Favorite Recipes

Want to eat like me? Here are a few of my go-to recipes — the things I eat time and time again because … well, they’re delicious. The list is in alphabetical order, complete with links to each one.

Banana-Almond Joy

Banana Ice Cream — A Carb Lovers Diet recipe, but I often add cocoa powder and peanut butter (or cocoa, coconut and sliced almonds, a version I call Banana Almond Joy)

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Yeah, yeah. You've seen these before. You'll see 'em again, too.

Black Bean and Zucchini Quesadillas —  From the Carb Lover’s Diet

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Butter Cookies — Not healthy, just traditional Christmas fare in my family (and, apparently, Kelly Ripa’s)

Crock Pot Cider Stew — Modified version of a recipe my Mom used to fix

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A plate full of heaven.

Healthier Broccoli Crunch Salad — A holdover from my Atkins days, lightened up with light mayo and RF cheese

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Hungry Girl’s Cara-mellow Coffee Freeze — I’ve only made it once, but this earns a spot on my list of favorites because I foresee it becoming a staple.

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Last-Minute Lasagna

Last-Minute Lasagna — Not being a huge spinach fan, I substitute zucchini and add a couple of Italian sausage links (one hot, one sweet)

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Half an Oreo Ball ... more chocolatey goodness!

Oreo Balls — From Tina at Faith Fitness Fun. So simple but so good.

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Stuffed Zucchini is tasty even without parsley and Parmesan on top.

Stuffed Zucchini Pizza Style — From Roni’s GreenLite Bites. I love zucchini; I love pizza. This one hits ’em both!

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Tex-Mex Twice-Baked Potato — definitely not a half-baked idea! Mmmm.

Tex-Mex Twice-Baked Potato — Great flavor and lots of good carbs

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