What a gorgeous presentation this Italian inspired dish will make when brought to the table.  Wonderful fresh ingredients add to the simplicity of this divine dish.  One unusual ingredient in the sauce, vodka!  Be sure to deglaze the pan with the vodka off the heat.  We’ve made ours skinnier by using turkey cutlets instead of [...]

This simple to prepare main course soup is very tasty and a bit spicy…The cut of pork I’m using is extremely lean.  If you’re not a fan of pork, chicken can be used instead.  It’s chock-full of nutritious veggies and fiber-rich whole wheat noodles.one serving  The skinny for 1 serving is 331 calories and 7.7 [...]

  Many of you know and love the Bourbon Chicken at Chinese restaurants.  The problem with this dish is it’s normally very fattening.  I’ve made it a whole lot skinnier by using chicken breasts, without the skin, very little oil, reduced-sodium soy sauce and adding vegetables. Normally, Bourbon Chicken is made with just chicken, stir [...]

I’ve taken my  homemade skinny ranch dressing, added some medium hot salsa to create a fabulous, zippy, ranch dip.  It’s delicious served with a variety of veggies.  The skinny for 2 tablespoons is 35 calories, 2.5 grams of fat and 2 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS.  A full-fat recipe for the same 2 tablespoons has 96 [...]

Guacamole is Mexico’s beloved contribution to the world of dips.  The velvety texture and rich flavor makes it addictively delicious.  Once believed to be “off limits” if you were trying to be healthy.  In fact, avocados contain monounsaturated fat which is good- for -you.  My skinny guacamole is a wonderful appetizer or snack instead of [...]