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Gingery Teriyaki and Pineapple Salmon Burger

Gingery Teriyaki and Pineapple Salmon Burger by Kristi Rimkus

A sweet and gingery Teriyaki sauce tops wonderful Alaskan salmon on top of a toasted bun, to make a delicious, nutritious burger.

1 vote
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Ruby Red Beet Salad with Fennel and Walnuts

Ruby Red Beet Salad with Fennel and Walnuts by Kristi Rimkus

This is a lighter version of Not Derby Pie's Beet Salad. Deliciously light and colorful, it uses walnut oil and oranges to make a terrific dressing that tops roasted beets, sectioned oranges, and spicy fennel.

2 votes
2104 views
Delightfully Light Shrimp Newberg

Delightfully Light Shrimp Newberg by Kristi Rimkus

This modified version of a Rachael Ray recipe combines bited sized pieces of tender shrimp in a creamy sherry sauce. I added fresh asparagus and served this terrific sauce over fluffy white rice.

1 vote
1820 views
Light Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Soup

Light Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Soup by Kristi Rimkus

Who says Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli soup has to be full of extra fat and calories? Simply swap out that heavy cream for potatoes, and full fat cheddar cheese for 2% cheddar, and you have a light and creamy soup with considerably fewer fat and calories.

2 votes
2280 views
Happy Hour Friday Lightened Up Crab Dip

Happy Hour Friday Lightened Up Crab Dip by Kristi Rimkus

A lighter version of everyone's favorite crab dip. Light mayonnaise and light cream cheese combine with parmesan cheese and sweet crab to make a delicious dip.

1 vote
3711 views
Toasty Bread Cups Filled with Creamy Scrambled Eggs

Toasty Bread Cups Filled with Creamy Scrambled Eggs by Kristi Rimkus

Breakfast for dinner? These toasty egg cups filled with creamy scrambled eggs from Sunset Magazine are perfect. Just a few simple changes, like swapping out a few of the eggs with egg whites, really lightens up the dish.

2 votes
1956 views
Tender Turkey Cutlets with Savory Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Tender Turkey Cutlets with Savory Sherry Mushroom Sauce by Kristi Rimkus

Not your holiday turkey, these cutlets are marinaded in lowfat buttermilk to tenderize. Sauted and served with a mushroom sauce infused with fresh rosemary and sherry, these turkey cutlets are tender, moist and delicious.

2 votes
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Creamy, Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Fettucini

Creamy, Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Fettucini by Kristi Rimkus

Who says you can’t have pasta and still eat light? Not me!I’ve changed my mind about pasta dishes now that I can buy whole wheat pastas. I’m not referring to “whole wheat blends,” but 100% whole wheat pasta. The only time I can tell the difference between a whole wheat pasta and an egg noodle, or regular pasta is when I make a dish…

1 vote
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Spicy Mexican Chicken and Avocado Burger

Spicy Mexican Chicken and Avocado Burger by Kristi Rimkus

Are you ready for Spring yet? I know many of my fellow bloggers have been dealing with some pretty crazy weather this winter. Not to rub it in, but here in Seattle, we’ve had an unusually mild winter. Last winter was an altogether different scene. Lots and lots of snow, and stranded, cranky people.The weather doesn’t stop me when it…

1 vote
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Happy Hour Friday! Cheesy Artichoke Dip

Happy Hour Friday! Cheesy Artichoke Dip by Kristi Rimkus

Whoot! Whoot! This is what my son’s girlfriend, Kieran, says when she’s excited about something. So I say, Whoot! Whoot! Happy hour at Mother Rimmy’s house!I’ve decided we need a new rule, my husband and I. If we work hard all week, then we deserve a really terrific happy hour on Friday. From now on, every Friday I’m going to be…

1 vote
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