Baked tostones: savory green plantains that are lightened by baking instead of frying. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and seasoned simply with salt, these make a perfect appetizer or side dish and pair wonderfully with a bright avocado-cilantro dip. Baked Tostones Across much of the Caribbean and Latin America, twice-pressed green plantains—called tostones or … Read more

I love Corned Beef Veggie Hash for breakfast or brunch. This hearty skillet dish combines chopped corned beef with potatoes and colorful vegetables for a satisfying, easy-to-make meal. Adding extra veggies boosts the nutrition and texture, and the recipe is perfect for using leftover corned beef. Corned Beef Veggie Hash Corned Beef Veggie Hash is … Read more

Bangin Good Shrimp — a healthier, slimmed-down copycat of Bonefish Grill’s popular Bang Bang shrimp. This light version keeps all the flavor: tender stir-fried shrimp in a creamy, sweet-and-spicy chili sauce, served over crisp shredded lettuce and purple cabbage and finished with bright scallions. Ready in about 20 minutes, it makes a perfect appetizer, quick … Read more

A free, flexible 7-day weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a complete shopping list. Recipes include macros and WW Points to help you track progress and make healthy choices throughout the week. 7-Day Healthy Meal Plan As the weather cools and fall approaches, now is a great time to take advantage … Read more

A crespelle is an Italian-style crepe used as a delicate, lighter alternative to traditional pasta in dishes like manicotti, lasagna and other stuffed or rolled preparations. Crespelle have a soft, tender texture that soaks up sauces and fillings beautifully and can easily be made gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions. Crespelle I enjoy making homemade … Read more

Bacon makes everything better, especially when wrapped around crisp-tender green beans. These Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles are an elegant, easy-to-make side dish that pairs wonderfully with roast meats, poultry, or a simple weeknight protein. They’re made with Haricots verts (long, thin French green beans) or regular green beans—both work great. Bacon Wrapped Green Beans … Read more

Oatmeal topped with homemade apple butter, a dusting of cinnamon, and a sprinkle of low-fat granola. I love starting my day with a warm bowl of oatmeal. It’s comforting, filling, and packed with fiber—making it an ideal breakfast for heart health and steady energy through the morning. Because high cholesterol runs in my family, I … Read more

A free, flexible 7-day weight-loss meal plan with breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas plus a complete shopping list. Each recipe includes macros and Weight Watchers points where available to help you stay on track. Free 7-Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 3–9) March signals the start of spring—longer days, warmer weather and an abundance of fresh … Read more

If you enjoy the bright, tangy flavor of yogurt, this low‑fat vanilla bean frozen yogurt is a perfect homemade treat. It blends plain whole‑milk yogurt with fat‑free Greek yogurt and real vanilla bean for a creamy, refreshing dessert that’s simple to make and easy to enjoy. To celebrate summer and National Ice Cream Month, this … Read more