Belgian Beef and Beer Stew

There is only one beef stew I’m use to making and it’s Mediterranean but I came across this one and seeing that  beer was a main ingredient raised my interest in this dish.  I have no interest in making American or Irish beef stew for it’s lack of use of flavor enriched ingredients nor do…

Brown Sugar Cheesecake With Cranberry Compote

Good God was this good, adapted from Cooking Light. Ingredients Cheesecake: 1 3/4  cups  gingersnap crumbs (about 30 cookies, finely crushed) 2  tablespoons  butter, melted 1  tablespoon  fat-free milk Cooking spray 2  cups  (1 pound) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 1  cup  (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese 1/2  cup  packed dark brown sugar 1/4  cup  granulated sugar…

Black Pepper and Molasses Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

This is so tasty and it’s from Cooking Light with only 294 calories!   You must use chicken thighs when making this and not the breast as it is the most tender part of the chicken. It also suggest to use pork in replacement too. I used 100% whole grain bread extra thin for a more…

Spiced Rubbed Pork Chops with Sweet Potato Wedges and Green Beans

If you’re looking to cut out the carbs from your diet, try this recipe!  Quick and easy too.  Recipe adapted from Cooking Light.   If you would love to take part in the Magazine Monday event  or you just want to see what other  magazine recipes are out there visit Cream Puffs in Venice site. Ingredients…

Lemon Cream Cheese Pie

So, I’ve got the pumpkin, the chocolate and the lemon for the tart lovers.  A dessert for all taste types.  I will also be posting some more desserts in the next couple of weeks when we get closer to Christmas.  My Mom is a huge tart lover, lemon desserts is what she prefers so I…

Chocolate Mousse Pie with Peanut Butter Toping

Okay….so it is the Holiday season, all the reason to post all these dessert recipes for anyone that would like to give them a go for Christmas.     It is a rich chocolate mousse with a light peanut butter topping. I pulled this one out of an old Magazine and have used it for years,…

Maple-Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Mmmm… I love sweet potatoes. This was not only tasty but low in Calories!  I grabbed this recipe from Cooking Light and it made a perfect addition to our Thanksgiving Holiday Feast.   I forgot to take a picture of it after I melted the topping in the oven…. click on the link for a…