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Top 20 Skinny Superbowl Roundup

January 31, 2011

With Superbowl around the corner, these lightened up Jalapeño Poppers will make the perfect party appetizer. Jalapeño peppers stuffed with cheese, coated with seasoned panko, then baked not fried. You won't miss the full fat version!

Skinny Baked Jalapeño Poppers

January 29, 2011

This Pavlova recipe is elegant yet light, made with whipped egg whites and sugar, then topped with cream and fresh fruit. The perfect light dessert!

Strawberry Kiwi Pavlova

January 22, 2011

Sweet and spicy slow cooked barbacao pork sweetened with brown sugar, cola, chipotle chilies, green chilies, cumin and spices. Delicious over cilantro lime rice and black beans.

Slow Cooked Sweet Barbacoa Pork

January 12, 2011

This chocolate ricotta mousse is so rich and creamy, it's a deliciously light way to satisfy anyone's chocolate craving. Perfect for Valentine's Day or simply dessert on any day.

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

January 11, 2011

Pork shoulder marinated overnight in garlic, citrus juices, cumin and oregano and slow cooked all day in the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Pernil (Puerto Rican Roast Pork)

January 3, 2011

Skinny Artichoke Dip

December 22, 2010

Creamy Parmesan Spinach Dip

December 20, 2010

These No-Bake FudgyeSnow Balls are made with no oil or butter, and no baking required!

No-Bake Fudge Snow Balls

December 18, 2010

A make-ahead baked creme brulee French toast casserole with a sweet sugar-coated bottom, perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast.

Lightened Up Crème Brûlée French Toast

December 17, 2010

Beans are high in complex carbohydrates, protein and dietary fiber, low in fat, calories and completely cholesterol-free. Eating as little as a half a cup of beans a day can be beneficial in reaching your dietary needs. These beans were a hit with my family, all that was leftover was this little bit shown here over rice, topped with aji verde sauce.

White Northern Beans with Aji Verde Sauce

December 14, 2010

Skinny Ranch Dip

November 8, 2010

Poached eggs, asparagus, kosher salt, fresh pepper and shaved Pecorino Romano. This simple egg dish is delicious for breakfast, lunch or brunch. You can serve this with whole grain toast on the side.

Steamed Asparagus with Poached Eggs

November 3, 2010

Cranberry sauce is a must on my holiday table for Thanksgiving. This simple sauce is sweetened with pineapples to reduce the amount sugar of added.

Cranberry-Pineapple Sauce

November 1, 2010

A simple yet elegant salad, easy enough to enjoy as a quick lunch or extravagant enough to make it to your holiday table. Each bite you take will give you a burst of flavor from the pomegranate arils.

Arugula with Pomegranates, Blue Cheese and Pistachios

October 27, 2010

Coconut milk, curry, cumin and other Indian spices really compliment the flavor of the butternut squash in this savory soup. This may be my new favorite way to eat butternut squash.

Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup

October 23, 2010

A creamy blend of spinach, shallots, parmesan cheese, and Boursin Light makes a rich and flavorful side dish. A low fat version of a steakhouse favorite.

Creamed Spinach

September 28, 2010

Warning! This dessert is highly addictive and hard to stop eating! Don't be fooled by the humble ingredients, this is easy to make, very refreshing, and is perfect to bring to a BBQ. Truthfully, the first time I heard of this grape dessert, the ingredients did not appeal to me. But when I tasted it, OMG! This is one of those recipes you'll be making again and again and chances are you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen. Easily doubles for more people.

Creamy Grape Salad Dessert

July 18, 2010

Fruit Kabobs

July 14, 2010

Edamame Hummus

July 12, 2010

This super easy, no cook skinny taco dip is a MUST have at any get together: birthdays, football, holidays– the dip always disappears! Serve with tortilla chips.

Skinny Taco Dip

July 6, 2010

Red beets, cilantro, carrots, onion and mayonnaise, a perfect side dish at your next BBQ that goes great with chicken, fish or steak. If you haven't tried beets yet, I promise you this is delicious. This was the recipe that got me to love beets. Similar to a potato salad without all the points. Hubby liked it too to his surprise, even had seconds!

Red Beet Salad

June 20, 2010

Shrimp, avocados and melted cheese, what a combination!

Shrimp Quesadillas with Tomato Avocado Salsa

June 2, 2010

My husband loves fajitas! It's the only thing he ordered while we vacationed in Mexico... every single day! I could never order the same meal everyday, but that's a different story. These shrimp fajitas he claimed were better than any he's ever eaten in a restaurant. Wow! Now that's a compliment from my fajita loving husband!

Shrimp Fajitas

May 10, 2010

If you're celebrating Cinco De Mayo with cocktails, here's a lighter skinny margarita recipe. Serve this on the rocks, Olé!

Skinny Margarita

May 5, 2010

Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas

April 16, 2010

Italian Stuffed Artichokes

April 2, 2010

Baked spiral ham with a simple homemade glaze using fresh orange juice, honey, pineapple juice, dijon mustard and a touch of brown sugar makes this a perfect dish for the Holidays!

Honey Baked Spiral Ham

March 31, 2010

Here's a great way to make broccoli if you are tired of making it the same old way. Roasting broccoli with garlic creates a sweet, nutty delicious flavor and the aroma that wafts through your kitchen will make everyone asking when's dinner ready.

Roasted Broccoli with Smashed Garlic

March 21, 2010

What's St. Patrick's Day without Corned Beef and Cabbage! A simple way to prepare this classic Irish dish. Top it with horseradish cream or mustard and serve it with a side of creamy cauliflower puree as a low carb alternative to potatoes.

Corned Beef and Cabbage with Horseradish Cream

March 14, 2010