145 basic light Recipes

flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, flat beer, eggs, lightly beaten, vegetable oil

sugar, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking cocoa, salt, butter, melted, eggs, lightly beaten, water, vanilla extract, caramel ice cream topping, chopped pecans, toasted, divided, dried cherries or cranberries, water

flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk or 1 cup light cream

coarse salt and pepper, waxy potatoes , scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (such as yukon gold or new), white wine vinegar, scallions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced, light mayonnaise

chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, light corn syrup, dry sherry or 1/2 cup white wine, cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, ground red pepper or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

zucchini (grated , squeeze out excess liquid), onion (finely chopped ), bacon (finely chopped ), eggs (lightly beaten ), tasty cheese (grated ), self-rising flour, pepper

fat-free refried beans, kidney beans (drained ), mexican beans (lightly drained ), red capsicum, diced, shredded low-fat cheese, tortillas (packet), tomato sauce (taco or enchilada etc), diced onion (sauted), corn kernel, vegetarian sausages, diced (sanitarium are good), spices

flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, eggs, slightly beaten, milk, butter, melted (light butter works fine), vanilla extract

very warm water, active dry yeast (i use saf instant), salt, honey, light olive oil, vitamin cup powder (it helps the bread to rise better) (optional), whole wheat flour (may be a little more or less)

warm water (110 degrees max), sugar, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, plain low-fat yogurt, butter, softened, cut into small pieces, eggs, lightly beaten, sugar, salt, vanilla extract or 2 tsp grated citrus zest, all-purpose flour

dry ingredients, baking soda, citric acid, corn starch, epsom salts, wet ingredients, light oil of your choice (sweet almond oil, grapeseed, etc.), water, borax, spray bottle filled with witch hazle or water

dark sesame oil, matchstick-cut carrots, sliced green onions, bottled minced garlic, pepper, chilled cooked brown rice, egg, lightly beaten, low-sodium soy sauce, water

garlic cloves or 1 small shallot, peeled & chopped, wine vinegar (your choice ), white vinegar or 3 tbsp lemon juice, dijon mustard (yellow mustard also works), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oil or 1/2 cup light flavored olive oil

water, unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, eggs, egg white, lightly beaten, sweetened whipped cream, cream puff swan variation

sweet onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup), olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh thyme, dried crushed red pepper, chopped tomatoes (about 6 medium tomatoes), light brown sugar, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh oregano, chopped fresh rosemary, salt, freshly ground pepper

water lukewarm, cake yeast, bread flour, dark brown sugar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, egg white lightly beaten, sesame seeds

whipping cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, garnishes: fresh raspberries , fresh mint sprig