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Comment by Sarah Keech on October 18, 2009 at 6:54pm

I have been making homemade pestos lately for some of my sandwiches and pasta dishes. Tonight I made one where I included pine nuts before processing it. Sometimes I add walnuts. Because I am vegan, tricks like this add protein to my meals in a tasty way. If you have a lite meal otherwise, like veggies on a baguette, this type of pesto sauce will make a meal fulfilling without cholesterol.

Comment by Marie B on September 28, 2009 at 10:59am

I just made this delicious vegetable soup for lunch. It was really good, and has lots of nutrition packed ingredients. The carb count is 16 per cup, and it really fills you up! It can be made ahead, too. You could add some smoked sausage or leftover meats if you want.

Comment by Marie B on September 28, 2009 at 10:55am

a really good salad from Fine Cooking Magazine is Almond Crusted Chicken with Nectarines in a Buttermilk Chive Dressing - here - I subscribe to this one, and the carb count is 31 gms.

Comment by Sarah Keech on July 7, 2009 at 8:25pm

I had sag aloo and channa masala on a bed of basmati rice tonight. I know white basmati rice isn't the best because it causes sugar spikes but I am proud of the fact that my meal had protein, veggies and carbs. For lunch, I had a homemade southwestern tofu burger. The burger mix had chopped fresh bell pepper. Another great vegan meal (100% better then Boca burgers. I even know a carnivore who likes them) with veggies, protein and carbs.

Comment by Marcia on July 7, 2009 at 6:09pm

Anyone have a really great tasting and healthy smoothie recipe? We are having an after hours Smoothie tasting next month. My co-workers think I must have some healthy smoothie recipes. Help!! ; (

Comment by Marie B on January 12, 2009 at 10:37am

I just had the most delicious and elegant low carb lunch, a salad with smoked salmon, egg slad, and marinated green beans. It was in an article in Gourmet magazine last August about "Picnic in a jar". It's a make-ahead thing that I would definitely make for guests. Here's the link.

Comment by Dolores on September 14, 2008 at 12:26pm

I've got some nice recipes on my blog... http://www.type1mum.com

Comment by elaine peterson on July 3, 2008 at 8:58am

Has anyone tried a flourless chocolate ganache cake using part or all splenda?

Comment by Jan on June 1, 2008 at 7:27am

Please check out the web site hungrygirl.com. She also has a cookbook. I have posted in two places already, but this seems to be the appropriate spot. This site has tons of lower-fat, lower-calorie, lower-carb versions of desserts, restaurant food, fast food favorites, modified junk food, etc. If you have a craving for a forbidden food, hungrygirl modifies it. A dessert that would normally be 160 carbs may be modified to 50 carbs. Note that all her recipes are not healthy food. But acceptable for splurges. Very tasty. I suppose there are some that find it acceptable to have chocolate chip pancakes, strawberry shortcake and taco salad every day, LOL. As hungrygirl states in her book "I am not a nutritionist, just hungry." When you must have something forbidden and/or sweet, I think you will find a more acceptable version on her site. P.S. All nutritional information, carbs, fat, calories, etc. is listed for each recipe.