Kitchenra

Meet Kitty, the owner of Kitchenra. Kitty is a passionate food enthusiast and experienced chef who has always loved spending time in the kitchen. She started Kitchenra as a way to share her knowledge and experience with others, and to help people improve their cooking skills and make the most of their time in the kitchen.

Escarole Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

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Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage, Peppers and Escarole is an easy weeknight dish! PREP TIME:5minutes minutes COOK TIME:15minutes mins TOTAL TIME:20minutes mins YIELD: 6 servings COURSE: Dinner CUISINE: Italian Equipment pasta pot large deep skillet Ingredients 1 medium head escarole (rinsed and torn into bite sized pieces) 12 ounces pasta (white, whole wheat or gluten-free) 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin) 1 medium onion (chopped) 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped) 5 cloves garlic (chopped) 1 lb Italian chicken sausage (removed from casing) … Read more

Home Made Pizza Chips

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Ingredients: 6 small flour tortillas (whole wheat or low-carb for a healthier option) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup pizza sauce for dipping Instructions: Preheat the Oven: … Read more

Zero Point Egg Salad

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This recipe is great for holiday get-togethers. Points Breakdown: This recipe is 1 point for the whole batch because of the mayo, but easily makes 6 servings so it’s a zero-point recipe. Egg salad is such a simple and quick dish and a real favorite with people following any of the Weight  plans. By using … Read more

Healthy Coconut Cookies

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These coconut cookies are a hybrid of coconut macaroons and a meringue cookie, but with added cornflake crumbs. Delicious and gluten-free! PREP TIME:20minutes mins COOK TIME:18minutes mins TOTAL TIME:40minutes mins YIELD: 28 cookies COURSE: Dessert CUISINE: American Equipment 2 sheet pan silicone mat or parchment paper Ingredients 3 large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes 3/4 cup corn flake crumbs* (from 2 cups cornflakes crushed almost … Read more

Homemade Payday Candy Bars

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Homemade Payday Candy Bars Ingredients Homemade payday candy bar requires just a few ingredients 1.3 cups salted peanuts 2.2 cups peanut butter chips 3.2 cups mini marshmallows 4.1 can sweetened condensed milk 5.3 tablespoons unsalted butter 6.½ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Step 1: Place butter and peanut butter chips in a large saucepan and melt … Read more

Cacio e Pepe Cheese Crisps

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These Cacio e Pepe Cheese Crisps are fun and fast to make for an easy, low- carb holiday appetizer with only three ingredients! PREP TIME:10minutes mins COOK TIME:10minutes mins COOLING TIME:10minutes mins TOTAL TIME:30minutes mins YIELD: 6 servings COURSE: Appetizer, holiday appetizer, Snack CUISINE: American-Italian, Italian-American Equipment sheet pan silicone mat box grater Ingredients 2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese (grated using the large holes of a … Read more

CREAMY RANCH CHICKEN WITH CAULIFLOWER RICE

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Ingredients:- For the creamy ranch chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional) For the cauliflower rice:- 1 head cauliflower 2 tablespoons … Read more

Healthy Tuna Melts

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Yield: 2 Servings (6 points per sandwich) Servings: 2 Tuna Melts Ingredients 1 5 oz. can of tuna in water 1 rib of celery, chopped 1-2 tablespoons chopped onions 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise salt and pepper, to taste 4 slices Sara Lee 45 calorie wheat with honey bread I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spray 2 slices Sargento ultra thin mild cheddar cheese Instructions Preheat a frying pan … Read more

Healthy taco pie

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Holy smokes. This is ~GOOD~. (This is 4-5 Point a serving ) TACO PIE Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey 1 onion, chopped (I only use 1/2 an onion) 1 tbsp chili mix 14 oz. tomato sauce 1 can of corn, drained 1 cup fat free shredded cheddar cheese 6 whole wheat tortillas (I use Ole’ … Read more

Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

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Ingredients: 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt 8 oz light cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste) Zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Fresh berries for topping (optional) Instructions: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the non-fat Greek yogurt, softened light cream cheese, and powdered sugar … Read more