Happy Halloween. No trick here – just a treat!! This delicious, moist quick bread marries the wonderful flavors of two all-time classics, pumpkin and banana, with a subtle spicing that allows the flavors of each to ring true. It’s also perfect for giving to friends and loved ones. For plenty of […]
Author: Marlene Koch
Pumpkin Pie Pancakes
Who doesn’t love a good seasonal pancake breakfast? Unfortunately, with their oodles of calories and countless carbs, the seasonal dessert-style pancakes you find at most restaurants are no way to start any one’s day. Take for example the popular Cinnamon Roll Pancake Breakfast at Denny’s. The two pancakes layered with […]
Weeknight Wonder – Skillet Pork and Peppers
The great taste of pork sausage and peppers with double the protein, and half the fat! If you like traditional Italian-Style Sausage and Peppers, you will love this easy single skillet dish. Lean pork tenderloin subs in beautifully for fat-laden sausage when coated with sausage seasonings and seared to perfection with […]
Ooey Gooey Pizza Dip
Ooey, gooey, cheesy–and easy! This slimmed down dip is just crazy good. Not only can you whip up this decadent tasting dip in mere minutes, it’s packed with belly-filling protein and calcium too. In fact, when compared to the full-fat version you get double the protein with just 1/2 the […]
Salmon Packets with Fresh Tomato Basil Relish
Let’s face it, when it comes to our health, many of the foods we love to eat, do not love us back. I find this dish to be a delicious exception! When it comes to heart health, you can’t find a better entree than heart-healthy Omega-3 rich salmon. Toss in […]
20-Minute Fresh Strawberry Pie
When luscious strawberries are in season it’s fresh strawberry pie time! Hailing from my latest cookbook, Eat What You Love Restaurant Favorites, this pie is a true summer favorite. Restaurant and commercial kitchens often use strawberry-flavored sugar-laced gels to bind the berries, but I have a better, tastier alternative. Flavorful […]
Red, White, and Blue, Tiramisu
What better time could there be for an all American makeover of the beloved Italian dessert than the fourth of July? Instead of being infused with coffee and topped with cocoa powder this equally luscious dessert bursts with the flavors of fresh summer berries and the colors of the American […]
Easiest Ever (20-minute) Guilt-Free Blueberry Pie
This is not only the easiest blueberry pie recipe ever; it’s one of the best! Instead of baking the pie, you simply coat plump fresh blueberries with a scrumptious blueberry glaze (that takes just 5 minutes to make) and then spoon the mixture into a baked pie shell. That’s it!! […]
Best Ever Three Bean Salad
Summertime is salad time, and with just 1/2 of the usual calories and carbs, 1/3 of the fat, and none of the added sugar commonly found in three bean salads, this incredibly tasty salad is a three bean wonder! While I love a good three bean salad, traditional three bean […]
Strawberry Chicken Poppy Seed Salad
When I told a friend I was creating a variation on a Panera salad, she blurted out, “Is it the Strawberry Poppyseed Salad?” Truth be told, this super popular salad is one of Panera’s better-for-you options, but why go out when it’s a snap to make at home? Crisp lettuce, […]