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Lemon Poppy Seed Angel Cake | A light airy cake full of lemon flavor with lots of poppy seeds. The perfect dessert after a heavy meal.

Lemon Poppy Seed Angel Cake

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Lemon Poppy Seed Angel Cake |  A light airy cake full of lemon flavor with lots of poppy seeds.  The perfect dessert after a heavy meal. This light cake is your ticket to enjoying a sweet dessert without the guilt!  … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Overnight Baked Apple Spice Donuts | A tender donut with shredded apple and apple pie spice, rolled in a sugar and cinnamon mixture.

Overnight Baked Apple Spice Donuts

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Overnight Baked Apple Spice Donuts | A tender donut with shredded apple and apple pie spice, rolled in a sugar and cinnamon mixture.  How perfect are these donuts?  You can make the batter the night before and bake them first … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Light Red Pepper and Beef Pasta

Light Red Pepper and Beef Pasta

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Serve a light meal with pasta and cheese? What? YES YOU CAN! This Light Red Pepper and Beef Pasta is hearty and made with a different kind of red sauce. With ground beef, diced tomatoes, spices, fresh green beans, pasta … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Almond Crusted Cod | A moist and tender fish full of flavor with beer, almonds, bread crumbs and fresh thyme.

Almond Crusted Cod

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Almond Crusted Cod | A moist and tender fish full of flavor with beer, almonds, bread crumbs and fresh thyme.  A light breading, high heat and a drizzle of oil deliver the ideal oven-fried meal.  I also used chicken tenders … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Simple Baked Potato Chips: The name says it all. These easy to make chips are also better for you than the regular fried version.

Simple Baked Potato Chips

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Simple Baked Potato Chips:  The name says it all.  These easy to make chips are also better for you than the regular fried version.  Serve with fish for a healthy fish and chips or along with my Steakhouse Burgers. To … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Oven Fried Pork Chops: Crispy and juicy, you'd never know these aren't fried.

Oven Fried Pork Chops

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If you didn’t tell anyone they would never know that these Oven Fried Pork Chops aren’t really fried.  These pork chops have such wonderful crispy flavor and are topped with a delicious chimichurri sauce.  The perfect easy weeknight dinner. This … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Baked Sugar and Spice Donuts - Lady Behind The Curtain

Baked Sugar and Spice Donuts

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Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. These donuts give you the satisfaction of eating a donut without all the calories. It has more of a biscuit texture but with the addition of nutmeg it gives you the flavors you like from a cake donut. Come on we can say we’re eating a donut right?

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Mushroom Meatloaf - Lady Behind The Curtain

Mushroom Meatloaf

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This Mushroom Meatloaf is wonderful!  If you love mushrooms as much as I do then you are going to love all the wonderful mushroom flavor this meatloaf has to offer. Make a classic dish and cut the calories by substituting … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Light Caramel Popcorn - Lady Behind The Curtain

Light Caramel Popcorn

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Light Caramel Popcorn low on calories but tastes like REAL CARAMEL CORN!  At only 110 calories per serving (1-1/4 cups).  A nice snack to have in your pantry, serve at a party or give as a hostess gift. I made … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Light Maple Cinnamon Dip - Lady Behind The Curtain

Light Maple Cinnamon Dip

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Light Maple Cinnamon Dip is an addictive dip that goes perfectly with apple slices.  Make this dip on the weekend and take it to work for a mid morning snack all week! I made this recipe light by using reduced … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Poached Fruit Topping - Lady Behind The Curtain

Poached Fruit Topping

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Poached Fruit Topping, a combination of dried fruit poached in a sugar free cranberry juice.  The perfect way to end a meal. You don’t have to wait for your favorite fruit to be in season to make this wonderful Poached … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Light Sauteed Cabbage and Apples - Lady Behind The Curtain

Light Sauteed Cabbage and Apples

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If you’re looking for something new to serve as a side dish this Light Sauteed Cabbage and Apples is perfect!  I was getting so tired of the same old vegetable side dish so I decided to try something new.  I’ve … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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Hello, Welcome! I’m Sheryl—hostess, baker, and the Lady Behind the Curtain! Here you’ll find festive dessert recipes, party-ready treats, and time-saving tips from my 25+ years of event planning. Whether you’re prepping for a birthday, shower, or holiday table, I’ve got you covered with sweet ideas that impress without the stress. Let’s celebrate something delicious!

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