Light Fruit

Baked Apples with Cranberries and Cashews

April 15, 2013
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Before we talk about today’s recipe, I have an announcement to make. My news isn’t life changing. I didn’t win the lottery, so I can’t quit my job, and no one in my family is getting married or having babies – at least not yet. So what’s the big announcement you ask? Yesterday I pushed [...]

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Mother Rimmy’s Healthy Recipe Picks of the Week

March 24, 2013
Asparagus, Poached Eggs and Ham with Dijon Sauce

Every week I’m inspired by the healthy cooks I encounter in the food blogging world, so I decided to share my picks of the week with you. These healthy recipes have landed on my must-make list. I recognize that my version of “healthy” might be different than yours, but I’ll bet something here will please [...]

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You Never Know What You’ll Like – Watermelon and Feta Salad

August 17, 2012
Watermelon and Feta Salad

One of the best ways to eat healthy is to keep your eyes peeled for recipes that stretch your comfort zone.

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The Freshest Berries Come From My Local Farmers’ Markets and a Blog Hop

July 15, 2012
Strawberries and Walnuts

I’m one of those people who can eat vegetables morning, noon and night –  but put a bowl of fruit in front of me and it will likely stay there until someone else eats it. My logical mind knows that fruit is an abundant source of good-for-me stuff, but my hand just can’t seem to reach [...]

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Is it a Salad or Dessert? Citrus and Berry Fruit Salad with O Clementine Olive Oil Vinaigrette

June 16, 2012
O Olive Oil Citrus and Berry Dessert

Recently Dave at eRecipeCards  suggested I enter O Olive Oil’s recipe contest where I was to review their products and create an original recipe. Naturally, my contest entry has to be as healthy as possible, and O Olive Oil with their uniquely infused citrus oils make that task incredibly easy. After all, olive oil is a healthful staple for any pantry!

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Healthy Memorial Day Barbecue Recipes

May 26, 2012
Asian Kale Salad

On Monday, as we remember those who have died in service to our country, at our barbecue we’ll be serving up a few lower calorie recipes to share with family and friends like this refreshing Asian Kale salad.

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Remember Yogurt Cheese? Mango Mousse

November 5, 2011
Mango Mousse with Yogurt Cheese

No big recipe post today, my friends. Just a quick snippet to show you how versatile and tasty yogurt cheese can be. A whirl of yogurt cheese and fresh mango in my Magic Bullet created this simple mango mousse recipe. The consistency was that of a light mousse, and the flavor refreshing. Your family will [...]

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Lighten Up Your Desserts – Strawberry Upside Down Cake

August 6, 2011
Strawberry Upside Down Cake

Who says eating light means skipping dessert? You won’t hear that statement coming from my lips! If I tried to pass that rule in my house, there would be a mutiny and I’d be eating by myself every night.

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Dessert Time! Grilled Peaches with Pomegranate Balsamic Syrup

July 4, 2011
Grilled Peaches

Can you believe I’ve never grilled peaches? When Bobby Flay grills fruit I’m so impressed, yet I’ve never tried it myself. The simplicity of grilling a peach to make a yummy dessert, seemed too good to be true.

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Don’t You Just Love Dessert? Apple and Cinnamon Stuffed Tortillas

May 11, 2011
Tortilla Land Tortillas with Apples and Cream Cheese

I can skip the chocolate, cookies and cakes. They don’t tempt me to veer off my healthy eating plan, but chips and bread? You’d have to rip them out of my greedy little hands. But there is one dessert that can send me to heaven . . .

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