Diet egg salad is living proof that eggs are not off-limits to those of us watching our weight. In fact, I'd rather present it as a standard recipe because it is so tasty, but that would be denying dieters the opportunity to try it. The use of curry powder in this egg salad recipe gives it an extra "zip" that will leave a long after-taste to remind you how nice this dish really is. The recipe uses diet mayonnaise, but that can be substituted if you prefer. You can also add chopped tomato and basil with extra virgin olive oil to give added color and flavor. Ingredients 1 … [Read more...]
Cottage Cheese Scrambled Egg
Cottage Cheese Scrambled Egg diet recipe proves conclusively that those of us who are watching our weight don't have to give up on taste. I often choose this dish for brunch even when I'm not dieting and I'm a man driven by taste. Ingredients 1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk 1/4 cup water 3 eggs 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/2 tsp salt Dash of pepper 2 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp chopped chives Instructions Blend together nonfat dry milk, water, eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper and chives. In medium skillet, melt butter. When hot, add egg mixture and cook … [Read more...]
Cottage Cheese Salad
Make a great side dish for 4th of July parties and summertime gatherings. This Cottage Cheese Salad is a quick and simple last-minute recipe using common items already on hand. Ingredients 1 (24 oz.) container small curd cottage cheese 2 large carrots, shredded 2 red apples, diced 4 Tbsp raisins 4 Tbsp walnuts, chopped 1/4 tsp pepper Instructions Fold carrots and apples into cottage cheese. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Combine well. Season with pepper to taste. Walnuts are optional. Try pecans or cashews if preferred. Make … [Read more...]
