Crab cakes

Ingredients:

-1, 8 oz. container of lump crab
-1 egg
-1/4 c Panko bread crumbs
-1/4 c chopped green onions
-1 tbsp chopped parsley
-pinch of cayenne
-pepper, oregano (spices of choice)

Directions: 

In mixing bowl, combine tuna, eggs, bread crumbs, onion and spices. Shape mixture into 3 patties.
Coat skillet with spray or olive oil. Over medium heat saute patties 4-5 minutes on each side. Serve.

Pumpkin yogurt

Ingredients:
-1, 17.6 oz Fage Greek Yogurt
-1 can pumpkin
-pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, ginger & cloves
-stevia

Separate yogurt into two servings. Mix in about 1/2 c pumpkin into yogurt. Add spices & stevia to taste.

Shirataki Noodles (Gluten-free)

I've been hearing about Shirataki noodles. Been popular in the East for a while. Now the West can enjoy them. They actually do taste like pasta. I was shocked. If you can ignore the um...unpleasant odor...when you first open the package, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the taste. I liked the "spaghetti" version better than the "linguine". The sauce stuck to it better. Bonus: it's gluten-free. So mangia!

Ingredients:
-1 package Shirataki noodles (2 servings)
-Frozen peppers
-Frozen broccoli, cauliflower, carrot combo
-Lucini Hearty Artichoke Tomato sauce (2 servings)

Total calories: 125 (for 2 servings)

Italian Pasta Salad

Tired of the same 'ol pasta salad? Try a healthy version with an Italian twist. Bonus: it's a snap to prepare.

Ingredients (for 5 servings):
-1 cup dry whole-wheat pasta, cooked
-2 zucchinis (steamed)
-1 c broccoli (steamed)
-1 can artichokes in water & drained
-2 servings turkey pepperoni
-3 hot Italian chicken sausages
-2 tbsp olive oil
-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
-1 c cherry tomatoes
-garlic, pepper & basil to taste

Total calories: 311

French toast & egg white omelet

Sometimes you just need a big breakfast. Especially on weekends. If you know me, there nothing better than waking up late on Sunday, making some loose-leaf tea, taking time to create a big breakfast and reading the Sunday paper. Ahh....tranquility!

Ingredients:
-2 egg whites
-1 large egg
-1/2 c halved cherry tomatoes
-1 serving feta

-2 slices light whole-wheat bread
-1 scrambled egg for french toast w/ cinnamon & a little of skim milk
-1/2 c blueberries & raspberries
-1.5 tbsp 100% maple syrup
-1 tbsp almonds
-1 tbsp pecans
-1 tbsp walnuts

Total calories: 705