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August 15, 2011

Creamy Fruit Dessert

Creamy Fruit Dessert

This Creamy Fruit Dessert is prepared with a fat-free cream cheese base. mandarin oranges, peaches and pineapple all make a special appearance in this decadent dessert.


August 14, 2011

Figs with Walnuts and Mascarpone

Figs with Walnuts and Mascarpone

Figs are high in vitamin B-6 and Dietary fiber. Though dried figs are available year round, the peak season for fresh figs is June through October.


August 10, 2011

Baked Apples with Cherries and Almonds

Baked Apples with Cherries and Almonds

Warm baked apples with cherries and almonds. Delicious and Nutritious. Serve it as a light dessert, or alongside roasted pork or pork tenderloin.


August 8, 2011

Apple Berry Cobbler

Apple Berry Cobbler

Summer berries team with apples for a great family dessert. This fruit cobbler is a lighter, fresher version of the fat-laden. Serve this dessert warm with whipped topping or ice cream


August 6, 2011

Yogurt Almond Ice Cream

Yogurt Almond Ice Cream

This almond ice cream that’s fun and easy to make. This is a low fat, tasty alternative to regular ice cream, and it tastes wonderful.


August 1, 2011

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone is an Italian soup that usually contains vegetables, pasta and peas or beans. This version uses unsalted chicken broth and fresh tomatoes rather than canned tomatoes


July 31, 2011

Gazpacho with Chickpea

Gazpacho with Chickpea

The variation on this traditional cold Spanish soup adds chickpea, which more than doubles the fiber content.


July 30, 2011

Bulgur and Chickpeas with Preserved-Lemon Vinaigrette

Bulgur and Chickpeas with Preserved-Lemon Vinaigrette

This dish would be an excellent side dish for a party or wrap it in a whole-grain pita for lunch or take it on a picnic. It is healthy and hearty and all of the flavors are just delicious.


July 29, 2011

Black Eyed Pea and Sweet Corn Salsa

Black Eyed Pea and Sweet Corn Salsa

A deliciously healthy snack full of antioxidants and high in complex carbohydrate and protein.


July 28, 2011

Black Bean Cakes

Black Bean Cakes

These baked black bean cakes are easy to make and less fat than fried cakes. They end up crispy and crusty on the outside, but so tender and creamy on the inside.