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

  By Allison Frahn If you like donuts but try to avoid them because of their typically high fat and sugar content, then this is a recipe that you should try. These Baked Apple Cider Donuts are not fried in oil like most donuts are, they are baked in the oven which considerably cuts down … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal both in terms of prep time and cooking time, then stir fries are a perfect meal for you. The key to stir fry is having all of the ingredients prepped because once you start cooking, it’s a fast process! You can create … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn It is still possible to create delicious baked goods using healthier ingredients. The key is coming up with the right combinations to provide good taste and texture. Cookies can be the most challenging because often what makes a cookie a cookie is all the butter and sugar. You can substitute almond … SEE MORE