We found this recipe in cooking light. The only reason it’s light in the magazine is that they skimp on the yummy sauce! So, here’s our version. Same amount of sauce, half the pasta! It’s quite delicious and definitely waaaay less fat than a creamy pasta dish at a restaurant. Ingredients: 1/2 lb. uncooked linguine [...]

I have not tasted better banana bread, baked at home OR bought in a store or bakery. What makes this bread extra special is the sour cream. It creates a very moist flavorful cake. In place of sour cream, I have used lowfat or nonfat plain or vanilla yogurt with success. Try it…it’s bananalicious! Ingredients: [...]

This recipe started out as “Beef and Broccoli”, but has evolved over the years into what you see here. What we liked about this recipe from the beginning is that the sauce actually tastes like what you would get at a Chinese restaurant. With the additional vegetables, it’s a colorful and healthy meal. Ingredients: One [...]

Even the squash hater loved this dish! What more can I say? Ingredients: 1/4 pound summer squashes 6 Tbs unsalted butter 6 squash blossoms 1 medium onion 7 to 8 cups chicken stock 2 cups Italian rice (Arborio, Carnaroli, Baldo) 1/3 cup white wine salt and pepper 1 Tbs chopped sage 1 Tbs chopped marjoram [...]

These are SO good. In fact, I’m famous for these bad boys. Makes about 3 dozen Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter @ room temp. 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla [...]