I adore this popular and healthy breakfast sandwich at Panera. My skinny version is super yummy too! It’s much lower in fat and calories than Panera. For the bagel, I used one of those 110 calorie bagel thins. Below are the directions to cook in a panini maker, George Forman grill, or in a pan…
I love taco bowls! Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day of the week! They’re so versatile and make such a satisfying lunch or dinner the whole family can enjoy. This recipe is absolutely fantastic and has some skinny twists. I’m using cauliflower rice instead of rice, extra-lean ground beef, and top each bowl with…
A big bowl of delicious comfort food. This soup is much lighter than a traditional pot pie but has all the yumminess! Each serving is hearty enough for dinner. It’s loaded with chicken, potatoes, and assorted veggies. You can serve it with baked biscuits on the side if desired and a salad. One main course bowl…
(Gluten-free, Paleo, Dairy-free) These are so dreamy good and loaded with fiber. Their fabulous flavors come from the sprouts being sautéed with bacon, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds. Once sautéed, balsamic vinegar is added. Each generous, 1 cup serving has 128 calories and 4 grams of fat. Makes a wonderful side dish to chicken, turkey, fish, beef,…
Craving CPK’s famous BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad without the calorie overload? This skinny copycat version has all the smoky-sweet flavor you love—at just 407 calories! Big, bold, and totally guilt-free. Who’s ready to dig in? Each extra huge main course salad has 407 calories and 10 grams of fat. Helpful Tips About this Recipe Makes…
This fantastic Mexican layered casserole is both hearty and healthy! It’s loaded with lean protein from the chicken, reduced-fat cottage cheese, and fat-free refried beans. It’s perfect for those sensitive to wheat since I’m using corn tortillas instead of lasagna noodles. Each serving has 209 calories, 6 grams of fat. Serve with a vegetable or simple salad…
It’s chili season! These 4 hearty, fabulous chili recipes are perfect this time of year. All are easy to make, and all freeze great. This weekend is the perfect time to make a big pot of chili. I love to make one of these recipes and set up a chili bar, and let everyone customize…
This colorful main course salad is elegant enough to serve for company and my husband and I love it so much, that we sometimes have it for dinner several times a week! Once you try it you’ll know why we’re a little obsessed with this Asian-style noodle salad. It’s packed with fabulous flavors, chock full…
The perfect weeknight night dinner. This chili is fabulous and fiber-rich. In fact, each cup contains 9 grams of fiber! It’s so versatile too. Serve in individual bowls and let everyone top their own, stuff a baked potato or create a taco salad. Each cup, made with extra lean ground beef, has 230 calories and 2…
You’ll love, love, love this rich, hearty, fiber-packed soup! It tastes very similar to the Pasta e Fagioli at Olive Garden. It’s one of the lowest-fat items on the Olive Garden menu, with 2.5 of fat per serving. My recipe actually contains more calories than theirs does because I’ve added more beans and veggies. Each…