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Ever had The Laughing Cow cheese? It is a semi-permanent staple in my fridge, and I love combining that mild creamy cheese with just fruit and crackers or lightening up dishes that call for a cheese sauce like my Rigatoni Alfredo with Broccoli or the Hungry Girlfredo White Lasagna. They are currently running a...
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Slim & Scrumptious by: Joy Bauer Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks 256 pages The first time I was introduced to Joy Bauer’s Slim and Scrumptious Cookbook, I thought it would be just another “light cooking” cookbook with okay recipes. I can proudly say that this cookbook over delivered. Just in case you missed them, go...
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I am a sucker for anything with coconut milk and lime juice. Why, I’m not sure, but you could argue it’s the Islander in me. Case in point my latest Thai Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup, and when I saw this recipe in Joy Bauer’s cookbook Slim & Scrumptious, I had to try it. The first...
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Creamy Alfredo. It doesn’t have to be laden with fat and calories to be delicious. Take my previous light Alfredo recipes for a spin if you don’t believe me. Joy Bauer makes this evident with this delightful recipe from her cookbook Slim and Scrumptious. Joy Bauer is a regular on the Today Show as...
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Normally, I don’t buy Alfredo from a jar. Just because it is so easy to make yourself. But, if you are in a pinch, things like this are good to have in your pantry – there comes a time you will run out of milk, butter and parmesan, and you will want some Alfredo. It...
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Alfredo has got to be one of the most simple pasta sauces to make, that packs so much flavor, but it also packs…you know…the calories and the fat. I have found a great way to drastically cut the fat and calories from this dish but keep all of the taste. Hard to do I...
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