Author: frenk

  • Yogurt Waffles

    Whip up these protein-packed Yogurt Waffles for breakfast and freeze the rest for easy meal prep! Ingredients 1 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk you wish) 2/3 cup Stonyfield Plain 0% Fat Yogurt 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose unbleached (white whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour mix*) 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt cooking spray Instructions In a blender…

  • Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Dinner

    This fast and easy Cajun Shrimp recipe is a meal-in-one, made with shrimp, sausage, and lots of colorful vegetables such as zucchini, yellow squash and bell peppers. Ingredients 1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning 24 (1 pound) cleaned and peeled extra jumbo shrimp 6 ounces fully cooked Turkey/Chicken Andouille sausage or kielbasa* (sliced) 1 medium zucchini (8 ounces, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half…

  • Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

    Lime juice and cilantro are the key ingredients to creating this wonderful, healthy no-cook salad you’ll want to make all summer long. Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 limes (juice of) 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp kosher salt (black pepper to taste) 1 lb jumbo cooked (peeled shrimp, chopped*) 1 medium tomato (diced) 1 medium hass avocado (diced (about 5 oz)) 1 jalapeno (seeds removed, diced fine) 1 tbsp chopped cilantro Instructions In…

  • Baked Corn and Crab Cakes

    Deliciously baked lump crab cakes with sweet end of summer corn. Ingredients 1 cup corn kernels (fresh) 1 cup about 30 reduced-fat Ritz crackers, crushed 1 whole egg plus 2 egg whites (beaten) 4 scallions (chopped fine) 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper 2 tbsp light mayonnaise 2 tbsp fat free yogurt 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1 lemon (juiced) 16 oz premium lump crab meat (picked free of shells) salt and pepper to taste cooking spray Instructions…

  • Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad

    This healthy Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad is delicious, a great way to get more vegetables and plant-based foods to your diet. Ingredients 15- ounce can black beans (no salt added, rinsed and drained) 1 cup cooked quinoa (red or tri-color) (according to package directions) 1 cup fresh or frozen corn 1 small red bell pepper (chopped) 1 cup chopped fresh mango 1/4 cup finely chopped red…

  • Brussels Sprouts Gratin

    Brussels Sprouts Gratin are roasted until crisp, then topped with a light cheese sauce made with Gruyere and Parmesan – the perfect Holiday dish! Ingredients 16 oz brussels sprouts (trimmed of outer leaves and sliced in half) 1/4 tsp kosher salt black pepper (to taste) olive oil spray 1/2 tbsp butter 1/3 cup chopped shallots 2 tsp all purpose flour (or gluten free flour for GF) 3/4 cup fat free…

  • Ham and Swiss Crustless Quiche

    This low-carb Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche is light and delicious, perfect for breakfast or brunch (or even a light dinner)! Made with a leftover ham or ham steak, broccoli and Swiss Cheese. Ingredients cooking spray 1 3/4 cups diced ham steak or leftover ham (9 oz) 1 cup chopped steamed broccoli (fresh or frozen) 1 cup fresh grated Swiss cheese 2/3 cup 2% milk 1/4 cup half & half cream…

  • Chickpea Salad

    This healthy, summer Chickpea Salad with cucumbers and tomatoes is great for lunch or as a side dish with anything you’re grilling! Ingredients Instructions Notes Double or triple recipe to feed a larger crowd. See variations in notes above.Serving: 1generous cup, Calories: 182kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 464mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 2gWW Points Plus: 5

  • Lighter Eggplant Parmesan

    This Lighter Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite ways to eat eggplant. No breading, just eggplant, cheese and marinara. Ingredients 2 pounds eggplant (1 large or 2 medium) olive oil spray 1 teaspoon kosher salt 12 ounces part-skim ricotta (Polly-o is the only brand I use) 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Pecorino Romano 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped) 1 large egg 2-1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella (I used Sargento) 4 cups homemade tomato sauce or…

  • Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

    This Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is basically a deconstructed version of stuffed cabbage layered with shredded cabbage, ground beef and brown rice cooked in tomatoes then topped with melted cheese. It’s SO good! Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil (divided) 1 lb. 95% lean ground beef 1 large onion (chopped fine) 1 tbsp finely minced garlic 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp sweet Hungarian Paprika salt and fresh ground black…