We all know PB&J is a beloved kids favorite but this delightful French toast is bound to be everybody’s favorite.  Super simple to make and with ingredients you probably have on hand.  You’ll surely have time to make it even on busy mornings.  We’re making ours skinny by using whole wheat bread, natural unsalted peanut [...]

Munching popcorn at the movies and at home is a real American pastime.  However the news is out-popcorn at the movies is usually popped in unhealthy fats and they use so much of it too. In addition, most people top it with butter.  Of course, the healthiest way to eat popcorn is air popped without [...]

This Sunday, February 27th is the 83nd Annual Academy Awards…The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in 1929 at the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood.  It was a private brunch with an audience of about 270 people.  This year it’s at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood and millions of people will watch from all over the [...]

We just adore chicken soup and have shared so many in the past.  This time we’re making a different one with a delightful Asian flair.  It’s a lovely, fragrant soup that will surely help to promote wellness this time of year.  Although chicken soup is not a cure for the common cold, it does help [...]

You’re in for a real treat with this hearty home-cooked breakfast.  This satisfying meal is designed with busy families in mind, even on hectic weekdays.  We’re adding grated apple to the sausage to make it both moist and flavorful.  It definitely taste like the fattening kind.  The skinny on our open-faced sandwich is  245 calories [...]

Don’t be fooled by the look of this pale colored chili.  Yes it’s not a traditional chili but it’s really great tasting.  Much lighter than most,  it includes some unusual chili ingredients such as potatoes, hominy and white kidney beans.  What a yummy way to add more fiber to your diet.  Just one cup contains [...]

You’ll love this Pomegranate Martini  It’s a sexy ruby cocktail loaded with antioxidants and full of flavor thanks to the fresh pomegranate juice. I drink pomegranate juice daily, adding it to iced green tea, so it makes sense to enjoy it in a pretty martini. It’s fruity, tart and not too sweet.  Plus,  it’s got [...]

It’s Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14th.  This year, why not make a romantic dinner for your sweetheart….I’ll provide some skinny recipes all week.  Start the evening with a loving toast sipping on a sexy cocktail, Romantic Pomegranate Martini.  Next, I’m pulling out all the stops with an elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta, Simple, Delicious Roasted Asparagus [...]

Chocolate cake is so popular even dating back to the end of the 19th century. This skinny recipe is intensely rich, moist and very chocolatey.  This is bound to be become your go-to chocolate cake recipe!. You’ll love the ease of putting this together because I’m using a mix. And, it’s not just any mix. [...]