So we all ate too much good food over the holidays and now we need to lose some weight. Here are some ideas on how to get rid of the weight.

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• 1 c  sour cream
• 1 t  chives
• 1 t  vinegar
• 1/2 t  onion
• 1 t  fresh dill weed
• 1/4 t  kosher salt

Combine sour cream, chives, vinegar, onions, and dill in a food processor.  Process until smooth and well blended.  Season to taste with salt. Serve slightly chilled.

• 2 eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/4 cup green onions -- chopped
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded
• 2 tablespoons jalapeno slices -- drained
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

The New York Times puts together 101 meals that can be ready in 10 minutes of less.

99. Cook a couple of pounds of shrimp, shell on or off, in oil, with lots of chopped garlic. When they turn pink, remove; deglaze the pan with a half-cup or so of beer, along with a splash of Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, rosemary and a lump of butter. Serve with bread.

This was served at Christmas dinner and was amazing.  I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

• 2 cups hot water
• 2 packages of small grape jello - mix together

Add

• 1 can of crushed pineapple (not drained)
• 1 can blueberry pie filling

Chill those for 24 hours.

Topping

• Creamcheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup sour cream

Mix and top the grape jello.

I haven't updated this site as regularily as I have done in the past but if you are looking for something, check out the Christmas, turkey, or holiday labels.  Of course the search box on the top navigation bar works splendidly as well.

If you can't find what you are looking for here, then I recommend that you check out the holiday section of 101 Cookbooks for more excellent cooking recipes.

Around here at The Cooking Blog, we have added a bunch of Thanksgiving Links over the years and all of them can be found here.  We also have some more specific turkey links, tips, and ideas here.  Of course we have quite a few dessert posts and here is a link to some Spice Kissed Pumpkin Pie!

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!