Low-fat Spinach Dip

1 packet dry vegetable Lipton soup mix
1 cup low-fat or fat-free sour cream
1 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
1 package chopped frozen spinach (in a box)

Directions:  Thaw the spinach and drain to remove all excess water. Mix it all together and let set at least 2 hours prior to serving.

Cranberry Sauce with Apples (www.chefdave.org)
Serving Size: 24

 

Ingredients:

6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and core1 cup fresh cranberries

2/3 cup water

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 

3/4 cup Splenda®

Directions:First, place the apples, cranberries and water into a large pot.  Bring to a slow simmer and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, or until apples are soft.  Push the cooked fruit mixture through a strainer.  Next add cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and Splenda®. Stir well.  Chill and serve.

Cheesy Gorgonzola Apple Stuffed Mushrooms (from Chefdave.org):

Serving size: 16

 

Ingredients:

16 large fresh mushrooms (reserve 1/3 of stems)

Cooking spray

1 ½ tablespoons celery chopped fine

¼ cup granny smith apple peeled and minced

1 tablespoon breadcrumbs

½ tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

1 teaspoon finely chopped walnuts toasted

1 tablespoon gorgonzola cheese crumbled

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Clean mushrooms and remove stems.  Reserve 1/3 of the mushroom stems and chop fine. 

Coat a small skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.  Add 1/3 cup reserved chopped mushroom stems and celery; sauté 2 minutes or until tender.   Combine celery mix, apple and next 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.  Spoon 1-1 ½ teaspoons apple mix into each reserved mushroom cap.  All ingredients need to be chopped fine in order to be stuffed into the mushrooms evenly.  Place mushrooms onto a large pan.  Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.

 

Serving Ideas:  Great as an appetizer or to be served as a side dish.

 

Turkey Burger with Mushrooms & Sundried Tomatoes (from ChefDave.org):

Serving size: 4

 

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey

¾ cup mushrooms, finely chopped

¼ cup quick-cooking oats

¼ cup green onion, chopped

¼ cup sundried tomatoes (packed in oil), finely chopped

1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon water

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt

 

Preheat grill to medium-high and lightly grease grills.  Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.  From into 4 patties.  Grill on medium-high for 5 minutes per side, or until meat is no longer pink in the center.  Serve immediately.  Top with lowfat chedder cheese, lettuce and tomato.

 

 

Chocolate Shake:

 

Ingredients:

4 ounces skim milk

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1-2 tbsp sugar free non-fat creamer (hazelnut, chocolate, amaretto, or other flavor)

 

Directions:  Mix well in shaker cup or blender.  Provides 18-25 grams of protein!