Category Archives: 500 Calories or less

Top 5 Healthy Recipes for 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

2011 was a big year for my husband and I. After he had a major operation we were told, that he absolutely had to lose weight. Even though it wasn’t doctors orders, I knew I needed to as well. At … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

I’m pretty stoked to share this recipe with you. Not only because it is low-calorie and delicious but also because it’s a recipe that I tested the greatest cooking shortcut in the history of time on. Sure, I am totally … Continue reading →

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Chicken Shawarma

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

My husband and I could not stop praising this dish when we were eating it. As soon as the chicken hit the grill, the aroma was absolutely intoxicating. You could easily make this dish on a grill pan or in … Continue reading →

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Soy and Cherry Cola Braised Pork Shoulder

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

I knew when I saw this recipe in Cooking Light that I would most likely love it and I did! It’s rich and tasty and the hit of crunchy tangy vegetables on top of the slow cooked pork is amazing! … Continue reading →

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Posted in 500 Calories or less, Pork Dishes | 5 Comments

Marinated London Broil with Blue Cheese Sauce

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

If you’ve been a reader of my website for a while you may have noticed that my go to red meat is London Broil. I can feed two people for 5 dollars with it. It’s lean and when cooked properly, it’s tender, flavorful … Continue reading →

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Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Here in Florida our grills are going all year around. I know some of my readers and friends aren’t that lucky. Thats okay though, you don’t have to have a grill to make this amazing dish. I’ve been eating Chicken … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Say that 5 times fast! We had friends over for dinner last week and I know they are dessert people (um hello that’s why we’re friends)! So while I was preparing dinner I panicked when I realized I had a two-part … Continue reading →

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Posted in 500 Calories or less, Desserts | 1 Comment