October 2, 2008 •

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

I found these muffins recently on Baked Perfection. They looked so scrumptious, plus she made them a bit healthier. I thought I would go one step further and do some more substitutes and make them really healthy. They turned out really good, and they really do have a donut-like consistency! Mine turned out just a […]

September 29, 2008 •

Light & Healthy Pancakes

The other night we were almost out of groceries and with no time to go to the grocery, I decided we would have breakfast for dinner. I made Jillian Michael’s Hotcakes from her book, Making the Cut. Well, I made the batter and Adam poured them out and cooked them. He’s much better at the […]

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 17, 2008 •

Rave: Making the Cut

This week’s rave is in honor of the season opener of the Biggest Loser! It was so good! Wow! This past spring, Adam and I did Making the Cut by Jillian Michaels . Doesn’t this cover look intimidating?! Well, this plan is very intense, so the cover tells it all! This book is great. It […]

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 8, 2008 •

It’s Officially Football Season!

And the first sign of that: homemade chili. My mom has made this chili recipe for years. It has such a robust savory flavor, and you can fix it up just how you like it. Top it with shredded cheese and oyster crackers (my preference) or make a petro out of it with fritos, sour […]

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 […]

September 3, 2008 •

Rave: Hungry-girl.com

I recently found this website. She has lots of great healthy recipes and tips on how to eat healthy when eating out, etc. Check it out! She has a great page called Chew The Right Thing that compares a favorite dish that is bad for you with a healthy alternative recipe for the same thing. […]

September 2, 2008 •

Hearty Spaghetti Sauce

This is a variation on my mom’s sauce. This sauce is really hearty and has a lot of flavor. The best thing is it’s super easy, quick to throw together and easy to double for a crowd. It’s not totally from scratch, but could be adapted by subbing fresh tomatoes, tomato paste and extra seasonings […]

August 26, 2008 •

Mock Chili’s Salsa

I was so excited when I got this great recipe for Chili’s salsa from my friend a few months ago. It is so good and tastes so much like the salsa at Chili’s, which I love so much. It has a great balance of flavor and a nice little kick to it. Just a warning […]