89 better low Recipes

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

tofu shirataki noodles , house foods spaghetti shape, the normal sized package, reduced-fat peanut butter, room temperature (i use the better n peanut butter spread), reduced-fat peanut butter, room temperature (i use the better n peanut butter spread), light soymilk, light soy sauce (i used 1 tsp of the the low sodium kind), sesame seeds, garlic, minced, artificial sweetener (i used 1 splenda packet), scallions, chopped, salt (optional)

butter (can use low-fat , the original recipe does but it tastes better with butter) or 1/4 cup margarine (can use low-fat, the original recipe does but it tastes better with butter), marmalade, golden syrup, molasses, brown sugar, rum (i like morgan s spiced), skim milk, wholewheat flour, self-raising flour, ground ginger, mixed spice, bicarbonate of soda, porridge oats, egg

fettuccine pasta, dry, butter, garlic clove, minced, low-fat milk (or i have used skim), all-purpose flour, parmesan cheese, grated (real is better), dried basil, salt, pepper, low-fat sour cream, shrimp or 1 -2 cup chicken

hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved, low-fat mayonnaise, salt, radishes, thinly sliced and root ends reserved (the longer the better for the roots), raisins or 8 currants, cheddar cheese, cubed, spinach (optional) or lettuce leaf (optional)

dry oats, wonder natural foods ) better n peanut butter low sodium, frozen mixed berries

wonder natural foods ) better n peanut butter low sodium, unsweetened cocoa, sugar free syrup, oats, water

butter, orzo pasta, low sodium chicken broth, water, parmesan cheese, fresh is better, fresh basil, chopped, salt, black pepper, pine nuts, toasted

carrot, sliced, diced onion, garlic cloves, minced, vegetable broth , fat-free vegetarian (make sure it s low sodium), water, green cabbage, diced, green beans (fresh is better ), tomato paste, kosher salt (or sea ), zucchini, sliced, paprika, shallot, diced, bay leaves, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, basil leaves, sage leaves

tomatillos, chopped (goya canned crushed ok), poblano chiles , roasted & chopped (anaheim or canned diced ok), jalapenos, chopped (from can or jar), yellow onions, chopped, tomato, chopped, garlic, chopped, chicken broth (better than boullion or other low sodium), olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, salt

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, high-quality whole milk, cultured buttermilk (preferably not low-fat ), kosher salt, heavy cream , optional, thick slices white bread (or even better, buy a loaf of fresh, unsliced bread and slice it at home as thick as you like), kosher or sea salt, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves , or large leaves cut in chiffonade, freshly ground black pepper

canned pumpkin, packaged frozen spinach, thawed and drained, better than cream cheese cream cheese substitute, nutmeg, salt and pepper, to taste, sliced mushrooms, sliced onion, low-fat tofu, non-fat soymilk, crushed garlic, celery salt, dill, better than cream cheese cream cheese substitute, salt and pepper, to taste, whole wheat tortillas, vegan parmesan cheese (optional)

red potatoes (about 2 lbs), unpeeled, sliced, blue cheese, crumbled, low sodium chicken broth (homemade even better or vegetable broth), salt & pepper to taste

half-and-half cream (or use milk), egg, beaten, flour, garlic salt, paprika, black pepper, poultry seasoning, chicken thighs, vegetable oil, canned low sodium chicken broth (use only low-sodium !), half-and-half cream (can use milk but half and half cream is better)

flour, chicken base (i use better than bouillon), milk (skim works fine), egg noodles, low fat cottage cheese, diced celery, diced onion, diced green pepper, chopped cooked chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese (low fat or fat free), chicken broth, grated parmesan cheese, sliced mushrooms, fresh thyme, garlic clove, minced, frozen carrots

yukon gold potatoes (cubed . about 2 lbs), low-fat milk, low-fat sour cream, butter, chives (freshly chopped ), salt, pepper (freshly ground tastes better )

mango, frozen chunks, nopalitos , strips cactus pieces (canned, drained), orange juice, better n peanut butter spread, low sodium, fresh lime juice, cayenne pepper (up to 1/4 teaspoon), ice cubes

white bread, milk, onion, finely minced, garlic clove, finely minced, parmesan cheese, fresh, finely grated (no substitutes), salt, black pepper, sage, ground, fresh rosemary, finely chopped (don tsp substitute dried), ground turkey , 93% (or as lean as possible), butter, flour, chicken broth, good quality, low sodium, beef bouillon , better than bouillon brand (no substitutes), water, garlic clove, sliced in half, sage, ground, rosemary (optional), half-and-half cream