Looking to satisfy your pizza cravings but want to try something new? Look no further than Rice Cake Pizza! This innovative lightened up gluten-free twist on a classic favorite. What makes Rice Cake Pizza so unique and exciting is its use of rice cakes as the crust. These chewy, gluten-free and low-calorie cakes provide the perfect base for a healthy and flavorful little pizza.
You can top this pizza off with a variety topping options, but today I went very traditional with a pepperoni. To keep it lightened up though, I used turkey pepperoni which is just as good as regular pepperoni and I promise you won’t be able to tell the difference…
Pull Apart Weenies
If you're looking for a fun and delightful appetizer that never fails to satisfy, look no further than Pull Apart Weenies. These bite-sized morsels are a must-have for any gathering, instantly becoming the star of the show.
What sets Pull Apart Weenies apart is their ability to bring people together. Designed for sharing, these delectable treats are meant to be enjoyed among friends and family. They’re perfectly dipable and drinkable into your choice of sauces, leaving everyone craving more…
Poblano Chicken Alfredo Dip
Sometimes in my house we just like to have what we call ‘snacky dinner’, which usually means finger foods of one kind or another. This time around I was feeling chips and dip, but I wanted something with a little bit of a twist to it. That’s where this Poblano Chicken Alfredo Dip comes in. This Poblano Chicken Alfredo Dip is super easy to make and it’s tasty too. It’s where Italian alfredo comes together with the spice of a poblano pepper.
The spice level on this dip varies, depending a lot on how spicy your pepper ends up being. Mine was really tame which is why I ended up also using a little bit of pepper jack cheese too. And even then, it was still pretty mild…
Read MoreDill Pickle Pasta Salad
So… just hear me out. Pickle flavored stuff has kind of become the trendy thing these days and let me just say, I don’t mind it at all. I love me a good pickle. Dill pickle that is. None of that sweet bread and butter nonsense. This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is pretty amazing. It’s light, tangy, and super easy to make too.
I know it might sound a little weird at first, but I promise it’s one of the best pasta salads I’ve ever had. And I’m southern so I’ve had a lot of different kinds of pasta salad. I lightened this pasta salad up and made it a bit better-for-you but first subbing in a whole wheat pasta. I also kicked the sour cream out and used a plain fat-free greek yogurt instead. And obviously a light mayonnaise was the way to go…
Read MoreBuffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers are where it’s at! They’re low carb and gluten free while being absolutely delicious and easy to make too. If you love buffalo chicken, then these are the stuffed peppers for you. I served mine with a side of celery and carrots with some light blue cheese dip, but it would also be good with some rice or even a side salad.
I lightened these peppers up by swapping in some greek yogurt and light blue cheese dressing in place of mayo and sour cream. I also used reduced fat cheeses and boneless skinless chicken breast that I cooked up in my instant pot and shredded myself. But, store bought or left over chicken will work too!…
Read MoreCheeseburger Gnocchi
I’ll be honest in saying that anytime I’ve had gnocchi before, it’s usually been in an Italian soup or as part of a Mediterranean sheet pan. Which, both are amazing. It did make me wonder though - why don’t I use gnocchi more often as a part of other cuisine styles? Enter Cheeseburger Gnocchi. Gnocchi are lovely little pillows of pasta that are usually made at least partially with potato or some other vegetable. It kind of makes them a really good filler or substitute for traditional pasta.
This Cheeseburger Gnocchi starts off with the gnocchi which is sautéed quickly in a pan and then set aside. After that? It’s cooking up all the meat and veggies. I kept this light by using a whole lot of onion and a lean ground beef instead of, well, not lean. After a quick simmer, the cheese and cream is added and you end up with a perfectly cheesy burger dish!…
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