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Spicy Bean DipCategory: Snacks and AppetizersServings: 1 cupCalories: 98 per 1/4 cupThis is a simple recipe for a healthy bean dip. It can be used for dipping chips, crackers, veggies and goes good on top of potatoes, soups and stews for extra flavor.Ingredients:1 cup kidney beans, cooked1 cup tomatoe, chopped fine1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 to 1 teaspoon cumindash of c...

This next recipe is a two fold recipe. It uses the same ingredients but is actually listed in the book as two separate recipes. Chick peas, also known as Garbanzo Beans have been used for years in salads, soups and stews. They are also the main ingredient in Hummus.Category: Snacks and AppetizersServing: 2 cupsAgain you can decrease or increase the recipe by just increasing or decreasing the ingre...

Here is the first recipe from "Naturally Slim and Powerful" by Dr. Philip Lipetz. It goes along with all the details of his diet that I have posted in recent weeks. These recipes are low fat and healthy. I will be posting them all through the next couple weeks.Category: Snacks and AppetizersSweet Potato FriesThis recipe is simple to make. It makes 4 servings but the servings can be increased or de...

It is never too early or too late to find different ways of using your fresh vegetables. Even though your garden isn't producing anything yet, it is a good idea to get your recipes together so you will be ready when it is time to harvest. I love tomatoes, in any way, shape or form. Last year I tried container tomat...

I've posted several recipes on different kinds of bean soup. Here is one that is just what it says it is. Just bean soup, without a bunch of additives. Beans are a very good source of protein. They also help reduce cholesterol, are low in calories and are chock full of vitamins. Ingredients: Serves 4 6 cups of w...

I love sweets. I always have. I try not to let myself indulge too often, and then I look for things that are as natural as possible. I try to avoid things with too much salt, too many preservatives (especially the ones that can't be pronounced.) I love fresh strawberries. I like them raw, I like them cooked, I like t...

Now I always thought of grits as a breakfast food. I love to eat them like hot cereal with sugar, a little bit of butter and milk. I am probably one of the biggest fans of shrimp. I will eat it anyway that I can get it, broiled on a skewer, peel and eat, sauteed in spices, breaded and fried, or just sauteed in butter...

I love different kinds of sandwiches. I have done several articles on how to make a sandwich a meal. There are many recipes that I have tried and created myself. Sandwiches are a quick, easy way to make a dinner or lunch, are great when the weather is warm and you don't want to heat the kitchen up, and can be made as...

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The fresher the better. More and more people are growing their own tomatoes and learning how to can them or make sauces with them. If you don't know how to do this yet then there are Directions for Making Tomato Sauce. There are many variations ...

This is a salad that can be used as a meal. You make the choice on how healthy you really want to make it. You can add or leave out ingredients as you wish. You get your Omegas, Iron, Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants and reduced calories with a dish like this. Ingredients : Serves 2 ½ head lettuce (ice berg, rom...