Chef Daniel
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Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Red Beans and Rice is a simple, spicy Creole recipe. The combination of beans and rice is a source of complete protein even if you omit the ham and sausage for a vegan version. One 13 ounce serving of Red Beans and Rice has about 350 calories, 8 grams of fiber, ...
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Macerating Strawberries
Strawberry shortcake is a popular dessert and a healthier alternative to strawberry pies and cheesecake especially if you limit the amount of cake and pile on the berries. Some people classify berries as a superfood. All berries are low in calories and a good source of fiber and other nutrients. A ...
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Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Orzo looks like grains of rice, but is actually rice shaped pasta you can cook and eat like any short pasta. You can add orzo to soups and stews or use as a substitute for rice. Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes is similar to pasta with butter and cheese using ...
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Chorizo, Yam & Winter Squash Enchilada Casserole
Chorizo, Yam & Winter Squash Enchilada Casserole is a simple casserole using homemade or prepared chorizo sausage, yams, and butternut squash. Pumpkin, other winter squash, or yams can be substituted for butternut squash. The low calories and high fiber of Chorizo, Yam & Winter Squash Enchilada Casserole can come at the ...
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Spicy Cauliflower Soup
Spicy Cauliflower Soup is a delicious, light, spicy Indian-style soup that has less than 200 calories, 1 gram of saturated fat, and 260 mg of sodium per 12-oz. serving. Spicy Cauliflower Soup also supplies 5 grams of fiber. For variety substitute broccoli or a combination of cauliflower, broccoli, and other vegetables. Cook’s ...
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Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup is slightly spicy, creamy, and a good source of dietary fiber (4 g per 9 oz. serving). One serving has about 150 calories. For added flavor, this recipe is made using oven roasted butternut squash. To simplify prep and cleanup you can dice the squash and simmer it with ...
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300 Calorie Fudge Sundae Recipe
Restaurant fudge sundaes can easily add 500 or more calories to your meal. For the average person needing 2,000 to 2,500 calories per day getting 20 to 25 percent of your calories from one dessert means giving up other foods. You don’t have to give up desserts to maintain or lose weight. ...
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Lean Homemade Chorizo
It is simple making lean, bulk chorizo sausage at home. Chorizo is a spicy, red colored sausage brought to the New World from Spain and Portugal. It is used in many Mexican recipes and is available in bulk and links in many parts of the United States especially the southwest. ...
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Ginger Tea
Fresh ginger root has been used for 1000’s of years to relieve nausea and indigestion. Fresh ginger tea takes just minutes to make and you can enjoy it plain or with lemon and orange juice. Citrus juices add 5 to 10 calories per serving. Omit honey and juice for a ...
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Chocolate Mousse
This easy homemade chocolate mousse recipe uses cooked egg yolks and meringue powder to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination from eating raw eggs. Mousse is high in saturated fat due to the chocolate, butter, egg yolks, and heavy cream. One seeing has 19 grams. Enjoy Chocolate Mousse in moderation ...
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