Notes:
This delicious corn pudding is steamed, and therefore much more healthy than similar puddings that are fried.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:
3 cups corn, off the cob

1 1/4 cup raisins, cleaned

1 1/4 cup bread crumbs

1/2 cup milk, scalded

3 medium eggs, well beaten

4 tablespoon white sugar

4 tablespoon flour

Directions:
In a bowl, beat together the eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, sugar, milk and raisins.Mix well. Add the corn and mix well.

Place in a cheesecloth. Tie with a string.

Place in a double boiler and steam for about 50 minutes.

Remove the pudding from the cheesecloth. Then serve.

Submitted by:
helen

Notes:
I was looking for a sweet dressing for salads that would have a lower glycemic index.  I developed this recipe, which makes about 5 Tablespoons of dressing.  This is great on a big leafy salad with lots of fresh veggies and some canned salmon for a satisfying, low calorie meal.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
1 teaspoon Stevia
1 Tablespoon Agave Nectar
pinch of ground white pepper or more to taste

Directions:
Place the above ingredients in a small container with a good seal. Shake well. Use 2 Tablespoons per salad. Makes about 5 Tablespoons - enough for 2 large salads with a little extra.

Submitted by:
Carol

Notes:
Decided against fried wings because I didn’t want to use so much fat when I am just cooking for myself. Threw this together and it came out great! You can substitute the flavorings for any seasonings you want, or add your own sauce.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:
20 Chicken wing portions
1/2 tbsp Oregano
1/2 tbsp Basil
1/2 tbsp Thyme leaves
Salt & Pepper to taste
Cooking Spray

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 400 degree F. Line a baking sheet with alluminium foil, and spray it down with the cooking spray.

Coat your wings evenly with the Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Salt, and Pepper. Put the wings skin side down on the baking sheet.

Put on the bottom rack of the oven for 40 minutes. Halfway through cooking, Flip the wings, and rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees, just so everything cooks evenly.

After 40 minutes, pull out, let cool down for 5 minutes, and enjoy!

P.S. These go great with low-fat ranch/blue cheese!

Submitted by:
Jason

Notes:
An easy fool proof way to make a yummy roast chicken

Servings: 2-6

Ingredients:
1 Whole Chicken, Onion, Garlic, Lemon, Salt, Pepper, Carrots, Celery, Paprika, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Butter

Directions:
Preheat the oven to the highest setting. Cut a head of garlic and a lemon and stuff into the cavity along with a red onion (skins and all). Add salt and pepper (about a teaspoon of each). In a bowl, mix softened butter with garlic powder, paprika and cumin. Mix well and using your hand or a spoon if you wish, stuff the butter mixture under the skin and put the small amount that is left on top. Do not neglect the wings and legs. Truss the chicken and put on a roasting pan on top of largely chopped carrots, onions, celery and some whole cloves of garlic. Put the chicken in the oven. After about 20 minutes, reduce the heat to about 180 C or 300-350 F. Continue cooking for approximately 1 - 1.5 hours depending on the size of your chicken. (you could even use this recipe for turkey!!) Check it is done by pricking between the leg and thigh with your knife. If the juices run clear, it's done! Once done, leave to rest for at least 10 minutes. Let your veggies in the roasting tray carmelize a little longer while your chicken is resting.

Submitted by:
Cara

Notes:
Sea food is always a healthier option as shell fish and ocean fish are high in zinc, low fat and helps skin develop a glossy coating.

Its essential to know the limit of your ingredients. I have used margarine in this however you must think if it is a downfall in your diet use alternatives, such as coat with garlic, chilli and olive oil, if you need a creamier flavour use low fat plain Greek yoghurt.

It is good to do some sort of exercise before this meal such as a walk on the beach or maybe a few crunches, softening your muscles will help you absorb all the important nutrition in a very healthy meal.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:
Prawns- half a kilo will allow 7 prawns to 5 skewers give or take which cost me $5
lettuce- just a few shredded leaves
1/2 tomato
2 spoons of avo
chili flakes
onion- 1/4

All up should only cost you $7 altogether for 2 people with salads obviously left over, however will also cut costs on your next meal.

Directions:
Peel all prawns cutting off the head and tail
place on skewers, usually allows 6-7
place on grill plate, or large rectangle wok pan
use extra virgin olive oil over prawns and pan
sprinkle garlic and chilli flakes of the prawns
( do this twice for once now and when turn over)
prepare salad to your liking as it is very basic
seasoning optional

Submitted by:
claire

Notes:
Gorgeous low carb omlette with or without cheese topping. serves 2 as a main meal.

My 6 year old daughters reaction, mum if you cant eat it all pass it here.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:
4 x eggs beaten
2 x lean rashers bacon all visable fat removed cut into thin strips
1 x carrot grated
1/2 red onion diced
water
salt and pepper
optional tasty cheese 30g grated

Directions:
:on a low heat sautee carrots and onion in a little water untill soft. (add more water if needed)
:add bacon cut into thin strips untill slightly browned and onions start to become clear
:beat eggs and add salt/pepper to taste pour over bacon onion etc.
:whilst top is still soft add grated cheese, if you like your omlettes soft flip over cut in half and serve
If your like me and enjoy it slightly firmer, blast under the grill untill cheese bubbles.

Note: a tsp of oil can be used if so desired.

Submitted by:
jennifer

Notes:

Here is a more interesting use of oatbran - I have pretty much been sticking to porridge.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:
You will need

Chicken escalopes - i used 2, or breasts you have cut in half and beaten up slightly to thin them out.
pinch of salt, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, onion salt, pinch chilli powder, few twists of black pepper 1 tsp of dried oregano, parsely rosemary and thyme. I also used a tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 egg or 2 egg whites if you have high cholesterol
1.5 tbsps of oat bran
few sprays of oil in a hot pan

Directions:
1. So I started off whisking the egg with a balloon whisk and adding the seasoning along with 2 tsps of the oatbran

2. Then dip the chicken slices into the eggy mix and lay on a plate

3. evenly sprinkle the oats onto the eggy chicken with a spoon, turn over and repeat on the other side.

4. these require 15-20 minutes frying time depending on the thickness of the chicken maybe more.

5. heat a little oil in a pan, i use a sray pump and have used just under half a tsp at a guess, I am going to attempt baking these tomorrow but I am unsure how that will fare.

6. Once the oil is hot add the oatbran covered chicken to the pan, be careful not to let this stick and also not to scrape the coating off when turning the chicken, I used a pair of cooking tongs

7. Enjoy!

Submitted by:
aimee

Notes:
A very simple salad that can be made ahead of time for a side or as a meal itself! The dressing is so well seasoned that no additional salt is needed. You can substitute with what ever veggies you have on hand.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:
1 small roasted red pepper
1 small roasted green pepper
1/2 bunch steamed asparagus
2 small roasted zucchini
1 tomato
1 can chick peas
1/4c Ken's Lite ceasar salad dressing
2 oz crumbled feta cheese

Directions:
Roast all veggies on open flame of gas stove or under broiler in oven, skin and chop
combine all but cheese in a bowl and dress to coat (you may not use all dressing)
Marinate over night
before serving add cheese.

Submitted by:
Rebecca

Notes:
Super tasty and low carb! My husband loved this!

Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
2 red bell peppers, sliced thin
2 tablespoons fresh ginger (I did not use this as Ive never worked with ginger before)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons reduced fat peanut butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
shredded lettuce or lettuce leaves

Directions:
Brown the ground beef or turkey in a large nonstick skillet, drain the grease. Add the peppers, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium-high heat for about 4 mins or until the peppers have softened slightly.

Meanwhile, whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, seasme oil and cilantro. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the peanut butter mixture to the skillet; mix well. Serve the mixture rolled up in lettuce leaves or over chopped lettuce.

Submitted by:
Jennifer

Notes:

Servings: 1

Ingredients:
2 whole Wheat Tortillas

Half Cup Grilled Chicken

Lettuce Tomato Avacado Slice
2 Tbs Light Sour Cream
1 Tbs Chipped Pickled Jalapeno

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 tacos is 1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories 541Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 750mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
Dietary Fiber 8.25g33%
Sugars 2.53g
Protein 35g70%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 38.3%Carbs 17.7%
Protein 25.9%

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/homemade/whole-wheat-chicken-tacos/#ixzz1JbuNyBoF

Directions:
Grill Chicken til no longer pink add spices
Chop Lettuce Tomatos Small Silce of Avacado
Heat 2 Wheat Tortillas

Submitted by:
Vatron