Fat Tuesday made slim and easy!! With just 180 calories per 1 1/2 cups, as little as 2 points, and 21 grams of protein, this quick and easy gumbo satisfies without the usual heft – or the time to make it! Flavorful stick-to-the ribs Gumbo may have originated in the […]
Author: Marlene Koch
Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
This recipe was inspired by the #1 pasta dish at Cheesecake Factory, Cajun Jambalaya Pasta. Their menu describes it as “shrimp and chicken sautéed with onion, tomatoes, and peppers in a very spicy Cajun sauce.” What it doesn’t say is that the dish is as rich in oil, calories, and […]
Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole (for 2, 4, or 6!)
For more years than I can count, I’ve made my Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole for Christmas breakfast – along with innumerable times for other assorted family and group gatherings. The fact the recipe quickly and easily produced a large 9X13-inch pan of it was part of the beauty as […]
Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole
Here’s a great example of how great-tasting “better-for-you” can be. This sensational family-favorite easy “overnight” french toast includes cream cheese for extra richness and vanilla and cinnamon for extra flavor, and I guarantee it does not disappoint! It’s an all-time favorite of mine for toting to pot-luck brunches as well as […]
Easy Egg “McMuffin” Strata
Over the years I have made many different versions of breakfast egg and bread casseroles – also known as “stratas.” This one has a couple fun flips. The first one is that it contains all the components of the ever popular Egg McMuffin. The second is, that while you can let it soak overnight, just 30 […]
Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies
It wouldn’t be Christmas without these chocolaty, peppermint filled gems. Our Christmas tradition is to put a batch in the oven as we start to decorate the tree, and by the time we are halfway through, I’m pulling them out of the oven much to my boy’s delight. They like […]
Quick-Fix White Chicken Chili
Quicker than half-time! A tasty (and healthy) alternative to beef chili, this white wonder of a chili couldn’t be easier—or faster—especially if you have leftover or pre-cooked chicken on hand. Prepare it ahead of time and serve it up while watching the half-time show! A handful of baked tortilla chips […]
Guilt-Free Warm Gooey Spinach Artichoke Dip
Everyone knows this warm cheesy dip is gooey and rich – but this one’s only rich in taste! A perennial favorite at restaurants and game-day gatherings, artichoke and spinach dips are king, but the fat and calories are nothing to celebrate. With all the creamy goodness, but only 1/2 of […]
Easy Breakfast “Soufflé” for Two
This recipe is so easy, yet so impressive! Better yet, while it looks like a tricky time-consuming soufflé, it’s as fast and simple to make as a standard puffy omelet (not the mention a BIG portion has just 215 calories). Here are the secrets for turning an everyday omelet into […]
PF Chang-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps
PF Chang’s is famous for its wildly popular Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps. The combination of warm tender minced chicken and vegetables cloaked in a sweet, salty, savory sauce – tucked into cool lettuce – hits all the right notes. If only the sodium and sugar were not sky-high! I am […]