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Just before you allow your will power to cave and chow down on cheesy-beefy fast food, check out this lighter version from our friends at HungryGirl.com.
Ingredients:
1 La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low-Carb/Low-Fat Tortilla, Large (sometimes labeled Smart & Delicious Low Fat Tortillas)
1/2 cup frozen ground-beef-style soy crumbles (like Boca Ground Burger or Morningstar Farms Meal […]

Spring is in the air, but, while we patiently wait for Spring weather to arrive, here’s a great recipe to beat the winter blues and combat cabin fever.
 If you scroll down the list of ingredients for Insalata Profumata di Mare, you can’t help thinking of a warm, beach breeze and summer sun.
While this salad […]

When the mood to play hostess hits, and an informal evening with friends sounds ideal, here’s a plan to get you (and your place) from fab to fantastic in 20 minutes flat.
Tight budget & small spaces are not a problem!
The Scene: You’ve got 20 minutes between the time you get home from class or […]

Few foods have the mass appeal of pizza; in fact, American’s eat over 300 acres of it in a day. Make your pizza a family favorite with these 10 steps and keep them coming back for more.
Step 1- Plan and Prepare
If you are making your own dough it will take time to rise, so start […]

Have you ever thought of food as a relationship builder? Cooking together can help bond relationships with family, friends, and significant other.
If you don’t have a lot of time to cook together with family or friends –try to reserve a Sunday during the month as a day to spend some time to prepare a […]

 Italy in the winter does not have to be a drab affair.
Crowds are significantly reduced, making it possible to actually enjoy the country’s many wondrous sites, as opposed to the height of the tourist season when attractions are mobbed and you spend more time waiting in lines than experiencing the country and its culture.
Although winter […]

Perfect for holiday parties, HG’s versions of traditional cocktails are always crowd pleasers. For those of us who aren’t too keen on drinking alcohol or aren’t yet 21, try this recipe sans liquor. You’ll save about 80 calories and won’t be missing a thing.
2007 was the year of 100-calorie EVERYTHING. So could there […]

Holiday baking can always be fun and makes for excellent and inexpensive gifts. Just follow the recipe below and, for gifts, package decorated cookies in fesitve cellophane bags with ribbon ties.  
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees […]

Panettone was once a well kept Italian secret baked for the Christmas Holidays in Italy. Now, the secret is out. Panettone is served around the world. Here is a great easy version of the traditional Panettone you can make for a stress free Holiday along with the story of the traditional Panettone. 
Christmas in Italy would […]

When a friend brought me a bag of 20 apples that he had hand-picked from a tree in his backyard, I had no idea what I would do with them.
Thinking of the time of year, I knew I wanted to make something for my family for the holidays, while not blowing up my calorie […]