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Spinach Dip

October 6, 2026 by dinnertonight

Looking for a nutritious appetizer or snack? This Spinach Dip is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients!

  • High in protein from cottage cheese
  • Loaded with vitamins and minerals from spinach
  • A great source of calcium for bone health
  • Creamy, delicious, and lower in fat than many traditional dips

Serve with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or pita chips for a satisfying snack everyone will enjoy.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite foods. Simple ingredient swaps can add nutrition while keeping great taste!

 Give this nutritious dip a try and let us know what you think!

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Spinach dip recipe on a platter with a side of crackers, sliced cucumbers, and carrots.
Spinach Dip
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Ingredients
  • 2 cup 2% fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 8 ounces water chestnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots grated
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 2 cups cucumber sliced
  • 10 ounces whole wheat crackers
Servings: 4 Tablespoon Servings
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  1. In a food processor add the cottage cheese and blend till smooth. Add to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add Greek yogurt to the cottage cheese mixture and combine.
  3. Add the red onion, water chestnuts, grated carrots, spinach, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and salt to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir until combined and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  4. Place spinach dip in and serving bowl and serve with baby carrots, cucumbers and whole wheat crackers.
Recipe Notes

Spinach Dip Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 tablespoon (97g) servings per container 24 Amount per serving Calories 100 % Daily Value Total Fat 2.5 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 240 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 62 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 216 mg 4 %

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Grilled Angel Fruit Cake and Fruit

September 24, 2026 by dinnertonight

Take dessert to the grill! Light and airy sugar-free angel food cake gets a delicious smoky finish alongside juicy grilled peaches or nectarines and fresh strawberries. Finish it all with a bright honey-lime drizzle and a sprinkle of fresh mint for a simple dessert that looks as good as it tastes. You’ll be sure to WOW your friends and family! 

Perfect for backyard barbecues, social gatherings, or whenever you’re craving something sweet without a heavy finish. And for an easy shortcut, use a store-bought sugar-free angel food cake and let the grill and fresh fruit do the rest! 

🌿 Tip: Swap in your favorite seasonal fruit—just choose fruit that’s slightly firm so it holds up well on the grill. 


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Ingredients
Cake
  • 2/3 cup sucralose Splenda
  • 9 Tablespoon cake flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon warm water
  • 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
Fruit
  • 6 medium fresh nectarines or peaches
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries
Honey-Lime Drizzle
  • 2 Tablespoons local honey
  • 2 medium limes
  • 1 ounce fresh mint chopped
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Cake
  1. Make sure to start with a clean surface and clean hands.
  2. Preheat oven to 325-degrees F.
  3. In a blender, blend or pulse your sugar alternative until has a powdery consistency. Remove a half cup and set it aside. Then add your cake flour and salt. Process the ingredients for 10 seconds, or pulse 10 times, until the dry mixture is light and airy.
  4. Place the egg whites, water, and cream of tartar to a large mixing bowl. Whip the ingredients together on medium speed for one minute. Increase the speed to medium-high speed and slowly add the half cup of reserved sucralose you set aside earlier.
  5. Continue to whip until soft-peaks form. Slowly blend in almond extract.
  6. Next, sift in the flour mixture a little at a time. Fold in carefully after each addition.
  7. Carefully spoon in the angel food cake batter into a tube pan.
  8. Bake cake for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool by inverting tube pan upside-down on a cooling rack. Slice into 18 1-inch-thick slices for grilling.
Grilling Instructions:
  1. Wash and dry fruit. Slice into large chunks and thread onto skewers.
  2. Grill cake slices and fruit skewers over medium heat until grill marks are visible on each side and fruit is slightly softened.
Honey Lime Drizzle
  1. Combine all ingredients and drizzle over grilled cake and fruit. Garnish with extra mint.
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Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper and Scallion Slaw

September 4, 2026 by dinnertonight

Fresh, flavorful, and ready in minutes! This Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper & Scallion Slaw combines tender citrus-soy marinated tilapia with a crisp, colorful slaw featuring cucumber, red pepper, scallions, and a hint of sesame. It’s a light, healthy meal packed with bold flavor and just the right amount of crunch.


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2 5 oz fillets
Ingredients
  • For the Marinade:
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 10 ounces skinless tilapia fillets
  • Slaw
  • 1/2 cup red pepper sliced very thinly
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1 small small jalapeño sliced very thinly (or less to taste)
  • 1/2 medium medium cucumber chopped into matchsticks
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Servings: 5 oz fillets
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  1. Prepare the Marinade:
  2. In a shallow dish, combine all ingredients through the olive oil. Add fillets (covering both sides) and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Slaw:
  4. Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving (the longer it marinates, the spicier it gets).
  5. For Cooking:
  6. Heat skillet to medium high. Add fish to skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side.
  7. Plate the tilapia and top with the red pepper and scallion slaw.
Recipe Notes

Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper & Scallion Slaw Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 fillet servings per container 2 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 70 mg 23 % Sodium 510 mg 22 % Total Carbohydrate 17 g 6 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 10 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 30 g Vitamin D 4 mcg 20 % Calcium 46 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 727 mg 15 %

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Mini Beef and Potato Casserole

August 27, 2026 by dinnertonight

Mini Beef and Potato Casserole is the perfect comfort food without making a whole 9×13 inch dish. Ideal for two people + lunch for the following day.

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 4 ounces sliced brown mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large russet potato thinly sliced
  • 10.5 ounces fat-free cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/3 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees F.
  2. In a skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef, mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Once the beef is browned and vegetables are soft, set aside.
  3. Slice the potatoes thinly and set aside,
  4. Mix the soup, milk, pepper, salt, and paprika in a bowl.
  5. In a loaf pan, spray with canola oil, and arrange half of the potato slices in the bottom of the pan.
  6. Spread half of the soup mixture on top of the potatoes then place the beef mixture on top. Layer the remaining potato slices and soup on top.
  7. Cover and bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove the cover, top with cheese, and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let set for 5-10 minutes to firm up before serving.
Recipe Notes

Hamburger Potato Casserole - C2 Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/4 of loaf pan (316g) 4 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 55 mg 18 % Sodium 550 mg 24 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 23 g Vitamin D 0.3 mcg 2 % Calcium 130 mg 10 % Iron 3.3 mg 20 % Potassium 1240 mg 25 %

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Glazed Pork Chops

August 27, 2026 by dinnertonight

Glazed Pork Chops are a delicious sweet and savory dinner for two – or more! This recipe is easy to double.

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  • 3/4 pound center cut loin pork chops about 2 chops
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar free peach preserves
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
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  1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Fry pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side or until just under internal temp of 145 degrees F.
  4. In a small bowl combine peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic and paprika.
  5. Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside.
  6. Reduce heat to medium then pour peach mixture into skillet and stir to heat.
  7. Return pork chops to skillet and cook 1 minute per side until they are glazed.
  8. Serve hot with extra peach glaze on top.
Recipe Notes

Glazed Pork Chops - C2 Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 pork chop + 1/2 glaze (160g) 2 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 15 g 19 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 380 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 11 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 0 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 28 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 70 mg 6 % Iron 1.1 mg 6 % Potassium 380 mg 8 %

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