This is going to be a short one tonight. I've been fighting a cold all weekend and really need to go to bed. If time allows later in the week and if I'm feeling better, I will  try to get the details (including nutrition info) added. I do have some good stuff on the menu, so check it out. Enjoy and have a great week!

Sunday - Skinny Chicken Cordon Bleu, Oven Roasted Asparagus, Applesauce, Salad, Crescent Roll, Milk
Monday - Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad, Peaches
Tuesday - Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Cowboy Beans, Salad, Applesauce
Wednesday - Sausage Potato Soup, Salad, Peaches
Thursday - Bourbon Chicken, Rice, Salad, Broccoli, Oranges
Friday - Hamburgers, Oven Fries, Green Beans, Salad, Apples
Saturday - Leftovers

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crockpotside dish

Crock Pot Cowboy Beans

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These beans are much lower in sodium than canned beans. And, anything with "cowboy" in the name has to be good! :) Ingredients: 3 cups dried pinto beans, washed (1 20 oz package) 4 slices raw center cut bacon, chopped 1 onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups Imagine Organic ...

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chickenmain dish

Skinny Chicken Cordon Bleu

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This is my version of a classic recipe. My version is pretty light. It only has 180 calories and 5 grams of fat. The good thing is that it is just as tasty as the full fat, high calorie versions! Ingredients: 4 4oz chicken breasts 4 slices Hormel Natural Choice Honey Deli Ham 2 ...

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What's for Dinner Menu Plan

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It is definitely still winter in southwest Missouri, and Mother Nature definitely decided to prove that this past week. We got 5 inches of snow on Thursday, which is a lot for our area. The temperatures dropped down to single digits, and it didn't melt very quickly, so Corey and ...

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Banana Oat Muffins

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These low fat, lower calorie muffins taste incredible right out of the oven. I freeze them and then take one out as needed. Just pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds for that fresh-from-the-oven taste. I pair a muffin with some fruit-flavored Greek yogurt for a healthy, filling ...

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soup

Italian Sausage Lentil Soup

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Don't let the photo fool you (it's hard to make lentils attractive). This is a nice, hearty soup with a little kick from the Italian sausage. It's high in fiber and great on taste. Using turkey Italian sausage keeps the calories and fat under control for this delicious soup. Ingredients: 20 ...

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desserts

Cheesecake Mousse

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This is a wonderful, light dessert that is fantastic topped with fresh berries or chocolate chips. (Nutrition information does not include any toppings.) Ingredients: 1 8-ounce package fat free cream cheese, softened 1 cup fat free sour cream 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla ...

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Diner Burger with Fries and Gravy

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Sometimes I simply crave diner food. You know what I'm talking about - greasy, gravy-covered stuff that tastes amazing. Well, this recipe satisfies my craving without giving me all of the grease and sodium that I don't need. Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 yukon gold potatoes, cut into ...

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side dish

Quinoa with Spinach and Cheese

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Quinoa is a great great to use in place of rice in side dishes. It is full of protein and fiber, and it tastes great. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup diced onion 1/4 cup diced celery 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well 2 cups Imagine low sodium organic ...

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fishmain dish

Baked Tilapia with Horseradish Sauce

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This is a fast, easy dish that is light on calories and sodium, but not on taste! Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets (3 oz each) pepper paprika 1/4 cup fat free sour cream 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a ...

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What's for Dinner Menu Plan

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I have completed three weeks of my healthier eating journey and I am now down a total of 6 pounds. The nice thing is that besides the numbers on the scale, I can notice a difference in the way I look and feel. For me, the weight will continue to come off slowly, in tenths of pounds ...

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fishsandwiches

Simple Tuna and Egg Salad

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This is another recipe that you really don't need a "recipe" for, but it's nice to have it in the list. Ingredients: 5 oz. can tuna in water 3 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup Miracle Whip Light Directions: Drain tuna and dump into small mixing bowl. Add in chopped ...

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chickensoup

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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Top this with a biscuit to really get that pot pie feeling. :) (biscuit not included in nutrition info) Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup cold water 2 cups low sodium chicken broth 4 cups fat free milk 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 medium chopped onion 8 oz sliced crimini (baby ...

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Pork Chops with Blue Cheese Sauce

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Adding a tasty sauce to grilled meat is a great way to "fancy up" a dish. I chose to grill my pork chops instead of cooking them under the broiler as the recipe indicates. Ingredients: 4 4 oz. lean boneless pork chops 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose ...

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Grilled Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Breasts

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Sometimes it only takes a simple marinade to make a fabulous meal. I know you don't really need a recipe to make these, but it reminds me that it's something I like to cook. Ingredients: 3 four oz. boneless skinlesss chicken breasts 3 T Kraft Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing Directions: Marinate ...

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beefmain dish

Blue Cheese-Topped Steaks with Marsala Wine Sauce

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These were tasty steaks, but I was frustrated by the cooking method. I think next time I will try cooking them on the grill first, then adding the topping and heating it in the oven for a few minutes at the end. The marsala wine sauce was a great topping. Ingredients: 1 1/2 ...

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What's for Dinner Menu Plan

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Another week of healthy eating can go on the books this week. :) I started tracking my food on SparkPeople on December 22 and I'm down 5 pounds from that time! That's a great feeling. What I love is that I have realized that I don't have to "diet" and eat boring foods. I'm eating ...

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Sausage Pizza

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Ingredients: For Crust: 1 tbsp active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degress F) 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp canola oil 2 1/2 cups flour Toppings: 8 oz. can no salt added tomato sauce 2 oz reduced fat 2 % milk cheddar cheese, shredded 2 oz low moisture part skim mozzarella ...

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side dish

Ranch Quinoa

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I had never had quinoa before tonight, but I kept it mentioned all over the place in food blogs and on running websites. So, I figured I would give it a try. Our family loved it! This was a nice side to use in place of rice. I actually cooked it in my rice cooker instead of on the ...

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