Brimming with the flavors of an Italian antipasto platter, I developed this oh-so-versatile pasta salad in conjunction with the nice folks at Dreamfields Pasta. It’s hearty, healthy, and perfect for summer entertaining. Pack it up and tote it to your next barbecue, picnic, or, enjoy it as a light meal (perfect […]
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Green Beans with Tomatoes and Bacon
Slow simmered green beans cooked with canned tomatoes and thick slices of bacon (grease and all of course) is a beloved Southern staple often served when entertaining – but I think this recipe is even better! (And I KNOW it’s quicker!!) Seriously, when naming this recipe what came to mind […]
Deep-Dish Double Berry Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Last week I came across a recipe for a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie from a well-known recipe publisher and it made me think of this (my) pie for two reasons. 1) My father (now passed), always LOVED Strawberry Rhubarb Pie and 2) My-oh-my, while I am sure their pie tastes good, it […]
Strawberry Cheesecake Crepes
Ready-to-use crêpes make this recipe a snap to put together. I particularly like Melissa’s brand crêpes as they are low in calories and taste as good as homemade. Look for them in the produce section of your local market. Makes 8 servings 2 1/2 cups sliced strawberries 2 tablespoons granulated […]
Easy Reduced Sugar Strawberry Muffins
With less than half the calories and a third of the usual sugar and fat, these quick low-sugar muffins made sweet with all-natural strawberry jam are guaranteed to make you smile.
14-Karat Carrot Cake Pancakes
Inspired by the Carrot Cake pancakes IHOP, these guilt-free “cakes” are as good as gold. Perfectly spiced and complemented with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting they are wholly worthy of their “cake” title – and yet still healthy enough for breakfast! And with only 255 calories (and 7 little […]
Heavenly Strawberry Cake Roll
While making a cake roll may seem challenging, I urge you to give this one a try. Here angel food cake mix simplifies the process while producing a light airy cake that’s skinny yet scrumptious. Even if your final result looks a bit messy, you’d be hard pressed to find […]
Easy Irish Soda Bread
Made with just a bowl and a spoon, and requiring NO yeast, this tasty Irish bread is one of the easiest homemade breads you can make. And it’s delightful whether you eat it for breakfast, with an afternoon cup of tea, or with an Irish-inspired dinner. Both both sweet and savory, it’s […]
Quicker-Than-Takeout Sweet & Sour Chicken
Happy New Year! The year of the Rooster starts on January 28th. In honor of the Chinese holiday may I suggest a Chinese dinner? It couldn’t be easier, or tastier, than with this Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe. What’s even better this dish not only tastes every bit as good, […]
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
From start to finish, this luscious nutrient-packed soup (with just 90 calories per cup) is done in less than 30 minutes! As such, I find it an ideal soup for a quick & easy lunch – and as with all tomato soups, a grilled cheese sandwich is a wonderful plate […]