The most common versions of Black Forest Cake are made up of two or three layers of chocolate sponge cake separated with a mixture of whipped cream and cherries. The outside is usually finished with a light layer of whipped cream and chocolate shavings (or chocolate chips). And the top finished with additional chocolate shavings...
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Nana's Pineapple Carrot (Sunshine) Jello Salad Recipe
I came by my fondness for jello and gelatin salad honestly. My mother is a big fan as was my grandmother. I have many happy memories of Nana making gelatin salads from various combinations of jello, fruit(s) and vegetable(s). My affection runs deep. The holiday dinner table wouldn't be complete without one. I also often...
Pocky S'mores Pops
Two ingredients (marshmallows and chocolate Pocky sticks) come together to make these easy S'mores Sticks/Pops with less than 50 calories each. These yummy anytime treats are ready in minutes—the simple assembly of a couple of ingredients and light toasting of the marshmallow are the only work needed. These dessert pops are a lot neater too...
Five Minute Meditation by Lisa Shea
I have a long history of becoming evangelical about things I find helpful. Yoga, Juicing, Weight Watchers, Slow Cooking, Essential Oils, Intermittent Fasting to name a few. From books like Mindless Eating to favorite yoga DVDs for low back pain, when I find something that benefits me I'm excited to pass on my discoveries. My...
Easy Apricot Sorbet
If you are looking for a simple, fat-free, dairy-free, low calorie fruit sorbet with no added sugar, you'll want to give this 2-Ingredient Apricot Sorbet a try. Using apricot halves canned in juice and a little almond extract, you can whip up a batch in no time. But be sure to plan ahead because the...
Skinny Strawberry Rice Pudding
Arborio rice, fat-free milk, and sugar cooked until creamy and then combined with gently cooked sliced strawberries and a little more sugar. Sounds delicious, doesn't it? Well, this simple creamy low-fat strawberry rice pudding recipe probably only sounds delicious if you are a rice pudding fan, which I am. I think it makes a nice...
Classic Southern Fresh Tomato Sandwich Made Lighter
I just had my first fresh tomato sandwich at 59-years-old. I'm wondering what took me so long? Better late than never! Born and raised in the north, I wasn't familiar with this southern summer staple. But it somehow caught my attention out on the internet. With beautiful beefsteak tomatoes at their ripe and juicy summer...
Microwave Mug Jell-o Cake
Looking for a quick and easy microwave dessert for one that can be whipped up in minutes (about 3 minutes from start to finish) with just a handful of common pantry ingredients? Look no further than this yummy Raspberry Jell-o Microwave Mug Cake! Rather than dealing with the constant temptation of baking a whole cake,...
4-Ingredient Broccoli Confetti Risotto
If you are looking for a lighter risotto dish that is quick and easy and doesn't require lots of stirring or attention, you might want to try this Creamy Broccoli Confetti Risotto. It's a creamy Parmesan risotto side dish that begins with a package of creamy risotto bulked up with shredded broccoli slaw that has...