Caramel Graham Cracker Parfait Anyone who lives in upstate New York is familiar with a family-owned convenience store called Stewart’s Shops and their famous ice cream. They own and maintain their own dairies and have a stellar reputation in the area. One thing they are known for is their ice cream, and it’s many…
Chicken Soup with Matzoh Balls
Chicken Soup with Matzoh Balls This Passover staple is so easy–especially with a pressure cooker for the stock. Surprise! It’s low calorie too! I don’t profess to be kosher or even Jewish, but I have long loved this soup. I’ve taken to making all my stocks in my electric pressure cooker. Nothing could be easier. …
Butterscotch Zebras
Butterscotch Zebras So, what do you do with an open package of graham crackers where you used part for something else? You make Butterscotch “Zebras”, of course. And surprise–they’re diet friendly too. I had a pack of graham crackers I’d opened to make “bits” for another dish, and I knew there was nothing I could…
Asian Chicken Salad and Sesame Soy Dressing
Asian Chicken Salad and Sesame Soy Dressing Why go to those fast-food joints when you can make this healthy salad at home and in a edible bowl too! Delicious and low calorie too. This salad combines shredded leaf lettuce of any kind, assorted greens, a dressing that will knock your socks off and, of course,…
Tastee Apple Giveaway
Stop over to Lillian’s blog for a chance to win these GREAT chocolate apples. They are HUGE!!! Here’s what’s up for grabs~~ My Recipe Journey Giveaway Just visit her blog for details—-> My Recipe Journey
Pan Seared Scallops
Pan Seared Scallops Enjoy pan seared scallops at home. It’s easy once you know the secret.
Why Not Try Our New LikeLii Wine Widget?
This is really a great little tool…the LikeLii wine widget on the side of this page. It can help you select the right wine with what food you are serving, and it can also help you decide what to buy if you are unsure. To make a selection, the widget will ask you what varieties…
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Tart
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Tart What do you get when you combine a sweet pastry crust, apple pie filling, blobs of cheesecake, a crumb topping and caramel sauce? Caramel apple cheesecake tart, of course! And don’t let it’s look fool you–this is as easy as 1-2-3 and it’s not too bad calorie-wise either! The pastry…
Black Forest Mousse
Black Forest Mousse An excellent and easy dessert. With just two main ingredients, you can’t get much simpler than this and it’s low calorie too. First I started with a dark chocolate ready-to-eat pudding I got for free on a store promotion–the shelf-stable ones that come in the little tubs. I folded that into…
Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef This dish is a REAL winner. Uses ground beef and ready in less than 30 minutes with a minimum of prep. Who could ask for more? This recipe comes from my blogging buddy Lillian R who personally developed this recipe in her own kitchen. Whoever makes it gives it rave reviews. Lillian…
