By Allison Frahn Who doesn’t love Italian food? I know I do. One of my favorites is the Caprese salad. If you have never heard of Caprese salad, it is an Italian salad made of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil. Well, I have taken this traditional dish … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn If you’re looking for a healthy snack that can curb your sweet tooth, give you a boost of energy during an afternoon slump, provide a pre-workout jolt or a quick post workout replenishment, then this recipe is for you. These Carrot Cake Bites combine oats with sweet raisins, carrots, cinnamon, honey, … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn A traditional quesadilla is a Mexican dish that consists of a tortilla stuffed with cheese and other fillings. The beauty about this type of dish is that there are so many ways to customize it and prepare it according to your preferences. For this dish, we are taking the concept but … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn Who knew that a fresh piece of fruit could transform into a decadent guilt-free dessert in your oven? These baked honey walnut ricotta pears—straight from your oven—are the kind of dessert you might find at a five-star restaurant! With just a few simple steps, your fresh pears become soft and caramelized, … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal that tastes like it took hours to prepare, then this is the recipe for you. The highlight of this dish is the chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri is an uncooked Argentinian herb sauce made with fresh parsley and oregano (this is the green version; … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn There aren’t too many things that I like more than cheese – cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese, cheesecake. I think that you get the idea! The reason that I don’t eat these foods all the time (well, in the traditional forms at least) is because cheese is high in fat and … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn In my opinion, there are few things quite as yummy as the smell of fresh baked goods coming from the oven, especially when there’s cinnamon involved. My favorites are cinnamon rolls, apple pie, and banana bread. Sure, all of these are delicious but you’re probably thinking that you would only bake … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn If you are a fan of chicken enchiladas, but don’t eat them often because of the typically high calorie, carbohydrate, and fat content, then this is a recipe for you! This Chicken Enchilada Soup has all the flavor of the enchilada with only a fraction of the calories, fat, and carbs … SEE MORE