Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category

• Cupid’s Kiss Angel Food Cake

  Thursday, February 19th, 2009

  What better way to provide Sweets for the Sweet than with a guilt-free chocolate treat?
  Cupid’s Kiss Angel Food Cake
  1 prepared angel food cake (sugar free angel food cakes are available from most bakeries)
  1 8-ounce package low-fat cream cheese, softened
  1 can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
  3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  3 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate syrup
  1 small carton non-dairy whipped [...]

• Avocados! No longer the nutritional enemy!

  Monday, November 17th, 2008

  Avocados contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol. In one study of people with moderately high cholesterol levels, individuals who ate a diet high in avocados showed clear health improvements. After seven days on the diet that included avocados, they had significant decreases in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, along [...]

• Tuscan Wedding Soup

  Monday, November 10th, 2008

  Delicious and hearty, this soup is so close to the rich, fattening original–your family will never know the difference!
   
  1 pound Italian turkey sausage
  1 large onion, diced
  2 cloves garlic, minced
  2 large russet potatoes, cut in half, then sliced
  4 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
  1 teaspoon black pepper
  1/2 teaspoon oregano
  1/2 teaspoon basil
  1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
  2 cups [...]

• Lighten-Up Your Thanksgiving Treats!

  Sunday, November 9th, 2008

  One of the greatest temptations that many people face during the holidays are all those delicious sweets!  Admittedly, I do have to fight to resist my favorite seasonal treats, so I have spent some time developing a few recipes to help satisfy the sweet-tooth.  My Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares are tasty and they will not break [...]

• Get ready for Thanksgiving with Healthy Sides

  Thursday, November 6th, 2008

  Save some room on your Thanksgiving table for some sides that will not break your diet!  This delicious Apple-Pecan Stuffing will be a great accompaniment to your holiday meal and your family will never miss the fat or calories!
   
  1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
  2 medium onions, diced
  2 stalks celery, [...]

• Monday’s Recipe: Curry Chicken Pasta Salad

  Saturday, October 25th, 2008

  Fall is here and I am thrilled!  Without a doubt, autum is my favorite season, but, unfortunately, it is also one of my busiest.  I am co-chairing the Gourmet Gala for the March of Dimes this week, and I am already filling my calendar with events through November and December.  During these busy times, it’s [...]

• Monday’s Recipe - Southwestern Cobb Salad

  Sunday, October 19th, 2008

  I have always loved the classic Cobb Salad, but with its delicious combination of tastes and textures, including chicken breast, bacon, bleu cheese, etc., it is not the healthiest choice!
  This is my version of a Cobb Salad with a Southwestern flair!
  SOUTHWESTERN COBB SALADwww.markcookssmart.com/blog
   

  The original Cobb Salad was a signature menu item at the legendary Brown [...]