Mama’s Homemade Granola

Mama Lydia came up with this great homemade recipe. I love to eat it for...

Gobble up these Turkey Wraps

You can send these high-energy brain food wraps along to school with your straight-A student...

Honey Almond Popcorn Globes

Back to school puts me in a brown bag mood. I filled these mini bags...

Steel-Cut Oats with Fresh Cherries, Blueberries and Walnuts

There's a great outdoor cafe in Los Angeles called Urth Cafe and you might have...

Watermelon Coconut Creamsicles

Remember the sound of the Ice Cream Man? I remember all us kids went running...

Pizza Pizza Pizza

You think you know pizza but have you grilled one at home on your gas...

Day-After Detox (Chipotle-Mushroom) Turkey Soup with Rice

  After the holidays, you want to eat something pure, healthy and fresh so you...

Smoky Beef Stew with Chipotle-Cheddar Cornbread

We've all got memories of Grandma's legendary home cooked beef stew. Create a new, healthy...

Steak Chimichurri Sauce

I like recipes like this. You throw everything into the food processor or the blender...

Purple and Sweet Potato Fries with Herb Dip

This new spin on fries is super high-presentation and surprisingly easy. No peeling necessary.

Cranberry Walnut Salad with Wild Rice

This Nutty Cranberry Rice Salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, perfect for...

Mojitos Flaquitos (Skinny Mojito)

You can make this without rum for a refreshing mocktail!

Pummelo Fruit Martini

If you can't find a Pummelo, a grapefruit is a great substitute for this fruit....

Dinner for Your Valentine

Filet Mignon with Sauteed Mushrooms, Arugula Salad with Figs & Pomegranates, and Roasted Cauliflower with...

Peach-Raspberry Parfait

In California we've literally got fresh organic peaches falling from the trees here in the...

Mini Bagel Pizzas

  Pizza. It is one of those soul-satisfying foods that is generally the enemy of...

Christine Avanti’s Old Country Pasta Penne Arrabiata

You can make this as spaghetti or penne as shown here. You just can't beat...

Gingerbread People (low fat)

Use different sizes and decorations to make little holiday "families" out of these cute little...

Grilled Portobello Caprese Salad

There is nothing better than fresh grilled vegetables, especially when they are seasoned with just...

Lemon Frosted Christmas Cookie (Low Calorie)

It wouldn't really be Christmas without frosted Christmas cookies. Lemon makes a delicious new flavor...