Pinterest Junkie.

Lately, I have been rather consumed with a little site called Pinterest (www.pinterest.com)! The ideas are endless and lately I have had some incredible successful attempts while trying out new recipes I have found on this insanely informative site. This is also the place where I find a lot of ideas for teaching, fashion, photography, travel and so many other intriguing things.

All of the recipes I have found seem incredibly fattening... naturally... but there have been many ingredients I have substituted for healthier options. B has gained 30lbs since the wedding... I'd say those healthier substitues are quite necessary ;), for his sanity and mine!

Well, here is the proof...

Sausage & Spinach stuffed Shells

After I took them out of the oven, I poured a jar of Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce on top and served it hot. Yummmmyy! Goes perfect with a fresh garden salad and a glass of Merlot.

Recipe Modification: Use half of the required amount of Ricotta Cheese and add Large Curd Low fat Cottage Cheese for the other half.

Cheescake Stuffed Strawberries

Recipe Modification: Use 1/3 of the fat cream cheese for the Cheesecake Filling. Also, use only three tbsp. of Powdered Sugar (the strawberries add enough sweetness, you won't even miss the fourth tbsp.)

Creamy White Chili... shoot did not take a picture but booooy was it a hit. The hubs had three servings... thank God I used Cream of Chicken Soup instead of Heavy Whipping Cream!!

For recipes see the following links:
Stuffed Shells of Amazingness- http://foodgawker.com/popular/favorites/page/3/
Bites of Cheesecake Love- http://www.thesweetslife.com/2011/08/cheesecake-stuffed-strawberries.html
Hearty Healthiness- http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Creamy-White-Chili

One the Menu for Monday (tonight is date night, mmhmm)...  is this delectable creation! Check it out!
http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/mac-and-cheese-roasted-chicken-and-goat-cheese/

NOM, NOM, NOM!!!

xoxo,
lauren