Category Archives: Light

Back To School Roundup

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Christina

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 →

Posted in Breakfast, Cookies, Crackers, Dessert, Light, Roundup, Snacks | Tagged baking, breakfast, cookies, cooking light, crackers, dessert, roundup, snack | 15 Comments

Raspberry-Cream Cheese Muffins

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Christina

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

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Christina

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

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Christina

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 →

Posted in Light, Soup | Tagged appetizers, carrots, cooking light, soup, walnuts, wine | 14 Comments

Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Christina

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

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Christina

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

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Christina

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

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Christina

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

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Christina

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

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Christina

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 →