Some of the best conversations with my husband have happened at Mexican restaurants.  We love Mexican food but it’s usually a treat because many of the dishes are not diet friendly.  Like almost everyone else, we too are on a constant quest to lose weight.  Since I splurge my calories at dessert time, it’s important to eat healthy dinners.  Here enters this “healthified” black bean and chicken chilaquiles dish! The original chilaquiles dish uses full-fat cheeses and fried tortilla strips.  While that sounds absolutely fantastic, my waistline would not be happy with me.  This dish is light and tasty and any fan of the …

Have you tried to find a macaroni dish that is both healthy and delicious?  It’s not easy.  Most of them come out dry because they reduce the amount of cheese in the dish in order for it to be considered healthy.  What’s the point of eating macaroni and cheese if the star ingredient is practically missing? If you use a type of cheese that has lower fat than cheddar cheese then you can still enjoy a cheesy masterpiece and maintain how healthy it is.  You can also cut down on the calories by using skim milk instead of whole milk or cream. …