Weight-Loss Recipes

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Wild and Brown Rice

A perfect side dish for game birds. May be prepared ahead of time and microwaved just prior to serving.

Crisp Marinated Cucumbers

My grandma gave me this recipe and I absolutely love it. It's great eating it in the warmer months or any family get-together.

By mistyaikin

Refreshing and easy. The subtle fennel flavor classes up an otherwise average summer picnic dish. It's cole slaw for those who don't usually like it! Save some fennel leaves for garnishing. Especially delicious with grilled tuna steaks.

By Clarissa

Berry Fruit Salad

Mixture of different delicious berries.

By faulknor

LaWanna's Mango Salsa on Tilapia Fillets

A delicious fruity salsa topping to serve over fish or chicken, from a friend in Florida. I always use whatever that I have left in a mixed greens salad the next day. Use any kind of fish -- I use tilapia or salmon. The fish may also be grilled, which is what I prefer. If I can't find a good fresh pineapple, I will use canned pineapple tidbits.

By Allen Goforth

Aloo Gobi Masala (Cauliflower and Potato Curry)

Traditional Indian cauliflower and potato curry recipe from my mom. We used to eat this all the time growing up. My sister likes it with peas too.

By vburrito

Tequila-Lime Pork Tenderloin

A wonderful overnight marinade gives your pork tenderloin a wonderful lime-grilled flavor. You can also grill one tenderloin and freeze the other for future use.

By celeste

Szechwan Shrimp

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Don't let some of the ingredients fool you--this spicy shrimp makes a simple, impressive dish, which I usually make for company. For more or less heat, adjust amount of red pepper. Serve over hot steamed rice.

By FOODGU1

Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob

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My mother-in-law gave me this quick and easy recipe for the sweetest, tastiest corn cobs!

By heatherjane

Microwave Corn on the Cob

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This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space. I freeze the corn on the cob in plastic bags, and remove a single ear of frozen corn in the cold winter months to have the sweet taste of summer corn throughout the year!

By Cheri Weiner

Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

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The perfect fruit salad for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before I serve it. Enjoy.

By Nicole Graham Holley

Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

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This tomato and cabbage soup was rumored, in days of old, to melt away those thighs.

By Nell Marsh

Inspiration and Ideas

Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

"My mom and I used to make this soup in the '70s.. ("Diet Soup"). I loved it then and I still make it today…and it still works!" – lynzie57

Tequila-Lime Pork Tenderloin

"Family favorite. Following the recipe as is makes an amazing dinner!" – SMKeck

What You Should Know About the Keto Diet

Szechwan Shrimp

Simply Steamed Asparagus

Microwave Corn-on-the-Cob in the Husk

Red Lentil Curry

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This is a rich and hearty lentil curry, great as a main meal rather than as a side dish like the more traditional Indian dhal. Don't let the ingredient list faze you, this really is an easy dish to make. This dish is great served with basmati rice.

More Weight-Loss Recipes

Fluffy French Toast

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This French toast recipe is different because it uses flour. I have given it to some friends and they've all liked it better than the French toast they usually make!

By Bonnie Molleston

Sarah's Applesauce

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This applesauce is delicious! I make it for my younger brother all the time and he loves it - and he hates canned applesauce!

By PHATCAT

Black Beans and Rice

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The perfect meal! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

By Daisy

Best Black Beans

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This simple black bean side dish works well with Mexican or Cuban meals.

By Cameron

Memorial Day Best BBQ Chicken Ever!

This recipe is everything off the shelf, nothing too fancy, but wonderful and perfect for grilling. Marinate, or add sauce directly to the chicken. Send the kids to do the dishes and enjoy the evening!

By Bradley B.

Blackened Chicken

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Great on a summer's day with fresh corn and mashed potatoes.

By Karena

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

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Wonderful roasted cauliflower, my 11 year old son loves this! Add more spices and herbs to suit your taste.

By SHELLERY

Adrienne's Cucumber Salad

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Cool, delicious cucumber salad. For a pretty salad, peel only half of each cucumber, leaving strips of skin on each. Don't make the vinegar solution first and then chop the cucumber because it's important that the vinegar solution be hot to ensure proper flavoring.

By JSCHMAND

Mom's Cucumbers

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Tasty marinated cucumbers. Ideal for a fresh side salad.

By Karen

Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry

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I just whipped this up one day when I felt like a stir-fry but did not have all the ingredients called for in some of the stir-fry recipes on this site. I used certain veggies I had on hand, but any seasonal veggies may be used. It has a mild ginger flavor that can be enhanced according to taste, and is filling yet light on the tummy! Tofu may be added. Serve over a bed of steamed jasmine rice.

By veggigoddess

Superfast Asparagus

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Roast asparagus is a 15-minute side dish (and YUM).

By MSLILLY

Quinoa and Black Beans

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Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.

By 3LIONCUBS

Easy Chinese Corn Soup

This quick and easy soup is so good that I never bother ordering it from Chinese restaurants anymore!

By SUCCESSION

Crab Ceviche

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This has always been a crowd pleaser in my home. This is wonderful as an appetizer served on tostadas or even with tortilla chips. Make sure to refrigerate before you serve, it tastes best when very cold. I like to serve on tostadas with a thin layer of mayonnaise for a nice refreshing lunch.

By LOUISGUCCI

Quick and Easy Vegetable Soup

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A low calorie, but filling, tomato-based vegetable soup. I use fresh vegetables when in season, frozen or canned in winter.

By Anne Vackrinos

Vegan Black Bean Burgers

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Easy black bean burgers for everyone! You don't need to follow the recipe or amounts exactly. I never do. Serve with your favorite burger fixings and sweet potato fries.

By jeshaka

First Baby Food: Peas

Great for busy moms and dads to make a bunch on a Sunday and freeze for the weeks ahead. This can be used with other first foods for your baby! Apples or pears are fun or even green beans. Make sure it is mild enough for your baby's developing digestive system. Brussels sprouts or broccoli probably aren't the best first foods. You can also use fresh peas instead of frozen if you have them.

By Brenda Michelle Ratliff

Sweet Carrot Salad

This salad is sweet and simple - great for a BBQ or a pot luck and best when left to sit for an hour to let flavors meld.

By Doug Matthews

Refried Beans Without the Refry

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Refried beans are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker. This recipe will yield flavorful, fat-free refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeno, and cumin.

By CHEFCLAUDE

Frozen Vegetable Stir-Fry

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Soy sauce and peanut butter add a nice Thai-style flavor to this stir-fry. Using frozen vegetables makes it a very quick and tasty vegetable side dish.

By Tracey Davies

Bourbon Chicken

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A favorite named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana and for the bourbon whiskey ingredient; although this dish, sold as Cajun-style cuisine in malls all over America, is reported to be nothing of the kind (not genuine Creole or Cajun fare)! Note: If you double the recipe, make sure that the chicken is still in a single layer. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

By Lucy Loo

Black Bean Chili

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A chili that is best when prepared with fresh vegetables, but still delicious with canned or frozen. Serve by itself or over rice.

By JANED

Souvlaki

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Souvlaki is a Greek specialty made with tender cuts of meat. In this pork kebab recipe, the meat is marinated in a lemony olive oil mixture. Serve with rice pilaf and a Greek salad.

By Abby Benner

Maryland Crab Soup

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The is the real stuff. Genuine Maryland crab soup, direct from the Chesapeake Bay area.

By Cindy Chaney

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