Regrow Vegetables and Fruits for FREE
Vegetables and fruits are so expensive – and we usually throw away the parts we don’t eat. Don’t waste these parts. You can regrow new ones FOR FREE from the ones you already have. You can regrow vegetables and fruits from store bought ones or home grown, and from either their roots or their seeds. … Continue reading Regrow Vegetables and Fruits for FREE
FREE Homemade Stock from Scraps
The words “Free” and “Homemade” and “Scraps” usually don’t go together. “Free” could mean worthless, “Homemade” can be overwhelming, and “Scraps” mean trash. But you CAN make Free Homemade stock with ingredients you will have in your kitchen at some point, and it’s easy to make. The key to FREE is the scraps. Don’t throw … Continue reading FREE Homemade Stock from Scraps
Air Fryer Cornish Hen
Air fried Cornish hen is crispy and flavorful. The flavor comes from brining and compound butter. No oil! Only spray oil needed.
Baked Blooming Onion
When I think blooming onion, I think CALORIES. Thousands of calories. But it’s SO good. So I came up with a recipe that’s a fraction of the calories, and it’s delicious. My Baked Blooming Onion is sweet and spicy, without the oily aftertaste. With just a few ingredients you can make this recipe for a … Continue reading Baked Blooming Onion
Salmon En Papillote
Salmon En Papillote, or Salmon in parchment paper, is the easiest and best tasting weeknight meal. And, it’s an easy clean up night too. This method of steaming the salmon in parchment paper creates a juicy and flaky piece of fish. This meal is easy to assemble and makes such a statement when you serve … Continue reading Salmon En Papillote
Grilled Cauliflower Steak
Grilling up veggies sounds boring, right? But have you tried grilling up a Cauliflower Steak? Cauliflower is a blank canvas begging for some flavor. It’s actually really easy, but impressive to serve. This is a low calorie, low fat (depending on your oil and topping choices), delicious veggie side that will be a staple in … Continue reading Grilled Cauliflower Steak
Easy Homemade Butter
Homemade butter is easier than you think. And no, you don’t have to churn the butter. It takes only one ingredient and ta-da, butter. That mysterious ingredient is heavy cream. All you have to do is whip it into butter. Yep, that’s it. Here’s how it’s done. Pour a pint of heavy cream in a … Continue reading Easy Homemade Butter
Eggshells and Coffee Grounds Fertilizer
Eggshells and used coffee grounds make the best, AND FREE, fertilizer for plants and herbs. Some of you might have heard about using coffee grounds…but eggshells? Yes. But why? Well, the used coffee grounds is a source of nitrogen, and the eggshells is a source of calcium – which together make the perfect fertilizer. Here’s … Continue reading Eggshells and Coffee Grounds Fertilizer
Easy Homemade Chicken Stock
I make chicken stock almost every weekend. Impressed? Don’t be. This is the easiest thing to make at home, and you will use it for almost every meal. I bet you have most of the ingredients already in your pantry. The most important ingredient is time. But, if you’re home cleaning or watching a movie … Continue reading Easy Homemade Chicken Stock
Baked Onion Rings
Onion rings is a delicious side to almost anything, but they can be greasy and heavy. My oven baked onion rings takes care of both of those issues because they are not fried, but give the same deliciousness. And best of all, you probably have all of the ingredients right in your pantry. With just … Continue reading Baked Onion Rings
Herb Veggie Cheese Sunny Side Up Egg
When you think herbs, veggies, cheese and eggs, you think omelette, right? Well, I’m not that big of a fan of omelettes, but I do love sunny side up eggs. The ooey gooeyness of a runny golden egg yolk makes me happy. So, this is a combo of the best of both worlds. This is … Continue reading Herb Veggie Cheese Sunny Side Up Egg
Egg Cloud
Here’s a fun way to make your morning eggs. An Egg Cloud is fluffy, light and airy. Eggs are so flavorful that you can eat them plain, or you can add more flavor with cheese, veggies, or herbs. I made these plain, but feel free to personalize yours. Servings: 2 Prep Time: 5 … Continue reading Egg Cloud
Taco Spaghetti Pie
Spaghetti? Yes, you can have the occasional spaghetti dish using portion control. So if you’re going to have spaghetti, you might want to spice it up a bit. This is my low fat Taco Spaghetti Pie. I make homemade pasta once a week, and I try to make a different pasta dish every time. I … Continue reading Taco Spaghetti Pie
Ground Turkey Rolled Pizza
I have to admit that I’m a food show junkie. I watch every food show from Food Network to Rachael Ray. I love to learn new recipes and techniques. I got this idea from watching a Rachael Ray episode. I love her show! She made a turkey rolled meatloaf, but I’m in the mood for … Continue reading Ground Turkey Rolled Pizza
Lollipop Chicken and Veggies
Watching what you eat is so daunting. There are so many rules, and your restricted on what you eat. Blah, blah, blah. You really have to be a responsible adult, and I hate adulting. You might be restricted on what you eat, but you’re not restricted on HOW you eat. Making a playful plate of … Continue reading Lollipop Chicken and Veggies
Curry Chicken and Rice
Curry. I love to eat it at restaurants, but (and keep this between us)I’m a little intimidated to make it. Between the unfamiliar ingredients and the unbelievable silky taste, I thought this was a bit beyond my cooking skills – but Hubby asked me to make it, so I tried. Turns out, it’s not so scary, … Continue reading Curry Chicken and Rice
Rack of Lamb
Presenting Rack of Lamb is SO impressive, but secretly it’s really easy. You can personalize your lamb with herbs and sauces. I’m not a fan of mint, but I love herbs. I used a ton of herbs from my garden, Dijon mustard, and extra virgin olive oil, to compliment the natural yummy taste of lamb. … Continue reading Rack of Lamb
Salmon Wellingtons
Salmon is one of my favorite foods to cook and eat. I try to stay away from fatty foods, but salmon is the good kind of fat, which is good news! Cooked right, salmon is juicy and flaky. I love to Wellington mine (if I can use that term as a verb) for two reasons. … Continue reading Salmon Wellingtons
Inside Out Chicken Parmesan Roll
My Mom is Italian, so I grew up on Chicken Parmesan. I had it a million times and it’s still one of my favs – but let’s make it a bit different just to shake things up a bit. My Inside Out Chicken Parmesan Roll is just as ooey-gooey and tomato goodness as the original, but … Continue reading Inside Out Chicken Parmesan Roll
Angel Bites
Watching your weigh doesn’t mean you can’t have dessert. A little bit of heaven every once in awhile is actually a good way to stay on your weight-loss course. If you deny your sweet tooth completely, you are more likely to go cray-cray on sugar and sweets, and make really bad decisions. Instead, try this … Continue reading Angel Bites
One Pot Turkey Sausage and Tomato Meal
Regular sausage can hide all the fat and calories. But, you can use Turkey Sausage in any sausage recipe and you won’t miss out on anything. This is my Skinless Turkey Sausage recipe in a tomato sauce with pan seared veggies. I’m drooling just thinking about it. As an extra bonus, it’s easy to make … Continue reading One Pot Turkey Sausage and Tomato Meal
Smoked Salmon
Salmon is an impressive meal to serve, but it is SO easy to make. Salmon is meaty, fatty (good fat), and flavorful. You might even feel like you’re cheating on you diet. No worries, you not. I add a bit of flair to my salmon just for that extra wow. 1 pound salmon (feeds 4) … Continue reading Smoked Salmon
Flavorful Skinless Chicken Legs
Chicken Legs ARE delish, but the skin just ads senseless fat. Some say that’s where there flavor is – well, then they don’t know how to add flavor. This is my skinless chicken leg recipe that has SO much flavor, it’s almost a crime. Skinless chicken legs (1-2 per person) [note: if you can’t find … Continue reading Flavorful Skinless Chicken Legs
Chicken a l’Orange
I just love a big bright orange. Duck a l’Orange is one of my favs, but it’s comes at a calorie price. So I make lighter version of Chicken a l’Orange. It still takes decadent but with a LOT less fat, less sugar, and a LOT less calories. 1 tablespoon I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter 2-4 … Continue reading Chicken a l’Orange
Individual 4-inch Angel Food Bundt Cake
You CAN have dessert if you are watching your weight. It’s all about the ingredients and portions. Tonight I made individual 4-inch Angel Food Bundt Cake for me and my hubby. Angel food cake mix is fat free, but you can add a LOT of fat and calories without realizing it. So choose your toppings … Continue reading Individual 4-inch Angel Food Bundt Cake
Tri-fold Chicken
Tri-fold chicken…sounds so fancy, right?. Really, its just chicken over rice, but with a twist. It’s all about the presentation! Thin chicken breasts (one for each person) 1/2 cup flour Pinch salt and pepper 1-2 tablespoons dried italian season 1 teaspoon cumin (optional) 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Cooking spray Rice … Continue reading Tri-fold Chicken
Heart-shaped Chicken Pot Pie
Made my hubby a heart-shaped chicken pot pie just to say I love you. I’m always looking for new ways to make chicken, and this lighter version of a pot pie was the answer. 2 small baking pans (I used heart shaped, but you can use whatever you have OR just make one out of … Continue reading Heart-shaped Chicken Pot Pie
Lighten Lo Mein
Lo Mein is one of my go-to meals when I want a easy but flavorful meal. It’s one of those meals you have all the ingredients (or you will after this recipe). It can be prepped early in the day, and then cook fast when it’s dinner time. The flavors build as you eat it, … Continue reading Lighten Lo Mein
Skinny Mini Frittata
I love a frittata for breakfast. They are easy to make and you can add just about ANY veggie you have in the fridge. A frittata can be heavy and full of unnecessary fat, so I made my skinny-mini frittata for a healthy light breakfast. 1 tablespoon I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter 1/2 chopped onion … Continue reading Skinny Mini Frittata
Apple Cranberry Turkey Tenderloin
A turkey tenderloin is SO easy to make, but can taste a bit boring. You need to add bold juicy flavors to make a delish meal. Apples, cranberries, and cheddar cheese will add flavor and moistness. Here is my low fat recipe. 1 tablespoon I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter 1 chopped onion 1/2 cup … Continue reading Apple Cranberry Turkey Tenderloin
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken
When you think of dinner, you don’t automatically think strawberries. This recipe will change your mind. It’s sweet and tangy, and fills the room with a fresh and inviting aroma. You can make this sauce for burgers, steak, or pork chops – but I love chicken! 2 chicken breasts 1/2 sliced onion 1 sliced yellow … Continue reading Strawberry Balsamic Chicken
Lighten Up Ravioli
Ravioli is one of those meals that is so comforting, and you can personalize it with different fillings and sauces. I made a lighten up version of this ravioli. I made it with homemade lasagna pasta, but it can be made with store bought lasagna pasta or with wontons wrappers. RAVIOLI & SAUCE Pasta of choice … Continue reading Lighten Up Ravioli
Square Potatoes
We all know potatoes are round or oval, so why not plate them in an unusual way? Red potatoes 1 tablespoon I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter 1/3 cup fat free milk Chives Salt Large pot Water Strainer Potato masher (or large fork) Scrub the potatoes under water, and pat dry them Cut up potatoes … Continue reading Square Potatoes
Rolled Stuffed Chicken
Chicken is so versatile. It’s like a blank canvas for any flavor you want. It’s the best to use to experiment with new recipes and new ways to plate. And I don’t get bored with chicken. It is one of the best meats to eat when watching your weight. This rolled up stuffed chicken not … Continue reading Rolled Stuffed Chicken
Vegan Brownies
Vegan brownies made with brownie mix and black beans. No egg or oil! Brownie mix Can black beans Water Baking dish Drain and rinse beans. Put back into can and add water. Put beans and water into blender and puree. Mix into brownie mix. Bake according to box. Cool and eat!
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
Did someone say bacon? Yes please! I love anything with bacon, but to keep it light(er), I used Low Sodium Bacon for this recipe. To tell you the truth I like it better. It’s 30% lower in sodium, and if baked, it doesn’t taste greasy. 2 chicken breasts (I used a thin cut) 8 slices of Low … Continue reading Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
Cedar Salmon
Cedar Salmon is one step above ordinary baked salmon. I’m always looking to add taste but not calories. I found it here! Fresh salmon Gourmet Cedar Cooking Wraps 2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (thyme, oregano and basil) 2 tablespoons oil 1 lemon Salt and pepper Baking sheet Parchment paper Put cedar paper in water for … Continue reading Cedar Salmon
Dijon Parm Pork Chops
This meal is low in carbs but tastes delish! Thin cut boneless pork chops 2 tablespoons fresh herbs 1 tablespoon Houston One Spice Pork Season 1/3 cup dijon mustard Pinch salt and pepper 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup of freshly graded Parmesan cheese 2 cake pans (or wide bowls) Baking sheet Rack Preheat oven to 400 … Continue reading Dijon Parm Pork Chops
Chicken and Rice
Chicken and rice = so boring, right? Try changing up how you plate it, and add fresh elements. 1 cup brown rice 2 cups water 1-2 chicken breast 1 tablespoon oil 1 chopped onion 1 chopped pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1-3 chopped garlic cloves 1-2 cups homemade veggie stock 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chives) 2 forks … Continue reading Chicken and Rice
