Great low-cal way to cool off and have something sweet in the evening. If you’re caffeine sensitive – be sure you use decaf instant coffee! TIP: Make the mixture ahead so that you just add the milk, vanilla and ice to 3 Tbsps of powder mixture! In an air tight container mix: ½ C. creamer […]
Light and Healthier
Roasted Kielbasa & Potatoes
Easy weeknight dinners are sometimes hard to come up with – so finding something that i steady fast, and thaws quickly – is important. Kielbasa is a great option because it thaws in the microwave quickly and truly only requires warming. Roasting or frying to get a crispy crust on your Kielbasa makes it better. […]
Roasted Corn Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes
Yum! This is a great salad for picnic or potluck – or as an escape from pasta salad on a hot day. Veggies are grilled outside, so no stovetop preparation is needed. You can mix in the dressing and let it set for a few hours before serving – I prefer it mixed right before […]
Zucchini Boats
Zucchini season will be here before you know it. Especially if you live or spend your winters in the warmer climates like I do here in Arizona. These were fun to make a just delicious, even my main man liked them and he has extremely discriminating tastes. Try this when zucchini season hits I think […]
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
I got this recipe from my church’s 100th anniversary cookbook and it has been a favorite everywhere I have taken it. As an added bonus the dressing is good for just about any kind of salad. Also, it makes a great Christmas salad because of the red and green colors. Carrie’s Note: I use Apple […]
Low Calorie Breakfast – Carrie’s Low Cal Scramble
I’m pretty sure it’s not been a secret – I struggle with food. As in, eating too much of the wrong KIND of food. I’m trying to meet a weight goal by the time I turn 40 the end of June – and my stick-to-it-iveness has been good/meh/bad depending upon the day. One thing I’ve been […]