Easy Chicken Fajitas Want a quick, fresh-tasting meal you can throw together after a busy day? Here's one of my go-to meals when we've had a hectic day. Fajitas! Fajita bar toppings for assemble-it-yourself fajitas are easy to set up and it makes entertaining easier for you. Great for game day, Cinco De Mayo, or just a great Fajita … [Read more...]
BAKED Mozzarella Sticks
Who doesn't love hot breaded mozzarella sticks? Crunchy on the outside, all melty on the inside, and so good dipped in marinara sauce! With this healthy recipe you can make them ahead and keep them in the freezer until you want them. There's even a way to make special shapes for holidays! The problem with most mozzarella sticks is that they are … [Read more...]
Cookies and Cream Frozen Pie (Low Calorie)
This pie is a twist on an old recipe. My mom has been making this low-calorie pie for years. It was not a favorite of mine because it just seemed like a loosey-goosey imitation of a good, rich chocolate pie. To me it was not worth eating. Someone got the idea to freeze it. Brilliant! It then is firm instead of watery. It seems rich and … [Read more...]
Brandied Apple Butter
Here's a nice Saturday project for this Fall that will make your house smell incredible! Perhaps looking at jams and jellies at the state fair has seeped into my mind, but this sounds sooooo good. From the reviews:"I was raised in the south where apple butter is big. This is by far the best I have ever eaten. It is delicious apple butter with a … [Read more...]
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
If you want a quicker chocolate chip cookie recipe just make them as bar cookies! This is the original chocolate chip bar cookie recipe from Nestle. Your kids might want to make these this summer.From the reviews:"Before putting in the oven [Mom] sprinkled approx. 1 cup of choc chips over the top of the dough in the pan, put it in the heated oven … [Read more...]
Creamy, Crunchy Low-Fat Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad is an affordable luxury in my book. Unfortunately it is usually loaded with fat. Here's a slimmed down version from Prevention that still satisfies. Prevention says about this recipe: "A serving of Caesar dressing can contain more than 25% of your daily-recommended fat. Our version has half the fat and the same rich, tangy flavor you … [Read more...]
The 68 Calorie Brownie with Strawberry Jam
This recipe is from The Biggest Loser Dessert Cookbook. Each brownie bite is only 68 calories and has plenty of deep chocolate flavor with strawberry jam on top. They freeze well, so you don't have to keep the entire batch around to tempt you. Click title for link to recipe at Prevention. Click on the label "diet recipe" or "low calorie" below … [Read more...]