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Turkey Picadillo is a lighter alternative to traditional Cuban beef picadillo. It's great with rice and plantains, or as a filling for empanadas, tacos, stuffed peppers and more.

Turkey Picadillo

February 26, 2010

This easy corn salsa made with lime, cilantro and tomatoes are perfect with chips or served over your favorite tacos or burrito bowls!

Corn Salsa with Lime

February 21, 2010

Red Velvet Cake is my weakness and I can't think of a better cake to eat on Valentine's Day. Topped with low fat cream cheese frosting you wouldn't even know these are light.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

February 11, 2010

Satisfy your chocolate craving with these delicious, easy to make crepes filled with strawberries and cream. The perfect Valentine's Day breakfast or dessert! You can make the batter ahead of time and refrigerate what you don't use.

Chocolate Crepes with Strawberries

February 10, 2010

These chicken quesadillas are a meal in one! Loaded with chicken and veggies and very filling (I couldn't finish mine). I made these for dinner with my leftover avocado mango salsa but these are also great for lunch or you can even serve them as appetizers.

Chicken Quesadillas

February 6, 2010

This avocado and mango salsa is a light and colorful party dish with chips. The combination of flavors, sweet and salty with tangy hint of lime makes this a winner. This is also great over grilled fish or chicken!

Avocado and Mango Salsa

February 5, 2010

White Bean Crostini

January 31, 2010

This Valentine's Day make your sweetie these elegantly rich chocolate covered strawberries. They are easier to make than you think!!

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

January 26, 2010

The combination of sour cream, horseradish, herbs, garlic and breadcrumbs make this a fabulous roast. Simple enough to make as a weeknight dinner served with vegetables or elegant enough to serve for a special occasion.

Herb Crusted Rib Eye Roast

January 24, 2010

Garlic Shrimp

January 15, 2010

Scallion Cilantro Rice with Habaneros and Lime

January 13, 2010

Skinny Eggnog Latte

December 9, 2009

Skinny Eggnog

December 7, 2009

These chocolate banana soufflés are light and fluffy and made using mostly egg whites and no flour, which is great if you are on a low carb, or gluten free diet.

Chocolate Banana Soufflés

December 2, 2009

Pie is the new cupcake this year! Being that it's one of my favorite desserts, this lightened Banana Cream Pie recipe is creamy and delicious and super easy to make.

Banana Cream Pie

October 29, 2009

I was never a big fan of brussels sprouts until I tasted my friend Nicole's sautéed recipe. She shreds them first and then sautés them in garlic and oil which really allows the seasoning to flavor every bite. This would make a nice Thanksgiving side dish.

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

October 19, 2009

Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish usually made with Arborio rice. It can be a little time consuming but it's worth it. This is a dish that will impress guests. I used Baby Bella mushrooms, but you can use crimini, portobello, porcini or a combination of all three.

Mushroom Risotto

October 8, 2009

Basil Green Goddess Salad Dressing

September 1, 2009

A simple summer tomato salad made with heirloom tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, extra virgin olive oil and garden fresh basil.

Heirloom Tomato Salad

July 9, 2009

Baby Red Potato Salad

June 21, 2009

Ambrosia

May 30, 2009

These seared sea scallops over wilted spinach and parmesan risotto is an elegant dish, perfect for a special occasion.

Scallops over Wilted Spinach Parmesan Risotto

May 18, 2009

Chick Pea and Roasted Pepper Dip

May 3, 2009

This no bake cheesecake is light and dreamy and really easy to make, you don't even need an oven. A little slice of heaven!

No-Bake Cheesecake

April 30, 2009

Cobb Salad

April 6, 2009

These homemade skinny baked buffalo wings aren't even fried and will be the hit at your next party! Also great for a quick dinner!

Skinny Buffalo Wings

March 26, 2009

This aromatic mushroom shallot egg frittata is a gourmet breakfast that is low in points and is easy to make.

Mushroom Shallot Frittata

March 13, 2009

I am a huge fan of the rice at Chipotle's. Here is my copycat version for their cilantro lime rice, it tastes just like the real thing! Of course, I used less oil. Makes a wonderful side dish for chicken, beef or pork.

Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice

March 6, 2009

Spinach, scallions, feta and eggs make a fabulous, light breakfast frittata or for a low carb lunch serve this frittata with a Greek salad on the side.

Spinach Feta Frittata

November 10, 2008

This super easy butternut squash soup is the perfect Fall recipe to keep you warm and full. And did I mention it's only 1 point!

Butternut Squash Soup with Sage

October 26, 2008