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Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup recipe - 119 calories

Ingredients:
4 cups ripe tomatoes (approximately 5 large tomatoes), peeled, seeded and chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
1/2-1 cup light cream
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh basil or fresh dill, chopped (optional)
salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Place all the ingredients (except the cream and basil or dill, if using) in a large saucepan.
2. Simmer for about 30 minutes (or until the vegetables are soft).
3. Using an immersion blender, puree the vegetable mixture to your preferred smoothness.
4. Add the light cream (1/2 cup or up to 1 cup, to taste and depending on the flavor of the tomatoes).
5. Heat the soup gently over low heat.
6. Before serving, stir in some fresh herbs (if using), and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the soup hot or chilled.

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Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breasts recipe - 172 calories

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 garlic clove, minced
1 scallion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:
1. In large a shallow bowl or resealable bag, mix together orange juice, lime juice, orange zest, olive oil, garlic, hot pepper sauc, ginger, scallion and oregano.
2. Add the chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 3 hours or overnight.
3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Place on a prepared grill about 6 inches from heat (the chicken may also be cooked on an indoor grill or broiled, if desired).
5. Grill, turning, for about 10 minutes (or until a fork can be inserted into the chicken with ease). (If using an indoor grill, reduce the time to about 5-6 minutes.)

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Diabetic Bran Muffins recipe - 117 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup natural bran
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
1/4 cup Splenda granular
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt, stirring well. Push up around sides of the bowl, making a well in center.
2. In another bowl, stir the buttermilk with the bran. Let stand for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the bran mixture, beating with a spoon until mixed.
4. Pour into the well in the flour mixture and stir to moisten (the batter will be lumpy).
5. Fill 12 greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes.
7. Let stand for about 5 minutes, then remove the muffins from the pan.

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Onion Garlic Bread recipe - 140 calories

Ingredients:
1 loaf Italian bread, sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2-3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes

Preparation:
1. Combine the butter, garlic powder, onion powder and parsley flakes. Mix well.
2. Spread the butter mixture on bread slices.
3. Lightly sprinkle on grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Broil the bread for about 2-3 minutes (or until golden brown).

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Scandinavian Cucumber Salad recipe - 117 calories

Ingredients:
3 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 pinch dill weed
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar

Preparation:
1. Combine the sour cream, dill weed, vinegar, parsley and sugar.
2. Gently add the cucumber and onion slices.
3. Cover and chill before serving.

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Raspberry Almond Bars recipe - 163 calories

Ingredients:
1 pie dough
2 eggs
1/4 cup raspberry jam
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cup flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
green food coloring
red food coloring

For the frosting
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons cream or milk
1 1/2-2 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation:
1. Prepare the pie dough for one crust unbaked shell. Line an 8″ square ungreased cake pan with the pastry.
2. Spread with the raspberry jam.
3. Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly. Add the eggs, beating until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt; blend well.
4. Divide the batter in half; color half green and half red.
5. First spread the green layer (doing your best not to spread the jam onto the green batter). Once the green is covering all of the jam, repeat with the red layer.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30-40 minutes (or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean). Cool completely then frost.
7. To make the frosting: Beat together the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy, adding enough icing sugar to make a spreading consistency.
8. Spread over the cooled bars, let set and then cut into bars.

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Apple-Raisin Salad recipe - 194 calories

Ingredients:
1 head cabbage
1/2 cup apples (diced)
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/4 cup nuts (chopped)
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-2 pinch pepper (or to taste)
1-2 pinch paprika (or to taste)
1/8 cup orange rind (grated)

Preparation:
1. Soak the raisins in hot water for about 10 minutes.
2. Drain and chill.
3. Mix the apples, cabbage, raisins and nuts and chill.
4. Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, sugar, orange juice, paprika and pepper thoroughly.
5. Toss the dressing with the chilled salad.
6. Sprinkle with grated orange rind.

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Cajun Salmon Fillets recipe - 179 calories

Ingredients:
800 g boneless salmon fillet, whole, frozen, with the skin on
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard

Preparation:
1. Thaw the salmon; cut the salmon into the desired number of pieces; place the skin down on a large tray or baking sheet.
2. Combine the olive oil and spices, and spread the mixture on top of the salmon fillet.
3. Grill on the barbecue or bake in a 400 degrees F oven for about 15-20 minutes (or until done).
4. Remove the skin prior to serving.

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Date Oatmeal Cookies recipe - 123 calories

Ingredients:
2 (8 ounce) packages chopped dates
3 cups quick oats
2 eggs
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:
1. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar.
2. Add the eggs and vanilla; combine well.
3. Add the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; combine well.
4. Add the dates and quick oats and mix together.
5. Use a teaspoon to drop the mix onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for about 11-12 minutes (or until golden brown).

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Italian Mini Meatballs recipe - 195 calories

Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In medium bowl, combine all the ingredients; shape into 3/4 inch balls.
3. Place the meatballs in a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan.
4. Bake for about 20 minutes (or until brown).

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