Oat Pecan Praline Cookies by Salad Foodie

Chewy, slightly soft texture with a hint of caramel pecan, these attractive cookies make a nice snack for company with coffee, tea or milk. Sometimes we bakers just have to break out of the oatmeal-raisin cookie rut, and these certainly do!

Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad by Salad Foodie

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini, a small pasta often used in soups (this can be hard to locate but Barilla sells a one pound box.) Or substitute your own small pasta FAV such as elbows or shells.

Lemon Coconut Pixies by BearNakedBaker

I shape ( using an ice cream scoop #40) my cookies right after dough is made and then refrigerate.

Budget Bisquik Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies by Wendi Taylor

No eggs. No milk. Ingredients you have on-hand. Yup, this recipe was born of innovation late one night when I wanted something sweet. And, at a cost of less than 10 cents per cookie, they're perfect for bake sales or parties. Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger batches and is VERY forgiving of variations. Try…

Skinny Sliders with Caramelized Onions, Yum! by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Minimizing is the new super-sizing and these little sliders are terrific. No need to heat up the barbecue because these mini burgers are best made on a George Foreman grill, Panini maker or in a pan. The deep, subtle sweetness of the caramelized onions really add a wonderful flavor to these little gems. To make them skinny, I’m using…

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies by Salad Foodie

Moist and chewy, these will help satisfy your choco-holic inclinations. Baking chocolate rather than cocoa gives a richer color and flavor than cocoa, and coconut help keep them moist.

Band Booster hot dog sauce by Les Hunt

great at the game or at home

Guilt-free Chicken Nuggets, Oh Yeah by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Most kids love McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. I’m sure many grown-ups do too. But, they are so unhealthy! Happily, not my skinny ones! No deep frying here…I’m using skinless, white meat chicken and baking them. The bread crumb coating has a wonderful flavor similar to barbecue potato chips. The skinny for 6 chicken nuggets only 203…

Baked Artichoke Dip by Salad Foodie

Five ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep work are all that’s needed to bring this bubbly and golden dip to your guests. One recipe serves about 12 people and will disappear fast!

Old Fashion Hot and Juicy Cinnamon Rolls by J. Gino Genovesi

Cinnamon dates back to about 2800 BC in Chinese writings. It is believed to have medical value, and equal in value to the price of silver In Medieval times, cinnamon was used I treat coughing, and colds.. The spice was considered valuable to preserve meats which inhibit growth of bacteria. Today, it is used in many recipes and…

Chocolate Dreams by BearNakedBaker

Applesauce Raisin Cookies by BearNakedBaker

Magical Bars Made Skinny by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

They’re super rich and decadent. And just six ingredients layered right in the pan. Each delectable bar has 133 calories, 6 grams of fat and 4 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. For more skinny recipes, please join@ skinnykitchen.com

Chocolate Butter Pecans by BearNakedBaker

A Summer Event Salad by J. Gino Genovesi

In the summertime, one is always looking for a refreshing dish, light, tasty and low fat. This salad is great and is a great' tag-a-long' for picnics and family get together. It stays fresh and does not wilt.