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Whole Grain Apple Nut Muffins

October 6, 2013

Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups with Spinach are made with a creamy butternut-parmesan sauce baked in the oven until melted and hot – trust me, you want these in your life!

Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups with Spinach

September 30, 2013

These healthy Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are made lighter than traditional muffins swapping out butter for pumpkin puree – loaded with chocolate chips in every bite!

Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

September 30, 2013

I love making a batch of these mini egg omelets - they are EASY to make, and I have breakfast ready for the next few days. I pop them in the microwave for one minute and they taste as good as when I first made them.

Broccoli and Cheese Egg Muffins

April 21, 2013

Penne pasta tossed with sauteed brussels sprouts and a quick meat ragu using lean ground turkey and just enough hot Italian pork sausage to enhance the flavor of the sauce. A hearty pasta dish for a crisp Autumn day.

Penne Pasta with Brussels Sprouts In a Ragu

November 30, 2012

Leftover turkey is delicious in turkey pot pie, so I thought why not use it to make turkey pot pie soup?

Turkey Pot Pie Soup

November 23, 2012

These bite sized pecan tarts are the perfect lighter alternative for pecan pie this holiday season! They are so easy to make, just 7 ingredients for a delicious treat.

Mini Pecan Phyllo Tarts

November 14, 2012

Baked oatmeal with ripe bananas, pumpkin and pecans is the perfect way to start your morning! When this first came out of the oven, I wasn't so sure...but after my first bite I knew I had a winner!

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with Bananas

November 11, 2012

Shepherd's pie filled with ground turkey sautéed with mixed vegetables, sliced mushrooms and fresh herbs with a savory garlic sweet potato topping. Comfort food without the guilt!

Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

November 8, 2012

This savory quinoa stuffing is a delicious, protein-packed, gluten-free alternative to traditional stuffing.

Mushroom Fennel Quinoa Stuffing

November 6, 2012

Hazelnuts, white chocolate and pumpkin spice biscotti are the perfect combination for these crispy "adult" cookies.

Pumpkin Hazelnut White Chocolate Biscotti

November 4, 2012

When you need a "little" treat, these delicious pumpkin cheesecake shooters are the perfect sweet fix. Perfect to serve at Halloween party or to add to your Thanksgiving table!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Shooters

October 25, 2012

Pumpkin season is in full swing, and this pumpkin sage soup is the perfect first course for any meal. Totally optional, but I love using hollowed out pumpkins as a bowl for a beautiful presentation.

Roasted Pumpkin Sage Soup

October 24, 2012

These Spooky Spider Halloween Cupcakes are healthy and lighter on the waistline, and are sure to be all the fright at your next Halloween party.

Spooky Spider Halloween Cupcakes

October 20, 2012

Sweet potatoes are often smothered in sugar and topped with more sugar, but this savory version will surprise you and your loved ones and keep them coming back for more!

Garlic Sweet Potato Mash

October 16, 2012

A warm, creamy bowl of pumpkin spiced oatmeal is a great way to start your morning! High in fiber and heart healthy whole grains, this breakfast will fill you up and keep you satisfied until lunch.

Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal

October 15, 2012

Cauliflower, tossed with a little olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper then roasted in the oven transforms this powerful cruciferous vegetable into a nutty, delicious side dish, especially when topped with toasted bread crumbs.

Garlic Roasted Cauliflower with Toasted Asiago Bread Crumbs

October 10, 2012

Apple Scones with Spiced Glaze are made with buttermilk, diced apples, cinnamon and spices – perfect for lazy weekends!

Apple Scones with Spiced Glaze

October 8, 2012

Apple cinnamon breakfast quinoa – quinoa for breakfast you ask? Well yes, quinoa served warm, with it's nutty taste and chewy texture, pairs beautifully with fresh crisp autumn apples, golden raisins, pecans, warm milk, vanilla and cinnamon – a delightful breakfast that is both protein packed and comforting.

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa

October 1, 2012

Skinny Pumpkin Granola – Homemade pumpkin granola made with oats, quinoa, maple, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, pecans, pepitas and dried cranberries.

Easy Pumpkin Spiced Granola

September 24, 2012

Once a month I contribute a skinny dessert recipe to Dash Recipes. If you love a moist, chewy oatmeal cookie, you'll just love these! Under 200 calories, 5 Points+ and 7 Smart Points for 2 cookies. Please visit Dash Recipes for the complete Skinny Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies Recipe.

Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies

September 24, 2012

With a chill in the air, weekends in the Fall are perfect for baking treats like these pumpkin nut muffins with added pecans.

Pumpkin Nut Muffins

September 15, 2012

Beef Barley Soup – A comforting hearty bowl of soup made with carrots, celery, onions, lean beef and pearl barley.

Beef Barley Soup

September 11, 2012

Cheesy baked pasta made with Italian chicken sausage, mozzarella, ricotta, Pecorino Romano and spinach (but don't worry, no one will care about the green stuff). Perfect to feed a hungry family!

Baked Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

September 4, 2012

All the flavors you love from buffalo wings without all the added fat. Making shredded buffalo chicken in the slow cooker or Instant Pot is super easy!

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)

April 23, 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

What can be more kid friendly than a bowl of soup with spaghetti and meatballs! Lean turkey meatballs are cooked in a light tomato broth with cut up spaghetti. This is a one pot meal my whole family loves and leftovers are great for lunch.

Meatball and Spaghetti Soup

December 5, 2011

My favorite way to use up leftover turkey is to make a delicious pot of turkey soup. This is also a great way to clean out your refrigerator!

Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

November 22, 2011

Corn casserole, a cross between of a corn pudding and a corn bread is a wonderful addition to anyone's holiday table.

Make-Over Corn Casserole

November 16, 2011

Roasted Green Beans topped with Parmesan come out perfectly charred and tender – SO good, I can literally eat the whole batch and made with just four ingredients!

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

November 15, 2011