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Recipe Type: Under 30 Minutes

Healthy Frozen Banana Popsicles are such a fun summer treat for the kids and grown-ups too!

Frozen Banana Pop

June 29, 2012

Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes and Zucchini is the perfect summer pasta salad loaded with fresh summer vegetables tossed in a light creamy dressing.

Summer Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes and Zucchini

June 26, 2012

I don't care too much for carrots, but I love a good carrot ginger dressing on my salad when I go out for Hibachi. This is good stuff! It's the perfect starter to any dish.

Asian Ginger Carrot Dressing

June 25, 2012

Sweet summer corn lightly coated with lime infused mayonnaise, a touch of hot chili powder and cojita cheese. Also known as the Mexican street corn salad, elote

Warm Mexican Corn Salad

June 21, 2012

Overnight oats in a mason jar (no cooking required)! A hearty healthy breakfast packed with fiber, vitamins, and nutrients.

Overnight Oats in a Jar

June 18, 2012

Guilt-free crispy grilled potato "fries" made right outside on the grill!

Grilled Potatoes

June 12, 2012

Mm mm, nothing is better than homemade ketchup; making your own ketchup is so EASY to make at home and making it yourself allows you to control what goes in it.

Homemade Ketchup

June 11, 2012

This super easy and delicious shrimp pad thai is made with rice noodles, bean sprouts, chives, tofu, fried egg and topped with a lime wedge – YUM!

Shrimp Pad Thai on the Lighter Side

June 7, 2012

I've had it on my mind to turn my popular Banging Good Shrimp recipe into a summer dish you can make right on the grill. Now that the weather is warmer, we've been grilling almost every night. The excitement of being able to grill again and not dirty my kitchen is always great!

Bang Bang Grilled Shrimp Skewers

May 23, 2012

Melted Swiss cheese, asparagus, prosciutto, arugula and garlic mayonnaise pressed in a ciabatta panini. Did that just make your stomach growl?

Asparagus Prosciutto Panini with Garlic Mayo

May 14, 2012

The perfect summer cocktail, a cross between a tall glass of fresh brewed iced green tea and a mojito! I think this is going to be my signature drink all summer, it's icy cool, and has the added bonus of antioxidant rich green tea.

Iced Green Tea Mojito

May 11, 2012

Cross between smoothie and milk shake, this fro yo shake uses frozen yogurt and fresh bananas and berries. Perfect for a quick dessert or even breakfast and takes less than 5 minutes to make!

Very Berry Banana Fro Yo Shake

May 10, 2012

Whenever I make salmon for dinner, I usually cook an extra piece for lunch just to make this arugula salmon salad with capers and shaved Parmesan – loaded with good fats and omegas!

Arugula Salmon Salad with Capers and Shaved Parmesan

May 10, 2012

Linguini and Shrimp Fra Diavolo – A quick Italian-American pasta dish with shrimp, tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, basil and capers.

Linguini and Shrimp Fra Diavolo

May 8, 2012

A lighter fresh take on a margarita! Fresh squeezed citrus juice and a splash of seltzer makes this fresh and lighter, with no added sugars! So go ahead, enjoy your margarita (or two) this Cinco de Mayo!!

Citrus Margarita Spritzer

May 3, 2012

100% grass-fed buffalo burgers with melted cheddar jack cheese and pico de gallo wedged in between two whole wheat tortillas.

Skinny Buffalo Burger Quesadilla

April 25, 2012

Light, fresh and crisp slaw made with shredded cabbage, carrots, lime juice, rice vinegar and a slightly under-ripe mango topped with sesame seeds. A perfect side to fish, pork and even burgers.

Asian Cabbage Mango Slaw

April 17, 2012

This is good stuff! Creamy avocado dressing with a little zing from the jalapeño pepper.

Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing

April 16, 2012

Celery Cilantro Cocktail

April 14, 2012

Chicken marinaded with lemon, garlic and oregano, then grilled to perfection and served over a colorful spinach salad. Topped with a white balsamic vinaigrette, does it get better than that?

Grilled Chicken and Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

April 11, 2012

This avocado egg salad uses half the yolks and lots of healthy fats from the avocado. You can serve this as a wrap, on whole-grain toast or in a lettuce cup.

Avocado Egg Salad

April 10, 2012

Make a healthier version of your favorite take-out with this Asian edamame fried rice! I'm a sucker for Chinese fried rice, but who knows how much oil is added when you order it out. Making it yourself is healthier and easy to do.

Asian Edamame Fried Rice

April 9, 2012

Strips of whole wheat toast "soldiers" and crisp tender asparagus dipped into a soft boiled egg, if that's not the perfect Spring breakfast, I don't know what is!

Eggs and Soldiers with Asparagus

April 5, 2012

A matzo cracker makes a great base for a pizza that kids and adults will love for Passover! Top it with your favorite vegetables and cheese and you have yourself a quick meal.

Passover Matzo Pizza

March 27, 2012

Pasta with Asparagus; a simple dish but a wonderful way to enjoy asparagus which is in season right now.

Pasta with Asparagus

March 23, 2012

Nothing says Spring like the sweet taste of asparagus! Roasted prosciutto wrapped asparagus bundles that is, for a simple yet elegant side dish, perfect for Easter.

Roasted Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

March 21, 2012

Guiltless cheesy baked seasoned fries topped with bacon, jalapeños and scallions... this is SOOO good! Pure comfort food when cheese fries are what you're craving.

Skinny Texas Cheese Fries

March 20, 2012

Rainbow Fruit Skewers with Yogurt Fruit Dip – A healthy snack or dessert for kids and adults alike!

Rainbow Fruit Skewers with Yogurt Fruit Dip

March 14, 2012

Delicious and easy to make baked kale chips with parmesan makes this a great low-fat, low-calorie, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, and antioxidant rich snack.

Baked Parmesan Kale Chips

March 12, 2012

This Quinoa Salad with Spinach Grapefruit and Avocado is loaded with vitamin C, A, Potassium and good heart-healthy fats!!

Quinoa Salad with Spinach Grapefruit & Avocado

March 8, 2012