About a year and a half ago, Dennis and I began making a concerted effort to eat healthier, and since we both love good food, I set out on an epic journey to find healthy recipes that tasted every bit as delicious as the high-fat, high-carb stuff I had been making for years. It has […]
March 5, 2013
One of the fastest ways I’ve found to lose weight (and feel better) is to reduce the number of carbs in my diet. But bunless burgers get old FAST. That’s why I’m crazy about this recipe for completely carb-less buns that will satisfy your bread craving AND give you something to put around your burger. […]
February 22, 2013
I’ve made this spinach ravioli many times, for many different people. It is quick, easy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion, whether you need a fast weeknight dinner or a showstopping company dish. What’s not to love? Ingredients 2 packages refrigerated cheese ravioli 1/2 cup (1/2 8 ounce tub) cream cheese with chive and […]
February 7, 2013
Growing up, I hated vegetables. They were always steamed, tasteless and bland. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized vegetables could actually be awesome. And now that my husband and I have made healthy eating a permanent part of our lifestyle (THANKS middle-aged metabolism), finding ways to make vegetables taste delicious has […]
February 1, 2013
Food confession: I may have become a little bit obsessed with Beef Stroganoff. Seeing recipes for it over the years, it seemed like it SHOULD be delicious. Thin strips of beef. Egg noodles. A sour cream-based sauce. Mmmmm. I tried several different recipes for it, though, and it was never all that special. Undaunted, I […]
January 25, 2013
Looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish, or perhaps a sweet treat for your kids on a cold winter day? Look no further. This recipe is one of my favorites, and while it’s very easy and inexpensive to make, it tastes like it came straight from a gourmet bakery. We had it on Christmas […]
December 27, 2012
I got to make these fish tacos in the Betty Crocker test kitchen a couple of years ago and they’ve been a dinner staple ever since. You will not BELIEVE how easy and DELICIOUS they are. Every single member of my family loves them and they only take a few minutes to put together! INGREDIENTS […]
October 13, 2011
This is my favorite muffin recipe. They’re easy to make and perfect for a special breakfast, an after-school snack or your child’s lunchbox. And the streusel on top makes them a divine gourmet treat. INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened to room temp 1 egg 2 1/3 cup AP flour 4 teaspoons baking […]
October 6, 2011
Oh, Y’ALL. I was not at all convinced that my kids would eat these Zucchini Chips when I saw the recipe. But after reading that they had gotten RAVES from other kids, I decided to give them a whirl — and I’m so glad I did! These are magnificent. They are super-easy to make, healthy, […]
September 28, 2011
