Kid friendly North american main dish recipes added by professional chefs

The Barefoot Contessa’s Recipe for Perfect Roast Turkey Made Skinny

I love Ina Garten’s (Barefoot Contessa) recipe for roasting turkey. I…

Skinny Turkey Chili

Nothing beats a delicious and hearty chili on a cold day. Having friends over? Why not set up a chili bar where everyone can top their own. This…

Low Calorie and Super Delicious, Chicken Alfredo and Wild Rice Casserole

I’m pretty excited to share this dreamy casserole. When I made it for…

Skinny Sliders with Caramelized Onions

Minimizing is the new super-sizing and these little sliders are terrific. No need to heat up the barbecue…

Oven Brisket with Au Jus

This brisket recipe makes a very flavorful natural gravy that can be used for French Dip Sandwiches, cheesesteaks, and other things. Since beef…

Balsamic Chicken Thighs With Red Onion

Skinny and Hearty Brisket for the Holidays



Here’s a wonderfully delicious, lean brisket recipe to make for the holidays. Although a very traditional main…

Cheeseburger in Paradise Skinny Soup

Okay, so this is a soup not the burger Jimmy Buffett was singing about but it has all the fabulous flavors of a…

Cajun Chicken Linguine Alfredo, Skinnyfied

bit spicy, a bit creamy, this decadent pasta brings a classic Chicken Alfredo to a whole new level. It’s…

Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But Healthier

For years I’ve been on the quest for a decadent tasting classic macaroni…

Lighten Up with this Easy Turkey and Apple Meatloaf



This is a light, flavorful twist on a classic meatloaf. To make it skinny, I’m using ground turkey and adding…

White Dry Rub

I was using my red rub for all meats. It was good but thought the beef needed to treated differantly. I came up with this rub for my red meats. Now…

Oh Boy, Skinny Taco Night

Ok, I admit it…I just love the original crunchy tacos at Taco Bell. Although small in size, they are quite high in fat and not very healthy due to…

Sunday Supper Pot Roast and Gravy

Make this in your crockpot, or a Dutch oven. Serve with fresh bread and a mixed green salad.

Finger-Lickin Good Chicken with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Everybody loves barbecued chicken. And when it comes to great chicken flavor, thighs are king! Pound for pound…