Creole Perfect Sweet Potato Pie by Amos Miller

I have made this recipe for years. There is none better - or so I've been told by some serious and knowing Creole cooks. And while some may say "Well, it sounds just like a pumpkin pie recipe", they are sorely mistaken. This, my friends, is a Creole Sweet Potato Pie. This is the way to eat your vegetables! Vegetables and…

Make Olive Garden’s Delicious Pasta Fagioli at Home by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

You’ll love, love, love this rich and hearty soup! It tastes very similar to the pasta e fagioli at Olive Garden. It’s one of the lowest-fat items on the Olive Garden menu, with 2.5 of fat per serving. Our recipe actually contains more calories than theirs does because we’ve added more beans and veggies. The skinny on 1 cup of…

Better Than Takeout, Fabulous Lean Steak Stir-Fry by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Make this amazing stir-fry to kick off the Chinese New Year. You won’t find this fabulous dish at your local Chinese takeout! The homemade sauce is bursting with flavor and so easy to make. I’m stir-frying with just 1 teaspoon oil and using healthy ingredients such as a lean steak, red pepper, edamame, pineapple and serving over…

Skinny, Fiery Lemon Glazed Chicken to Wake Up Your Taste Buds by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

his spectacular spicy and sweet lemon glazed chicken will make your taste buds sizzle! Studies show eating spicy food is good-for-you. It’s become one of my favorite ways to make chicken. The skinny on this dish is 236 calories, 4 grams of fat and 6…

Deviled Egg Variations with Foolproof Hardboiled Eggs Instructions by myra byanka

Stop turning failed hardboiled eggs into egg salad, although egg salad can be wonderful. There are several ways to hardboil eggs, but the method suggested below works well. (What causes the green tint to the edge of the yolks is boiling the eggs…

Skinny and Sensational, Thai Chicken and Peanut Noodles by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

I love any kind of Asian noodle dish, especially a Thai one that includes peanut butter. Good news too: Peanut butter is heart healthy. It’s very filling and satisfying when added to a noodle dish. The red pepper flakes add just the right amount of spice. The skinny for each fiber rich serving is 290 calories, 8 grams of fat, 7 grams…

Biscuits by myra byanka

Old-fashioned biscuit recipe made with butter flavored Crisco.

Succotash with Fresh Herbs & Smoked Meat by Amos Miller

To a great extent, succotash was another of the many gifts to the table from Native Americans. Corn, beans and meat are a tasty and nourishing combination, whatever the type of bean or meat. In this recipe the real flavor play is brought forward by the addition of fresh herbs. After all, corn and beans have no real pronounced flavors…

Glazed Apricot, Orange, Lemon Bundt Cake by J. Gino Genovesi

Many recipes of glazed cakes are out there to be enjoyed. Try this one. It is quick, easy and delicious. Has a great citrus flavor. A very moist cake.

Chocolate Glazed Peanut Butter Bars by Salad Foodie

Sweet and chewy bars are a cinch to make and will please most all of your hungry nibblers! The original recipe used some butterscotch chips in the glaze along with chocolate chips, but you can use all chocolate chips if you wish - the chocolate lovers in your home will approve!

Strawberry Shortcakes with Whipped Cream by Nancy Oakes

Banana Wrap by BearNakedBaker

Great for snack or Breakfast.... I NEVER microwave anything (don't own one either) so this is entirely up to you. I simply warm my tortilla in a warmed pan, and sometimes I don't warm at all....

Springtime Ham, Asparagus and Cheese Melt For Easter by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Sometimes the simple to prepare meals are the tastiest. This open-faced delight surely delivers. We’ve layered a skinny ham salad on top of toasted garlic bread, followed by fresh steamed asparagus and reduced-fat cheese then into the oven to melt. It might sound like a strange combination but wait until you taste it. The skinny…

Homemade Cranberry Sauce by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Cranberry sauce adds a splash of vibrant ruby color to your meal. It’s that hint of bright flavor that makes everything else on the plate taste even better. This homemade recipe is both sweet and tart. Once you make this fresh cranberry sauce, you’ll never feel the same about canned. Quick and easy to prepare, requiring just a few…

Tex-Mex Chili Cheese Dip by myra byanka

Great dip for sports events, or gatherings with a lot of guys in attendance.