Butternut Squash Pasta with Bacon

Butternut Squash Pasta with Bacon prep time: 15 MINS cook time: 40 MINS total time: 55 MINS calories: 238KCAL This Butternut Squash Pasta with Bacon tastes so decadent, creamy and savory, you’ll never guess it’s lightened up!  yield: 8 (1 CUP) SERVINGS Ingredients 8 slices uncooked center cut bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil…

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Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad prep time: 20 MINS total time: 20 MINS calories: 140KCAL Hearty and crunchy with broccoli, carrots and sunflower seeds, crispy bacon, fruity red grapes and apples, all tossed in a sweet and creamy sauce!  yield: 6 (1 SCANT CUP) SERVINGS Ingredients ½ cup chopped red apple 1 teaspoon lemon…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Recipe

A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Recipe

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 to 2 pounds beef round steak, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 bell peppers (one green and one red for color),…

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WW Wonton Soup

This Easy Low Point Wonton Soup is made with a store-bought broth and frozen wontons, which shortens the preparation time. It makes for a fabulous side dish, dinner or lunch. PREP TIME3 minutes COOK TIME7 minutes TOTAL TIME10 minutes Ingredients 20…

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Homemade Lemon Truffles

Ingredients: 1 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons powdered sugar substitute (such as Swerve Confectioners) 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers) 1/2 cup…

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Cajun Turkey Club Sandwich

I’m always looking for easy, lighter lunch ideas, and right now I am absolutely loving this Cajun Turkey Club Sandwich! Toasted bread piled high with deli turkey, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, smoky bacon and a spicy, creamy Cajun mayo, it’s…

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Garlic Herb Mushrooms

Garlic Herb Mushrooms prep time: 2 MINS cook time: 8 MINS total time: 10 MINS calories: 52KCAL These easy Garlic Herb Mushrooms make a flavorful side dish or topping for meat and come together in just minutes!  yield: 4 (1/2 CUP) SERVINGS Ingredients AD 2 tablespoons light butter, I use Land O’Lakes…

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Summer Vegetable Sauté

Summer Vegetable Sauté prep time: 10 MINS cook time: 10 MINS total time: 20 MINS calories: 75KCAL This simple Summer Vegetable Saute is a celebration of your favorite veggies, featuring corn, carrots, red onion, bell pepper, green beans, and summer squash!  yield: 6 (3/4 CUP) SERVINGS Ingredients AD 1 tablespoon olive…

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