Inspired by fall and a jar of red peppers that had been in my cupboard for far too long, I was recently reminded of a wonderful tomato and roasted red pepper soup that I created for my cookbook, Eat What You Love Everyday. Last night I made it for dinner […]
Author: Marlene Koch
Skinny Fast-Fix Baked Apple Sundae
10-minutes to heaven! At a mere 125 calories and 2 SmartPoints, this recipe is a guilt-free delight! Warm, sweet, cinnamon-laced apple, topped with cold creamy ice cream…yum! This is so simple and sooo good – and it’s just for you! While a fresh apple is a delicious and healthy choice, […]
Cincinnati Chili
Per the popular tradition, Cincinnati Chili is usually served one of five ways. A 1-way is plain chili; a 2-way is chili served over spaghetti; 3-way is chili over spaghetti topped with cheese; 4-way is topped with either beans or chopped red onions; and 5-way gets you spaghetti topped with […]
Lemon Meringue Pie Meringues
These simple, light-as-a-feather meringue cookies, with just 30 calories each, boast a delicate crunch and a sweet lemony taste that will remind you of the classic pie. Serve them alone, with bowls of fresh berries, or, use one to top your favorite light ice cream or frozen yogurt! So crunchy, […]
Marvel-ous Strawberry Mousse
With only 100 slimmin’ calories, this easy, luscious, made-in-a-blender mousse delivers big in luxurious texture and fresh strawberry taste! If that were not marvelous enough, with 7 grams of protein, a healthy dose of Vitamin C, and 10% of your daily calcium requirement, it’s truly a marvel when it comes […]
Easiest-Ever Corn on the Cob (Plus Mexican Grilled Corn!)
With the sweet summer harvest of corn at the market – and the price too good to pass up – I have been cooking corn on the cob several times a week. Especially, because it is SO easy to do. Just trim the stem and throw the corn, husk and […]
Outside In Southwest Turkey Cheddar Burger
Want to add a bit of zip to your summer? With the zesty flavor of roasted green chilies, these healthy cheesy zesty burgers are packed with flavor, not heat. Adding breadcrumbs ensures that this is the most flavorful and moist turkey burger possible. After the first bite releases the melty cheesy […]
Crispy Baked (or Air-fried!) Chicken Tacos
(NEW Update: 5-Minute Air-fryer instructions!!) A few weeks ago I came across a taco recipe on the internet that peeked my interest. It was not the filling (though I love the creamy (and healthy) mixture of chicken and beans), but rather the cooking method. The tacos, once assembled, are lightly […]
Quick and Easy Fruit Tart
Come summer I love to make (and eat!) desserts with fresh fruit. What I don’t love is spending too much time in a hot kitchen. So to make this gorgeous tart – with its luscious pastry cream and yummy summer berries – I use a few quick and easy tricks. First, […]
No-Bake Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Cupcakes
Adorn these guilt-free creamy treats with strawberries and blueberries for a festive Fourth of July look. Other great toppers include lite cherry pie filling or peak of the season fresh blackberries and/or sliced peaches. The truth is, no matter how you top them, they are perfect for summer picnics and […]