Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip filled a creamy, fresh avocado for a satisfying meal or snack.

Blackened in Minutes in a Cast Iron Skillet. Glazed with a Browned Butter Pan-Sauce with Garlic and Many Summer Herbs -Delish!

This Healthy Skillet Shepherd’s Pie features chickpea noodles instead of potatoes and is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.

Lightened Up Classic Melting Potatoes

Stress free entertaining: Christmas, New Years Eve and New Year’s Day.
Get cooking with these Well-Tested Recipes. Lightened-up & delish!

Made entirely with milk, not a drop of heavy cream! LIGHTENED -UP, creamy, decadent and delicious… decadent but not too rich!

Up level your dessert with this Lightened Up Pumpkin Cheesecake. The perfect recipe for the family or a fancy dinner, made with cream cheese

Creamy anise scented fennel is layered with Garlicky Breadcrumbs, Tomatoes and Parmesan. Move over Eggplant Parm!

Lighter Fettucine Alfredo is your favorite decadent creamy Italian sauce with less fat and calories, more nutrition, but same great flavor!

Dive in to a warm, creamy bowl of Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup for the ultimate comfort food — the healthy way!

There are no mushrooms in this lightened-up tuna noodle casserole with crunchy cornflake topping. Sweet peas and parmesan add fresh flavor.

This week try these- a hearty dish filled with garlic, onion, thyme, and savory cheesy flavors. With 12 servings, it’s perfect for a crowd!

Loaded Nachos don’t need to be a fattening, processed mess! Serve these on Super Bowl Sunday… rave reviews to come! Veg. option too!

This luscious but lightened up Potato Leek Gratin is a delicious choice for your holiday menu.

For Thanksgiving: AMAZING Lightened-Up Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Chocolate Biscotti Crust and Honey Peanuts- Gluten Free

This old fashioned Healthy Ham and Potato Soup recipe is easy and a great way to use leftover ham. It’s homemade and uses no milk or dairy.

Fresh Tomatoes are still plentiful! Try my Ground Turkey “Meat Sauce” with Fresh Tomato Sauce. Doesn’t get more delicious than this…

LIGHTENED-UP! A delicious warm comfort dip. A bevy of veggie keeps the fat content at bay. A KILLER DIP THAT WON’T KILL YOUR WAISTLINE!!

A healthier version of Southern Dirty Rice ~ lightened-up! Brown rice teams with Caramelized Onions, Garlic, Pattypan Squash, Bacon. Delish!

A Healthy and Hearty Chili with Lots of Veggies, Chick Peas, Lentils, Butternut Squash and Cremini Mushrooms w/ Homemade Chili Seasoning!

Skinny Fettuccini Alfredo is a healthier spin on the classic Alfredo, using less butter and cream with the same great taste.

Loaded with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cheese and prosciutto, this baked butternut squash mac and cheese is a unique take.