Double Baked Potato Soup

Double Baked Potato Sou...

I combined several recipes to make this comforting soup. Daniel loved it and I have a feeling I’ll be making it again this winter.

Yield: 10 servings

2 1/4 lbs. Yukon Gold Potatoes (about 3-4)...

Black Bean Quesadillias

Black Bean Quesadillias...

These yummy quesadillas are ready in about 15 minutes. If you like extra heat, try using pepper Jack cheese or adding a little minced jalapeño pepper. Makes a great lunch or dinner option for kids and adults.

I made these for the boys the other day while they were assembling...

Sesame Chicken Salad

Sesame Chicken Salad...

A new favorite of mine. The dressing is low-fat and very flavorful so a little goes a long way. I usually make this for lunch once or twice a week. Try adding snow peas, sweet grape tomatoes, or chopped zucchini for extra variety. Hope you enjoy this salad as much as I have.

Yield:...

Rosemary-Ginger Chicken

Rosemary-Ginger Chicken...

Lots of fresh ingredients enhance the delicious flavor of this simple chicken dish. It makes a lovely presentation for company too.

Yield: 6     (serving size: 4 oz.)

3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

2...

Cuban-Style Black Beans & Rice

Cuban-Style Black Beans...

Yield: 12     (serving size: 1 cup)

2 cups uncooked long-grain brown rice

1 tsp. olive oil

2 cups chopped onion

2 cups chopped green bell pepper...

Baked Chicken & Rice with Black Beans

Baked Chicken & Ri...

Made this for dinner for the boys a few nights ago and they devoured it.

Yield: 6-8

2 tsp. olive oil, divided

cooking spray

1 1/2 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken breast

to taste...

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars...

I am a big fan of Smart Balance products, especially their butter. Its a simple blend of butter with olive oil so the saturated fat is far less than standard butter. I also like that the ingredients listed make sense and isn’t a list of chemical I can’t pronounce.

These...

Carrot-Sweet Potato Muffins

Carrot-Sweet Potato Muf...

Delicious and full of good-for-you-ingredients. Bananas and non-fat yogurt are my most favorite fat replacements for baked goods. If you don’t have ricotta cheese on hand increase yogurt to 1 cup and decrease milk to 1/2 cup. For mini-muffins Bake at 350 degrees.

Yield:...

Veggie-Chicken Rice

Veggie-Chicken Rice...

I love one-dish meals. It makes preparing, serving, and storing so much easier. This is a well balanced meal packed with nutrients the body needs.

One of the reasons I enjoy really spicy foods is because you can’t eat it really fast. It forces me to slow down and enjoy...

Haitian Rice & Beans

Haitian Rice & Bea...

Yum! This makes a delicious salad. Just add fresh chopped spinach and shredded chicken breast.  I didn’t have any shallots on hand so I just used red and sweet onions. I abslutely adore chipotle chiles in adobo sauce so I used about a tbsp. + half. I forgot the balsamic...

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