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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

"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

Quick & Easy Dinner

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on April 27, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Ready to eat in 20 minutes, full of healthy ingredients and high in fabulous flavor describe the recipe that I think I’ll make tonight for dinner. I’ve invited a friend to dine with me and Tomato-Basil Chicken is on the menu. My friend and...

Categories: Low Fat, Fast, Dinner, Main Dishes

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

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

Low Cost Italian Dinner

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on March 16, 2009 | Be the first to comment

With the economy in turmoil, we are all looking for a cost break when it comes to meals. I know that I am eating out less – I’m betting you are too. Actually, what I am learning is that the meals we have at home are better tasting and healthier...

Categories: Low Fat, Dinner, Main Dishes

Punch up the Flavor

Posted by Jeanie at EatBetterAmerica on February 26, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Cut the fat - how many times have you heard or read that?? This is the perfect place to share a few thoughts. Since fat is where all the calories usually are, it's the first thing we look at when selecting recipes to add to this site, or choosing those...

Categories: Low Fat, Healthy Recipe, Test Kitchen

Muffins to Brag About

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on February 23, 2009 | 1 comment

Who doesn’t love muffins – fragrant, sweet, tender and warm from the oven, or fresh from the bakery. Unfortunately, these little quick bread gems are often laden with high fat ingredients making them less than a healthy alternative. Often...

Categories: Low Fat, Breads, Whole grains

"Eggspress" Lunch

Posted by Jeanie at EatBetterAmerica on February 18, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Like many of you these days, I've been taking lunch to work more ofen. Besides the budget thing, I can control what's in it. My cholesterol is borderline on the high side, so I don't do eggs (or cheese) like I used to. But occasionally, I choose to make...

Categories: Low Fat, Fast, Lunch

Spaghetti or Not?

Posted by Jeanie at EatBetterAmerica on February 04, 2009 | 1 comment

Seems I'm into "doing dinner" these days! When cooking at home, I'm in control of what's served and what goes into it. Spaghetti was on my mind last night - a full-bodied red sauce with meat and pasta. I cooked multi-grain pasta for my husband, but, I...

Categories: Low Fat, Healthy Recipe, Low Calorie, Dinner

Pizza and a Movie

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on January 26, 2009 | 2 comments

Let’s talk about one of my favorite comfort foods, pizza. With the endless cold weather and more snow coming down, it seems like a good time to stay home, watch a movie and share a hearty warm-from-the-oven pizza. If this sounds like a good idea...

Categories: Low Fat, Healthified, Dinner

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

Chili on a Snowy Day

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on January 12, 2009 | 4 comments

Cold and snowy is the only way the weather can be described today. Although it’s really pretty to look at and play in, the driving is treacherous, it seems like the shoveling is never ending and I don’t think my fingers will ever thaw out...

Categories: Low Fat, Healthy Recipe, Healthified, Chilies

Great Party Recipe

Posted by Grace at EatBetterAmerica on December 29, 2008 | 1 comment

New Years has always been a favorite holiday of mine. It always seems to be a happy time filled with infinite possibilities for the upcoming year. Traditionally it is the time for renewal and all sorts of resolutions, but mostly it is just that wonderful...

Categories: Low Fat, Entertaining, Appetizers, Healthified

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