Orange Marmalade Muffins
Breakfast Muffins & Scones

Orange Marmalade Muffins

Oh boy are these Orange Marmalade Muffins addicting. I made them a few weeks back as part of a surprise for my friends returning from their honeymoon. (See what I made for their wedding day!) The Pioneer Woman calls them Good Morning Muffins, but…

September 7, 2012
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
Low Calorie Main Dish Poultry Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

I couldn’t wait for my friend Amy over at Fearless Homemaker to post this Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken. When she tweeted a picture of the results, I was instantly hooked. I love slow cooker meals because they are so easy and make your house…

September 5, 2012
Tomato & Asparagus Carbonara
Low Calorie Main Dish Pasta

Tomato & Asparagus Carbonara

I bookmarked this recipe to make without fully reading its ingredients. To me, carbonara means bacon. I’m not sure if that’s right or if it means eggs and bacon or maybe just eggs. So one of you smarties chime in and let me know.…

September 3, 2012
Tomato Tart
Low Calorie Main Dish Pies & Tarts Vegetarian

Tomato Tart

Look how gorgeous this Tomato Tart turned out! This was a fantastic meatless meal with incredible flavor. Something a little different for dinner. My only complaint is that the slices were really little, so I ended up eating two pieces for a serving. Which…

August 31, 2012
Shrimp Salad Rolls
Low Calorie Main Dish Salads Sandwiches Seafood & Fish

Shrimp Salad Rolls

Talk about an easy, satisfyingly delicious dinner to prepare. I really enjoyed these Shrimp Salad Rolls. One look in Cooking Light and I knew I’d be making them. A bun piled high with plump shrimp, mixed with mayo and fresh herbs. If you’re low…

August 29, 2012
Lightened Buttermilk Biscuits
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Lightened Buttermilk Biscuits

From the title of this post you should instantly know what went wrong. Who in their right mind wants Lightened Buttermilk Biscuits? Well, I do or rather I did. From time to time I get back on the calorie-counting wagon, so I’m always on…

August 27, 2012
Chocolate Sheet Cake
Cakes Chocolate Desserts

Chocolate Sheet Cake

This Chocolate Sheet Cake is seriously one of the best desserts to come out of my oven. Yeah, it sounds basic. Chocolate cake, chocolate frosting with pecans, big whoop. But it knocked my socks off! I can’t explain it. Maybe because it’s full of…

August 24, 2012
Hot Bacon Potato Salad
Pork Salads Side Dish

Hot Bacon Potato Salad

Oh gosh do I wish I had better picture of this Hot Bacon Potato Salad. I start to drool just thinking about how awesome it was. Warning though: You’ll want to eat large amounts of this stuff and it is probably the most unfigure-friendly,…

August 22, 2012
Symphony Brownies
Brownies Chocolate Desserts

Symphony Brownies

Oh Symphony Brownies. You must be named as such because I hear violins playing with each bite. Ok, I’m just being silly, but that would be a great commercial for these right? They’re called Symphony Brownies because tucked in the middle of all that…

August 17, 2012
Pork Chops with Maple-Apple Glaze
Grilling Low Calorie Main Dish Pork

Pork Chops with Apple-Maple Glaze

Pork Chops with Apple-Maple Glaze was another awesome find from my grilling weekend with my mom. I love, love, love pork chops on the grill. They’re so good with nothing more than salt and pepper, but this version adds a bit of sweet. I’m…

August 15, 2012