338 deliciously light Recipes

refried beans, black beans, drained, red kidney beans, drained, sweetcorn, drained, hot salsa, habanero sauce, dried chili pepper flakes, jalapeno peppers, drained, cheese, grated (monterey jack, cheddar or gouda), black olives, sliced, scallions, sliced (use the light green-green parts ), diced tomato, coriander, chopped, nacho chips

pork loin chops, golden delicious apples, sliced, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt

grated ginger (1-2 inches in length , remove outer skin), spring scallions, very finely chopped, salt, peanut oil (substitute , light olive oil), sesame oil, chopped green peppers (substitute , 1tbsp hot chili pepper), garlic, crushed, sugar (optional), peanut oil (substitute , light olive oil), soy sauce, red rice vinegar, sesame oil, light soy sauce, oyster sauce (i pefer the type with no sugar, see label on bottle for ingredients), peanut oil (substitute , light olive oil), soup stock

mashed sweet potatoes (well drained , mashed canned ones are fine), eggs, lightly beaten, sugar, salt, melted light butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, melted light butter

light mayonnaise (best foods or hellman s), apple cider vinegar, water, garlic powder, yellow mustard, salt, pepper

light soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, beef tenderloin, mushroom (optional)

bacon , matchstick cut, ground beef, hot sausage, removed from casing, yellow pepper, chopped and seeded, red onion, chopped, jalapenos, chopped and seeded, garlic, minced, v 8 vegetable juice, beef bouillon cube, salt, light brown sugar, chili powder, tabasco sauce, worcestershire sauce, red kidney beans, drained, cannellini beans, drained, diced tomatoes, slightly drained, red potatoes, peeled

cooked squash (i like to use a mix of zucchini and summer squash) sliced or diced, light stick margarine (or equivalent of butter buds for no fat, salt, black pepper, eggs (i use egg substitute for no cholesterol), fat-free milk (or smart balance lactose-free milk), cabot 75% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (lactose-free) grated, buttery cracker crumbs (i use town house wheat), chopped onion

turkey bacon, cut into squares, mushrooms (sliced or quartered ), scallion, chopped (i use scissors), egg whites , eggbeaters, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, light multi-grain english muffin

sliced peeled golden delicious apples, sugar, cornstarch, apple cider or apple juice, egg, lightly beaten, lemon juice, unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches), king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, cold butter, cubed, chopped pecans

refrigerated pillsbury crescent recipe creations seamless dough sheet, baking apples (preferably fuji), peeled and cored, sweetened dried cranberries, brown sugar (not packed), light whipped butter or light buttery spread, cinnamon, ground nutmeg

chicken stock (i use water and a tsp of better than boullian), frozen broccoli, frozen cauliflower, frozen carrots, light cheese (i use 1 wedge of light laughing cow), garlic clove, minced

crabmeat, drained, shrimp, drained (optional), light cream cheese, light sour cream, seafood sauce, salsa (i prefer the medium), shredded cheese (i prefer marble), green onion, finely chopped

unsalted butter, at room temperature, light brown sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, flour, milk chocolate, well chopped, toasted pecans, lightly chopped

milk, half-and-half (half milk and half cream ), egg yolks, eggs, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, bourbon (optional), sweet apples (gravestein, gala or golden delicious), light extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground cardamom, light extra virgin olive oil , for brushing on fruit, toasted pecans (to garnish, chopped )

flour (white or healthier combo), baking soda, cinnamon, salt, eggs (egg beaters are great), vegetable oil (or combo yogurt, applesauce, fat-free mayo etc.), low-fat buttermilk, sugar, vanilla, drained crushed pineapple, shredded carrots, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, sugar, baking soda, low-fat buttermilk, butter or 1/2 cup light, corn syrup, vanilla, sugar, baking soda, low-fat buttermilk, butter or 1/2 cup light

cooked chicken breast, chopped, low-fat blue cheese dressing, light sour cream, light mayonnaise, stalks celery, finely chopped, instant minced onion, crumbled blue cheese, chopped hazelnuts or 1 oz almonds, red seedless grapes, cut in half