January 22, 2009 •

Parmesan Tilapia

I have been searching for a good tilapia recipe and saw this on Delicious Meliscious. It definitely fit the bill. This recipe is super healthy and easy for a great weeknight meal. I paired it with the butternut squash risotto that I posted last week. The original recipe called for spinach, but I left that […]

December 7, 2008 •

Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese

I knew I wanted to make Mac & Cheese for Thanksgiving and I wanted to make it from scratch, since I had never done it before. I came across this recipe on Fresh From Cate’s Kitchen and loved that it still only used the stovetop. This was so creamy and delicious. It was quick and […]

November 19, 2008 •

Light Chicken Corn Chowder

I came across this recipe on Better Together and knew it would be perfect for a cold winter’s night. Well, it was down right frigid last night, and this soup provided just the right amount of warmth and comfort. Plus it was savory and delicious! We served this soup with reduced fat crescent rolls. It […]

November 7, 2008 •

Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce

I was looking for a healthy pasta recipe, that didn’t taste healthy. I found this recipe in my Best of Cooking Light magazine I bought last year. You can find the original recipe here, my changes are below. This meal is so decadent you’ll feel like you are eating at Macaroni Grill, but you won’t […]

November 4, 2008 •

Game Day Turkey Nachos

Or should I say election day nachos. This is such an important day in our nation’s history. Let me take this opportunity to urge you to go out and vote. No matter what candidate you check on the ballot, exercise your right and responsibility to vote. Every vote counts and matters. On to the nachos. […]

October 31, 2008 •

Taco Soup

My sister-in-law Kari made this soup for us one time and it was so delicious I just had to have the recipe. This is a great soup that is sure to warm you up. This soup is great topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and eaten with tortilla chips-baked of course:) This recipe also calls […]

October 14, 2008 •

Chicken Stir-Fry Pasta

This is a super easy, healthy delicious meal! It’s become a staple in our house. I found it in my Food & Family magazine from kraftfoods.com last year. It takes no time to throw together and you have a delicious meal that looks like it took a lot of effort, with really none at all! […]

September 23, 2008 •

Comfort in a Pocket

I found these Chicken Cresent Pockets on Yum. I changed it up just slightly to make it healthier and lower in fat. My version is below. If you are seeking comfort, this meal will definitely deliver! I served these with salad and parmesan garlic potatoes. These pockets are so creamy, and the flakiness of the […]

September 11, 2008 •

Healthy Shrimp Scampi

This recipe has become one of my go-to staple meals. It is so decadent and flavorful, but without the guilt! I got this recipe from my Eating for Life Cookbook, based on the Body for Life diet by Bill Phillips. It uses lowfat, everyday ingredients and is super easy to put together. This is sure […]

September 6, 2008 •

HaHaHa! Laughing Cow Chicken

I have a new found love for laughing cow light cheese. I mostly eat it for my snack with kashi or wasa crackers, but some of the girls on the nest have suggested using it in cooking, so when I found this recipe on Elizabeth’s Cookings Experiments I knew I had to try it! Not […]