For several years, I've heard from my in-laws about a cherished recipe their mom used to make. Like many people, they weren't very well-off growing up, so she had to learn to scrimp and save and let nothing go to waste. Her family lived in the country, so having a large garden helped keep the cost of groceries down. But when the gardening season came to an end, oftentimes she found she was...
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This dip recipe is a good substitute for creamy cheese sauces often served with tostada chips (the chips you find in nachos buried under all the meat and cheese) Regular tomato salsa is also low-cal, but this dip offers a bit of extra zing for those who like guacamole. It uses non-fat yogurt just to keep down the calorie count. 1 16-ounce container plain nonfat yogurt 1 teaspoon ground...
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Skip store-bought shells - they often have hydrogenated oils in them. Make your own crispy shells in the oven for a crunchy and tasty healthy omega-3 rich meal at 319 calories each. Look for convenient preshredded "coleslaw mix" (usually comes in a bag) near other prepared vegetables in the produce section of the supermarket. 8 6-inch corn tortillas Canola oil cooking spray 1 6- to...
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