While Orange Chicken may rule the roost at Panda Express, one of my favorite entrees is actually their Mushroom Chicken. Soft tender strips of stir-fried chicken breast mingle with mushrooms and crisp-tender zucchini in a light sauce perfectly balanced with garlic and ginger. I’m thrilled to now have a taste […]
Author: Marlene Koch
Farmer’s Market Potato Salad
And what would summer be without potato salad? Well, it just wouldn’t be summer! From backyard barbeques and family picnics, to potlucks at the beach, this healthy potato salad is always the perfect side.
Quick & Easy Queso Dip
Happy Cinco de Mayo! If you love “queso” you know how addictive this warm melty Mexican cheese sauce really is. That’s why I’m thrilled to say that when it comes to ooey, gooey, flavor-packed cheesy queso, this version delivers the goods! (And it does so with 1/2 of the calories, […]
Ham and Cheese Biscuits
Got ham? Put it to good use with these easy cheesy biscuits! With the protein of an egg in each, they make a solid breakfast choice whether eaten alone or split with an egg cooked your way tucked into the middle! They are also a great sidekick to a bowl […]
Chocolate Pavlova Pie
Looking for a dessert that everyone can enjoy? Hailing from Australia, a Pavlova is comprised of a meringue shell filled with whipped cream and topped with fresh fruit. Crispy, chewy, and a bit messy, it’s a marvelous treat – and it’s naturally gluten-free! While making the meringue is not difficult, […]
Lawry’s-Style Creamed Spinach
Delicious, silky creamed spinach makes any meal more luxurious. Unfortunately, when made with cream and butter – and as with the most revered creamed spinach, like that served at Lawry’s Prime Rib, lots of bacon — a single 1/2 cup serving of once healthy spinach can serve up over 300 […]
Starbucks-Style Strawberries & Cream Frappe
If you love the taste but hate the excess sugar, calories, and big-buck cost of Starbucks dreamy Strawberry Frappuccino, I have great news for you! In doing a back-to-back tasting with the big ’bucks original, my test kitchen helpers and I found this luscious drink was not only just as […]
Stir-Fried Shrimp (or Chicken) with Snow Peas
While much of the fare you commonly find on Asian American menus is heavy in sugar, fat, or calories, this lovely dish is an exception. In this easy 20-minute classic Chinese recipe fresh snow peas, juicy shrimp and crunchy water chestnuts are lightly coated in a velvety sauce infused with […]
Marvel-ous Lemon Mousse
Like my “Marvel-ous Strawberry Blender Mousse“, this 90-calorie (2 point) wonder is super low in calories yet big in luscious creamy flavor! Instead of strawberries, fresh lemon juice and zest are the flavor stars here. If the rich, creamy, sweet lemon taste was not marvelous enough (and believe me it […]
Crockpot Chicken Chili Verde
This healthy Southwestern Mexican inspired stew is flavorful, satisfying – and perfect for the slow cooker. Just combine the ingredients in the crockpot and forget about it until dinnertime! Here I have chosen to use economical, boneless skinless chicken thighs that cook up melt-in-your-mouth tender, but skinless chicken breasts (or a […]