Soft Anise Italian Cookies

These, I hope, are like the traditional cookies my late mother-in-law used to make at Christmas.  They are my husband's favorite, and hopefully a surprise this year. Merry Christmas, Tony!  Go to the Desserts page to find the recipe for Soft Anise Italian Cookies.

Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate Pudding that you get in a little box in the store aisle is fine.  Some days.  But, some day, you might want to try the real thing.  That's right, it's not that hard to make home made Chocolate Pudding from scratch.  You probably already have the ingredients.  Whip up a batch, let it cool, and watch it disappear.  There is nothing like home made chocolate pudding.  It takes a little effort, but maybe you'll burn off some of the calories you're about to consume!  Ha! Find the recipe on the Dessert page and enjoy.

Incredibly Easy Self Crusting Coconut Custard Pie

I woke up this October morning with the urge to use up some ingredients, and freeze some things.
I started with Pancakes, which I am freezing and they will become toaster pancakes.  Then, I made fresh Blueberry Muffins.  Then, I made this incredibly simple Coconut Custard Self Crusting Pie recipe and fell in love with this time saver of a recipe.  Try it to use up leftover coconut.  It only takes a cup.  And, it really is too easy.  Enjoy!

Curried Chicken and Rice Casserole

This looks delicious to me. I saved it to the blog for future testing.  This is another recipe I found in November 2014 issue of Food Network Magazine.  Check it out if you like curry. It's on the entrees page.

Jalapeño-Bacon Skillet Cornbread

I found this recipe for Jalapeño-bacon skillet cornbread in an old the November 2014 issue of Food Network Magazine. It looks so yummy I needed to save it.  If you have an iron skillet, it looks worth trying!  If not maybe another type of dish that can go from stove top to oven.

Fondue, not a diet food.

While Fondue is not strictly a diet food, it can be argued that every good diet has a Cheat Day.  These two recipes are for Cheat Day.  As long as Cheat Day comes about once a month.

Cheese Fondue
Chocolate Fondue

And the fun is in the dipping.  Let the fun begin.  On Cheat Day.

See the recipes on the Appetizer page.

Chicken Cheddar Shells

Chicken Cheddar Shells.  This is a delicious recipe, that sadly does not qualify for low calorie.  I'm sure you could delete the Ritz crackers and some of the cheddar.  And the bacon.  But then you'd have just chicken, shells and broccoli. Which would be fine if you have a bland taste buds.  If you want some flavor, try this just as it is.  I found this at a cooking demo at Publix and they have a series of recipes called Aprons.  Definitely not my invention.  You'll love it!