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A long time ago, in a far away place and land, there was a young woman who dated a young man. They loved to frequent a restaurant in their local village of Bothell. This restaurant served a fantastic baked potato, stuffed with vegetables and beef, and topped with creamy cheddar cheese.
I was that young woman, and [...]
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Crisp Asparagus and Tender Mushroom Salad with a Light Balsamic Vinaigrette
When I was shopping the other day, the produce section had the cutest (probably not the best culinary description of food, but true) button mushrooms. They were small and perfectly shaped. I had to find something to do with them.
Then I rounded the corner and [...]
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Rosemary Pork Chops Stuffed with Mushrooms and Swiss Chard
You really can keep your waistline in check during the holidays with meals like these savory pork chops stuffed with swiss chard and mushrooms.
The whole meal was under 300 calories, and the flavor was fantastic thanks to fresh rosemary from my garden. It just proves that a [...]
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Mushroom and Tomato Salad
I’m determined not to gain holiday weight this year! We already have several holiday celebrations in the works, so I’m going to make sure I eat light when I’m not enjoying all that wonderful holiday food. My current cooking challenge is going to help me do that. I hope you’ll join in!
This [...]
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Heart Healthy Salmon with Savory Mushrooms and Broccoli
Just as I promised, I’m going to be posting recipes that will help you stay trim during the holiday season. This meal weighs in at 285 calories, and is loaded with good for you ingredients.
The holidays can be stressful enough, so why not eat well when you aren’t [...]
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Tender Roasted Pork with Broccoli and Mushrooms
I found this recipe on Real Simple magazine’s website. The tarragon sauce looked intriguing, but the dish seemed to lack some substance. I didn’t want to use heavy cream, I’m just not a fan of frisee, and I wanted some veggies to go with that wonderful sounding sauce.
To the [...]
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Garlicky Spinach and Mushroom Pizza
Do you think you can’t have pizza when you’re trying to lose weight? Sure you can! Just make your own. It’s so easy, and you control the fat and calories.
Just pick up pizza dough at your local pizza joint, or grocery store, add all the filling veggies you like. Top it [...]
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Chicken Thighs, Asparagus and Mushrooms
What do I like best about this meal? I can make it in one skillet, have a meal complete with protein and lots of colorful veggies, and it’s low in calories and Weight Watchers points. Who wouldn’t like that?
I have to say I miss my fresh herbs. While the dried herbs [...]
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Delicious Broccoli and Mushrooms
Cooking with color is an easy challenge for me. I’m a veggie lover, so it’s not too hard to find something I can make after work that has at least two colors of the veggie world in it.
Tonight it was broccoli and mushrooms. The star of the show was my husband’s Steelhead [...]
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Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms
Once again, Real Simple Magazine comes through for me. I signed up for their email newsletter, and I haven’t been disappointed.
Don’t you just love the colors in this meal? Meaty mushrooms, red pepper, and fresh, green spinach. Saute all this in garlic and white wine, with the bits from the pan [...]
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