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…
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…
Open-Faced Turkey Melts make a quick and easy way to use up your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers! Ingredients 8 ounces chopped cooked turkey breast 1/4 cup celery (sliced) 3 tablespoons Hellman’s Light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 1 tablespoon red onion (chopped) 4 slices thin sliced multi-grain bread (lightly toasted (Dave’s Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Thin-Sliced) or gluten-free bread) 4 ounces light Havarti cheese (sliced) Reynolds Wrap non-stick foil Instructions Heat…
This easy Banana Bread Muffin in a Mug recipe is perfect when you want a quick breakfast for one in minutes! A great way to use up those brown bananas! Ingredients 1/2 very ripe banana 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour mix) 1 teaspoon sugar (optional but not needed) 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 1 tsp oil of your choice (optional but not…
Skillet Mixed Berry Buttermilk CobblSkillet Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cobbler is made with blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries covered with a delicious biscuit topping and baked in a cast iron skillet.er Ingredients For the Filling: cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch pinch cinnamon pinch of salt 5 cups fresh mixed raspberries, blackberries and sliced strawberries 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon…
f you love the flavor of refried beans but would rather avoid the lard they are typically cooked in, you’ll love this easy, fat-free version made in the Instant Pot. Ingredients 1 cup dried pinto beans (soaked for 8 hours and drained) 3 cups water ½ yellow onion (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) ½ to ¾ teaspoon fine…
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark with Sea Salt is so easy to make, just 3 ingredients! It makes a great homemade holiday gift! Ingredients 8 ounces Lily’s sugar free dark chocolate baking bar* (from two 4 ounce bars) 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (I used Skippy) a few pinches of coarse sea salt (such as Maldon) Instructions Line a small 9 x…
This warm berry custard called a Flaugnarde, similar to clafoutis, may sound fancy, but you won’t believe how easy it is to whip up! Ingredients 2 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries) 3 large eggs 10 tbsp light agave nectar (or sugar) 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (sifted) 1/8 tsp salt 1 cup 1% milk 2 tsp vanilla extract powdered sugar for dusting baking spray Instructions Preheat the…
This Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl tastes like peanut butter and jelly in a bowl. Packed with protein, it’s the perfect start to your day! Ingredients 1/4 cup almond (oat or milk of your choice) 2/3 cup frozen blueberries (put your blueberries in the freezer!) 2/3 cup sliced strawberries (frozen) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp peanut butter Optional toppings: 1 tablespoon melted peanut butter…
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked long grain rice 4 teaspoon olive oil 1 large chicken or veggie bouillon cube (such as knorrs or maggi) 5 medium scallions (chopped) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 medium tomato (diced) 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 4 cups water 1 packet Badia Sazon seasoning* (or see my homemade sazon recipe) 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste) Instructions In a medium heavy pot with a tight fitting lid, heat oil on medium heat and saute scallions,…