Cooking Done Light

Cashew chicken is quickly becoming a very popular menu item at Chinese restaurants, and it’s no surprise. The delicious, crunchy cashews add a sensational flavor to the chicken and vegetables. Unfortunately, the cashew chicken served at most of these restaurants is loaded with fat and calories because it is smothered in a goopey, [...]

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This meal takes a little time to prepare, but if you are a fan of chicken (or turkey) tetrazzini, this lighter, healthier version is definitely worth the extra time. It has all of the deep, rich, creamy goodness of classic tetrazzini with much less fat and far fewer calories. I always use peas [...]

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If you know anyone who has grown up in the South, but has since moved elsewhere, they will all tell you the same story: Southern food is AMAZING – and once you have had it, you miss it terribly when it is gone. Unfortunately, (although it truly is delicious) Southern food is definitely [...]

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This meal holds a special place in my heart. First of all, it was one of the first dinners that I ever cooked for John (awwww…) Secondly, it reminds me that no matter how adept you become in the kitchen, you must always remain humble and respect the cooking process. What am [...]

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There’s no need to stop at the drive thru or local take out place to give your kids (or yourself) those yummy, crispy chicken strips that we all love. You can make them at home — without fatty batter or greasy frying oil.
The secret to getting that crispy texture is in the breading – [...]

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These chicken skewers are very easy to prepare, and they taste equally delicious whether served warm or at room temperature. For that reason, they make a great appetizer when entertaining, a fabulous dish to serve as a casual pool -side snack, or a great take-along for an outdoor picnic. They do need to [...]

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They say that “good things come in small packages” – and I think that they must have been referring to these filling, savory, meaty, cheesy stuffed peppers!!
Weighing in at only 211 calories, these stuffed peppers are so comforting, satisfying and delicious that you will feel as though you are indulging in something “naughty”. It’s [...]

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This recipe comes together fairly quickly – the thing that is most time consuming is chopping all of the vegetables. You can make this task go much more quickly with the use of a food processor, or you can do the prep work the night before you plan on making them, so that when [...]

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This version has FAR fewer calories than the traditional butter and cream laden version of fettucine alfredo but still retains that classic rich and satisfying taste. I did some research and one serving of traditional alfredo has an average of 604 calories (and that’s the average – some were as high as 800+, others [...]

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It was so hot here again yesterday that John just wanted “something light” for dinner. Luckily for him, I just happen to know some “light” recipes!! This recipe is actually a much healthier version of a popular dish served at a chain restaurant (be sure to check out the note at the end [...]

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