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Thai Chicken Pizza

Here is a great Thai chicken pizza recipe with authentic Asian ingredients like chilli sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce,

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Additional Resources

Please find below a list of additional resources on health and nutrition.

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Potato Croquettes Recipe

Here is a lovely potato croquettes recipe, made with meat and mashed potatoes. These can be easily paired with some good quality steak or lean pork and

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Chicken Stew Recipe

This delicious peanut chicken stew recipe is from West Africa, but you may see it in the Caribbean and even in South America. You may change the ingredients

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Tomato Tart Recipe

Here is a wonderful tomato tart recipe, which is the perfect summer treat that is easy to make, best served straight from the oven, great with some garden

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Steak Sandwich Recipe

It takes only a couple of minutes for the steak to cook in this recipe as the meat is pounded prior to cooking. Tender meat in small pieces also makes

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Glazed Lamb Ribs

Here is a beautiful recipe for glazed lamb spare ribs, hot and sticky off the grill, feel free to make some rice and salad to go with it. You will also

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Homemade Turkey Soup

Homemade Turkey Soup I like a nice homemade turkey soup and after the heavy Thanksgiving meal, it is exactly what I need. Here is a great low fat recipe

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Corn Chowder Recipe

Here is a creamy yet low fat corn chowder recipe that is wonderful for those cold winter days. It is made with celery, onion, green pepper, potatoes, parsley

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Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe

Here is a low fat version of chocolate eclair cake recipe that is perfect for those who want to go on a diet but not at the expense of foregoing dessert.

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Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Lean ground turkey makes this Turkey Meatloaf Recipe a healthy alternative to a 'classic' version with beef. This has to be the best turkey meatloaf we've

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Green Tea Cake Recipe

Here is a lovely green tea cake recipe that makes a light and moist cake that is not too sweet and with a beautiful green tea flavour.. It is low-fat,

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Ham Salad Sandwich Recipe

Here is a quick and easy ham salad sandwich recipe. The below ingredients make a great mixture but nothing is set in stone, so you are welcome to experiment

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Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

This chicken stir fry recipe is rather quick to make and tastes better than Chinese take-away! It is also extremely healthy and versatile as you can change

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Smoked Fish Dip Recipe

For this smoked fish dip recipe, you can use almost any type of fish. Although I prefer smoked salmon, I have used mullet, kingfish, mackarel and others.

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Breakfast Egg Casserole

I've made this breakfast egg casserole with reduced fat cheddar cheese, low-fat egg product, and reduced fat vegetarian bacon strips; the taste is still

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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

If you are one of those health conscious people and trying to eat better this year, here is a great breakfast recipe for you. To reduce the calories, you

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Crockpot Beef Stew

Cooking crockpot beef stew is not hard at all and it is certainly one of my favorite meals to make in a crockpot. Crockpot Beef Stew Ingredients: 1.5

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Green Chili Stew Recipe

I love this green chili stew recipe and wanted to share with you. In northern New Mexico where we used to live, green chili stew is a big one. And it

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Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Ground beef stroganoff originally comes from Russia, but since it has been all over the world from Asia to South America, and also became very popular

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Chickpea Recipes

Chickpea recipes are quite popular in dishes like falafel and hommus in the Middle East as chickpeas are a great source of protein and dietary fiber. Middle

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Irish Stew Recipe

Irish stew recipe is one of the best casserole recipes in the entire world with every Irish household with their own version. It also known as stobhach

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French Dip Recipe

In this homemade and healthy version of French dip recipe, we simmer chopped onions in broth and used low-fat sour cream and yogurt. French Dip Recipe

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Queso Dip Recipe

Otherwise known as cheese dip, this is a great queso dip recipe for any get together. Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses are melted into a smooth, thick

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Salmon Dip Recipe

Here is a delicious salmon dip recipe that you will want to make over and over again. Make this dip ahead, and serve it on whole wheat crackers or toasted

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21 Crab Cake Recipe

This beautiful 21 crab cake recipe is absolutely delicious! Fresh crab would definitely be your best option, but use what you can find and enjoy! I myself

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Sweet Potato Cake Recipe

In this yummy sweet potato cake recipe, black beans and sweet potatoes are spiced with chillies, cumin and garlic, then grilled in the oven for a great

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Low Fat Horse Gram Recipes

The two recipes below are very easy to prepare and require very little time but come with heaps of health benefits. Horse gram reduces the body weight

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Get Creative with Vegetables and Keep It Simple

I often see the chefs cooking the vegetables elaborately every day, to make them tasty as if these vegetables are tasteless on their own. There were times

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Green Tea Health Benefits

Green tea health benefits.. Originated in China and Japan, it has been consumed for many centuries and it possibly offers a lot more benefits than any other food or drink in the world.

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Healthy Chicken Soup Recipe

This healthy chicken soup recipe calls for the use of farro, which is a type of wheat that was among the first plants to be domesticated in the Middle

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Healthy Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Quickbreads like pumpkin bread have long been staples for bakers. They are tasty, easy to make, and freeze well: you simply double the recipe and make

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Vegetable Egg Omelette and Sprouted Peas Salad

After my delivery, my body weight increased and I could not bear the burden on my legs. Then I decided to reduce my weight and fat. I asked for advice

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Spinach Artichoke Dip, Cashew Salad and Patties

Our family has pretty much switched to a healthier way of eating. One of the challenges has been creating tasty full course dinners that everyone will

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Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

You can make your sweet potato fries savory, sweet or spicy. Whichever way you choose, as they are baked in the oven with a bit of lovely olive oil, they

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Basic Waffle Recipe

This basic waffle recipe with ham and Swiss cheese makes a great light breakfast or lunch. Savoury waffles and pancakes are my favourite and this one is

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Multigrain Bread Recipe

This is a great multigrain bread recipe! It has about 35% whole grain blend but is light enough in both texture and colour that even the picky kids will

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Homemade Mozzarella Recipe

If you like fresh mozzarella cheese then try the below instructions for a beautiful homemade mozzarella recipe. If you have never had fresh mozzarella,

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Black Bean Dip Recipe

From Mexico to Central and South America to the Caribbean and the southern United States, a black bean dip recipe starts with black beans, onion and cilantro.

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Taco Dip Recipe

You may be wondering if a 7 Layer taco dip recipe can actually be healthy? Well yes.. With a few easy healthy swaps, you can change around a recipe that

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