43 ahead fat Recipes

all-bran cereal, raisins, pitted dates, finely chopped, boiling water, flour, baking soda, salt, low-fat buttermilk, eggs, orange marmalade, unsweetened applesauce, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla

boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into strips, onion, sliced, green bell pepper, sliced, red bell pepper, sliced, fajita seasoning mix, chopped fresh garlic, flour tortillas, warmed, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, salsa, hot pepper sauce (optional), guacamole (optional)

baking potatoes, butter, melted, skim milk (approximate) or 1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half, fat free cream cheese or 3 oz cream cheese, salt or 2 tsp substitute, ground black pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup) or 4 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese

eggs (or equivalent egg substitute), low-fat milk, turkey bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, low-carb whole wheat tortillas (8-inch), salt and pepper

dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cake flour, non-fat powdered milk, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled (2 sticks), vanilla extract

chopped onion, garlic cloves, crushed, presliced mushrooms, tomato paste, sugar, dried thyme, dried oregano, pepper, whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped, all-purpose flour, low-fat milk, crumbled feta cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, uncooked penne (tubular-shaped pasta), chopped fresh parsley (optional)

russet potatoes (peeled but leave whole , or use yukon gold potatoes), head of garlic (broken into cloves, peeled and left whole ), butter (can increase to 1/2 cup), sour cream (may use low-fat), whipping cream (35% cream), shredded white cheddar cheese, green onion, chopped, salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), grated parmesan cheese

olive oil or 1/2 oz vegetable oil, peeled chopped carrots, chopped yellow onions, chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic, ground turkey or 5 -6 oz chicken, fennel seed, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh sage, lemon pepper, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, frozen green pea, grated low-fat cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese or 2 -3 oz romano cheese, mashed potatoes (made ahead with reduced fat milk, horseradish or garlic, butter buds, white pepper and salt)

healthy, make-ahead, total time : 30 min, good news chickpeas are rich in both types of dietary fiber , which are important for maintaining heart health and for stabilizing blood sugar levels. pam anderson uses them as the base for this indian-flavored creamy (though cream-free) soup, which she prepares by first pureeing it, then simmering it, to save time. pureed beans give you richness without having to enrich the soup, she says., two 19-oz cans chickpeas, drained, light coconut milk, whole tomatoes, drained and chopped (1/2 cup), naturally sweetened apple juice, cilantro leaves, garam masala, ground ginger, chicken stock or low-sodium broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced

unsalted butter, bread, grated cheese (for me, low-fat), eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, a sprinkle pepper

dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp), warm water (100o to 110o), all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, chilled butter, cut into small pieces, low-fat buttermilk (1%), butter-flavored cooking spra

russet potatoes peeled and quartered, reduced fat cream cheese, light sour cream, onion powder, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, egg whites slightly beaten, butter

quick-cooking oats, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, non-fat powdered milk, wheat germ, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar

frozen spinach (well drained , squeeze out any excess moisture with hands), butter, fresh button mushroom, sliced (can use more or less ), onion, finely chopped, fresh minced garlic (or to taste), seasoning salt (or use white salt), cayenne pepper (or to taste or use black pepper), nutmeg, french bread (cut into 1-inch cubes ), asiago cheese (or to taste) or 3 cups gruyere cheese, shredded (or to taste), grated parmesan cheese, half-and-half cream, full-fat milk (or use 2-3/4 cups all half and half cream), eggs, dijon mustard

butter, softened, broken thin spaghetti or orzo pasta, grain white rice, generous pinch saffron threads, chicken stock, all-purpose flour or instant flour, such as wondra, for dredging, smoked sweet paprika, boneless, skinless chicken thighs , trimmed of excess fat, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, evoo, spanish chorizo, chopped, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, a splash dry sherry, frozen peas, thawed, chopped fresh thyme, roasted red bell peppers, chopped, thick center-cut fillet sustainable cod or black cod, seafood seasoning , such as old bay, shrimp, peeled and deveined, lemon, roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

vegetable oil, lean pork, diced, onions, diced, carrots, thickly sliced, parsnips, thickly sliced, leeks, washed and sliced into 1in lengths, dry cider, bay leaves, dijon mustard, cornstarch, half-fat creme fraiche, apples, salt and pepper

dry pinto beans (or 2 cans of beans), brown rice, ground turkey, salsa, cheddar cheese , cabot reduced fat, grated, garlic powder (or fresh garlic), salt (optional), water, olive oil, whole wheat tortillas, hot pepper

olive oil, vegetable broth (i like to use health valley fat-free vegetable broth, purchased at whole foods market), onions or 1/2 large onion, garlic, crushed, carrots, chopped, red pepper, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, cooked garbanzo beans or 1 can drained garbanzo beans, baking potato , diced carefully (boiled ahead of time until just soft, but not boiled mushy!!!), nice sized zucchini , chopped nicely, ground cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg , tiny, turmeric, cayenne pepper, curry powder, basmati rice (cooked according to package directions), cauliflower, green beans