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Recipe Type: Under 30 Minutes

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

Sautéed Zucchini with Plum Tomatoes

August 6, 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

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

Mango Lassi is a healthy, sweet Indian fro yo smoothie made with fresh mango, greek yogurt and milk. I used fat free yogurt and milk to keep it light.

Mango Lassi

May 14, 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

Swordfish Burgers with Lemon Vinaigrette

April 19, 2009

When I need a quick, easy breakfast, this Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey is my go-to!

Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey

March 27, 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

Eggs in Purgatory with Asparagus

February 17, 2009

Combining cooked quinoa and some leftover homemade sauce like filetto di pomodoro you can make a quick, easy quinoa risotto in minutes.

Quinoa Risotto

February 15, 2009

Classic sauce of butter, lemon and fresh parsley goes perfect with any fish. I try to eat fish twice a week. For a quick healthy dinner on a busy weeknight, this is simple and delicious.

Baked Garlic Lemon Tilapia

January 8, 2009

This is an easy, light lunch recipe, or appetizer, using canned tuna with chopped red onion and a little red wine vinegar and added broccoli and celery, served on spinach leaves.

Tuna Salad Wraps

December 9, 2008

A quick and easy salad, perfect for the warmer weather or if you're looking for a different way to make broccoli. This lemon vinaigrette makes any vegetable taste delicious.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Capers in Lemon Vinaigrette

December 9, 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

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

A simple yet elegant salad, perfect to serve as a first course for the Holidays. Pomegranates are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, potassium, folic acid and iron. They are juicy with a slight pop when you bite into them.

Mixed Baby Greens with Pomegranate Seeds, Gorgonzola and Pecans

November 19, 2008

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

Thai fried rice gets it's unique flavor from the fish sauce, soy sauce and chili peppers. The jasmine rice is a must!

Thai Chicken Fried Rice

September 25, 2008

King crab meat is low in WW points. They have so much flavor, I don't think they need butter!

King Crab Legs

September 16, 2008

If you want to make a delicious recipe at your next BBQ that will wow everyone, these Filipino BBQ Skewers are it. I've tried this marinade on beef, pork and chicken and it's great on everything!

Filipino BBQ Pork Skewers

August 27, 2008

This lightened Classic chicken salad made from scratch uses far less mayonnaise that most recipes call for. It comes out tender and delicious, perfect on a bagel, served over lettuce or in a wrap.

Classic Chicken Salad

July 8, 2008

A simple asparagus side dish that really celebrates Spring. Serve it cold or room temperature, leftovers are wonderful chopped and mixed into a salad.

Asparagus with Dijon Vinaigrette

June 4, 2008

Juicy salmon with rosemary, lemon and garlic, takes minutes to prepare which is always perfect for busy weeknights.

Broiled Salmon with Rosemary

May 13, 2008

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I made pico de gallo salsa – a fresh and healthy salsa recipe with tomatoes, peppers and onions. Goes great with chips, grilled fish, chicken and in tacos.

Pico de Gallo Salsa

May 5, 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