Recipes From Cuisine: American

Artichoke and Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

Artichoke and Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe


This Artichoke and Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe is a simple, healthier alternative to mayonnaise based prepared and homemade macaroni salads. Variations Substitute canned or fresh tuna or salmon, cooked crab or lobster for the grilled chicken. Add to taste fresh or dried dill, thyme, oregano or dried Italian seasoning. ...

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Homemade Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread Cake

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If you like gingerbread cookies, snickerdoodles, and gingersnaps, but do not have the time to make and bake cookies try this easy, moist, spicy Gingerbread Cake that has about 285 calories per 3 oz. (85 g) serving (1/12th cake). Gingerbread Cake, like most cakes,  has less fat and less calories per ounce ...

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Homemade Baked Beans

Baked Beans

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Baked Beans are high in fiber and protein and goes well with meat, fish or poultry, and are a popular side dish for grilled foods. This Baked Bean recipe uses dried beans and takes over 4 hours of baking. Recipes for 30-minute baked beans using canned beans are listed below. ...

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Spicy Coleslaw

Spicy Southwestern Coleslaw

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Spicy Southwestern Coleslaw is a simple, creamy, spicy coleslaw with a southwestern flavor you can serve as a side salad, use for fish tacos, fish and chicken sandwiches, BBQ meats and sandwiches. Adjust heat to taste by increasing or decreasing amount of jalapeño pepper or substituting Serrano or other hot ...

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Oven Fried Fish

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Oven Fried Fish has about half the calories of fried fish and takes only minutes to prepare and bake. Nutrition Information Nutrition information is for low fat white fish like cod and tilapia. Add about 30 calories per serving for high fat fish like catfish and salmon. Low sodium, unseasoned ...

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Chewy Almond Butter Cookies

Almond Butter Cookie Recipe


Almond butter cookies are an alternative to peanut butter cookies. This recipe can be used to make both. You can substitute creamy or chunky peanut butter for the almond butter.  If you are allergic to peanuts, carefully check the almond butter label for processing in a plant that also processes peanuts. ...

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Microwave Oven Pouched Eggs

Microwave Oven Poached Eggs

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Poached eggs can be part of a low calorie breakfast or used in a variety of recipes. Traditional poaching using a skillet or pan of boiling water can be messy and up to 50 percent of the white can be lost during poaching. The white provides most of the eggs protein ...

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Fresh Strawberries with Ice Cream

Fresh Strawberries with Ice Cream

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Fresh Strawberries with Ice Cream is a refreshing dessert for about 300 calories per serving. Restaurant desserts can provide 1,000 calories or more; as many or more calories than their entrees. Many diets restrict or eliminate desserts claiming they are high in calories, sugar, and fat.  Using sweet, ripe fresh fruit ...

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Homemade Red Beans and Rice

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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