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Here is a Russian twist on the traditional deviled eggs

  • 8 hard-boiled eggs
  • 2 generous tablespoons fat free or light sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fat free or light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • A small jar of red or black caviar (I think I used a total of about 3 tablespoons of caviar for this recipe)
  • 1/3 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill
  • Peel the eggs and cut lengthwise into halves.
4.2/5 (69 Votes)

Quesadillas are the ultimate family-friendly meal. They're quick, easy to make, and only require a few ingredients. Better yet, they'll satisfy every stomach at your dinner table. Let's get started!

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Here is a healthy russian recipe for easter ham

  • 1 (8 -10 lb) fresh ham extra lean
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • packed
  • salt
  • to taste ( you can use low sodium salt)
  • 1 cup beer (miller 64 )
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 3 cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • to taste
4.1/5 (56 Votes)

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here's a breakfast dish my grandma used to prepare, only I remade into a healthier version!

  • 1/2 c semolina
  • 3 c milk low fat
  • 1 tbsp fat free butter (I use Smart Balance brand)
  • 2 tsp sugar ( equal substitute)
  • salt
4.6/5 (17 Votes)

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Here is a low fat version I made of my grandma katrina's "piroshki" traditionally they are meat and cabbage filled ...

  • 1 medium head cabbage grated ( I grade this on a cheese grater the old stand up aluminum kind)
  • 1 onion
  • chopped
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp. salt and pepper to taste
  • Flaky Butter Pastry (recipe follows)
  • 1 egg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • Smart Balance buttery sticks
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tbs low fat milk
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
3.6/5 (91 Votes)

Forget the boring standard hot-dog, there are so many delicious, gourmet and fun alternatives to try!

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here is my low fat version of "golubtsy" stuufed cabbage rolls with a twist to my grandma's recipe, enjoy!

  • 1 large head of cabbage
  • 1 lb of lean ground turkey
  • or ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 large carrot shredded
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
  • 4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 16 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp low fat sour cream
4.4/5 (20 Votes)

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Here's a low fat version of my Grandma Katrina's russian beet salad called "vinegret" enjoy!

  • 1 lb cooked beets
  • peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream fat free
  • 4 tbs mayonnaise fat free
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 handful chopped fresh dill or parsley for garnish
  • 1-2 scallions
  • 1-2 dill pickles
  • 1 hard boiled egg
  • 1 small cucumber peeled and cubed
  • extra virgin olive oil
4.1/5 (36 Votes)

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here is a lower fat version I created from what my grandma katrina used to make, serve with fresh fruit and fat fre...

  • 1 tb Active dry yeast; (see note)
  • 1/4 c Warm water; or
  • Apple juice (98 to 110
  • -degrees)
  • 1 ts Honey
  • 2 c All-purpose flour
  • 2 c Nonfat milk
  • 1 ds Salt
  • 2 Eggs; separated
  • 1 c Evaporated skim milk; well
  • -chilled
3.8/5 (56 Votes)

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perfect on a cold winter's day!

  • 2 quarts beef stock
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup cabbage
  • finely chopped
  • 1 cup potatoes
  • diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots
  • diced
  • 1 stalk celery
  • minced
  • 1 onion
  • chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup juice (from can of beets)
  • 1 cup cooked or canned beets
  • diced
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • chopped dill or parsley (for garnishing)
  • sour cream
4.2/5 (20 Votes)

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Here is my grandma Katrina's russian recipe for stuffed cabbage rolls, only I made them healthier!

  • 1 big loose head of white cabbage
  • 1 lb turkey ground
  • 1 + 1 onions
  • chopped
  • 1/2 cup rice pre-boiled in 2 cups of water( I omit this for a low carb option)
  • 1 small carrot
  • finely grated
  • 2 big ripe tomatoes
  • diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Red pepper (optional)
  • Filtered water
  • about 1 - 1 1/4 cups
  • 1 big pot to boil cabbage
  • 1 frying pan
  • 1 Dutch oven or big shallow pot with lid
  • Preparation time: about 2 hours
3.8/5 (38 Votes)

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Clean, skin, and then boil the carrots and potatoes in a pot

  • Onions
  • Carrots
  • Potatoes
  • Eggs
  • Pickles
  • Peas
  • Wieners
4/5 (23 Votes)

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