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One Skillet Low-Fat Lasagne

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A super easy and tasty low-fat dinner made in less than thirty minutes, using just one skillet, I am all in! That's what we made for dinner last night, One-Skillet Low-Fat Lasagne!  

low-fat skillet lasagne

As usual. my youngest daughter and I were out-of-state at a lacrosse tournament all weekend! A four-hour drive home turned into 7  hours, because of heavy rains. They won all but one game, by the way! We came home to an empty house because everyone else was working!  We were starving and I needed to make a quick dinner! So we checked out our pantry and fridge for dinner ideas! Last week while I was grocery shopping, I picked up a few jars of the new Ragu's  Homestyle Thick and Hearty Traditional Sauces!

low-fat skillet lasagne

The night before we left on our trip,I made a quick pasta and sauce, using a jar of the Homestyle Ragu Pasta Sauce, and it was just delicious!  I love that this pasta sauce has no artificial colors or flavors! Also, there is no high fructose corn syrup! I am getting the great flavors that I get when I make Marinara Sauce from scratch and I just have to heat and serve the Homestyle Ragu Sauce! My daughter even thought I had defrosted some of my Mama K's Marinara Sauce, that is how good Homestyle Ragu tastes! Seriously delicious!

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Coconut - Cucumber Splash

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Happy Memorial Day, just a wee bit late! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and a relaxing day off! I know I did and I kept thinking about sharing this refreshing Coconut Cucumber Splash with everyone! Just one of the tastiest cold drinks that is great with brunch or any time of day! This is a non-alcohol drink that kids and adults would enjoy!

coconut cucumber splash

It is a hot one out there today!  A great day for a BBQ and a nice cool drink!  We had a wonderful weekend celebrating the upcoming birth of the newest addition to our family.  Our nephew and his beautiful wife are expecting their first baby next month. Today is a travel day for me and we have a long ride back to New York.  When I get home, I have a date with a lounge chair and a tall glass of  this coconut cucumber splash!

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Vanilla Strawberry Popsicles

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackPackNaturals #CollectiveBias

  My family and I love summer! This time of year, I began experimenting with ingredients that we love to cool us down from the humidity and high temperatures. I love to make homemade popsicles  for my family because the possibilities are endless.  They are so versatile, easy to make, and I have yet to meet a popsicle that was not absolutely delicious!

vanilla strawberry popsicles

I was doing my shopping at my local Walmart and I came upon a new product, Snack Pack Pudding Naturals .  The Snack Pack Puddings caught my eye because their ingredients are just what I am looking for in a product.  They have no preservatives and no high fructose corn syrup which are important qualities in foods that my family and I eat!

vanilla strawberry popsicles

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No Bake Mini Key Lime Yogurt Cheesecakes

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #EffortlessPies #CollectiveBias

I am so happy the weather is getting warmer. The hubs and I are getting our yard prepped for summer fun! We love the summer months and spending time relaxing in the yard!  We work hard and have very busy schedules. What neither of us want is a lot of fuss and turning on the oven during the summer months.  In the evenings, we really enjoy having delicious meals that are easy to prepare!No-Bake Mini Key Lime Yogurt Cheesecakes

 

We were at Walmart over the weekend, getting our summer supplies and started to gather our ideas for summer treats!. That got us thinking about our summer meals and desserts and as we hit the aisles we found Keebler® Ready Crust® Mini Graham Cracker Pie Crust! We decided to put together key lime Greek yogurt cheesecakes using Oikos® Key Lime Greek Yogurt

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BBQ Pork Ribs with Spicy Dry Rub

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #HogWildThrowdown #CollectiveBias

My love of cooking does not stop in the kitchen! I love to grill and I take it very seriously! I love to grill any time of year and on any type of grill.  I love cooking on my gas grill, smoker, and my charcoal grill is a big favorite of mine, especially when I make ribs.  I have taught my kids how to grill and the hubs has mastered his rib making as well! The hubs and I have a little non-competitive  Memorial Day BBQ cook-off of our pork ribs! I always win but our kids are a part of the judges panel and since I do 99% of the cooking, I think they vote for me to secure their food supply for the year! My family loves BBQ Pork Ribs and we love spicy food so I experimented quite a bit and developed a yummy recipe for a spicy dry rub.  This is now my absolute favorite BBQ Pork Ribs with a Spicy Dry Rub and I know I have our BBQ cook-off contest won with this recipe!

BBQ pork ribs with spicy dry rub

I was shopping in the meat department at Walmart last week and I found my families favorite brand of ribs, Smithfield®.  I love cooking Smithfield Extra Tender St, Louis Ribs because they are hand-trimmed, extra tender and juicy.  They have no added hormones or steroids.  This is the big one, because I have so many friends that have found grilling ribs intimidating, I always suggest they buy Smithfield Ribs because they are juicy and easy to cook, they are my secret weapon to always making great ribs. You will have delicious ribs every time! Pair Smithfield ribs with my method of grilling ribs and you will easily be making a lot of tasty ribs! While I was at Walmart,  I also picked up the rest of my ingredients including  Kingsford Charcoal, my favorite charcoal to grill, along with KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce, another family favorite! 

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Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

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roasted asparagus with lemon and garlic

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic is  a delicious side dish for any meal! Perfect for a spring celebration, Easter, or any Holiday. Quick, easy and always s crowd pleaser!

I hope you all had a great weekend! For the Moms, hope you all had a great day! My wee one turned 12 on Saturday! When she was born, she came home on Mother's Day, which was my greatest gift, ever!  She is my baby and I can't get over how fast it goes! We had a small family gathering and we had her favorites:

 Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders  Honey Mustard Sauce 

 Lightened Up Mac and Cheese,

 Easy Greek Chicken Salad

Detox Blueberry Lemon Ginger Iced Tea

Yum! For the record, we had the Greek Salad minus the Chicken, super delicious.  For dessert, Deirdre wanted vanilla cupcakes with a raspberry buttercream frosting. They were eaten so fast, I never got a photo, so I have to make them again and share the recipe! Oh the problems I have to endure! This is one of those comfort meals that my whole family loves!

Tips to make Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic:

  • It takes about 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes in a 400 degree oven!
  • If using large asparagi, peel the the stalks with a vegetable peeler, reduces toughness.
  • Thin asparagus, no need to peel.
  • If using White Asparagus, peel them as they are usually thick and peeling reduces toughness.

Awesome menu picks by my sweet Deirdre! We have a tradition for the kids during birthday week, they get to pick their favorite meals to eat during their birthday week!  One of her favorite side dishes is Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic!  So super easy to prepare ! ! Such a tasty side dish.  The lemon adds a perfect amount of flavor to compliment the asparagus. Then there is the garlic, I need say nothing more! I think I need a snack right now!

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I love that roasted asparagus with lemon and garlic is a great accompaniment to any dish, whether it be a weeknight dinner and always perfect  for guests! So versatile and so many ways to prepare asparagus!

roasted asparagus with lemon and garlic

 

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roasted asparagus with lemon and garlic

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

Roasted asparagus with lemon and garlic! a delicious dish ready in 15 minutes. A great side dish for any meal! Perfect for when company is coming!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: roasted asparagus
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice about ½ lemon
  • 5 slices lemon thinly sliced, about ½ lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest about ½ lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F/ 218°C. Trim the ends of the asparagus. Note 1
  • Place 1 pound of asparagus stalks on a baking sheet.
  • Drizzle 1 Tablespoon olive oil on the asparagus spears to coat them well with the oil. to coat the asparagus spears.
  • Add the lemon juice, lemon, lemon zest, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Roast for 8-10 minutes.

Notes

 
Note 1: The ends of the asparagus stalks can be used for vegetable stock.  If asparagus spears are thick peel the asparagus for a more tender result. 
  • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 5large asparagi | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2.4mg

 

No Bake Cheerio Cereal Bars

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No Bake Cheerio Cereal Bars, a homemade peanut butter bar with lots of flavor that are so easy to prepare.

Cheerios™ No-Bake Cereal Bars

Spray an 8 x 8 square pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add in the cereal, dried cherries and honey roasted nuts, stir to combine. Add the peanut butter mixture.I microwave the butter, agave, and peanut butter for one minute and then stir. I check after another 30 seconds to see if the mixture is combined.

I place the pan in the refrigerator for at least one hour and the Cheerios™  No-Bake Cereal Bars are ready to eat! How easy-peasy is that and everyone is happy!

Cheerios™ No-Bake Cereal Bars

I really hope you enjoy this recipe and everything I shared about Cheerios™ ! It would be awesome if you would please share with your family and friends!  Please continue connecting with me on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Thank you for always sharing my passion and love for food, family, and fun!

Eileen xoxo!

 

Cheerios™ No-Bake Cereal Bars

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easy snack made with cheerio and dried fruit

Cheerios™ No-Bake Cereal Bar

An easy no-bake cereal bar to prepare without needing to bake. Only a microwave to warm the ingredients.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cheerios™
  • 1 cup dried cherries chopped or dried fruit of choice
  • 1 cup honey roasted nuts chopped
  • 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup agave
  • 2 teaspoons light butter
  • cooking spray
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Instructions

  • Spray an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • To the pan add and combine the Cheerios™, dried cherries, and honey roasted nuts,
  • In a microwavable bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, agave, and light butter. Microwave on medium heat for 1 minute. Stir the mixture. Microwave another 30 seconds if necessary. The mixture should be melted.
  • Pour the melted peanut butter mixture over the Cheerios™. Combine the ingredients to fully cover the cereal mix. Press into the pan with the back of a spoon.
  • Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Keep them covered in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.7mg

 

 

 

 

Chicken Scarpariello with Cauliflower and Artichokes

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Chicken Scarpariello with Cauliflower and Artichokes is a delicious one-pan meal!  Low-fat version of a very popular dish chicken recipe using chicken or turkey sausage! Great for family meals and is easy to make in larger portions for a family gathering!

chicken scarpariello with cauliflower and artichokes

 

Growing up on Long Island bring me many happy memories! The beach, fantastic pizza and amazing Italian restaurants are everywhere! I love my beach and visit often! I have recreated many recipes that I have eaten in many of the wonderful Italian restaurants.  I also grew up surrounded by amazing cooks who have all given me many recipes to work with! A recipe for Chicken Scarpariello was a regular by many of those amazing home cooks!  Full of flavor from the chicken, Italian sausage, hot cherry peppers and red peppers! Yum!

 

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Double Chocolate Milk Pancakes

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Delicious Double Chocolate Milk Pancakes that are not just kid friendly, everyone loves these pancakes. Full of chocolate flavor and super easy to prepare for any day and perfect for a brunch!

 


double chocolate chip pancakes

Our older children are in college or working and we have our wee one, who is in middle school.  She is a lucky girl! Besides having her Dad and me, she has her brothers and sister who love her. They are wonderful role models in her life! My older son has always loved music and is pursuing a music career with his band.  My older daughter has always been an excellent distance runner. She ran Division 1 track in college, unfortunately suffered an injury,  preventing her to continue running in college.  She worked hard to overcome her injuries and is back running, placing at the top in results at her road races and marathons.  Our younger son is focused on academics in college and his grades are excellent!  He continues to workout and go to the gym. What does all of this mean? It means my older kids have instilled in our youngest daughter,  the desire to have a dream and work hard to achieve that dream! Deirdre wants to play lacrosse in college and spends a lot of time working on her skills.  She must eat well, as should everyone, but especially our busy kids!  Starting the day with a nutritious breakfast is key to success for Deirdre and quite frankly everyone! That is one of the many reasons we love to start our day with a kid friendly breakfast from Nestle Nesquik.

double chocolate milk pancakes

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Roasted Tomatillo Avocado Dressing

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Enjoy a creamy and aromatic Roasted Tomatillo Avocado Dressing. Tomatillos are quickly charred to add a smoky flavor to this aromatic dressing.

gardein crabless cakes salad with a roasted tomatillo avocado dressing

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Instructions

  • Preheat broiler on high. Place top rack close to broiler flame.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled and washed tomatillo, quartered onion, and t jalapeno. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add to the veggies, 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Combine till well blended. Place the veggies on a baking tray and place into the preheated broiler.
  • After 4 minutes, add the garlic cloves and turn all the veggies. Roast another 3-5 minutes. The skins should be charred and blistered.
  • Remove baking tray from the oven. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Once veggies are cool, remove the stem and seeds from the jalapeno. Add all the veggies to a blender. Add the avocado, cilantro, and lime juice to the blender Pulse 5 or 6 times to puree the veggies. Check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
gardein crabless cakes salad with a roasted tomatillo avocado dressing

 

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Thank you for always sharing my passion and love for food and family!

xoxo Eileen

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gardein crabless cakes salad with a roasted tomatillo avocado dressing

Roasted Tomatillo-Avocado Dressing

A meal prepared in less than 30 minutes by using Gardein Crispy Crabless Cakes! Served over a bed of lettuce with a roasted tomatillo-avocado dressing. A delicious vegan meal that tastes so good!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado tomatillo dressing, roasted tomatilla dressing
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tomatillos, peeled and washed
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 jalapeno Note 1
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 avocado pitted and chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ lime, juiced
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Instructions

  • Preheat broiler on high. Place top rack close to broiler flame.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled and washed tomatillo, quartered onion, and t jalapeno. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add to the veggies, 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Combine till well blended. Place the veggies on a baking tray and place into the preheated broiler.
  • After 4 minutes, add the garlic cloves and turn all the veggies. Roast another 3-5 minutes. The skins should be charred and blistered.
  • Remove baking tray from the oven. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Once veggies are cool, remove the stem and seeds from the jalapeno. Add all the veggies to a blender. Add the avocado, cilantro, and lime juice to the blender Pulse 5 or 6 times to puree the veggies. Check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

Notes

Note 1: If you prefer less heat, slice the jalapeno open and remove and discard the seeds. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg