Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp is an easy and healthy dinner with tons of flavor. Thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, orange bell pepper, and zucchini are roasted until tender. Then shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and some feta cheese are added. For a low carb dinner, leave out the potatoes and double the bell pepper and zucchini. For added flavor there's lemon zest, garlic powder, dill, oregano, and parsley. The feta cheese and olives give this meal a wonderful ...
Skinny Peach Cobbler
Skinny Peach Cobbler is a fruity summer dessert without the fat and calories. Serve warm with a little frozen vanilla yogurt or low-fat ice cream for a scrumptious southern dessert. There's no butter and no sugar in this delicious southern cobbler so you can indulge without the guilt. This recipe makes use of canned peaches, but fresh could be used instead. Be sure to get the canned peaches that are packed in their own juice. The ones packed in syrup have a lot of added ...
Okra Corn Salsa
Okra Corn Salsa is a delightfully healthy summer salsa full of sliced okra, fresh corn, tomatoes, and pickled jalapenos. It's vegetarian and gluten free and can be served over grilled chicken or with baked tortilla chips. This easy Okra Corn Salsa can be made in about 10 minutes. Start by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick pan. Add the kernels from 2 ears of corn and saute for 2 minutes. Fresh corn is best but you could use frozen corn in a ...
Creamy Buttermilk Cucumbers
Creamy Buttermilk Cucumbers is the perfect light and healthy side for your summer cookouts and potlucks. Fresh cucumbers are thinly sliced and tossed in a tangy mixture of buttermilk and sour cream with a little sugar and apple cider vinegar. Served cold from the refrigerator, Creamy Buttermilk Cucumbers make a cool and refreshing side dish. So crunchy and delicious! Only about 5 minutes of prep time needed to make this southern favorite. You can use either regular cucumbers or the ...
Baked Fried Okra
Baked Fried Okra is a healthier way to enjoy southern fried okra but it still has a delicious crispy coating. Super easy to make too with hardly any clean-up! Fried Okra is one of my favorite fried foods, but it's not exactly healthy. Turns out you can enjoy perfectly crispy fried okra without even frying it. As an added benefit, making Baked Fried Okra is much less messy than frying it. No grease to clean up afterwards. I always use fresh okra when I make fried ...
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a healthy, delicious way to cook an Italian favorite. The chicken turns out wonderfully juicy and crispy but there's hardly any oil used. A little marinara sauce, and some mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese finish off this comfort food dish that everyone loves. Serve with a side of steamed broccoli for a Weight Watcher's friendly meal. Only 207 calories and 5 smart points per serving. Using an Air Fryer is one of my favorite ways to make healthy meals. I ...
Skinny Banana Pudding
Skinny Banana Pudding is every bit as delicious as the most decadent banana pudding but with much less fat and sugar. The main difference is the use of Greek yogurt. I love the slight tanginess and extra creaminess that Greek yogurt gives this classic southern dessert. Reduced-Fat Vanilla Wafers are used to help cut the fat. The pudding part is made from a mixture of sugar free instant pudding made with nonfat milk, nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt, and light Cool Whip. The yogurt ...
Air Fryer Fried Shrimp
Air Fryer Fried Shrimp cook up fabulously crispy and flavorful but without the added fat of deep frying. It only takes about 10 minutes start to finish to make them! Serve them with a little cocktail sauce for a healthy appetizer or meal. There are 2 things I love about my Air Fryer. One is how quickly it cooks things. These shrimp only take about 5 to 7 minutes to cook depending on their size and how well you have preheated the Air Fryer. The Air Fryer is also great for reheating ...
Clean 4-Bean Salad
Clean 4-Bean Salad is made up of 4 types of beans tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. It's a great healthy recipe for summer potlucks and picnics. I love make-ahead recipes during the summer months. This Clean 4-Bean Salad only gets better with time. It's a cool, light and refreshing side to pair with grilled chicken, burgers, or any type of picnic food. Since this recipe is made from canned beans, it's a breeze to throw together. I use black beans, kidney beans, chick peas, and green ...
Banana Peach Smoothie
This Banana Peach Smoothie is one of the most delicious smoothies you will ever make. It's the taste of summer in a glass and it makes a fast, healthy breakfast or snack. Perfectly sweet and creamy with a delightful texture. If you have fresh summer peaches on hand, this is the perfect quick and easy smoothie. To avoid having to add ice to the smoothie, just stick your fresh peaches in the freezer the night before. Be sure to slice them first. Or you could use frozen peaches ...