North american Recetas

Cucumber and Yogurt Salad

Great alternative to tzatziki.

Favorite Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread cake addicts, rejoice - this recipe makes the right size gingerbread cake for a crowd! Lightly moist and lightly sweet, this version I…

Holiday Magical Bars Made Skinny

Many of you know these outrageously delicious bars as Magic Bars or Hello Dollys. I’m calling them, “Magical…

Lighten Up with this Easy Turkey and Apple Meatloaf



This is a light, flavorful twist on a classic meatloaf. To make it skinny, I’m using ground turkey and adding…

Vegetarian Black Bean Burger

Great food for you veggie-heads!

Carrot Peanut Salad or Lettuce Wrap

Reminiscing with family recently the conversation turned to memories of mom’s cooking, and one recipe we loved…

Sugar Molds for Creative Decorating

Here is an easy way to mold sugar and make whatever you want for a party theme. The molds are inexpensive at…

Sylvia's Easy Cheesecake Pie

Very easy prep dessert and it's delicious. Courtesy of a dog park friend named Sylvia.

Buttermilk Butter Coffee Cake

Good snacking cake, too.

Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But Healthier

For years I’ve been on the quest for a decadent tasting classic macaroni…

Lacycakes - Best Pancake Recipe!

This is the recipe for pancakes that I used at my cafe, Lacy's Kitchen Cafe, and currently use for breakfast &…

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09)…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These peanut butter cookies have crunchy chopped peanuts and either chopped semisweet chocolate chunks or jumbo…

Maple Sweet Potato Puree with Caramelized Onions

Basic Breakfast Muffins

Add fruit, chocolate chips, etc., to this excellent basic recipe. I especially like them with blackberries.