1 lb.      ground chicken breast (skinless) ½ tsp.  olive oil 1 cup    onions (chopped) 1 cup    bell peppers (chopped) 1           15 oz. can diced tomatoes w/chilies 1           15 oz. can tomato sauce 1           bunch cilantro (chopped fine) 1 TB.    Italian seasoning … read more

Get the kids involved with cooking!  One night a week try making homemade pizza or something else they might enjoy. Be sure to have all their favorite ingredients and let them take turns creating their own recipes. Start with a … read more

Looking for something a little different in a sloppy joe?  Being from Texas, we like some dishes a little hot.  This recipe will definitely spice it up a little for a little variety! 1 lb. ground turkey breast (extra lean), or … read more

3 egg whites, or 1/3 cups egg substitute 3 Tbsp. skim milk ¼ tsp. ground pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp. almond extract 4 slices raisin bread Directions: Whisk egg whites, milk, spice & vanilla in a medium bowl. Dredge bread … read more

Want to add more fish to your meals?  Try this.  Wash and drain some white tuna (for a less “fishy” taste) and mix with safflower mayo and dill or sweet pickle relish. Put a scoop of tuna salad atop a salad of all the vegetables you like.  Serve your favorite dressing in a small dish on the side and dip your fork into dressing before taking a fork full of salad.  Watch those really high-fat dressings!

Try this creamy soup for a quick, warm lunch! 1               10.5 oz. can condensed low-sodium, low-fat tomato soup 1               10.5 oz. can fat-free milk 2 med.     tomatoes (diced) 1 Tbsp.    fresh basil (chopped) ½ Tbsp.   cilantro 3 … read more

Instead of stopping for fast food for a quick sandwich, try making this lower calorie version of the reuben sandwich at home.  2 slices   100% whole-wheat bread, or rye bread ½ lb.        turkey breast pastrami or smoked turkey breast (shaved)  … read more

After a day of shopping and getting ready for the holidays, do you need a quick and low calorie snack to hold you over until dinner?   You can prepare this and share, or have the rest for a quick lunch the next day! 1 can tuna (6 oz., drained) (195) 2 Tbsp. low-fat mayonnaise (29) 1 Tbsp. dill relish (4) 3 slices melba toast (72) This can serve 3 - about 100 calories each.

After all the turkey on Thanksgiving, try something a little different with leftovers.  You can use chicken or turkey with this recipe. 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey breast, or thinly sliced chicken breast 3 cloves garlic, (thinly sliced) ½ … read more

Yes, I love soup!  All kinds.  Soup to me is just the perfect meal.  I’m enjoying the cooler weather and like to have leftover soup in the fridge for a quick bowl for lunch.  So many soups taste better the … read more