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Years ago, when my husband and I were young and dating, we frequented a restaurant that made a terrific stuffed potato. Of course, the restaurant's potatoes were stuffed with tender meat and creamy cheddar cheese - still, they were worth the calories.



These days, we are a few years older, and a bit wiser, so we try to keep the calories and fat in check. This recipe for stuffed potatoes is considerably leaner, but adding meaty mushrooms and salty Parmesan cheese really takes them up a… Continue

Tuna melts are usually laden with fat and calories thanks to the use of mayonnaise and butter.



My sandwich uses ingredients like onion, pickle, mustard, a really great muenster cheese, and some spicy arugula to boost flavor, without added fat and salt. Grilled, it comes out nice and crunchy on the outside, and cheesy, creamy on the inside.



Now I have a sandwich that weighs in at almost half the calories, fat and sodium.… Continue

I can't say I'm the most organized cook. I go through spurts of taking a few hours on a Sunday to plan my menus for the week, but that doesn't last long. This means that I'm depending on a stocked pantry, with lots of options in the freezer.



Last night I hit the jackpot with this salmon and asparagus recipe from Taste of Home. I had everything I needed to get this meal on the table in no time flat.



It really is a recipe worth trying.… Continue

If you eat light, then I bet you cook a lot at home. I guess it's obvious that I do, since I author a light cooking blog.



Of course this means I'm always on the hunt for something new to make. That's why I love my fellow bloggers.



These blogs offer some really terrific recipes, and I always find inspiration as I read through their stories, and get a glimpse into their lives.





I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! …



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