Carrot Coconut Flan
Here's the SKINNY on this dessert: if my math is right, one serving has about 80 calories! Yup, 80 - and they're guilt free! That's because I did away with the traditional recipe and came up with a light, healthy and super yummy version. Don't be intimidated: flan isn't as hard as it looks!

Black Bean Skinny Dip
This recipe used to live in my Housewarming Bites post but it's been so loved that it's getting its own spotlight. No more texts asking me where it's located, here it is! And here is a shout out to its number one fans, Jessie Tappel and Sabrina Boscan, who I will make it for anytime!

Blueberry Banana Pancakes
AMAZING! Sunday mornings never tasted so good! All I did was add one mashed banana and 1/2 cup fresh blueberries to my DYI Waffles recipe, and voila! Of course, they're whole wheat and packed with fresh fruit. Top these with maple syrup or agave nectar for the perfect brunch.

Beet Your Heart Out Salad
Here's an example of a delicious dish that is as easy as it is elegant. This salad blows your boring old Caesar or house salad right out of the water. Beets pack a punch in antioxidants -- plus, they're beautiful and tasty, too. Gorgeous greens, fresh tangerines, a little goat cheese, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette bring it all together.

Sweet and Spicy Corn Chowder
Who doesn't love a heart-warming bowl of corn chowder? If it's like most corn chowders out there, the answer would be your hips and arteries. My version of this delicious comfort food is rich, creamy and bursting with flavor -- no butter or cream needed. Your jeans will thank you.