Browsing Category BRUNCH

Zucchini Blueberry Lemon Muffins-Low-Calorie

A delicious, low-calorie, low-fat muffin that comes in at 156 calories for one muffin instead of 300, 400, or sometimes even 500 a muffin! One muffin is just 6 grams of fat. They only take a FEW INGREDIENTS! They are SO EASY to make in just one bowl! NO MIXER! Zucchini helps to make them moist and there is just a little oil. Blueberries and…

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WW, LOW-Calorie, LOW-Fat Banana Berry Muffins

Banana Muffins are so good, and this lower version is great, it is delicious! Considering a regular banana muffin starts at about 350 calories and can be much more, one of these muffins is 204 calories, 4 WW Smart Points, and has much lower fat. I do not miss the full-fat version at all! EASY TO MAKE! NO MIXER NEEDED! Mix everything by hand in…

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Gordon Ramsey’s Scrambled Eggs

/ Have you tried this hugely popular recipe yet? Chef Gordon Ramsey’s masterful on/off technique is the key to getting soft, fluffly scrambled eggs with delicious flavor!  Over 50 to 60 million people have raved about it!   Looking at them, you might think these are undercooked; they are not!  Because of the calories, we don’t eat them all time this way, but when you feel…

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Pumpkin Bread (Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread)

From allrecipes.com, I finally tried their Downeast Pumpkin Bread, and no wonder it got over 7K likes! It is the best pumpkin bread I ever tried. I love the pumpkin flavor and I love the clean cuts it makes. It is not crumbly at all. I know that butter is tasty in breads, but using oil makes them more moist. I usually like raisins or…

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Zucchini, Carrot, Apple, Walnut Bread

If you can’t decide what kind of loaf bread to make, try this one! It is a delicious mixture! The combination of zucchini, carrots, apples, and walnuts works so well and the bread is so moist! You can use 3 cups of zucchini, carrots, and apples in any quantities you want as long as it all adds up to 3 cups! I usually do about…

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Chocolate Walnut Biscotti

Based on Chef Mary Ann Esposito’s recipe, these Chocolate Walnut Biscotti are so delicious and a favorite of mine! Set aside some time to make them, but trust me, they are worth it! Enjoy the process! No need for a mixer to make these, they are made by hand. They are fun to make! Homemade biscotti taste a hundred times better than bought biscotti! I…

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Raisin Bread Pudding

An EASY, different way to make bread pudding! This is an oldie but goodie recipe that I got from my mother-in-law Ruth, who was an excellent cook and always trying new recipes! It is the easiest and fastest way I have ever seen for bread pudding! And it is SO GOOD!!!! You just lightly butter slices of raisin bread, pour a custard mixture on top…

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Seafood Quiche-Low Calorie/ WW

A delicious crustless quiche based on Betty Crocker’s Impossible Seafood Pie that I make LOW-CALORIE……. 199 calories or 3 WW points for one generous serving! Choose whatever seafood you want to use! Canned or fresh! Or a mix of both! SOME SUGGESTIONS: Mix up 3 cups of your choice of shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, salmon, lobster, clams, tuna. Put in your favorites! If you use canned…

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Impossible Taco Pie~LOW CALORIE

Crustless Taco Pie! And it is LOW-CALORIE too! It’s NO surprise why this Betty Crocker Impossible Taco Pie is SO popular! The original recipe calls for ground beef, regular milk, and regular Mexican cheese, which is 252 calories a wedge, or 7 WW points. I make it often with ground turkey instead of ground beef. I use skim milk and low-fat Mexican shredded cheese. The…

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Impossible Vegetable Pie~Low-Calorie!

Another one of Betty Crocker’s crustless IMPOSSIBLE PIES I LOVE and added to my site back in 2014. I updated it to my new format. It is meatless and LOW CALORIE! Only 187 calories for one wedge! And LOW CARB! Just 16g for one wedge! All of Betty’s Impossible pies are so delicious and easy to change to the way you like them. This is…

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Falafels

Falafels are small chickpea patties that are sold in the streets throughout the middle east.  They are famous here in New York too.    My co-workers know that Salwa’s homemade falafels are so amazing!  She knew how much I loved them and made them for me often when we worked together. SO QUICK AND EASY! They literally take under 5 minutes to make! And under…

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Cranberry Banana Bread

This Ocean Spray recipe got such great reviews I had to try it. They were right!  It is a great combination! It is moist and I love the tartness from the cranberries and the strong banana flavor. I’ve repeated it several times and we love it! I was eager to try it because cranberry bread and banana bread are two favorite loaf breads of mine…

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Apple Raisin Sticky Ring

GOT MAPLE SYRUP? I bet you have a few apples and raisins!  You need 4 tubes of refrigerated biscuit dough and OKAY!!   You are on your way to making this EASY, beautiful, and delicious sticky bun ring! This comes together in just a few minutes really!  And it is fun to put together! You can only the use the rolls of dough, but I…

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Blueberry Muffins, Classic Style!

This is my FAVORITE blueberry muffin recipe!  If you want a classic old-fashioned muffin without any streusel or other toppings this is a really delicious, cake-like sweet muffin! I load it up with extra blueberries, but sometimes I go overboard and it doesn’t matter! Did you know blueberry muffins are the # 1 favorite muffin in the U.S.? And probably the world! It sure is…

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