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Sinless Springtime Alfredo Pasta, with Peas and Prosciutto
Growing up in Santa Barbara, Ca., I’ve learned that two words go hand in hand; Pasta and Petrini’s. Petrini’s is the …Continue reading →
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Chicken and Okra Gumbo, Made by a Cali-Girl!
Have a "Man-Sized" meal that is high in protein and hearty. Each serving comes in at 319 calories, with 21 grams of protein, over a third of the recommended daily intake. This one bowl meal is full of...
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Light Black Forest Cake, less than 1/2 the calories!
My spin on the German classic Black Forest Cake, is light but not at all "diety". That's a word, right? It has a pure cherry compote, using fresh or frozen fruit, layered over creamy whipped cream and...
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Za’atar Chicken with Tahini Sauce
This easy to make, flavorful meal will surprise you at your first bite.Although it may not look too special, the tanginess from the Za'atar (pronounced Zah-tar) combined with a little kick from the...
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Meaty (Meatless) Manicotti, 220 cal +13g protein each #MeatlessMondays
My "meaty", vegetarian version of this Italian favorite I often covet (but avoid at all costs), contains only 220 cal each and 13g of protein. A moderate amount of three cheeses gives it a rich flavor,...
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Light Candied Pineapple & Coconut Cupcakes, around 300 Calories each!
These super moist cupcakes are the last thing one would expect to be a light version of anything, coming in at 316 calories for treat!
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Moroccan Spiced “Make-Ahead” Meatloaf; Under 300cal with Almost 30g Protein
This easy, fragrant, moist "Make Ahead" meal is simple enough for a weeknight, special enough for date night, and healthy enough for just about anyone!
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Lemon Bars with Cardamom; Guiltless & Egg-less. 150 calories LESS and 1/2 the...
My Lemon Bars with Cardamom have less than 1/2 the sugar of the average bar. But they still pack in the flavor, tang, and buttery goodness of a shortbread crust. There aren't any weird "diet"...
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Low Fat, Low Calorie *Southern Style Coconut Cake*; No Weird Diet Ingredients
This delicate, fluffy layer cake isn't only light in density, but also in calories and fat. The smooth, creamy, marshmallow-like frosting coupled with the perfect texture of sweetened shredded coconut...
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