Skillet Stew by Christina Langrudi	(1 rating)
	Stews and soups can really pack the vegetables in, which allows you to eat more and feel fuller, and the food you're eating is better for you. Okra was brought to the United S ...

	Herb Marinated Chicken (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	herb marinated chicken

	Herb Rubbed Mushroom Pork Roast by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This is a great recipe for a fancy holiday meal with guests, or you can cut the recipe down and make it in the crock pot for an every day meal with your immediate family.

	High Protien Tuna and Noddle Casserole by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	good protien boost on an old comfort favorite!

	Honey-Jerk Chicken by Melanie Foster	Not Rated
	An oxymoron I know, but I thought I'd add a little Minnesota twist to an authentic Jerk marinade. Use bone-in chicken pieces, or wings, or pork. Great on the grill!!

	Honey-Yogurt Fruit Dip by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A healthy alternative to traditional fruit dip, but just as delicious!

	Italian Casserole by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	all meat, great for a low carb dinner that everyone will love!

	Juli's Chili by Juli Jones	Not Rated
	Chili

	Leafy Green Vegetables by Alda Boonzaaier	Not Rated
	Baby spinach

	Lemon Chicken Skewers by Melanie Foster	Not Rated
	Use the best ingredients you can find for this deliciously simple recipe. Goes well with Tzatziki Sauce for dipping.

	Lemon-Almond Green Beans by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A fancy and healthy side dish that can be ready in seconds.

	Lemongrass Chicken with Ginger by Megan Maddox	Not Rated
	Chicken cutlets with Asian spices.

	Lori's Creamy Pork by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Pork with a twist and a creamy gravy over it.

	Low Carb Chicken 'n Dumplings by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Conventional dumplings with a low carb twist using leftover chicken in a pot

	Low Carb Spaghetti by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	This is what the spagetti squash is great for!

	Mandarin-Orange-Spinach Salad by Sam Moody	Not Rated
	Use Balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

	Maple Dressing by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Maple vinaigrette dressing for salad.

	Marinated Chicken Thighs by Troy Wellington	Not Rated
	Bar-B-Q chicken thighs.

	Marinated Steaks (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	marinated steaks

	Mashed Sweet Potatoes by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Sweet potatoes are a vitamin-rich staple of holiday meals. You'll love this flavorful recipe-- it brings new life to an old standby. Also try using this for everyday meals. ...

	Meatloaf Gyros by Melanie Foster	Not Rated
	Cook this tasty meatloaf ahead, then just slice thinly and pan fry for tasty Greek sandwiches.

	Meringue Shells by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	These sweet little dessert cups will make any occasion special.

	Mock Potato Soup by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Interesting twist on the old fashioned fav.

	Moonchild's Bacon Cheeseburger Quiche by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Quick easy, dinner.

	Morning Smoothie by Leslie Allahyari	Not Rated
	Fruit Smoothie

	Mostly Mu Shu Pork by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Sounds interesting, never made it but looks easy and yummy!

	New England Clam Chowder by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	If you can't actually get to Maine, this recipe is the next best thing!

	Oven Fried Parmesan Chicken Strips by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	great deal flavor for a kids standby of chicken strips and healthy!

	Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin by Julie Long	Not Rated
	Basic recipe for cooking pork tenderloin. Meat thermometer should read 140-145 with a pale pink center for medium, and 160 degrees F for well done pork.

	Oven Roasted Squash by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Standard Recipe for any winter (hard-shelled) squash. This recipe works well for baking pumpkins, butternut squash, acorn squash, hubbard squash, etc.

	Poppy's Low Sodium Chicken Vegetable Soup by John Stone	Not Rated
	Sautee chicken and minced garlic in olive oil. Add all ingredients in large pot and bring to boil. Lower heat to simmer until vegetables are soft. [Yields 20 Cups or 10 hearty ...

	Pork Chops and Sauerkraut by Sterrin Kraska	Not Rated
	easy

	Pork Pepper Steak by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	traditonal pepper-steak using pork surloin

	Ranch Burgers by James Horger	Not Rated
	A tasty and quick way to turn regular hamburgers into something the whole family will love. Also a good way to prpare them for people who are on low carb diets, or just don't ...

	Raspberry Chicken Breast w/ Fresh Herbs (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	raspberry chicken breast w/ fresh herbs

	Refried Beans topped with Cheese by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	The staple side-dish for Mexican meals: refried beans topped with melted cheese.

	Renee's Chili in the Crock by Renee Metzler	Not Rated
	Chili in the crock pot is yum yum in the winter to warm up, and great for taco salads in the summer! This is fast and easy. Cook a double batch and freeze half to save time ...

	Roast Turkey by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	The ultimate Thanksgiving turkey! Figure about 1 lb. per person (and remember to have extra for left-overs)

	Roasted Pork Tenderloin by Krista Wolff	Not Rated
	pork

	Russian Borscht by Melanie Foster	(2 ratings)
	Morsels of beef, beets, cabbage and tomatoes in a healthy broth. Add sour cream if you wish.

	salad by Samantha Graves	Not Rated
	basic garden salad

	Sauteed Mushrooms by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	These rich and bold sauteed mushrooms are the perfect compliment to steak, and they make good company with pork or chicken as well!

	Shish Kebabs by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This is a great meal to serve to company- simply increase the servings! And kids will love helping you thread the skewers; just make sure that they wash their hands thoroug ...

	Silky Black Bean Soup by Amanda Buell	Not Rated
	Smooth and Silky Black Bean Soup. Also try substituting some of the liquid for a can of beer or adding a roasted poblano pepper. Could add some cooked rice or barley for a h ...

	Simple Shrimp Tacos by susie west	Not Rated
	5 sugars and 2 carbs

	Sliced Tomato Salad by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Thick tomato slices with a simple vinaigrette.

	Slow Cooker Beef Brisket in Beer by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	A way to use the beef briskets that go on sale!

	Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup by Barbara King	Not Rated
	I love this stew! It is so easy and leaves me feeling satisfied. I use 3/4 cup as a serving. If it is too spicy for you, substitute a can of diced tomatoes for one of the dice ...

	Slow Cooker Pepper Steak by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Tasty & easy crockpot meal for stressful days

	Smothered Pork Chops w/ Thyme by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	pork chops with a new flavor

	Spicy Tomato Bisque by Chandra Reilly	Not Rated
	A modified version of a popular South Beach Diet recipe, this is good served hot or cold. Add a salad to make a meal.

	Spinach Salad with Maple Dressing by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Spinach Salad with lots of accessories! Serve with Maple Dressing.

	Spinach Salad with Tomato and Mozzarella (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	spinach salad with tomato and mozzarella

	Spinach Souffle by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This souffle takes spinach to a new and delicious level. Even people who don't like spinach rave about this! Making a souffle sounds intimidating, but there's nothing all tha ...

	Split Pea Soup by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Hearty and healthy soup that warms your tummy and satisfies your craving for comfort food!

	steak by Samantha Graves	Not Rated
	marinated steak; broil or grill.

	Steak Salad with Bleu Cheese and Strawberries by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Luscious berries and oranges tossed with crunchy nuts, crisp field greens, sharp and creamy bleu cheese, all dressed with a sweet vinaigrette and topped with steak!

	Steamed Garlic Lemon Green Beans by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A delicious way to eat your veggies.

	Stuffed Cheeseburgers by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	interesting swing to every day cheeseburgers

	Surprise Mashed "Potatoes" by Jennifer Parmeley	Not Rated
	Fake mashed potatoes. Makes 4 1 cup servings

	sweet potatoes by Kellae Gyening	Not Rated
	Fast Sweet Potatoes Fries... the secret to this recipe is that you use the microwave to cut the baking time (and peeling time) in half.

	Thai Turkey Burgers by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Combine ground turkey, green onions, cilantro, ginger, soy sauce & black pepper (to taste) in a large bowl. Shape into 4 burgers and gril, broil or pan fry until throughly coo ...

	Three Bean Hotdish by sally eberle	Not Rated
	A fantastic recipe for the traditional comfort food bean stew or hotdish that you've had at pot-lucks, but you may not have made yourself. Give this simple and delicious meal ...

	Vegetable Quiche Cups to Go (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	vegetable quiche cups to go

	Vegetarian three-bean hotdish by vivian muia	Not Rated
	Sally Eberle three-bean hotdish but with more beans and no meat. All credit goes to her.

	White BBQ Chicken by Sam Moody	Not Rated
	Serve with mixed vegetables and chilled pear salad.

	Winter Squash Soup by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A surprisingly simple soup is the perfect way to eat squash! In my many attempts to make soup out of squash, this is by far the best! The leeks compliment the squash perfect ...