By Allison Frahn Sometimes there are ingredients in a recipe that seem like they just don’t fit. Yet, these are the ingredients that take a dish from ordinary to extraordinary. I bet if someone told you to put cinnamon and chocolate into a chili dish you would think that they were kidding; well, it’s … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn Whether you use this as a healthier alternative to the traditional turkey stuffing or enjoy as a side to accompany your omelet, it is sure to please. It is prepared with individual wholesome ingredients that combine to create a flavor powerhouse. There are a variety of colors which make it not … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn Is it a dessert or a drink? Yes, sometimes you just have to treat yourself. If you are a huge chocolate fan, this recipe will not disappoint you. This overloaded dark hot chocolate is so incredibly rich, thick, and did I mention rich? While it is still made from chocolate, it … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn I’m certain that most people have been to their favorite diner for a nice hearty breakfast. There are few places that can compete with good old-fashioned diners when it comes to this. Well, with this recipe we are going to bring it right to your own kitchen but with fewer calories … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn In my opinion there are few things as delicious as heading into your local pizza joint for a nice big slice – especially when I’m home in New York! Since I try to choose healthier food options most of the time, this is not something that I do every day. However, you … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn There are so many dessert offerings that sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all of them! Especially when you maintain a healthy lifestyle there’s not much room for desserts, right? Well – yes and no; it just depends upon what desserts we are talking about. I have come to realize … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn If you’ve ever been to a steak house, you’ve likely seen the “loaded” baked potato on the menu. Often, it’s a jumbo potato loaded with butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon, etc. While you can still enjoy this as a treat on occasion, and/or substitute low-fat options for each of these toppings, … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn If you’re looking for a quick and easy dish to prepare, whether the day got away from you and/or you don’t want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen – this is a great option. Even better, you will likely have most, or at least a lot, of these … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn In the season of pumpkin spice everything–what better time to create some recipes full of pumpkin spice and everything nice. Let’s start with protein muffins, as they are such a versatile treat that you can enjoy for breakfast, a mid-day snack, as a dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, an energy … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn If you have never heard of rice pudding before, it might sound a bit odd. Just like zucchini bread, carrot cake, etc. you might think, by the sound of it, that it is not going to taste very dessert-like. However, rice pudding is one of the most classic desserts and it … SEE MORE