I’ve tweaked this cream cheese frosting several times over the years, and I have to say that this is my fluffiest, creamiest version yet. Delicious as is, it’s also very versatile. MAKES 1 1/2 CUPS 1/3 cup tub-style reduced fat cream cheese 1/4 cup nonfat cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 […]
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Coconut Coconut Shrimp
Despite finding several healthy variations of this popular restaurant appetizer online and in print, creating a healthier version was no easy feat. Why? Because, unlike the other “healthy” variations my testers and I tried, I was not going to be satisfied until my version could stand toe-to-toe with the real […]
For the Love of Zucchini: Oven-Fried Zucchini Rounds!
It’s that time again – when gardens are bursting with fresh summer vegetables – and zucchini runneth over! I have been getting e-mails asking for my favorite ways to prepare zucchini, and the great news is that moist, mild-tasting zucchini is extremely versatile. For breakfast, sliced or grated zucchini can be tossed into […]
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Made quick and easy with refrigerated pie dough, flaky pie crust cups are first filled with a creamy no-bake cheesecake filling then topped with a cherry, now double berry, topping.
Chicken Piccata
This Chicken Piccata recipe shows how a few simple pantry staples can be combined quickly and easily into a delightful dish. Pounding a chicken breast until it is quite thin (scaloppini) is the trick for creating fork-tender meat that cooks in minutes. A pan sauce of lemon juice, white wine, […]
A Healthier You – It’s as Easy as 1,2,3
If you started a new “diet” on January 1st and have already abandoned it – blame it on Mother Nature. While the word diet by definition simply means the foods one eats, the word “diet” for most of us is associated with a period of deprivation in order to lose […]
Speedy Stovetop Spinach Artichoke “Dip” Chicken
You can have crave-able, oh-so-creamy dip—and eat it for dinner, too! Inspired by the delectable dip, this 200-calorie, 4 SmartPoints, quick-fix one pan dish hails from my cookbook Eat What You Love Everyday!. Top a perfectly seared juicy chicken breast with creamy, melt-y hot spinach artichoke dip, and what do you […]
Everyday Italian Meatballs – Party Style
This is the meatball recipe I use for my Spaghetti and Meatballs as well as Spaghetti and Meatball Soup, but this time of year it’s also good to remember that meatballs are party food that never disappoints. To turn these into an easy appetizer, after cooking meatballs according to directions, […]
“Cream” of Butternut Squash Soup
The best way I know to keep out of the candy bowl is to make sure my belly is full (it doesn’t work entirely, but it sure helps keeps things in check!) With that in mind, I highly encourage everyone to eat belly-filling nutritious meals today (and keep the candy […]
Sneaky Beef and Penne Skillet
While this pasta dish may be “tricky,” when it comes to good health, eating it is nothing but a treat. I have yet to receive any feedback on it from any of my lovely readers, but I personally find it to be a brilliant dish. Why? Let me count the ways: First, it’s […]
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