Meatball Stromboli made with your favorite Italian meatballs, sauce and pizza dough are perfect for Friday pizza nights or game day festivities. Welcome to Day 4 of my Superbowl appetizers week. Today is a recipe for Meatball Stromboli that is so good and simple to make. The best thing about this recipe is that you can make it two ways. The "semi-homemade" way or the "from-scratch" way. The "from-scratch" way is to make your own dough, mix and brown your own meatballs, use homemade ... Read More about Cheesy Italian Meatball Stromboli
Low Fat Ranch Dressing
Low Fat Ranch Dressing made with buttermilk, Greek yogurt, Organic cage free mayonnaise and cider vinegar. Serve with your favorite salad or use as a dip for crudités. After those Chicken Wings we ate last week, I needed to have a snack that was a little healthier. And when I saw this recipe for Better-for-You Ranch Dressing from The Fountain Avenue Kitchen a few weeks ago, I printed it right away and couldn't WAIT to try it. I mean really, who doesn't like veggies dipped in Ranch dressing? ... Read More about Low Fat Ranch Dressing
Buffalo Wings (Hooter's Copycat)
Make the infamous Hooter's Buffalo Wings at home with a few simple ingredients. Perfect for game day snacking too! Warning! This is by no means a healthy recipe; however, every once in a while you crave greasy, fried foods. Well, at least I do and I'm sure millions of others do as well; especially during the Super Bowl. Which brings me to today's recipe for Hooter's Buffalo Wings. I have to say, I've never eaten them myself, but my nieces and nephews say they are fantastic. My ... Read More about Buffalo Wings (Hooter's Copycat)
Mac and Cheese Poppers
These Mac and Cheese Poppers are baked, not fried with lower fat cheese and milk for a healthier snack option. Many people are always looking to change up their food offerings for this once a year event, and of course there will be the usual suspects, like chicken wings, dips and salsas. This year, I'll be sharing a few new options for you to try. Today, I'm starting off with a healthier option for these Mac and Cheese Poppers. Not because I'm trying to watch my weight (which doesn't ... Read More about Mac and Cheese Poppers
Florentine Baked Cavatelli with Ground Turkey
Florentine Baked Cavatelli made with extra lean ground turkey, spinach, fire roasted tomatoes is a deliciously hearty and healthy casserole dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. During cheerleading season I barely have time to cook, let alone sit down to eat as a family; which brings me to today's recipe for Florentine Baked Cavatelli with Ground Turkey. I just love a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of pasta recipe that doesn't weigh you down and this one does just that. What ... Read More about Florentine Baked Cavatelli with Ground Turkey
Black Bean and Sun Dried Tomato Lasagna
This hearty Low Fat Black Bean & Sun Dried Tomato Lasagna is made with low fat cottage and mozzarella cheeses, but don't worry, you'll never miss the extra calories! I've mentioned previously that I was going to start watching what I was eating more carefully and that I started using an app called Lose It.* Well, I'm happy to report, that just by keeping track of my daily caloric intake, I've lost 3.5 lbs in the first week...YIPEE! I have a long way to go and after my doctors ... Read More about Black Bean and Sun Dried Tomato Lasagna