Picture this: a luscious, velvety cheesecake that melts in your mouth with each bite. You can practically taste it, right? Now imagine a lightened-up version of this ...

Most great appetizers seem to be high in calories and fat. But this one--made by draining tangy goat’s milk yogurt and flavoring it with a salsa of smoked oysters and tomatoes--is actually quite ...

Finding healthy breakfasts that are both quick and satisfying can sometimes feel impossible. I’ll admit that I love a sweet breakfast, and I’ve been known to enjoy desserts first thing in the morning.

Cheesecake can be almost guiltless -- that is, rich in good taste but low in fat. The trick is to use homemade nonfat yogurt cheese. Making yogurt cheese is a breeze. Simply drain yogurt overnight ...

The 3 p.m. slump is in full swing, and hunger is to blame. You’re craving a nutritious, protein-packed and dairy-based snack. Having a few ideas in mind can take the guesswork out of healthy snacking.

Sometimes when I’m in the kitchen making fresh cheese, I imagine what it must have been like for the primitive nomads who first discovered that the fresh, sweet liquid they had so laboriously milked ...

Whether you're looking for breakfast, a snack or the base of a creamy sauce or spread, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt are both tasty, filling options. But is one actually healthier? And how can you ...

I learned something potentially dangerous this weekend: cheese, especially fresh (not aged) cheese, is surprisingly quick and easy to make. A group of people in my area who are concerned about the ...

Put the yogurt into a bowl and stir in the salt. Line a large strainer with four layers of cheesecloth and pour the yogurt mixture into it. Gather up the edges of the cheesecloth and tie with twine ...