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These Lightened-Up Cut Out Cookies are a healthier take on the holiday classic. You can enjoy decorating cookies with your family without the added guilt or temptation!Cookies are a total weakness of mine. I have no idea how anyone eats just one, so I tend to avoid them. We all know, though, that it's pretty much impossible to avoid cookies during the holidays. They are EVERYWHERE. I have no problem with indulging now and then, but the points on some of them are absolutely ridiculous. I just ... continue reading...

Dessert Recipes Holiday Recipes

If you want a quick and simple lightened-up dessert, but you're not the best baker, then these Easy Apple Turnovers are for you!We are right in the middle of holiday season, which means lots of parties and family gatherings. It seems like just about every time I ask what I can bring to these events, the answer is dessert. It's easy to just pick up a pie somewhere, but then I'm tempted to eat it. There's nothing wrong with indulging a bit here and there, but how many parties have you been to with ... continue reading...

Casserole Recipes Dinner Recipes Italian Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

If you loved Stuffed Shells but don't love the time that goes into making them, then this Unstuffed Shells Casserole is the recipe for you!You probably know by now how much I love pasta. This love is only really rivaled by the one I have for comforting casseroles that can save me time. This Unstuffed Shells Casserole checks off both of those boxes!Traditional Stuffed Shells are fantastic, but I'm too impatient to make them. I also have a delicious recipe for classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce, but ... continue reading...

Italian Recipes Salad Dressing and Sauce Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

There is no need to cook a marinara sauce all day. You only need canned tomatoes, garlic, and spices to make Quick Zero Point Marinara in 20 minutes!I know it can seem daunting to make your own sauce when you've had a long day. I used to always have a couple of jars of my favorite marinara from the grocery store on hand. The only problem is that those bottled sauces are loaded with sugar, so they have needless points in them. I would much rather spend my points on extra cheese or pasta, ... continue reading...

Casserole Recipes Holiday Recipes Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

An easy, light mushroom alfredo sauce takes the place of canned soups for a healthier spin on this holiday classic, Green Bean Casserole!I'll be honest--I've never been a huge fan of Green Bean Casserole. The kinds I've had are usually mushy and kind of flavorless. But I know that people go crazy for this dish around the holidays, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Holy moly! This version is now one of my favorite vegetable dishes. I wanted to keep the dish easy while omitting the processed, ... continue reading...

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