Easy to make, easy to freeze and reheat....just grab and go! For lighter version make with reduced fat cheese. 6 Eggs 1/2 C Milk 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1 C Shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 3/4 chopped Zucchini 1/4 C chopped Red Bell Pepper 2 T chopped red onion Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper in medium bowl until blended. Add … [Read more...]

                1/2 c water 1/4 c low fat vanilla yogurt 1/2 frozen unsweetened strawberries 1/2 frozen unsweetened blueberries 1/2 frozen unsweetened raspberries Place all ingredients into blender and blend. Serving size: 1 cup 110 calories 3g protein 1 g fat 24 g carbs 5 g fiber 16 g sugar from Whole … [Read more...]

Fireworks Pancakes Now this is just something I made for the kids...so check your labels for nutritional info. Organic Pancake mix (follow instructions on how to make) 1 cup Frozen Strawberries 3/4 cup Frozen Blueberries (we had eaten all our fresh but I am sure fresh would make this pancake outstanding) Splash of Vanilla Extract dash Cinnamon 2 T low fat cream cheese 1 tsp of … [Read more...]

Food Spotlight: Today I had a craving (yes, I get them too)  for some popcorn.  So here is my fav pick... I really enjoy Newman's Own Oldstyle Picture Show Microwave Popcorn (whew, that is a long name).  Of course, doing it the old fashioned way is always best ...you want quick, Newman's is a good choice.  They sell them in 100 calorie packs.  It's all natural and no trans fats.  An … [Read more...]

I love this recipe!!  I don't think it even needs syrup! It's a little high on the carbs but great for a Sunday breakfast!  Pair with an egg white omlete and your good to go.  If you have a comment feel free to respond below.  Enjoy! Pumpkin Pancakes Prep Time: 20 Min Cook Time: 20 Min Ready In: 40 Min  Recipe Yields 12 pancakes  Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 … [Read more...]

Food Spotlight: I get a lot of questions about what kinds of foods I personally purchase.  So I thought I’d start a segment about just that! So here is a great company I came across….Applegate Farms. They believe in old traditional values…ya know when meat was made from meat…not hormones, artificial and chemical preservatives. I came across this brand in Shoprite (look for it mainly … [Read more...]

Mocha Ricotta Cream Ingredients 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 packet sugar substitute (you know how I feel about sugar substitutes :-) so make the adjustment) Dash espresso powder 5 mini chocolate chips Directions Mix together the ricotta, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute in a dessert … [Read more...]

Almost Cannoli- Great, quick dessert! A little high in fat but it is a dessert :-) ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon of sugar 10 semi-sweet chocolate chips mini Mix. Serve chilled. Serves 1.  1 Serving   Amount Per Serving   Calories 267.4   Total … [Read more...]

2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil 4 slim leeks, whites and light green centers only, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 tbsp fresh sage 6 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 2 cups cooked navy beans 2 lbs chicken breasts, grilled and cut into 1 inch chunks 8 oz package of frozen spinach, thawed and partially drained Heat olive oil in pan and add leeks and onions.  … [Read more...]