Butternut squash with quinoa by Lemon Squeezy

A great vegetarian alternative to chilli con carne

Better-for-you-burgers by Lemon Squeezy

Healthy, cheap and easy to make

Super Bowl Sirloin Soft Tacos by Patti Fisher

Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on the grill but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We enjoy a little wine, or…

Creamy Zucchini, Ham & Pasta by Salad Foodie

Low calorie, low fat - this saucy one dish meal is a comfort food unto its own yet one which won’t break your New Year’s resolution goals! Each serving at 291 calories, 21 g protein, 3 g fat, 29 carbs and 540 mg sodium and 18 g carbs ~ DIG IN WITH NO GUILT, FOLKS! (NOTE: A variation of this recipe using chicken and broccoli is…

Skinny Salisbury Steak, a Diner Classic by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Salisbury steak has been a classic dish long before TV dinners were in the picture. Look on the menu of most diners and you’ll probably see this hamburger patty-style steak. It’s usually smothered with rich, dark, gravy and served with mashed potatoes. This recipe is too but I’m trimming the fat and calories by using extra lean ground…

Ham & Cabbage Hash by Salad Foodie

This is a fast dinner-in-a-skillet recipe, and a good way to use up leftover ham or roast beef. Lots of vegetables make the meat go further and keep calories, fat, sodium and carbs to a reasonable level. A healthy and homey stand-by recipe for breakfast and/or casual dinners.

Skinny Chicken Pot Pie by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

It’s officially fall and it’s all about comfort foods. Chicken pot pie is considered the ultimate comfort food! It’s a savory pie filled with a luxurious chicken stew. This skinny chicken pot pie recipe has only 266 calories, 6 grams of fat and 7 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS per serving! It doesn’t need the top and bottom crust…

Panko Crusted Baked Tilapia by Salad Foodie

So I didn't find a recipe I liked for this and had to bungle my way through it alone. But it turned out pretty darned good! Nice crispy crunch, and baked without using a batter of egg or milk. If you have an alternative way please share!

Zucchini Meatballs in Cream Sauce by Salad Foodie

Not your typical meatball here! A great way to use up surplus zucchini, and get the kids to eat more vegetables (they’ll hardly even know it!) Moist meatballs are browned and then smothered with an easy cream sauce, all in one pan. Add rice or noodles and a green vegetable or salad and you’ve a quick delicious meal. This has…

Sushi Rice by Chef Smith

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…

Skinny 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…

Barbecue Baked Salmon by Salad Foodie

Salmon with a BBQ citrus glaze - unusual and tasty.

Mom's Cheesy Beef Enchiladas by Wendi Taylor

A tex-mex family favorite.

Chicken Parmesan by Nazzareno Casha

It is easy to prepare and it is nice to serve it at lunch time with well chilled bottle of white wine. bon apetit.