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Big Game, Good Eats

Posted by Tara at EatBetterAmerica on February 01, 2010 | Be the first to comment

Football playoffs are coming to an end and at my house, we are gearing up for the second biggest eating event of the year (Thanksgiving is number one). The problem with game day is that we eat during the pre-game show, throughout the first half, all through...

Categories: Entertaining, Appetizers, Healthified, Desserts, Holiday, Football, Super Bowl

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

Julie & Julia

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

What do a book, a blog and butter! have in common? The new movie, starring Meryl Streep as Julia Child and Amy Adams as Julie Powell. Last night, I had the opportunity to view an advance screening with a local foodie group - Women Who Really Cook! Two...

Categories: Entertaining, Motivation

Simple Pasta Salads

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

Summertime brings plenty of gatherings and a great opportunity to share favorite dishes. Family picnics at the beach or lakeside, neighborhood barbecues, and potluck suppers abound. If you're struggling with what to take along, don't fret--we have some...

Categories: Entertaining, Healthy Recipe, Fast, Salads

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

Birthday Lunch

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on May 26, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Next Saturday, I’m planning to entertain 3 very special neighbors for a group birthday party. Our birthdays are all in the spring and I decided it would be fun to celebrate them all at once. We agreed to not do gifts but as we are all gardeners...

Categories: Entertaining, Healthified, Lunch

Fabulous Fish Tacos

Posted by Elyse at EatBetterAmerica on May 22, 2009 | Be the first to comment

I read Grace's blog this week and it made me think about grilling too. Only at our house, it's fish that often hits the BBQ. With friends coming for dinner on Saturday evening, we're serving Fish Tacos, per our son's request. Assuming I can get fresh...

Categories: Entertaining, Dinner, Grilling

Holy Guacamole!

Posted by Elyse at EatBetterAmerica on May 15, 2009 | Be the first to comment

I don't know about you, but warm-weather appetizers are nothing without guacamole--and even better when it's healthified! Try our Healthified Garlic Guacamole --a yummy version of a favorite dip gone healthy. Traditional guacamole and the chips that accompany...

Categories: Entertaining, Appetizers, Healthified, Snacks

Party Bruschetta

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on April 20, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Next weekend, my schedule includes a gathering of very old friends. Several of them are from out of town, so those of us living in the area are planning to make appetizers and other foods to share. As this party is actually planned for two evenings, the...

Categories: Low Fat, Entertaining, Healthy Recipe, Appetizers, Low Calorie, Fast

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

Colorful Deviled Eggs

Posted by Jeanie at EatBetterAmerica on April 09, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Easter and coloring eggs go hand-in-hand. I have fond memories of growing up on a farm with chickens, lots of eggs and the whole excitement of the egg-coloring process. We'd use the PAAS coloring kit, while my grandmother always colored eggs naturally...

Categories: Entertaining, Appetizers, Healthified, Lunch, Budget

Best-ever Brunch Bread

Posted by Elyse at EatBetterAmerica on March 20, 2009 | Be the first to comment

I admit it. I love sweet foods and I adore bread. But I try to be selective about where to "spend" my calories. Too often, treats and breads look good--but after one bite, I realize they just aren't worth the toll they take on the waistline! Recently...

Categories: Entertaining, Healthified, Baking, Brunch

Special Supper for Friends

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on March 02, 2009 | Be the first to comment

This weekend I needed a recipe to serve some friends for dinner. I had a busy schedule so I needed something that could be made fairly quickly. This group tends to be pretty health conscious, so I wanted it to be good for us. I remembered a recipe that...

Categories: Entertaining, Healthified, Main Dishes

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

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