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Recipe Type: Kid Friendly

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

Breakfast on the go? This quick shake is healthy and delicious!

Avena – Healthy Oatmeal Shake

September 19, 2009

Spaghetti with Sauteed Chicken and Grape Tomatoes, a pasta inspired by the abundance of tomatoes and basil in my garden this year.

Spaghetti with Sauteed Chicken and Grape Tomatoes

August 26, 2009

Angel Hair with Shrimp and Asparagus

August 13, 2009

Sautéed Zucchini with Plum Tomatoes is a quick and delicious summer side dish.

Sautéed Zucchini with Plum Tomatoes

August 6, 2009

This oven "fried" chicken is moist and crispy and has loads of flavor, yet won't leave you feeling guilty after you eat it.

Oven Fried Chicken

July 23, 2009

Rice with Spinach

June 18, 2009

I was never a fan of string beans until I learned how to cook them properly. Now I love them. The trick is not to overcook them. This is a quick, healthy side dish for all you garlic lovers out there.

String Beans with Garlic and Oil

May 29, 2009

My favorite way to make macaroni salad, a must at every BBQ and perfect for Memorial Day. To lighten this I used light mayonnaise, lots of tomatoes, olives and high fiber pasta.

Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes

May 19, 2009

Shrimp and Zucchini with Bowties in Light Tomato Sauce

May 16, 2009

Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Aji Verde Sauce, inspired by one of the best rotisserie chicken spots in New York, Pio Pio.

Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Aji Verde

April 21, 2009

Slow roasting beef gives you a juicy, tender roast served best with your favorite veggies. You will be amazed at how easy this roast beef is to prepare.

Roast Beef

March 20, 2009

Meatloaf is one of those comfort foods we all grew up eating, and loving as a kid. These healthier Petite Turkey Meatloaves will not disappoint!

Petite Turkey Meatloaves

March 13, 2009

I am a huge fan of the rice at Chipotle's. Here is my copycat version, 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

Baked Tostones

January 15, 2009

These lightened up Italian turkey meatballs have been lightened up using ground turkey instead of beef. They are the perfect family friendly meal for any night of the week!

Skinny Italian Turkey Meatballs

December 16, 2008

Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) usually pronounced pasta fazool, is a great tasting, hearty, vegetarian Italian pasta and bean soup, perfect for the cold, super quick and freezer friendly.

Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

December 3, 2008

This crock pot chicken taco chili is one of my most popular recipes! The perfect slow cooker dish because you just dump all the ingredients in, turn it on and come back to the best tasting meal! No prep, super easy, freezes well and the kids love it!

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili Recipe

November 23, 2008

Whenever you are craving bacon and eggs, this quick, easy sandwich will hit the spot! This is both filling and healthy!

Guiltless Egg and Bacon Sandwich

November 22, 2008

Latin Yellow Rice

October 21, 2008

Zucchini season is here, if you are looking for a great recipe to use up your summer zucchini, give these fritters a try. Similar to potato pancakes, with less carbs, they are a perfect side dish with grilled chicken or meat.

Zucchini Pancakes

July 1, 2008

Chicken Cacciatore – Chicken, red peppers and mushrooms simmer in tomato sauce for a great tasting, simple, weeknight meal your whole family will enjoy.

Chicken Cacciatore

June 12, 2008

This super simple and quick Asian grilled chicken is the perfect excuse get outside and use my grill this Spring!

Asian Grilled Chicken

May 9, 2008

Picadillo is my family's favorite dish! It's really quick and easy to make, I make it a few times a month and make enough so we have leftovers which are great in tacos, stuffed peppers, and just about anything you can think of!

Cuban Picadillo

March 21, 2008

When I was a kid, we had homemade soup every night before our meal and my Dad's Cauliflower Soup was always a favorite of mine. This is the perfect quick and easy low fat, low carb soup.

Dad’s Cauliflower Soup

March 17, 2008

When I want Split Pea Soup, this is the recipe I crave! Made with ham hocks or leftover ham, this is so delicious and freezes well if you want to make freezer meals.

Split Pea Soup with Ham

March 6, 2008

Broiled Tilapia Oreganata

March 6, 2008