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Strawberry Fro-Yo

Posted by Jeanie at EatBetterAmerica on August 10, 2009 | Be the first to comment

There's nothing better on a hot summer night than something cool to eat or drink! One of my favorites is frozen yogurt. And, with summer strawberries so juicy and delicious, there's absolutely nothing better than homemade strawberry frozen yogurt. There...

Categories: Low Fat, Entertaining, Healthy Recipe, Test Kitchen, Desserts

Brownies to Brag About

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on June 29, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Brownies—just the word conjures up visions of rich decadent chocolate and ooey-gooey deliciousness. Plus, brownies are an ideal choice to share at a summer picnic or barbecue because they are easy to tote and serve. If you are looking for a great...

Categories: Healthified, Desserts, Chocolate

Smile for Strawberry Shortcake

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on June 09, 2009 | 1 comment

I’d like to share a great dessert recipe that would be ideal for a graduation, potluck or picnic. We recently tested this recipe in our kitchens and had great reviews from our tasters. Comments like “this is amazing” and “I cannot...

Categories: Entertaining, Healthified, Desserts

"Skinny" Apple Pie

Posted by Jeanie at EatBetterAmerica on May 27, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Well, this one isn't pie shaped, but it could be! My baking focus right now is Apple Strudel. The first weekend in June, my sister is hosting a Viennese Dinner for 12 as a silent auctioon item she contributed to benefit the MN Opera Guild. I love to bake...

Categories: Low Fat, Entertaining, Healthy Recipe, Desserts, Low Calorie, Holiday

Flipping Recipes

Posted by Jeanie at EatBetterAmerica on May 13, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Some people flip houses, I flip recipes. What's that about? Here's my take on a recipe "flip": it's simply taking less healthy ingredients out of the recipes you love while increasing the "good" ingredients. A few flavor adjustments might be needed along...

Categories: Low Fat, Healthy Recipe, Healthified, Test Kitchen, Desserts, Low Calorie, Baking

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Posted by Elyse at EatBetterAmerica on May 01, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Next week on May 5, is Cinco de Mayo--Spanish words meaning "fifth of May." It's a regional holiday in Mexico that commemorates the unlikely defeat of French forces by the Mexican army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This date is significant because...

Categories: Healthified, Desserts

Sweet Strawberries

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on April 13, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Sweet, juicy strawberries are one of my first signs of spring and although these tasty gems can be purchased most any time, this is the time of year when they are traditionally at their best. I love their beauty, aroma and flavor, and always look forward...

Categories: Entertaining, Healthified, Desserts

Passover Palates

Posted by Elyse at EatBetterAmerica on April 10, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Wednesday evening marked the beginning of Passover, the holiday that tells the story of freeing the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Each spring we retell the Passover story in the form of a seder or "ordered" dinner. Many of the foods we eat represent...

Categories: Low Fat, Desserts, Holiday

Lemons on Steroids

Posted by Jeanie at EatBetterAmerica on March 27, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Last week I spent 5 days in Arizona with my sister and brother; catching up with my family made for a great winter getaway! I especially enjoyed hanging out on my sister's patio, where a lemon, orange and 2 grapefruit trees were prolific with their fruits...

Categories: Healthy Recipe, Desserts, Baking

Bookgroup Serves It Up

Posted by Elyse at EatBetterAmerica on February 13, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Our most recent meeting of bookgroup was at my house. It's a tradition to get husbands and kids "out of the way" while the women have a nice uninterrupted dinner and chat about our most recent book, our lives and what's going on in the world. This month...

Categories: Entertaining, Healthified, Desserts, Soups

Mmm, Chocolate Cheesecake!

Posted by Jeanie at EatBetterAmerica on February 11, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Cheese and cheesecake are two of my favorite foods (it must be my Wisconsin roots)! Since the EatBetterAmerica.com newsletter featured the "Healthified" Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes , I made them as a treat for our newsletter team yesterday and they loved...

Categories: Entertaining, Healthy Recipe, Healthified, Desserts, Chocolate

Valentine Desserts

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on February 09, 2009 | Be the first to comment

With Valentines Day on the horizon, sweets are on my mind. Making a special dessert to share is the perfect way to celebrate this heart-filled holiday and show someone you care. This month, we are featuring five new luscious desserts. I’d like to...

Categories: Healthified, Desserts

Chocolate Heart

Posted by Elyse at EatBetterAmerica on February 06, 2009 | Be the first to comment

With February here and Valentine's Day approaching, it's time to do something special for your sweetheart. In my house, chocolate always means special. But what is it about chocolate, that makes it such a sweet heart? Chocolate, once called "theobroma...

Categories: Healthified, Desserts, Chocolate

Little Sweet Tooth

Posted by Jeanie at EatBetterAmerica on January 15, 2009 | 1 comment

OK, I admit it, I do like a little something sweet following dinner. Unfortunately, from the calorie/fat standpoint, I'm not one who can habitually afford to enjoy a dessert of my choosing after a meal. So, when "the sweets" are on my mind, most times...

Categories: Low Fat, Entertaining, Desserts, Low Calorie