American Recetas

The Cajun Burger

Patti had a hankering for Jambalaya, but Ken had to have a bacon cheese burger. So, we compromised and made a burger with our favorite Chef of the…

Chocolate Chip Praline Bars

Made these for the first time the other day. Yum! Everyone liked them. Not sure where I got the recipe.

Chef Teddy Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake

Buttermilk Pancakes with Whole Wheat & Orange

This recipe uses half all purpose and half whole grain flour - my choice for the whole grain is white whole…

Spicylicious, Skinny “Hot Wings” Lettuce Wraps

Get ready to fall in love with these amazingly delicious, low fat, lettuce wraps. They truly have all the great…

S’mores Snowballs (a no-cook confection)

This is a variation of Graham Cracker Snowballs and one way to get your “s’mores fix” any time of the year!…

kale apple bacon and bleu cheese salad in a spicy mustard vinaigrette

a lovely fall and winter kale salad laced with bacon, bleu cheese and…

Skinny Matzo Brei With Fresh Spinach, Garlic and Onions

Matzo Brei [MAHT-suh bri] is one of the great traditional breakfast or brunch treats. Look on the menu of any…

Low Calorie and Delectable, Skinny Mini Reuben Appetizers

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these all throughout the…

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

If you’re short on time, this big on flavor dessert is perfect to make. So easy, quick and absolutely yummy!…

Whole Foods Amazing Tuna Salad Made Skinny

The first time I tasted this colorful tuna salad was at Whole Foods on Columbus Circle in NYC. I fell in love…

Perfect Long Grain White or Brown Rice for Beginners

American rice is grown primarily in California and 6 states in the old South, including Texas. We mostly grow…

Romaine with Toasted Nuts and Seeds

Generally, you don't think of recipes for salad, but this one is sooooo good. I got it from a book called "The…

A Summer Event Salad

In the summertime, one is always looking for a refreshing dish, light, tasty and low fat. This salad is great and is a great' tag-a-long' for…

Healthy Chickpea Recipes - Gluten Free Goldfish Crackers

Here's a childhood favorite that's actually healthy. Using the powerhouse vegetable chickpea. Yes, it's used…