About Low Fat Cooking: Chocolate's Dark Secret

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Low Fat Cooking Low Fat Cooking Low Fat Living Easy Recipes Seasonal Recipes From Fiona Haynes With Valentine's Day on the horizon, it's time to talk about a subject close to my heart: chocolate. Chocolate is a big weakness of mine, but I have learned in recent years that I needn't feel too guilty, so long as I channel my chocolate cravings appropriately. It turns out that a little chocolate can be beneficial; not just any chocolate however ...   Chocolate as a Health Food? I have a weakness for chocolate, so I try not to have it in the house, but as Valentine's Day approaches, it's worth revisitng chocolate because studies seem to indicate that it might not be so bad for you after all ... Read more Search Related Topics:  chocolate  health benefits of chocolate  diet and health Reduced Fat Chocolate Pudding Chocolate pudding is definitely a comfort food. I don't mind those chocolate pudding pots that you can buy in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, but I enjoy making my own. It just tastes better and has fewer additives ... Read more Search Related Topics:  low fat chocolate recipes  low fat chocolate pudding recipes  low fat desserts Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Chocolate and strawberries make a fabulous combination. We all know that strawberries are good for you, but dipped in a little dark chocolate, they may be even healthier (see story on chocolate as a health food) ... Read more One-Bowl Chocolate Cake This one-bowl chocolate cake is a great way to get your fix of chocolate. One unfrosted layer means less fat and fewer calories per slices and a perfect opportunity to adorn it with fresh strawberries or raspberries and a little powdered sugar ... Read more Search Related Topics:  low fat cake recipes  low fat chocolate recipes  chocolate cake recipes Related Searches Low Fat Cake Recipe Easy Low Fat Diet Chocolate Cooking Easy Healthy Cooking Featured Articles Reduced-fat Chocolate Truffles Double-Chocolate Chip Cookies Bite-Size Chocolate Brownies Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies with Mini Chocolate Chips Soft Cherry Cocoa Cookies Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Fiona Haynes Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Low Fat Cooking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Good Fats, Bad Fats 20 Ways to Cut Fat in Cooking The Low Fat Kitchen Low Fat Recipe Ideas Low Fat on a Budget   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Today: Host a Winter Olympics Party!

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Today There are so many ways to celebrate the Winter Olympics. Personally, I like to get really emotional while watching the Opening Ceremony and cry into a glass of wine ... but that's just me. Throwing an Olympics-themed party is an even better (and tear-free) way to celebrate the beginning of the Games! So, take a few minutes to brush up on this year's location in Sochi, Russia, read about the Olympians' amazing physical feats and start planning your party! Tips for Pre-Party Planning If you're planning on throwing a last-minute party for the Opening Ceremony or have some time to send out your invitations, we've got lots of ways to make your party prep fast, affordable and stress-free. Planning Your Party Menu Save Time and Paper with E-Vites Free Olympic Rings Clip Art for Party Invitations Search Related Topics:  party planning  party themes  olympics Make Your Own Party Decorations If crafting and decorating were Olympic sports, I'd have like, three hundred gold medals. From wintry decor like cardboard snowflakes to sporty decor like handmade Olympic torches, the Winter Olympics present tons of opportunities to get crafty. The best part? You can trick your kids into making most of these decorations for you! How to Make Tissue Paper Snowflakes Easy Olympic-Themed Wall Art Make a Cute Skier Out of a Pinecone Search Related Topics:  olympics  rubber stamping  Delicious Appetizer and Meal Ideas Okay, so maybe you don't want to be as healthy as the Olympians and want to nom on buffalo wings, guacamole and this amazing Olympic-themed cake; I'm certainly not one to judge. Whether you want to take the junk food route, the healthy route or the traditional Russian route—hey, why not honor the 2014 Games' location?—we've got tons of gold medal-worthy recipes for your guests. Creative Olympic-Themed Drinks How to Survive the Supermarket Olympic-Themed Drinks with Whiskey Search Related Topics:  appetizers  party food  snacks Olympic Party Games and Activities Aside from actually watching the Games, you should plan some activities for your party guests. Keep the kids occupied with Winter Olympic-themed printables; make some good, ol' fashioned (and friendly!) bets with the adults; or take the entire party outside for some snowy, winter fun. Olympic Coloring Pages for Kids How to Bet on Hockey Games Everything You Need to Play in the Snow Search Related Topics:  sports crafts  winter crafts  Related Searches Easy Party Foods Winter Olympics Healthy Party Snacks Party Games Ideas Party Themes Featured Articles What Does "RSVP" Really Mean? How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites The Perfect Jell-O Shot How to Get Rid of That Hang Over Our Favorite Party Games and Activities Why You Should Send Thank You Notes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Mexican Food: Classic Carnitas

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Mexican Food Mexican Food Quick and Easy Traditional Recipes Holidays From Chelsie Kenyon Carnitas are one of my favorite dishes, you can use it as a filling for tacos, enchiladas and more. Check out the recipe and let me know how you like it!   Carnitas- Mexican Pork Dish In Mexico there are a few standard meat fillings for tacos and burritos and Carnitas is one of them. Letting the meat "fry" in it's own rendered fat is... Read more Papadzules If you would like to enjoy a traditional Mayan dish, try these Papadzules They are rolled tortillas stuffed with hard boiled egg and topped with a pumpkin... Read more Chia Fresca Chia seeds are a nutritionally sound food, with fiber, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. You can stir them into a fruity drink to make Mexican drink Chia Fresca. ... Read more Guide to Mexican Cheese Have you ever taken a look at the selection of Mexican cheese in the market and wondered what the difference was between them? This handy Guide to Mexican Cheese should... Read more Related Searches About Mexican Food Easy Mexican Recipes Mexican Cooking Simple Mexican Meals Low Protein Recipes Featured Articles Sweets and Desserts All About Chiles Health Conscious Recipes Step-by-Step and How-to FAQ and Mexican Terms History and Information   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Chelsie Kenyon Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Mexican Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Introduction to Cooking Mexican Cuisine Mexican Food on a Budget Guide to Mexican Cheese Low- Carb Mexican Food Low-Fat Mexican Food   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Desserts/Baking: Almost Wordless Wednesday - Chocolate and Pecans

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Desserts/Baking Desserts/Baking Baking Basics My Best Recipes Special Occasions From Carroll Pellegrinelli Click here or on the photo for the recipe. More About Wordless Wednesdays Related Searches Baking Wedding Desserts Bakery Pastries Cup Cakes Bakery Bakery Wedding Featured Articles Chocolate Pecan Pie   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Carroll Pellegrinelli Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Desserts/Baking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Cheesecake Collection Delectable Cookies Girl Scout Cookies Muffins and More Valentine's Day   Follow me on: Advertisement