“In the spirit of warm comfort food, what can be more delish than a warm bowl of Shepherd’s Pie? But the calories–Oh, my!  Indulge in this and be guilt free.  This lower calorie, lower fat version is served right in a bowl, sans the pie crust (who needs all the fuss and fat of actually making a […]

“A side that can stand on its own and even be the star of the show!   This is another delicious recipe adapted from Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s “Appetite For Reduction“!  My Southern originating husband and his (meat loving) family love this dish.  What can be better than smoky, spicy beans and greens?  This delicious dish […]

“This week I have been making recipes out of Isa Chandra Moskowitz cookbook “Appetite For Reduction“.  In my earlier blog, I noted how the recipes in this book need very little, if any adjustments.  Isa’s many years of experience shines through and this recipe is no exception.  Although this book contains low fat, low calorie Vegan dishes, the dishes […]

One of my newest and already favorite cookbooks is Appetite For Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.  I have found almost every recipe I make from this book is delicious.  As a flavor enthusiast I can never make a recipe by the book.  I always have to tweak this or that, add something entirely left out, or […]