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Recipe Type: Gluten Free

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

This greek yogurt and pumpkin smoothie is the perfect breakfast on the go for the pumpkin obsessed.

Pumpkin Smoothie

October 7, 2010

For the pumpkin obsessed, a low fat, low calorie skinny pumpkin spice latte you can make yourself. October is my birthday month and one of my favorite treats this time of year is Starbucks' Pumpkin Spiced Latte. What a great way to start your morning!

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte

October 4, 2010

Slow Cooked Black Eyed Peas with Ham

September 22, 2010

Western Omelet Breakfast Potato Skins

September 14, 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

Shrimp Salad on Cucumber Slices

August 22, 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

My easy recipe for Tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumbers and garlic. I add this to souvlakis, gyros or grilled pita chips!

Tzatziki

August 4, 2010

Steamed Clams with Fresh Basil

August 2, 2010

Fruit Kabobs

July 14, 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

My family's favorite grilled or broiled chicken seasoned with Latin flavors to create the best tasting chicken!

Broiled or Grilled Pollo Sabroso

June 18, 2010

Nojito

June 11, 2010

Broccoli and Cheddar Skinny Potato Skins

June 9, 2010

As I was thumbing through Everyday Food Magazine, I came across this recipe that I think is brilliant! It's like an egg-in-a-hole, but lighter and for those of you not eating carbs or gluten-free, a great alternative!

Red Pepper Egg-In-A-Hole

May 17, 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

Very Blueberry Smoothie

April 13, 2010

This simple, light, homemade Blue Cheese Dressing is made with Greek yogurt, blue cheese, lemon juice, mayonnaise and seasoning.

Blue Cheese Dressing

April 10, 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.

Crespelle Recipe

April 7, 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

A plate of coconut shrimp curry

Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp

March 26, 2010

I always have Haas avocados in my house. I love them in my soup, in my sandwiches, in guacomole or in a simple salad such as this.This healthy salad makes a perfect side dish for shrimp, chicken or steak.

Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

March 26, 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

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