89 asparagus and cooking light Recipes

yukon gold potatoes, sliced, tub light cream cheese spread with chive and onion, milk, shredded parmesan cheese, snipped fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon, crushed, cooked boneless ham , cut in bite-sized slices, fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut in 2 to 3-inch pieces, tarragon sprigs (optional)

boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes, egg white, lightly beaten, cornstarch, vodka, canola oil, dry white wine, low sodium soy sauce, low sodium chicken broth, vegetable oil cooking spray, scallions, white part and 2 inches green ,cut into 1 inch pieces, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, peeled and julienned, red bell pepper, 3 oz seeded and julienned, asparagus , cut into 2 inch pieces, ripe mango, 4 oz peeled and cut into chunks

salt, asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, vegetable oil, eggs, lightly beaten, thick-sliced deli ham , cut into 1/4-inch pieces, garlic cloves, finely chopped, cold cooked white rice, soy sauce, scallions, finely chopped

seasoned rice vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh-ground pepper, salt, red thin-skin potatoes , scrubbed, cooking oil spray or salad oil, asparagus, lightly packed fresh basil leaves, rinsed, basil sprigs, rinsed, shaved parmesan cheese (see notes )

cooked minute rice, chopped tomatoes, asparagus spears cut in 1 in. pieces, cooked and cooled ., miracle whip light dressing, dijon mustard, parsley, chopped, grated peel & juice from 1 lemon

cooked brown rice (cold ), eggs, lightly beaten, canola oil, asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, red bell pepper, thinly sliced into 1-inch pieces, scallions , cut into 1-inch pieces, garlic clove, minced, fresh ginger, minced, reduced sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, hot pepper sauce (or to taste)

sour cream, scallions, finely chopped, lemon juice, ripe avocados, cut in half and chopped, mayonnaise, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream, organic chickpeas, drained, juice of 1 lemon, light tahini paste, light olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, garlic clove, peeled and crushed, boiling water, sea salt , to taste, very ripe tomatoes, scallion, finely chopped, garlic clove, peeled and crushed (optional), extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil leaves, tomato ketchup, a little ground black pepper , to taste, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, red bell pepper sticks, celery sticks, tomatoes, blanched sugar snap peas or asparagus (cover with boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain under cold running water), radishes, breadsticks , small or large, tortilla chips ( cool flavor or the blue corn variety), beet , carrot, and parsnip vegetable chips, oat crackers or mini rice cakes, toasted pita bread sliced into strips, bagel chips (slice 2 organic bagels widthwise into 4 thin slices. brush with olive oil, and then bake at 150of for 10 minutes. break into pieces), tortilla chips (cut 1 large tortilla into 8 slices. place on a baking sheet and cook at 350of for 10 minutes.), sweet potato wedges (peel and cut 2 lbs sweet potatoes into wedges. place them in a roasting pan, toss in a tbsp of olive oil, and sprinkle with a tsp of paprika. cook for 35-40 minutes at 400of, turning a few times. these are great with the sour cream dip.)

romaine lettuce, cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts , strips, tomatoes, halved, cut up cooked asparagus (1 inch pieces), golden reduced fat light caesar salad dressing, seasoned croutons, grated parmesan cheese

yukon gold potato, sliced, light chive & onion cream cheese, milk, shredded parmesan cheese, snipped fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp dried tarragon, crushed, cooked boneless ham, cut into bit-size pieces, fresh asparagus spear, trimmed, cut in 2 to 3-inch pieces, fresh tarragon, sprigs for garnish (optional)

olive oil, divided, eggs, lightly beaten, beef top sirloin steaks (5 oz each), cut into thin strips, coleslaw mix, fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces, chopped onion, cold cooked instant rice, butter, cubed, reduced-sodium soy sauce, pepper

vegetable broth, low-sodium soy sauce, grated peeled fresh ginger, dark sesame oil, salt, diagonally cut asparagus, pre-shredded carrot, vegetable oil, divided, eggs, lightly beaten, cooked long-grain rice, chilled, frozen green peas, thawed, sliced green onions

fresh jumbo asparagus, reduced-sodium chicken broth, cornstarch, light soy sauce, sesame oil, sea scallops, sliced button mushrooms or 3 -4 oyster mushrooms, garlic, cherries , tomato halves, green onions, hot cooked rice (no salt added)

extra-virgin olive oil, sliced fresh white mushrooms, fresh or frozen chopped onion (about 1 medium-large yellow onion), garlic clove, minced, dried marjoram, crumbled, dried thyme, crumbled, freshly ground black pepper, carved , fully cooked chicken breast, prepared alfredo sauce (from the refrigerator counter; use light or reduced-fat, if you like), dry marsala , sherry, or white wine, frozen asparagus cuts (do not thaw but do separate into individual pieces), al dente make-ahead rice, reheated , recipe follows, water, uncooked converted white rice (no substitute)

rotelle pasta, cooked, drained, light cream cheese, garlic, minced, asparagus , cut into bite sized pieces, milk, grated parmesan cheese, divided, grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided, white pepper, fresh lemon zest, grape tomatoes, cut in half, onion, sliced thin, then diced, red pepper flakes (optional)

low sodium chicken broth, garlic cloves, minced, carrots , cut into julienne strips, asparagus, cut into 2-inch lengths, sole fillet, flour, butter, dry white wine (or cooking wine), grated lemon peel, & juice of 1 lemon

monterey jack cheese, coarsely grated, muenster, coarsely grated, cornstarch, dry white wine, minced garlic, kirsch, salt, freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, boiled baby new potatoes in their skins, or quartered if large, lightly steamed broccoli florets, lightly steamed cauliflower florets, lightly steamed asparagus, button mushrooms , wiped clean and stems removed, cubed smoked ham, cooked sliced hot sausage, thick pretzel sticks, lightly toasted cubes french bread

pie crusts (double mean chef s classic pie crust, classic pie crust, idiot proof step-by-step photo tutorial), boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, fat discarded,washed,and patted dry, seasoning salt, garlic granules, salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, yukon gold potatoes, cooked,cooled,peeled,and coarsely diced (about 3 cups), extra virgin olive oil, carrots, peeled and coarsely diced, coarsely diced broccoli stem (save florets for another use), onion, diced, minced fresh garlic, stalks celery, sliced, asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces, green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely diced, red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely diced, salt & freshly ground black pepper, butter, flour, reduced-fat chicken broth, dried thyme, lightly crushed to release flavor,to taste, dried basil, lightly crushed to release flavor,to taste, seasoning salt, garlic granules, dehydrated instant mashed potatoes , as needed for final thickening (optional), milk or heavy cream or egg wash, for brushing pie tops (optional), kosher salt , for sprinkling on pie tops (optional)

baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, nonfat cream cheese, minced fresh chives, minced green onions, salt, pepper, hard-cooked eggs, egg white, lightly beaten, reduced-fat round buttery cracker crumbs, vegetable cooking spray, fresh asparagus spears, nonfat sour cream, reduced-calorie mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, skim milk, romaine lettuce leaves, chopped fresh chives (optional)