I don’t know about you, but I LOVE deviled eggs. Love them! Maybe you’re looking for a way to recycle all of those dyed Easter eggs? Well what better thing to make than Deviled Eggs! Just make sure you don’t leave the eggs sitting out for more than 30 minutes after the hunt is over! […]
I wanted to share this recipe submitted to us by Tiffany over at Life in the Zoo… thanks Tiffany! Sounds delicious! Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, diced 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 can (19oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 […]
side dishes POINTS® Value: 6 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 5 min Cooking Time: 50 min Level of Difficulty: Easy This stuffed spud can stand on its own for lunch or accompany a dinner entree for a heartier meal. If you’re in a hurry, microwave the potatoes on high-power for about 15 minutes, instead of baking them. Ingredients […]
I was just reading through my new Whole Living magazine and came across an article on Eating Right for Under $15. One of the recipes sounded really good, and although I haven’t tried it, I thought I’d share it with y’all. This yummy-sounding recipe packs in 18 grams of fiber and a whopping 19 grams […]
Oh, I am a sucker for mashed potatoes! Yes, you can eat mashed potatoes when you’re dieting. And you can eat them without worry! I’ve tried several light recipes and they just never seem to fit the bill. I like creamy and flavorful (um, see above!) and this recipe really delivers. The freshly grated Parmesan […]
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin 2 cups boiling water 1 (16 ounce) package strawberries, partially frozen 2 bananas, peeled and diced 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (8 ounce) container (low-fat) frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional) Directions: In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil and add […]
Italian style broccoli 1 bunch broccoli (1 1/4 pounds) 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup water Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 1. Cut off and separate broccoli florets. Trim the tough ends of the stalks; peel the stalks if desired and cut crosswise […]
I’m always looking for a good side dish. Seems like there are tons of light main dish and dessert recipes out there, so I’m on a mission to find appetizers, snacks, and sides. Stay tuned for some more great recipes. I do try to test out recipes, but with 2 little ones and a husband […]
This salad is SO good, but it tastes like it’s so bad. In other words, it doesn’t feel like I’m dieting when I eat this salad. The dressing is so creamy and unlike most “light” dressings, and it keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days. From Weight Watchers […]
Ingredients 2 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray, divided 2 oz light cream cheese 1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 tbsp fat-free mayonnaise 8 small jalapeno pepper(s) 1/4 cup(s) fat-free egg substitute 3/4 cup(s) cornflake crumbs Instructions Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine cream […]
POINTS® Value: 2 Servings: 18 Preparation Time: 12 min Cooking Time: 27 min Level of Difficulty: Easy Topped with gooey melted cheese, this creamy appetizer will be a hit at your next party. Ingredients 1 tbsp light butter 1 cup(s) onion(s), finely chopped 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced 10 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed, drained […]
If you don’t have this recipe, you need to save it now. This soup is a wonderful addition to any meal or great on it’s own. POINTS® Value: 0 Servings: 12 Preparation Time: 50 min Cooking Time: 13 min Level of Difficulty: Easy 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced 1 medium onion(s), diced 2 medium carrot(s), […]
**Note: This is a recipe that I found while researching Eat Right for Your Type. I love popcorn and was looking for something that may satisfy my craving. I plan to get the ingredients on my next trip to the grocery store, so if you try it, be sure and let me know what you […]
This past year it seemed that every where I looked I saw pomegranates . From the produce bins, juice bottles and even Starbucks. When I ran across this heart healthy recipe I wanted to share. Unfortunately I was not familiar with pomegranate before and honestly what could be better than a smoothie? Pomegranate Smoothie This […]
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes INGREDIENTS 1 garlic bulb, unpeeled splash of olive oil 4 large potatoes (Idaho or russet) about 1 cup Basic Chicken Stock (see recipe), or low-sodium canned salt to taste freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. Place the garlic cloves in an ovenproof dish and drizzle […]