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The Most Decadent Cornbread Casserole Ever, Made Skinny

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

I’ve tasted many cornbread casseroles in my day and this one wins hands down…Super rich and loaded with flavor.  A wonderful side for barbecue. The original full fat recipe has ingredients such as sour cream, butter and 2 entire cups of cheese. This skinny makeover is using similar ingredients but reduced or fat-free versions.  I [...]

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Finger-Lickin Good Chicken with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

Everybody loves barbecued chicken. And, when it comes to great chicken flavor, thighs are king!  Pound for pound chicken thighs  have a much richer flavor than breasts and are more economical. I’m using bone-in thighs and removing the fattening skin before cooking. First baking, smothered in my homemade barbecue sauce and later finishing on the grill [...]

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Skinny Classic Baked Beans

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

Your search might just be over…These classic baked beans are simply wonderful. You’ll love the ease of this recipe, too. Made with such a rich barbecued flavor and a bit of a kick. Great to serve for barbecues or picnics with chicken, beef, pork, burgers or hot dogs. Many recipes for baked beans include bacon [...]

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Incredible Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Street vendors across Mexico sell this delicious grilled corn topped with mayonnaise, chili powder and cheese. I’m making the sauce using a small amount of light mayonnaise and nonfat yogurt. The corn can be grilled or broiled in the oven. I’ve included both ways of cooking it. The skinny for 1 serving, 110 calories, 3.7 [...]

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“No Bake” Skinny Strawberry Shortcake Trifle, Ready in Minutes!

Monday, May 20th, 2013

You’ll love this fresh berry dessert to make for the Memorial Day weekend! If you’re short on time, this big on flavor dessert is perfect.  So easy, quick and absolutely yummy!  This isn’t your ordinary strawberry shortcake either.  I’m starting with a store-bought fat-free angel food cake, adding fat-free vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, lots of [...]

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Oven Baked Skinny Shredded Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Just so you know, I love using a crock pot for a variety of recipes but I also enjoy a barbecue sandwich that’s finished and on the table in a little over an hour!  In addition, I know many of you don’t have a crock pot. This dreamy pulled chicken sandwich is so tender and [...]

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A Nutritious and Delicious Garden Vegetable Soup

Monday, May 20th, 2013

What a delicious, healthy, vegan vegetarian soup!  This full bodied soup is a great way to get your dose of veggies.  Kids love it too!  Along with all the veggies, I’ve added some whole grain, fiber rich barley.  The skinny for 1 cup of soup, 74 calories, 0 grams fat and 2 Weight Watchers POINTS [...]

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Skinny Thai Chicken and Peanut Noodles

Saturday, May 18th, 2013

Here’s a absolutely delicious dinner to make tonight! I love any kind of Asian noodle dish, especially a Thai one that includes peanut butter.  Good news too: Peanut butter is heart healthy.  It’s very filling and satisfying when added to a noodle dish.  The red pepper flakes add just the right amount of spice.  The [...]

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Skinny Mediterranean Egg Scramble

Saturday, May 18th, 2013

Here’s a vegetarian egg scramble that’s simple to make, delicious and satisfying.  I used mostly egg whites and only 1 egg. I found adding just one egg really makes a difference.  This scramble comes together really quickly once the onions and bell peppers are cooked in the microwave. The skinny for each serving 179 calories, [...]

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Nancy’s Skinny Ranch Dressing

Saturday, May 18th, 2013

Most ranch dressings are equal parts of buttermilk and mayonnaise.  My homemade recipe uses mostly buttermilk and a small amount of regular mayonnaise.  The result is a ranch dressing that tastes as good as its high-fat counterpart. This recipe will become the base for many of the dressings I feature on Skinny Kitchen. Amazingly, the [...]

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