Quick & Easy Recipes

Garden Pasta Salad

May 19, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Garden Pasta Salad With all the summer BBQ's to attend, it gets tough to try and eat healthy. We are tempted with bowls of dip and potato chips, potato salads and more. The best is to learn a few recipes that are just a bit healthier that you can bring to the next neighborhood get together! This pasta salad is very lightly dressed and filled with flavorful veggies to pack a punch of yum! You can add tuna, chicken or even tofu to add more protein and make this a meal! Garden Pasta Salad … [Read more...]

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Patriotic Berry Trifle

May 17, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Patriotic Berry Trifle I absolutely love trifles! I think they are great to make for any occasion, especially cook outs! They are a crowd favorite! I haven't made one since Thanksgiving - but my pumpkin gingerbread trifle was a hit! This is a great recipe that not only looks amazing and tastes fantastic, but it's not terribly unhealthy! Keep in mind there are many substitutions that can be made to make this recipe more healthy. You can simplify the recipe just by using angel food … [Read more...]

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Grilled Turkey MexiBurgers

May 16, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Grilled Turkey MexiBurgers Turkey burgers? Here in the midwest, we are just getting a taste of that beautiful summer weather to come. Schools almost out, pools are being opened and grills are firing up! It's time to cook as much as you can outside - to save from turning that stove on inside! This is an incredibly easy twist to your typical turkey burger. Thanks to Pillsbury for this great Memorial Day Recipe! Try making your own salsa if you have a favorite recipe. Try to switch it … [Read more...]

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Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon!

April 29, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon! I have been craving Strawberry Shortcake for weeks now. It is one of my favorite summertime BBQ desserts! It's quick, it's easy and best of all - not terribly bad for you! These strawberry shortcakes add a little twist by using lemon rind for a tart addition to an already great recipe! You can pack biscuits into a round cake pan for taller strawberry shortcakes, or separate them onto a baking pan for crispier edges! Here is another great one from … [Read more...]

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Healthy Nachos – A Quick, Protein Packed Meal

April 26, 2012 By Carla Leave a Comment

Healthy Nachos are the perfect quick meal after a long day when you don't feel like cooking! Not only is it healthy, it's filling and packed full of veggies and protein! I think we make this at least once a week because it's so full of flavor and virtually guilt-free! Just make sure to go easy on the sour cream; maybe use greek yogurt instead, like non-fat Plain Chobani (coupon) which has zero fat and twice the protein! Same for the cheese, choose a low-fat cheese such as Cabot reduced … [Read more...]

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Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette

April 21, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette One of my favorite Food Network shows is Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentiis. She makes delicious meals, and they are also quick and easy! This time of year, some meals are best enjoyed outside! Have a picnic or a bbq and invite all your favorite people! There is nothing better then enjoying a good meal surrounded by great people! This recipe from Giada not only tastes great, but it looks amazing too! Not only that, but it … [Read more...]

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Spinach and Prosciutto Lasagna

April 20, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Spinach and Prosciutto Lasagna Italian dinners have become a staple in American cuisine for many reasons. Pasta is almost always a hit with the kids, and it's a quick and easy meal for the family to make any night of the week. Lasagna can take as long as you let it. If you want to boil your own noodles, it will take more time in the kitchen. You can use frozen spinach and non-boil noodles for this recipe to speed it up for a week night treat! Make sure to squeeze the spinach dry - … [Read more...]

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Indoor S’mores

April 17, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Indoor S'mores I just hate when my sweet tooth hits and I can't find anything to satisfy it. Here is a great quick and easy recipe, that is sure to satisfy in just a few bites! Indoor S'mores can be made in minutes and you don't have to sit around a fire to enjoy them! Keep an eye on them in the broiler, they will heat up fast - and seconds can make or break that perfectly cooked marshmallow! Only 100 Calories per serving - you can't go wrong! Indoor S'mores Ingredients: 2 whole … [Read more...]

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Pineapple Pork Chops

April 16, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Pineapple Pork Chops Fruit finds its way into our recipes as things come back into season. We live in the midwest, and we know great fruit doesn't often come easy! As spring is rolling in, it's time to get creative with our flavors! These pineapple pork chops are a great tweak on an already yummy classic. I love pork chops with applesauce. The flavors just compliment each other perfectly. This recipe may be taking the place of the old classic - because frankly, pineapple is to die … [Read more...]

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars

April 14, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars : A Springtime Favorite! Peanut butter and jelly is a flash of some of the childhood favorites you will never grow out of. We can probably all agree that peanut butter and jelly is always a treat, no matter how old we get. I used to love PB&H - Peanut Butter & Honey! I remember times I got my sisters PB&J and wanted nothing to do with the jelly! Regardless, here is a great spring time easy snack for the kids (or yourself!). It's a quick twist … [Read more...]

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