What better dessert could you have on Valentine’s Day than one where the presentation is beautiful and everyone always swoons over the rich and creamy taste? Well, how about one that only takes you a few minutes, can be done ahead of time, and that will keep you slim and sexy (it is Valentine’s Day […]
Author: Marlene Koch
Wendy’s-Style Slow Cooker Chili
When I think slow cooker, I think chili. This recipe fills the bill with an all-American- tasting chili fashioned after the one served at Wendy’s restaurants. Browning the meat after mixing it with a slice of bread may seem unusual, but it a great way to ensure stovetop quality, color, […]
Cheesy Chili Nachos
With this lightened version you can still enjoy the great taste of meaty chili atop crunchy tortilla chips, complete with melted cheese sauce-only now, without a side of guilt.
5-Minute Blackberry Crisp
There’s quick. And then there’s really quick! This fantastic crisp takes five minutes from start to finish–and that’s if you dawdle. When heated in the microwave the frozen berries release their juice to create a warm fruity base, and a crushed granola bar does an amazing job at imitating the […]
Curried Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
Kissed with curry, this Asian chicken stir-fry is bursting with colorful veggies, crunchy cashews, and a sweet, yet savory, sauce. When it’s this fresh, fast, and oh so easy, who needs Chinese delivery? Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 2 teaspoons curry powder, divided ¼ […]
Smart Points Comparisons for Eat More of What You Love!
I’m delighted to share that the Smart Points comparisons have been completed for every recipe in Eat More of What You Love (a book I and many others truly love :). The downloadable Eat More of What You Love Smart Point Addendum can be found HERE. As my healthy recipes […]
Smart Point Comparisons for Eat What You Love Everyday!
I am happy to share that I have completed calculating the “Smart Point” comparison value for every recipe in Eat What You Love Everyday and that you can download the Smart Point Addendum now! Simply click on the Smart Point Addendum title and the download should occur automatically. I provide the […]
Raspberry Oat Bars
This simple recipe combines the goodness of hearty oats, the sweetness of raspberry, and the scent of cinnamon to tie it all together. One batch can serve a crowd or be parceled out through the week as an after-school snack or a better-for-you dessert!
Hearty Lasagna Soup
Where some soups say they eat like a meal, this one truly delivers! Cheesy, beefy, and rich in tomato flavor, it’s quickly become a family favorite. The fact that is has 1/3 the calories, and a mere fraction of the usual fat of a similar sized serving of lasagna, well, […]
Weight Watchers “Smart” Points
Eat what you love, smarter! If you follow Weight Watchers, or are considering signing up (like Oprah has), you may have heard the buzz. Weight Watchers has announced a new program – and a new “points” system. The new program has been designed not only to encourage weight loss, but […]