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Citrus Smoothie

Skinny Chef — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:08:20 +0000

Smoothies can be a no-mess way to get in vital nutrients that you may be lacking in your everyday diet, like vitamin C and calcium. They are superfast to whip up and the creamy texture can help fight cravings for sweets and frozen treats.

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 cup low-fat kefir (any flavor) or vanilla low-fat yogurt
1 cup pink grapefruit sections
1 cup orange sections
1 tablespoon agave
2 sprigs of fresh mint

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and pour over ice. Serve with a sprig of mint if using.

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Make It A Brunch

Serve with Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins or make it a salsa party.

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Blueberry Pops

Skinny Chef — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:31:26 +0000

This fruity pops are sweet since they combine two antioxidant rich foods, blueberries and spinach. Watch Better TV clip featuring this recipe!

Serves 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons blueberry jam

Directions

Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds or freeze in an air-tight container 3-4 hours or until firm.

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Make It A Meal

Serve with Buttermilk Chicken Fingers or Sauteed Spinach.

Wine Pairings

Gewürztraminer

Grapefruit Olive Salsa

Skinny Chef — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:30:59 +0000

Salty olives and refreshing pink grapefruit make a summery salsa. Serve it with homemade crab cakes, salmon cakes, tortilla chips, or toasted whole wheat pita. Watch Better TV clip featuring this recipe!

Serves 8

Ingredients

1 large pink grapefruit, about 1/2 pound, sectioned
1 small Haas avocado, diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup papaya, diced
1 medium lime, zested and juiced
1/4 cup cilantro, packed, chopped
1/4 cup pitted black olives, such as Kalamata
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl or a large zipper storage bag. Let sit for an hour to allow the flavors to mingle. Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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Wine Pairings

Sauvignon Blanc, Pinto Blanc, Chardonnay

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Creamy Spinach Dip

Skinny Chef — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:42:03 +0000

Artichokes make this creamy spinach dip chunky and satisfying without adding loads of extra fat that the traditional versions has. Artichokes are also high in fiber and make for an excellent salad dressing. Watch Better TV clip featuring this recipe!

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups fat-free plain yogurt
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 8-ounce block reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon mild chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
non-stick cooking spray
1 bag whole grain tortilla chips (about 16 cups)

Directions

Coat a 8×12 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 400° F.

In a large bowl, add half the mozzarella, yogurt, artichokes, cream cheese, spinach, half the Parmesan, garlic, pepper, chili, and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon until the spinach and artichokes are well combined. Transfer to baking dish and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.

Bake 10-15 minutes uncovered until the cheese begins to brown and the dip is warm. Serve immediately with chips.

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Make It A Party

Wine Pairings

Gewürztraminer, Rose

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Brown Sugar Ice Cream

Skinny Chef — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:29:47 +0000

I’m always on the hunt to find ways to use leftovers. This is the prefect way to treat your family to a frozen dessert and pump up the servings of whole grains at the same time.

Makes 5 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup cooked short grain brown rice
1 cup reduced fat plain yogurt
1 cup non-fat, skim milk
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons golden flax meal
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until the rice begins to break apart. Pour into an air-tight, freezable container. Freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm.

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Make It A Meal

Serve with Buttermilk Chicken Fingers or Sauteed Spinach.

Wine Pairings

Gewürztraminer

Whole Wheat Crepes

Skinny Chef — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:57:02 +0000

If you can make pancakes, you can definitely make crepes! I know that they might seem fancy, but they are incredibly versatile and can be served with both savory and sweet fillings and store extremely well. I recommend using a flat, lightweight griddle that fits over top of gas burners. I like to make two at a time and cool them on a wire rack before wrapping them in plastic wrap and storing in the fridge.

Makes 15, 6-inch crepes

Crepe Batter

1 ½ cup water
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 
1/2 cup low-fat, 1% buttermilk
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Refrigerate 1 hour or up to 8 hours covered.

Heat a griddle or a crepe pan over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray. Transfer about ¼ cup of the batter onto the griddle or pan and spread it out with a small spatula or spoon. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until the crepe begins to brown around the edges, and starts to dry out on the top. Flip and cook an additional 2 minutes until the crepe is no longer wet in the center but still moist.

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Make It A Meal

Serve with corn chowder or Salmon Nicoise Salad.

Wine Pairings

Gewürztraminer

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Tropical Fruit Salsa

Skinny Chef — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:20:38 +0000

Fresh tropical fruit is so sweet, it livens up any dish. I like to make a big batch of this salsa to use for chip-dipping and to accompany my grilled fish or meat. Just eating this salsa makes me feel like it’s 80 degrees and sunny outside year-round! Watch my Better TV clip featuring this recipe!

Serves 8

Ingredients

1 mango, peeled and diced
2 kiwi, peeled and diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 cup papaya, diced
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup cilantro, packed, chopped
Juice of 1 large lime or one small lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl or a large zipper storage bag. Let sit for an hour to allow the flavors to mingle. Serve with whole grain tortilla chips or as an accompaniment to your favorite main dish!

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Wine Pairings

Gewürztraminer

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Chocolate Avocado Milkshake

Skinny Chef — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:54:03 +0000

Avocado in a milkshake might sound unusual, but in Vietnam it’s a traditional treat that you can order in local restaurants. Enjoy a creamy, rich shake while getting a serving of vegetables to boot!

Serves 2

Ingredients

½ ripe Hass avocado
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cup skim milk

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until smooth and serve over ice.

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Make It A Meal

Serve with Turkey Burgers or Sweet Potato Fries.

Crostini with White Cheddar, Apples and Onion

Skinny Chef — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:24:53 +0000

Try this elegant and low-fat party appetizer in place of the usual, calorie-rich fare you’ll find at most gatherings. Apples and onion can be made up to one day ahead and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Makes 2 dozen crostini

Ingredients

Topping
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic or apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Gala or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
non-stick cooking spray

24, 1/2-inch-thick slices of whole-wheat baguette, cut on the diagonal
1 8-ounce package reduced- fat Cabot white cheddar cheese, cut into 24 slices
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped

Directions

Warm half the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, salt, and vinegar. Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water as the onions cook if they begin to burn or stick.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, and cinnamon. Toss to coat. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and warm over medium heat. Add the apples and remaining olive oil to the skillet with the onions and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples soften but do not become mushy.

Preheat oven 400° F. Cover two large cookies sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Arrange the bread slices and distribute the onion and apple mixture evenly over the bread slices. Top with cheese slices. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese melts. Transfer to a large platter and garnish with fresh thyme.

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Make It A Brunch

Serve with Bloody Mary or Cherry Almond Muffins .

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