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Touchdown Taco Dip

Posted in Easy, Food, Side Dishes, Substitutes on August 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Touchdown Taco Dip
1 can(16oz.) refried beans(Sub: 1 can fat free)
1 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, softend( Sub: fat free or low fat)
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 small tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1.4 cup chopped pitted ripe olives
2 TBSP minced fresh cilantro
2 cups (8oz.) shredded cheddar cheese( Sub: Low-fat cheese)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. [...]

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Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping

Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Easy, Food, Lower Calories, Lower Fat, Substitutes on June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

To be quite honest, I don’t think that I have ever made the blueberry recipe for these muffins before. I have made the Apple-Cinnamon and the Banana though, and they are very good. So I am sure these are too.
 
Streusel Topping(below), if desired
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil (Sub: applesauce)
1 large egg ( Sub: [...]

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Chocolate Fudge Cake with Choc. Mocha Butter Frosting

Posted in Baking, Desserts, Easy, Food, Substitutes, Time Consuming on June 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Mmmmm…this cake is so good! Chocolaty and moist, Betty Crocker style!  What else could you ask for?! Oh, did I mention that it’s easy too?!

1 2/3 cup All-purpose flour  (or 2 cups cake flour)
1 1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
 Heat oven [...]

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Marvelous Meatloaf

Posted in Easy, Food, Lower Calories, Lower Fat, Main Dish, Substitutes on May 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

This is the only version of meatloaf that I have ever had in our home since I could remember. Another one of my Mom’s great findings from years ago.  I have included some substitutes with this recipe for those who are watching their figures .
                                              
1 lb. ground beef – Sub. 1 lb. Lean [...]

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Banana Bread

Posted in Baking, Breads, Food, Lower Calories, Lower Fat, Substitutes on April 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »

My Mom has been using this bread recipe for years now from her faithful Betty Crocker’s Cookbook.  I’ve added some ingredient substitutes to help make this yummy bread a little bit lower in fat and calories for those of us who are more conscious of how we eat .
 
                                       
                                           
 
 * 1/3 cup milk
* 2-3 [...]

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