Cooking Done Light

Many people that are trying to watch their weight feel that they need to eliminate certain foods from their diet. One of the first foods that most people “ban” is red meat – and it’s no wonder – red meat has gotten a pretty bad rap over the past few years. The problem [...]

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A quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be grilled indoors!! This meal can be ready in almost no time – which is good, because you can be sure that your family will be asking for this meal over and over again. It can be served over a simple mixed green salad, or [...]

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A souffle may take a little extra work, but your family and guests will be so impressed by it’s “grand” appearance that it will be worth the effort!

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It has been exceptionally cold here in New Jersey for the past week, so last night I had planned on making a simple, comforting, and warming dinner of Tuscan chicken and white beans. That’s it – nothing fancy. Unfortunately, the best laid plans are often put asunder. Unexpected dinner guests left me [...]

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Posole (also spelled pozole) is a thick, hearty Mexican soup that is traditionally served as a main course around the holidays.  It is typically garnished with thinly sliced radishes, avocado, tortilla strips, sour cream, or shredded cabbage – but you can top it with whatever you would like.  It can also be made with chicken, [...]

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This is down-home, Southern comfort food at its very best. Nothing compares to a hearty, filling, delicious dish of chicken and dumplings. But as any Southerner will tell you, they are not overly concerned with the “health benefits” of their food – the important thing, as far as they are concerned, is [...]

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The ideal Thanksgiving meal for those of us that are not going to be feeding an army of 30!!
My mother has 7 brothers and sisters, all of whom live within an hour of each other. All of them are married, with children – and all of them actually like each other, and enjoy each [...]

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Move over chicken noodle, the new cure for winter colds has arrived! Many people believe that hot and sour soup is far better for curing what ails you (including sore throats, body aches, and the common cold) than our old standby chicken noodle. Now I’m not quite ready to give up my chicken [...]

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This sundried tomato pesto can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 weeks, so you may want to make a little extra to have on hand. This dish is simple and delicious all on it’s own – but feel free to add chicken sausage, meatballs, or even diced chicken for an even heartier [...]

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Manicotti has always been one of my favorite dishes. Not only is it delicious, filling, and comforting, but after the initial work of assembling the dish, it’s so easy. It also freezes really well, so you can always make a double batch and store one in the freezer for a busy night. [...]

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