Try this delicious recipe for Fish and Potato Stew -- makes six servings with great flavor for only $1.74 per serving! Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil1½ cups each chopped onions and thinly sliced carrots3 large cloves garlic, minced1 tsp fennel seeds (optional)½ tsp each dried thyme, salt and pepper2¼ cups water1 can (14½ oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth2 lb (about 5 medium) all-purpo...

These little packets of ramen noodles and seasonings are so inexpensive, they can be purchased with loose change. And with a few additions, they can become a budget-friendly, easy meal that goes way beyond soup. All recipes serve 4.Noodle Frittata -- Cook noodles from two 3-oz packages chicken-flavor ramen noodles in boiling water until tender. Drain. Beat 6 large eggs and the seasoning packets in...

Try this healthy Mexican-inspired recipe for Salmon Tacos. This recipe embraces the bold Mexican flavors we adore but leaves behind the fat, sodium and calories we don't. Ingredients: 1 lb skinless salmon fillet 1 Tbsp Slat-Free Mexican Seasoning Blend (below)1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce1  diced avocado½ cup diced tomatoes½ cup sliced onion½ cup chopped cilantro2 Tbsp fresh lim...

Try this light and healthy, yet delicious recipe for Salmon With Curry Yogurt Sauce. Salmon (rich in vitamin D) helps your body absorb the calcium in dairy foods like yogurt. Ingredients: 4 salmon steaks or pieces of fillet (about 1 inch thick and 6 oz each)¼ tsp each salt and pepperNonstick cooking spray1 cup lowfat plain yogurt2 Tbsp chopped cilantro2 Tbsp sliced scallions or green oni...

Try this low-fat recipe for Greek-Style Shrimp and Cannellini Beans to make a delicious dinner. There are only 311 calories in the entire entrée of shrimp, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes and green beans. Ingredients:1 pound (16 to 20 per pound) peeled and deveined shrimp1 can (about 15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 pint cherry tomato...

If you've made a New Year's Resolution to loose weight this year -- try this low-cal recipe for Gingered Shrimp With Cashews and make every calorie delicious. Cutting 10 calories a day could help you lose 10 pounds in a year. Ingredients:1 pound uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp ...

Low Country Boil is famous in the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina. This boil is done best on an outdoor cooker. It has sausage, shrimp, crab, potatoes and corn for an all-in-one pot all-you-can-eat buffet! Serve with melted butter, beer, French bread, and paper towels.Ingredients:1 pound shrimp1 pound crab1 pound pre-cooked link sausage8 pieces short ear corn2 bags Crab boil mix2 poun...

Salmon patties, salmon cakes, or salmon burgers are really easy to make. The base is just cooked salmon, shredded bread, bread crumbs or even saltines, chopped onion, and egg to bind it all into patties, which are then quickly fried. Try the following recipe: Ingredients: 1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, undrained and flaked 1/2 cup...

This recipe for Curried Shrimp and Scallops will make a healthy low-calorie entrée that will be such a hit with everyone!Ingredients:1 small onion, chopped½ cup chopped green bell pepperVegetable oil1 tablespoon butter or margarine1 tablespoon arrowroot1 cup evaporated skim milk2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk2 teaspoons curry powder2 tablespoons dry white wine (optional)½ pound medium shrimp, cooke...

Use the slow cooker to make Thai Chicken and Shrimp -- you would be surprised at how good this tastes and how quickly the recipe can be put together.Ingredients:1 package (1 pound 4 ounces) bone-in skinless chicken thighs1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk (not cream of coconut)1 package (3.5 ounces) Thai peanut sauce mix (2 envelopes)2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)3 ...

This recipe for Lemon Glazed Jumbo Shrimp Salad is a light and luscious way to prepare a nutritious salad.Ingredients:1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined½ cup fresh lemon juice½ cup cider vinegar½ cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener½ teaspoon crushed red pepper1 jalapeño, trimmed, seeded and thinly sliced2 cups baby arugula leaves½ cup thinly sliced red ...

As I was browsing through the 10/6/2009 issue of Woman's Day, I found several easy ideas for making dinner in a hurry. Just pick up a few simple ingredients and you can put together a delicious meal in no time at all.These ideas are listed in two other parts -- Easy Dinner Recipes (Part I), and Easy Dinner Recipes (Part II). Check out both posts and try them all.Smoked Turkey Wraps -- Spread whole...

Ingredients:2 each chicken drumsticks and thighs (1¼ lb.), skin removed, if desired1 large onion, sliced1 large pepper, cut in thin strips4 oz. andouille or other smoked sausage, sliced ¼-inch thick½ cup sliced celery2 cups water1 cup uncooked rice¼ tsp. each Cajun seasoning, dried thyme and salt8 oz. large peeled raw shrimp1 cup frozen cut okraDirections:1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nons...

Jambalaya (jum-buh-LIE-uh) is usually made in three parts, with meats and vegetables, and completed by adding stock and rice. And, there are two primary methods of making the dish. The first and most common is Creole jambalaya. It is also called "red jambalaya" because tomatoes are used in the recipe. Jambalaya was probably Louisiana's variation of the Spanish paella which called for the more expe...

Do you know what a she-crab is? Just as you might suspect, she-crabs are simply female crabs and spring she-crabs carry flavorful roe or crab eggs. The following recipe specifies spring she-crabs (because the crab roe adds more flavor), so you will need to be able to tell females from males. Luckily, this is easy to do, and you will not need a magnifying glass. Simply look at the underside of...

Pinwheel Appetizers3 cups cooked wild rice1 package (8 ounces) nonfat cream cheese 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)3 (12-inch) soft flour tortillas2-1/2 ounces thinly sliced corned beef9 fresh spinach leavesCombine wild rice, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic ...

Spicy Shrimp Cocktail2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil¼ cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper1 clove garlic, minced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 tablespoon chopped pitted green olives, drained¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes1 pound cooked shrimp, chilled1. Heat oil in small skillet. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic, sauté until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato sauce,...

1 small onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons lemon juice2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill4 teaspoons Dijon mustard4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each), skin and pinbones removed1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper4 teaspoons drained capers4 teaspoons light butterPreheat oven to 400º Fa...