Quick and easy American recipes with photo added by professional chefs

Skinny Barbecue Sloppy Joes…

Sloppy Joe is a popular hearty American dish with a variety of ways to make it. The most typical being ground beef, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes,…

White Clam Pizza

Barramundi with Nasturtium Pesto

We love GOOD pesto in this house. Just before the killer freeze this week, I picked Nasturtium flowers to make…

Lime Gelatin with Pears and Cherries

My aunt made this gelatin frequently in winter especially during the holidays, and with its predominant green…

Carmelized onion Jam / Crostini

Delightfully Light Chicken and White Bean Chili

Don’t be fooled by the look of this pale colored chili. Yes it’s not a traditional chili but it’s really great…

Mini Lemon Cheesecake

For my cheesecake, I decided that Greek yogurt would be a great way to cut back a few of the calories, I mean come on it is cheesecake and there is…

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North…

Dry Rub Hot Wings

This is my favorite hot wing recipes. You can use either fresh or frozen wing sections or whole wings. If the wings are frozen, thaw the wings…

Garden Salmon Loaf

Skinny Mini Passover Potato Pancakes Appetizer

Everybody loves these little potato appetizers for Hanukkah but they’ll be perfect for Passover too. Best of…

Fabulous Skinny Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins, Great for Mother’s Day

We really love these coffee cake muffins and know you will too! They’re…

Macadamia Shortbread

For more fun sandwich them together with lemon marmalade...

Corn 101 and a Recipe for Simple and Skinny Grilled Corn on the Cob...


These days you can’t go into a supermarket or visit your local farmers…

Zesty Lime Marinated Chicken with Homemade Watermelon Salsa

This recipe is a true gem…Truly fresh and refreshing! First, the chicken is so tender and flavorful.…