There is nothing quite as special as a homemade pie, but this one? Well, it’s super special! Not only does it have all of the creamy coconut-y lusciousness one expects from a coconut cream pie—it packs a double dose of chocolate to boot! And it can be made in as […]
Recipes
5-Minute Shrimp Salsa Dip
With everything that has to be done over the holidays, this recipe is a life savior. Made in mere minutes, it’s a HUGE crowd-pleaser, and it suits almost any diet. Most of all, it’s unbelievably tasty! Simply grab a container of your favorite salsa, and a few fresh ingredients along with […]
Skinny Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes!
Merry Christmas! Here’s an easy holiday treat for all! With just 140 calories and the carbohydrate content of a single piece of bread, these deceptively decadent tasting beauties let everyone join the party! The cupcakes are moist and oh-so-chocolatey, with just a hint of of peppermint. The crowning glory is fluffy […]
Easiest Ever (No-Added Sugar) Pumpkin Ice Cream
Ice cream is my weakness. This time of year I love the holiday flavors, like pumpkin and peppermint. Unfortunately, these rarely are available in lighter or lower-sugar varieties, and as much as I love ice cream, I don’t love the calories that come with it. And boy-oh-boy, can they add […]
Easy Sweet Potato Wedges
Full of beta carotene and vitamin A, and easier on the blood sugar than white or yellow potatoes—they are both nutritious and delicious! I recommend buying the sweeter, darker-skinned variety that are commonly sold as yams. I also find that leaving the skin on enhances the dish by adding more […]
Quick ‘n Healthy Taco Salad
Say adios to taco salads with thousands of calories with this crave-worthy 280 calorie beauty. I love a good taco salad, but once you realize how unhealthy most taco salads are, it’s tough to enjoy eating one without a side of guilt. By ditching the usual fried tortilla bowl and […]
Best Homemade (Healthy) Ranch Dressing
This dressing is DIY at its very best, as it is better-than-bought in every way! No dressing is more loved, or more universally used, than Ranch-style dressing. From salads and wings to veggies and yep, even pizza, everything tastes better when drizzled with Ranch. And when it comes to Ranch […]
Watermelon Feta “Pizza” Salad
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 […]
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 […]