Archive for January, 2011

Super Bowl XLV…

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Sunday,  February 6th is the big game.  This year it’s the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers! It’ll be played at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Super Bowl has been the championship game of the NFL since 1967.  Each year it’s one of the most watched television shows in America.  Super Bowl Sunday [...]

Skinny and Tender Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Heat up the crock pot because I’m sharing my favorite recipe for fabulous pulled pork sandwiches. It’s such an easy recipe to make. I’m starting with tender shredded lean pork that’s been slow-cooked for hours in a sweet and tangy sauce.  The secret is using a great tasting barbecue sauce such as my favorite, Sweet [...]

Fresh and Healthy Apple Bran Muffins

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

How many times have you heard, “Eat more fiber” and how many times have you heard, “You need to start your day with breakfast?” Well, this apple bran muffin easily solves both dilemmas and more. First, during the week most people don’t have time to make breakfast. My solution is to prepare these yummy muffins [...]

Share The Skinny

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

We’re making it easier for you to share your favorite skinny recipes with your friends, family and social networks.  Simply click the Tweet or Facebook icons next to the article image to post the recipe on your social network of choice. In addition, all of our recipes can be printed by scrolling down to the [...]

La Scala’s Famous Chopped Salad Made Skinny

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

Jean Leon opened La Scala in Beverly Hills in 1956.  The restaurant is revered for its Original Chopped Salad. Considered by many to be L.A’s definitive chopped. Their salad is wonderful in its simplicity-iceberg and romaine, mozzarella, Genoa salami, garbanzos, all finely chopped, tossed in vinaigrette and topped with one Kalamata olive.  It’s available with [...]

Exotic Moroccan Chicken Soup, No Passport Required

Monday, January 17th, 2011

This is very different from the typical chicken soup that we all love. Sometimes though, it’s exciting to venture out using flavors much more tantalizing. This fabulously rich soup reflects many of the daring flavors of North Africa. Happily all the ingredients are found right here, although it would be fun to actually travel there! [...]

The Wonderful Healthy Benefits of Soup…

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

Starting your meal with a cup of soup or enjoying a bowl as the main course is really good for you! When making a meal out of a pipping hot bowl of soup, all you’ll really need to serve with it is a salad.  We’ll be sharing a variety of wonderful soup recipes all throughout [...]