Winter, 500 or fewer calories, American Recetas

Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini,…

Rhubarb Crumble (crunch, crisp or whatever!)

An old-fashioned dessert that has endless appeal. Whether you call it a crumble, crunch or a crisp - it is…

Pumpkin Honey Bran Muffins, Super Healthy and Flourless

That’s right, these super flavorful and very moist harvest muffins are loaded with bran and oats, no flour at…

Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies

Peanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf…

Favorite Buttermilk Waffles (with Whole Grain option)

Buttermilk makes baked products divine, and this is the way I use it in waffles. White whole wheat flour or…

Easy Bake Biscotti

The Biscotti can be traced back to Roman times. They were a convenient food that contained sustenance for both travelers and the Roman Legions. The…

Salmon and Vegetable Chowder

Creamy yet light, this veggie chowder delight can serve year-round as a stand-alone soup for lunch or dinner. To round it out, add tossed or fruit…

Skinny Cornbread Breakfast Casserole

I’ve had many requests to create a skinny breakfast casserole, so I’m very excited to share this incredibly…

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Moist and chewy, these will help satisfy your choco-holic inclinations. Baking chocolate rather than cocoa gives a richer color and flavor than…

Guilt-free Chicken Nuggets, Oh Yeah

Most kids love McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. I’m sure many grown-ups do too. But, they are so unhealthy!…

Caraway Rye Rolls or Sliders

Perfect as rolls, or as sliders for corned beef sandwiches. Bake them apart on baking sheets for sliders, or in a 9 x 13 baking pan for pan rolls. I…

Chocolate Oatmeal Nut Muffins

Get your chocolate fix in an oatmeal nut muffin - and call it health food! Moist and tasty. Use your preferred nut in place of walnuts - pecans,…

Crunchy Chicken Rice Casserole

Putting leftovers together with pantry and fridge basics one evening I came up with this family pleaser. Water chestnuts and almonds provide the…

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Cream Corn Casserole