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Recipe Type: Freezer Meals

With Halloween coming soon, I thought I would share these cute, ghost-shaped frozen Frozen "Boo"-nana Pops made with white chocolate and bananas. This is fun to make with the kids and what kid doesn't like chocolate covered bananas.

Frozen “Boo”-nana Pops

October 24, 2011

Boneless pork roast slow cooked in Asian spices creates a aromatic pork dish with mushrooms and broth, perfect over noodles or rice with fresh chopped green onions, cilantro and sriracha.

Crock Pot Asian Pork with Mushrooms

October 19, 2011

Pumpkin Ice Cream – All the flavors you love about pumpkin pie, only frozen! This sherbet is creamy and perfectly spiced, made with milk, pumpkin puree, and spices.

Pumpkin Ice Cream

October 11, 2011

Roasted acorn squash with sauteed leeks topped with pepitas and chopped chives. Leeks are reminiscent of shallots but sweeter and more subtle, a perfect compliment to winter squash. If you like Potato Leek Soup, I think you will love this soup.

Roasted Acorn Squash and Leek Soup with Pepitas

October 3, 2011

Strands of roasted spaghetti squash are layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese, then baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and all the flavors bake together. Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

September 26, 2011

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese, mozzarella and spinach topped with a turkey meat sauce. Here's a great way to sneak spinach on your kids' plate!

Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce

September 19, 2011

Chicken breast stuffed with shredded zucchini, garlic and mozzarella cheese, rolled then dipped in oil and fresh lemon juice, breaded and baked to perfection!

Chicken Rollatini Stuffed with Zucchini and Mozzarella

August 31, 2011

Sofrito Chicken Stew, skinless chicken drumsticks, slowly stewed in light beer, scallions, tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, garlic and spices.

Sofrito Chicken Stew

August 16, 2011

Fresh raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries baked in low-fat whole wheat muffins. Perfect for breakfast or to enjoy as a snack.

Mixed Berry Whole Wheat Muffins

August 14, 2011

Chocolate Sorbet

August 12, 2011

Any chocolate lovers out there? These double chocolate muffins made with bananas, chocolate chips and cocoa powder are moist and choco-licious! If you like the thought of eating chocolate for breakfast, then this is for you!

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins with Glaze

August 5, 2011

Piña Colada Sorbet

August 1, 2011

If you like the tangy taste of yogurt you'll love this low-fat homemade frozen treat made with a combination of Greek yogurt and plain yogurt and real vanilla bean.

Low Fat Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt

July 18, 2011

Sorbet- a cherry-licious ice cold treat on a hot summer day.

Cherry Sorbet

July 8, 2011

Frozen yogurt popsicles made with fresh berries don't just taste great, they are good for you too! Fresh berries are some of the most powerful disease fighting foods, they are high in vitamin C and antioxidants.

Berry Yogurt Popsicles

June 27, 2011

Freezing fresh fruit with a splash of juice makes for a fresh and healthy snack. Use whatever fruit you're heart desires. A perfect summer treat!

Frozen Fruit Pops

June 15, 2011

Spring peas, ground turkey, cumin, cilantro and potatoes come together to create this quick comforting weeknight dish.

Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas

May 31, 2011

A hearty bowl of this chicken and Cavatelli pasta will fill your tummy and warm your soul. This dish is somewhere between a soup and a stew, the flavors reminiscent of my Dad's chicken and dumplings I grew up eating. You may want to set your table with spoons AND forks!

Chicken and Cavatelli Soup

February 7, 2011

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 – Lightened Up

September 28, 2010

Black bean soup is a very hearty soup, super high in fiber, and so inexpensive to make. It's perfect topped with low fat sour cream and fresh chopped herbs such as chives, cilantro or scallions.

Black Bean Soup

September 7, 2010

Chicken and White Bean Stuffed Peppers

August 25, 2010

Fresh summer "Oh My God That Was Good" tomato bisque. Although you don't typically think of having tomato soup in August, I think it's the perfect time to make it.

Tomato Bisque

August 10, 2010

Greek Turkey Meatballs slathered with Tzatziki sauce, great over rice, with chickpea salad or served as an appetizers. Also great for make-ahead meal prep lunch.

Greek Turkey Meatballs

August 5, 2010

These amazing Italian Beef and Spinach Meatballs would make my husband's Italian family proud! I snuck some spinach in the meatball mix, but I promise even the pickiest of eaters will love them!

Italian Beef and Spinach Meatballs

June 22, 2010

I have gotten many requests to make a low point mac and cheese recipe. Here's a baked macaroni and cheese recipe that even got my skeptical daughter's approval.

Lighter Baked Macaroni and Cheese

May 22, 2010

This brown fried rice is a great side dish for stir fries and Asian inspired dishes. I love to make my fried rice Thai style which uses fish sauce, but if you don't have that you could leave it out and increase the soy sauce. This is a perfect compliment to Asian Turkey Meatballs. Double the recipe for more people.

Brown Fried Rice

May 19, 2010

Lighter Chicken Saltimbocca

May 1, 2010

Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce

April 24, 2010

Crespelles are Italian crepes used in dishes such as manicotti, lasagna and other stuffed dishes in place of pasta. They have a lighter texture than pasta and taste delicious.

Light Crespelle Recipe

April 7, 2010

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