Easy, impressive, and most of all, oh-so-tasty, this amazing sweet and salty salad/appetizer is a new summer favorite! Cold, juicy, sweet watermelon, paired with creamy, salty feta and fresh mint is a delectable combination of color and taste. It’s no wonder it’s become a summer salad sensation. The problem for me […]
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Mouthwatering Marinated Steak
The biggest misconception about marinating meat is that it will tenderize and/or add juiciness to the meat. The truth is a marinade only adds flavor at/or near the surface because it cannot penetrate the meat, even if the meat marinates for hours. As such you want a marinade that soars […]
Everyday Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad is undoubtedly one of the most popular (if not the most popular) entrée salad featured on restaurant menus. But what most people don’t realize is that most recipes for Chicken Caesar Salads contain more fat and calories than a loaded Big Mac—yep, 75 grams of fat–in a […]
Deviled Eggs – Two Ways
What’s Easter without Deviled Eggs? Here I offer you two ways to stuff’em. The first way is my classic take, pure and simple. The second way offers you a way to wake up an ordinary brunch or dinner with an eggstra-ordinary twist. I promise you’ll barely notice the tiny bit […]
Smart Point Comparisons for Eat What You Love Quick & Easy
Hello to all my weight watching friends! Simply click HERE to automatically download the addendum with SmartPoint™ comparisons for every recipe in Eat What You Love Quick & Easy! If you are interested in knowing more smart points, I provide the full skinny on the new food tracking system HERE. In nutshell, the four […]
Fast Fabulous Roast Chicken
Sunday night chicken gets a fast and fabulous makeover with my go-to recipe for roast chicken that is crisp, moist, and juicy – in under an hour! The trick to reducing the normal roasting time is to butterfly the chicken, spread it open, place it in a roasting pan and […]
No-Bake Berry-Good Cheesecake Parfaits
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]