24 fat and six Recipes

lean ground beef (90% lean), onion, chopped (or season with onion powder or minced onion), salsa, black beans, rinsed and drained, fat-free italian salad dressing, low-sodium taco seasoning, ground cumin, flour tortillas , torn up (8 inches), corn, drained or 1 1/4 cups frozen corn, low-fat sour cream, low-fat mexican cheese blend, shredded, shredded lettuce, tomato, chopped, minced fresh cilantro

fat unpeeled garlic cloves (1 2/3 to 2 cups) or an equivalent amount of smaller cloves, plus 1 tsp minced garlic, olive oil, a first -or second-cut beef brisket (about 5 lb), trimmed of excess fat, wiped with a damp paper towel, and patted dry, red wine vinegar, chicken broth, preferably homemade or good-quality low-sodium purchased, fresh thyme sprigs, or 2 tsp dried leaves, fresh rosemary sprigs, plus 1 tsp chopped leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, grated lemon zest

pasta, regular (i like shells , but elbow macaroni or other shapes will work) or 1 lb whole wheat pasta (i like shells, but elbow macaroni or other shapes will work), smart balance butter spread, fat free milk, whole wheat flour, nutmeg, grated, salt and pepper, fat free ricotta cheese, fat free cream cheese, parmesan cheese, grated, fat free swiss cheese (singles), cheddar cheese, grated, fat free cheddar cheese, grated

eight oz block of low-fat cream cheese , cut into six pieces, milk, tb of any fat-free butter or margarine, tb flour, grated parmesan cheese, steamer-style bag of frozen broccoli, steamed, cook 1 lb of cooked fettucini

cream of mushroom soup (fat free), cream of chicken soup (fat free), diced green chilies, monterey jack cheese, grated, low-fat cheddar cheese, grated, flour tortillas , six inch size cut into bite-size pieces, chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, cooked and cut into bite size pieces, evaporated skim milk

dark brown sugar, butter, dark corn syrup, low-fat milk, egg substitute, vanilla extract, salt, grated orange rind, eggs, six 1 1/2-inch-thick slices) french bread, frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed, grand marnier, chopped pecans, toasted

lean ground beef, garlic cloves, minced, onion, diced, salt and pepper, corn tortillas , cut into six wedges, cheddar cheese, grated (i use 2 % to cut down on fat), tomato sauce, chili seasoned beans (i use ranch style), corn, drained, sliced black olives, drained, diced green chilies , to taste, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano

vegetable oil or corn oil, onion ,chopped fine (about 1 cup), chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, table salt, granulated sugar, boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs), trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, tomato sauce, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sharp cheddar cheese , grated (2 cups), corn tortillas (six-inch)

italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, diced tomatoes, undrained, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, chopped fresh mushrooms, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, chopped green pepper, chopped zucchini, green onions, chopped, dried basil, dried oregano, fat-free milk, egg substitute, salt-free seasoning blend, pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, roughly chopped, red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, chili paste or your favorite hot sauce, shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ripe avocados , preferably hass, kosher salt, fresh lemon juice, scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced, fresh cilantro, jalapeno, stemmed and thinly sliced, plain nonfat yogurt , preferably greek, shredded romaine lettuce, ripe medium tomatoes, diced

dried guajillo chiles (about 3 oz), dried chiles de arbol, pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 4 cups), garlic, peeled, cumin seeds, ground canela (see tips, below ), freshly squeezed orange juice, extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, grated zest of 1 orange, ground canela (see tips, below ), six large lamb shanks (about 1 1/4 lb each), trimmed of excess fat, six 1/2-inch-thick fresh pineapple rings, cored, roasted vegetables, coconut tamales

raisin bran cereal, flour, brown sugar or 1/2 cup turbinado sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, buttermilk, applesauce, eggs, beaten, vanilla

beef chuck roast, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, onion, sliced, carrots, peeled, thinly sliced, ribs celery, thinly sliced, garlic, crushed, chopped tomatoes , in juice, red wine, beef broth, homemade, or low-sodium, low-fat, fresh thyme, or 1 tsp dried, bay leaves, coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional), red wine vinegar, carrots, peeled, cut into thirds, turnips, peeled and cut into six wedges, red onions, peeled , cut into six wedges, parsnips, peeled, cut into thirds, olive oil, chopped fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

onion, chopped, minced garlic, olive oil, tomato -and-basil pasta sauce, multigrain extra-wide egg noodles, salt, dried crushed red pepper, low-fat ricotta cheese, shredded italian six-cheese blend, chopped fresh basil (optional)

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, cumin, dried chipotle powder, cinnamon, ground chicken breast, salsa, water, salt, cilantro, lime juice, corn tortillas , six inch, lettuce, shredded, cheddar cheese (or whatever cheese you like), reduced-fat sour cream (optional)

mild or spicy italian sausage, casings removed, onion, halved and sliced, yellow or red bell pepper, sliced, low-fat ricotta cheese, eggs, salt-free herb -and-spice seasoning, refrigerated pizza crust dough, pizza sauce, shredded italian six-cheese blend, divided

naturally smoked bacon, chopped, garlic clove, minced, onion, chopped, sun-dried tomato , blanched nd thinly sliced, six bean blend, drained and rinsed, sour cream , fat-free, fresh parsley leaves, ground cumin, seeded and diced tomato

cream cheese , softened - the lower fat kind is fine, artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, six to eight oz (half a bag) of frozen, chopped spinach - thawed and squeezed dry - or for an extra rich dip, use thawed spinach souffle from pepperidge farms, four to six oz shredded parmesan cheese - you can use the stuff in the green can but the real thing is better, crab meat, drained - or fresh if you can afford it, shrimp, drained and chopped - or fresh if you like, mayo, hot sauce to taste