By Allison Frahn   A good old-fashioned pumpkin pie is almost guaranteed to be a dessert feature during the holidays. While pumpkin is incredibly healthy, all the added sugar and high fat ingredients that typically go into creating a cheesecake, make it a high calorie treat. Now, it is certainly okay to indulge and treat … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   As we get into the colder seasons, a nice big bowl of soup becomes a more frequent meal of choice. I’ve heard that many people shy away from making soup because they think that it takes such a long time…but I’m here to prove that wrong! Not all soup preparations will … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   Crisps or Crumbles are typically fruit based desserts that have a crust-like topping instead of a crust on the bottom. There are so many varieties based on the fruit, filling, and topping ingredients chosen. I went with a Cherry Walnut Crisp because it happens to be one of my favorites. I’m … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   Cauliflower has become extremely popular recently, but not just as simple additions to meals – it is actually being used as a replacement for many popular ingredients to transform dishes into healthier options. For example, in one of my previous recipes I used it as a healthy pizza crust. In this … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   I love foods that have the perfect amount of “spicy” – enough heat without being so hot that it burns my tongue. Poblano peppers are somewhere between a banana pepper and jalapeno, so they are perfectly palatable with just the right “kick”. These Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers are balanced with the … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   The BLT has got to be one of America’s most popular sandwiches – and for good reason! There are so many varieties of this classic, but the fundamentals are bacon, lettuce and tomato (hence the B.L.T.). Since I am always looking for ways to “healthify” recipes, I decided to do just … SEE MORE