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Free Form Apple Pie
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Free Form Apple Pie

Packed with sweet slices of apples, and less than 1 teaspoon of added sugar per piece, this apple “pie” is extra sweet to to make—just lay down the crust, top it, and go! I guarantee your guests will ooh and aah. It’s up to you whether or not to tell them […]

The Best All Purpose Grill Rub.
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The Best All Purpose Grill Rub.

Looking for a great all purpose rub for grilling this year? Look no further. After mixing and matching ingredients in various rub recipes, and from a multitude of grill “experts,”  my husband Chuck finally came up with a spice blend that leaves everyone clamoring for more. I find it to be […]

Anytime Tomato Salad
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Anytime Tomato Salad

Simple, delicious, healthy, and made in minutes! You can never have enough of these type of salads in your recipe repertoire – especially in summer! This salad is one of my favorites when tomatoes are at their peak.  Quick, easy, and wonderfully versatile, it pairs perfectly with a sandwich or a burger, or grilled chicken, steak […]

Raspberry Lemonade
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Raspberry Lemonade

While most raspberry lemonades tempt you with the lovely red hue of raspberries—but offer little raspberry taste—in this lemonade, the sweet taste of raspberries shine. The only thing you’ll find lacking here is the customary 10 teaspoons, or more, of added sugars per serving. For a twist, use sparkling water […]

Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
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Chicago-Style Hot Dogs

I have to admit, in my house, when it comes to “burgers or dogs?”, we usually opt for burgers. That said, a good hot dog can really hit the spot. And for me, a good hot dog is all about the toppings. This last weekend I proved my point when […]

Totally Terrific Turkey Burgers
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Totally Terrific Turkey Burgers

Ever wonder why turkey burgers taste so great when you order them out, but are dry when you cook them at home? Restaurants often use a combination of  dark and light meat to keep their burgers juicy. The good news is you get a tasty burger. The bad news?  They […]

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Mile High Meatloaf (Times Two!)

In my search for a new meatloaf recipe, a clone recipe for the Cheesecake Factory’s Mile High Meatloaf unanimously took the taste prize. But when it came to baking time and convenience, it lost out to recipes for smaller loaves. My simple solution—create two meals for the price of one! […]

Strawberry Banana Orange Julius
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Strawberry Banana Orange Julius

Here’s a little back to school math for you, strawberries + orange juice + banana = one seriously delicious drink. This slimmed down version of the familiar fruity, frothy, and fabulous “Julius” drink has less than half the usual sugar, the protein of one egg (without the fat), and 1½ […]

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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes

Gorgeously red and sinful only in taste, these wondrous “cakes” in a cup, clock in at 150 slim calories each. New twists on old favorites don’t always match the original, but I think you’ll agree this is a stellar red velvet dessert anytime of year! Makes 12 “cupcakes” Ingredients 2/3 […]

Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Smoothie
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Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Smoothie

If you like pumpkin pie you will love this breakfast smoothie! Cool and creamy, it’s a big 16-ounce drink that delivers pumpkin pie flavor and great nutrition with less than half the calories, none of the fat, and a fraction of the carbs of a slice of pumpkin pie. Better […]