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How Do I Roast Almonds?

How do you roast almonds? It is pretty simple and can turn a boring snack into something far more exciting,

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Keep the Good Stuff

These roasted pumpkin seeds are brought to you by fall. We need to enjoy the simple things like pumpkins.....

Cottage Cheese Waffle Recipe

This cottage cheese waffle recipe is made with a blender and I love how easy it is.....

Light Sangria Recipe

Do you love red wine but want something lighter in the summer? You will adore this light sangria recipe.

Healthy Potato Recipe **VIDEO**

This healthy potato recipe deserves top billing in your collection of recipes. Easy, delicious, and visually appealing, Hasselback potatoes are the best!....

Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe: Surprisingly Yummy!

I found this coconut chia pudding in an airport. The moral of the story is that you never know where you can find healthy choices...

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

This strawberry cheese cake smoothie is a dream. I love adding the word “cheesecake” to any recipe I can find....

Best Salad Cookbook EVER

I am delighted that I have found the best salad cookbook of all time. Perhaps that is overstating my excitement - but this book is a wonderful addition to my shelf....

Leftover Turkey Chili Recipe

If you make my turkey breast in an oven bag, you might have some leftovers to deal with and you should make my leftover turkey chili recipe....

Skinny Strawberry Shortcake

This skinny strawberry shortcake has actual cake. It isn’t actual “shortcake” but it is still great!.....

Roasted Walnuts Recipes **VIDEO**

Are you looking for a way to wow your friends and family while doing very little work? Try these roast walnuts recipes!

Light Broccoli Slaw Recipe

This light broccoli slaw recipe is perfect for fall. We are moving from slaw season to broccoli season so it will help you make the transition.

Easy Fast Breakfast Ideas

Easy and fast breakfast ideas are a specialty of mine because I am usually running around with my hair on fire in the morning.....

Time to Make a Plan: Slender Kitchen

How was your summer? Was it filled with barbecues and a lack of restraint?....

How to Make A Starbucks Iced Mocha

How do you make a Starbucks iced mocha? It is actually really easy. I’m not sure why we spend $5 on this!....

How to Toast Nuts in the Microwave

Have you ever wondered how to toast nuts in the microwave or if it was even a good idea?.....

Healthy Rice Krispie Treats

Healthy rice krispie treats merge the decadent with the hearty. This recipe is almost no more work than the original (which is simple)....

Turn Strawberry Shortcake Into Strawberry Healthycake

Have you ever made a traditional Strawberry Shortcake? Well, I have and the "shortcake" part calls for cream AND butter. Wowza!

Black Bean Brownie Mix

This black bean brownie mix recipe is unbelievably easy. I promise – you will not notice the beans.....

Cheesy Rice Dish with a Secret Ingredient

This cheesy rice dish will trick the cheese lover in your household with the fact that there isn’t that much cheese....