As a chef, dietitian, and busy mom cooking for a family, I have always enjoyed canned foods at home. My favorite go-to’s that I always keep on hand include canned beans (vegan protein in an instant), canned pasta sauce (my girls love), canned green...

Think you don’t have time to make your own holiday treats? Think again. Impress your guests with these festive dark chocolate covered pretzel rods dipped in crushed candy canes that are as delicious as they are easy to prepare. Peppermint-Studded Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels 1 bag...

Colorful, delicous jack-o’lantern bowls surefire way to impress on Halloween Serving this show-stopping stuffed pumpkin recipe will no doubt have your friends talking for years to come. The chicken and vegetables are delicious to eat on their own, or you could even serve a very...

Since I love a good cheesecake, I created a solution for the next time I’m craving a slice of heaven that still satisfies with a more responsible nutritional profile—under 200 calories.  Yogurt replaces half of the cream cheese, which reduces the saturated fat and calorie...

Instead of buying pre-packaged pudding snacks, you can make your own using fresh chocolate milk. It’s easy to create delicious, affordable and nutritious foods such as pudding at home using milk. Each serving of this creamy, chocolaty pudding contains 1/2 cup milk, providing nine...

These refreshing, tangy pops made with Greek yogurt serve up 6 grams of protein per serving with only 95 calories and 15 grams carbs. Ooh La Latte Pops 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cool 3 tablespoons agave nectar 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1...

  If you love coconut, treat yourself to this ultra rich and creamy ice cream that is dairy-free, lactose-free, and contains no added sugar. Pineapple juice and fresh bananas bring natural sweetness and flavor to this low-sugar dessert with only 13 grams of carbs per...

These whole-food fruit and chocolate pops are fun, tasty and easy to make ahead. They are low in added sugar, contain antioxidants, and are a good source of fiber and potassium. Dark Chocolate Banana Pops with Pecans 2 large bananas, cut in half 2 tablespoons lowfat milk 1/3...

One day recently I had an intense craving for a summer fruit cobbler. An abundance of figs in my fridge proved the inspiration for the base I created for this easy-going dessert. This time of year, fig trees are going bonkers, producing buckets of...

Say the word “cupcake” to my 4-year-old daughter and a joyful squeal will immediately follow. Include some fruit and her oh-so-favorite dark chocolate and you have sealed the deal. While I love the textured almonds on the bottom, she asked me to remove the...