5 Tips for Salads and Dressings

The word “salad” doesn’t necessarily mean low in calories or fat. In fact, salads that are heavily-laden with creamy, oily dressings can contain more fat and calories than a piece of cake or pie. The following are 5 healthy tips for lowering the calories and fat in salads and salad dressings.

Ham Barbecue on a Bun

This is a perfect Sunday football supper. Add a bowl of soup and a salad, and enjoy the game.

Makes 6 sandwiches

1     teaspoon canola oil
1     cup chopped onion
3     cloves garlic, finely chopped
1     8-ounce can salt-free (or regular) tomato sauce
¼    cup vinegar
1     tablespoon plus
1     teaspoon lemon juice
2     tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2     tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1     teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Bottled hot pepper sauce to taste
1     pound cooked boneless ham, sliced paper-thin, all visible fat removed
6     2-ounce hamburger buns

January brings the snow

Why do you like the snow?

4 Lean & Luscious Soups

There’s nothing like a bowl of hot soup to warm your bones and cheer your feelings. As a meal starter or as the entrée itself, these soups will prove to be delicious and satisfying – without a lot of calories, fat, or fuss.

Happy 2014

Happy New Year!!

Happy Coming New Year

I hope everyone has a happy and safe New Years Eve tomorrow!

Party Clam Dip

A favorite party dish goes low-fat and no one will ever guess! Garnished with chopped chives, either fresh or dried, and served with vegetables or melba toast rounds, this makes a wonderful party dish.

Makes 12 servings

(2½ tablespoons each serving)

1½           cups plain nonfat yogurt*
1 10 ½    ounce can minced clams, drained (This will yield about 6 ounces of clams.)
1½           tablespoons minced onion flakes
1½           teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼             teaspoon salt
¼             teaspoon pepper
⅛             teaspoon garlic powder

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Christmas doesn't come from a store

What is your favorite holiday movie?

 

Shortbread Cookies

This is my delicious version of a traditional butter cookie. The butter flavor extract adds the butter flavor without all of the fat.

Makes 8 servings(3 cookies each serving)

¾     cup all-purpose flour
½     teaspoon baking powder
¼     cup reduced-calorie margarine
2      tablespoons sugar
2      teaspoons butter flavor extract