Archive Recipes for 2010

Bechamel Sauce

Makes 2 cups Bechamel is one of the five mother sauces and can be used in a variety of recipes from topping crepes to a base for your macaroni and cheese. Ingredients 2 cups whole [...]

Crepe Bar

Makes 12-16 This is an all-in-one recipe for a Crepe Bar, perfect for your New Year's brunch with family and friends. I like to make the crepes ahead of time and then the next morning I just [...]

Sweet and Chewy Granola Bars

Makes 12 bars I came up with this recipe for a ski weekend at Whistler. We wanted to get in as much skiing in as possible, so we decided to ski through lunch. I knew we needed some energy [...]

Christmas Appetizers from Q13 Fox “This Morning”

Jill was featured on Q13 Fox "This Morning" yesterday sharing several Christmas recipes including homemade Eggnog (with 80% less fat), Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and Spinach Artichoke Dip. [...]

Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Makes 20-24 Ingredients ¼ cup shallots, finely minced 1 egg white 1 Tablespoon light sour cream 2 Tablespoons olive oil mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon parley, minced 1 ½ teaspoon [...]

Holiday Eggnog

Serves 4-5 Ingredients 2 cups fat free half & half 2 cups 1 % milk 2 egg yolks 3 Tablespoons vanilla instant fat-free pudding ¼ teaspoon cinnamon pinch nutmeg 3-4 Tablespoons rum or [...]

Spinach Artichoke Dip Cooking Video Recipe

In this video, Jill shows how to make a slim version of the classic Artichoke Dip.  Click here for the recipe. [...]

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

This slim version of the classic artichoke dip will be a hit at your holiday party. To make things easier, you can make it ahead of time, wrap it with foil and then freeze it (unbaked) for up to [...]

How to Prep Mushrooms

In the video below I'll show you how to quickly and easily prep mushrooms.  Be sure to check out my delicious mushrooms recipes when you're done! Here are some Mushroom Prep tips: Pop [...]

Christmas Cookies

It's that time of year again, Christmas cookie time! I like to break it up into a few days, so I don't get overwhelmed.  Today I made the doughs and will put them in the freezer until I am ready [...]

Thanksgiving Classics – Healthy Alternatives to Classic Recipes

Happy Thanksgiving!  I put together a couple of recipes that are full flavored, healthy alternative to Thanksgiving classics:  Sweet Potatoes and Sausage Stuffing.  I shared these recipes with Mark [...]

Butternut Squash and Sausage Stuffing

This is a delicious low-fat and healthy twist on the classic Thanksgiving sausage stuffing. It can be made up to 2 days ahead, following steps 1-5, cover and keep in the fridge. When ready to [...]

Sweet Potato Mash

This recipe won’t blow your diet. It only has 1.3 grams of sugar per serving versus as much as 38 grams per serving in traditional sweet potato recipes! Here we're getting natural sweetness [...]

Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers

Makes 24 These are perfect for a party or tail gating, you can assemble them a day or two before your party, just keep them in the fridge wrapped in plastic. Pan sear and bake just before [...]

Ghost in the Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cups

Makes 10 This is perfect for a last minute Halloween treat or a fun recipe to make any day with the kids. Ingredients 2 cups dark chocolate chips 2 Tablespoons smooth peanut [...]