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Creamy Bruschetta recipe - 177 calories

Ingredients:
1 bread baguette
2 tomatoes, diced
1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:
1. Cut the bread into 1-inch slices and butter each slice.
2. Mix the rest of the ingredients together.
3. Put about 1 teaspoon of mixture on each slice, and place on baking pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes (or until the mixture has melted and the bread is crispy).
5. Serve immediately.

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Apple Crunch Bars recipe - 92 calories

Ingredients:
2 cups peeled chopped granny smith apples
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 egg whites
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup brown sugar
8 ounces plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
1. Combine the flour, margarine and brown sugar in a bowl, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
2. Reserve 2 cups of the flour mixture, and set aside.
3. Add the baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to remaining flour mixture; beat well.
4. Add the egg whites, yogurt and vanilla extract; beat well.
5. Stir in the apples.
6. Press the reserved 2 cups flour mixture to the bottom of a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
7. Sprinkle walnuts over the flour mixture.
8. Spread the apple mixture over the prepared crust.
9. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes (or until browned).
10. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

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Hot Crab Bites recipe - 75 calories

Ingredients:
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat (drained and flaked)
48 Triscuit crackers
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 teaspoons horseradish
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Spread each cracker with 2 teaspoons cheese mixture.
3. Place on cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil.
4. Broil 4 inches from heat source for 1-2 minutes (or until lightly browned).
5. Serve immediately.

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Soft Ginger Cookies recipe - 137 calories

Ingredients:
4 cups flour
2 eggs
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups margarine
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger

Preparation:
1. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, spices, molasses and baking soda well.
2. Add flour.
3. Chill for at least one hour.
4. Drop by teaspoons and bake for 8 minutes.

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Tomato on Toast recipe - 131 calories

Ingredients:
2 slices tomato
1 slice toasted English muffin
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
1 dash Italian seasoning

Preparation:
1. Put the tomato slices on top of a toasted English muffin (optional: butter the toast if you want).
2. Sprinkle the tomato slices with the crumbled blue cheese and a dash of Italian seasoning (or your own favorite seasoning).
3. Microwave for about 40 seconds (or until the blue cheese begins to melt).

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Caramel Syrup (Cajeta) recipe - 178 calories

Ingredients:
3 cups sugar
2 quarts milk
1 small cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation:
1. Combine 1 quart of the milk with the sugar in a saucepan, and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture turns golden.
2. Combine the remaining quart of milk with the baking soda, stir, and place in another saucepan.
3. Add the cinnamon stick to the mixture, and bring to a boil.
4. Discard the cinnamon and add the hot milk very gradually to the caramel mixture, stirring constantly.
5. When all the milk is incorporated, place over low heat and cook very slowly until the mixture is thick like melted caramel.
6. Cool slightly, then pour into a glass container and chill.

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Green Beans recipe - 74 calories

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, partially drained
1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Preparation:
1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan.
2. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve hot.

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Whole Wheat Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe - 131 calories

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 large eggs
3/4 cup butter or shortening
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chocolate chips

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Use a mixer to beat butter/shortening in a large mixing bowl; add sugars, baking powder and baking soda, and blend well.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
4. Finally, mix in the flour, and gradually add the oatmeal and lastly the chocolate chips.
5. If the mixture forms individual dry clumps, try adding a little water.
6. Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls, and place about 2-inches apart on a cookie sheet.
7. Bake for about 10-12 minutes (until the tops are brown).
8. Let sit for several minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack.

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