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Category Archives: Light
Back To School Roundup
It’s that time of the year again! Back to School! New teachers, new friends, new clothes, new school supplies, maybe even a new school! This time of year is always so exciting not only for kids, but parents and teachers as … Continue reading
Raspberry-Cream Cheese Muffins
I first made these muffins last Sunday morning for Mother’s Day. They were gone within ten minutes of putting them on the table! Everyone raved about the tart and juicy raspberries just bursting out of these muffins. Since I forgot to bring … Continue reading
Posted in Breads & Muffins, Breakfast, Fruit, Light
Tagged breakfast, buttermilk, cooking light, cream cheese, muffins, raspberry, walnuts
17 Comments
Honey Oat Quick Bread
Few things on Earth are better than the smell of homemade bread baking in the oven. The incredible smell wafting from the oven is enough to make one weak in the knees. Since there is no yeast involved or bread machine … Continue reading
Posted in Breads & Muffins, Breakfast, Light
Tagged baking, bread, breakfast, cinnamon, cooking light, honey, oats, whole wheat flour, yogurt
19 Comments
Cream of Roasted Carrot Soup
If you are looking for an elegant first course for your Easter Sunday feast, look no further than this rich and creamy roasted carrot soup. With only 170 calories per serving, this soup is certain fill you up without weighing you … Continue reading
Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad
Since the weather has been warming up here in Central Illinois, Andrew and I have been taking advantage of the unusually high temperatures by firing up the grill and dining al fresco each evening. This light and simple salad is … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Light, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Tagged appetizers, basil, cooking light, eggplant, goat cheese, grill, mint, pine nuts, salad, side dish, vegetarian
14 Comments
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
Here’s one vegetarian burger the whole family will love! You’ll even forget that they’re healthy for you. Packed with 7 grams of protein and only 210 calories each, these satisfying burgers are sure to be a hit. Hearty patties packed with black … Continue reading
Posted in Light, Main Dish, Vegetarian
Tagged black beans, burger, corn, garlic, main dish, onion, quinoa, sunflower seeds, sweet potato, vegetarian
38 Comments
BBQ Chicken and Blue Cheese Pizza
Oh pizza…I swear I could eat you everyday of my life it is wasn’t for the havoc you would wreak on my hips. Of all of the comforting foods out there, pizza is one of my biggest downfalls. There is … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Light, Main Dish
Tagged appetizers, baking, bell pepper, blue cheese, cooking light, football, main dish, mozzarella, pizza, red onion, tomato
23 Comments
Maple-Nut Granola
If you’ve never made your own granola, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make. Just combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl, mix in the wet ingredients, and bake until golden brown. The best part is that … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Light, Snacks
Tagged almonds, apricots, baking, breakfast, cinnamon, cooking light, cranberry, flax seed, granola, maple syrup, oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, raisins, snack, sunflower seeds
9 Comments
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
We finally got our first snowfall of the year yesterday. Apparently we had been in a “snow drought” so far this winter according to the local evening news. Peoria went 317 days without an inch of snow, almost beating the … Continue reading
Posted in Light, Main Dish, Soup, Vegetarian
Tagged black beans, chili, cooking light, main dish, soup, sweet potato, tomato, vegetarian
16 Comments
Chocolate-Cherry Heart Smart Cookies
Chewy, fudgy oatmeal cookies studded with chocolate chunks and plump cherries. Oatmeal cookies are one of my favorites this time of year. They are so fat, chewy and comforting. For this recipe, I added a splash of cherry flavoring to the dough to intensify the … Continue reading
