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Sweet and Spicy or Cinnamon Sugar Nuts
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Sweet and Spicy or Cinnamon Sugar Nuts

These sweet savory nuts are perfect for entertaining and great for giving. I first tasted similar nuts at a holiday gifts cooking class taught by a well-known chef. To ensure everyone could enjoy them guilt-free, I re-tooled the recipe cutting out the unnecessary oil while slashing the sugar by more than 75%. […]

15-Minute Garlicky Baked Shrimp
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15-Minute Garlicky Baked Shrimp

This oven-baked, guilt-free scampi-style dish topped with yummy buttery breadcrumbs from my book, Eat What You Love Everyday! will your day. Incredibly delicious, and incredibly easy-to-make, it’s guaranteed to make your shrimp loving guests swoon. To serve it as a simple meal simply double the portion and add a baked […]

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Squares
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Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Squares

Just imagine. Creamy pumpkin pie and luscious cheesecake rolled into one — all for only 90 calories, the carbohydrates of 1/2 a slice of bread, and 3 little points per serving. What’s not to love? I guarantee you, these layered beauties are sure-fire crowd-pleasers. Make and serve them straight out of […]

Chicken Pot Pie Soup
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Low in fat and calories, but rich and creamy in taste and texture, this consistently top-rated quick-fix soup is perfect for when those comfort-food goodness cravings strike! My husband always grabs a few saltines – which he crushes over the top to create a “crust” – but it’s also fun […]

Apple Pie in a Bag
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Apple Pie in a Bag

Let’s face it, during the holiday season a lot of us (okay, most of us) throw caution to the wind when it comes to our diet. Calories, fat, sugar…who cares? I get that. As the step-mother of someone who has diabetes with many weight watcher friends and fans – and […]

Sensational Spinach Party Dip
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Sensational Spinach Party Dip

When I was growing up one dish my mother was very proud of was her spinach dip. She referred to it as her “secret ingredients” dip. The secret ingredients were finely diced water chestnuts that melded into the dip for a secret crunch and soy sauce that added a depth […]

Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Pan Sauce
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Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Pan Sauce

While this dish is terrific at any time of year, I turn to it most often in the fall or for holiday dinners when I’m entertaining and want an entree that’s elegant yet fuss-free – and that’s also friendly to most diets! I like to serve it with mashed potatoes […]

Cranberry Chutney
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Cranberry Chutney

Forget the turkey and the stuffing, for me, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without this fabulous cranberry chutney. If you have never had chutney, it’s a condiment often made with fruit that includes vinegar and sugar resulting in a relish with the sweet & sour flavor combination so many of us love. This chutney […]