190 favorite low Recipes

frozen broccoli floret, chicken broth or 1 (14 oz) can vegetable broth, all-purpose flour, chopped shallots, butter (or 10 servings spray ), your favorite shredded cheddar cheese (we use kraft cheddar classic melts), fat-free half-and-half

low fat cream cheese, softened, strawberry low sugar preserves , (or any of your favorite smucker s low sugar or sugar free preserves, whole wheat or flour tortillas, jif creamy peanut butter

low-sodium chicken broth, cider vinegar, light soy sauce, brown sugar, canola oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, your favorite vegetables (broccoli cut into bite-size pieces, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell peppers, chopped onion or thin green beans), minced garlic, pineapple chunks , canned in juice, drained, optional, cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp. cold water, cooked brown rice or whole-grain noodles

low-fat mayonnaise, celery, chopped, old bay seasoning, lemon juice, shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined, your favorite lettuce (optional), croissants (optional) or sandwich roll (optional)

low sodium soy sauce (optional), hearts of palm, barbecue sauce (your favorite or try mvc s barbeque sauce)

macaroni, uncooked, vegetable oil, ground cumin, salt, black beans, rinsed and drained or 1 cup cooked dried black beans, whole kernel corn, drained, red bell pepper , seeds and ribs removed, cut into strips, sliced green onion, sliced black olives, drained, low-fat mayonnaise, low-fat sour cream, salsa, your favorite, salsa, your favorite, chopped fresh cilantro , aka coriander

your favorite barbecue rub , low-carb (low carb rib rub), low-carb barbecue sauce (low carb barbecue sauce), baby back rib rack, plastic wrap, aluminum foil

rotini pasta, can use any favorite tube or 1 lb shell pasta, fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped, heavy cream, fat-free half-and-half, garlic cloves, minced, basil, thyme, salt, crushed tomatoes, low-fat ricotta cheese, shredded asiago cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, mild cheddar cheese, shredded, provolone cheese, shredded, gorgonzola, crumbled

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.

white bread (or your favorite bread) or 1 slice wheat, sandwich (or your favorite bread), butter, low-sodium deli ham, pineapple (drained, if canned or fresh ), dried marjoram (optional), cheese , to cover bread. (gruyere or emmentaler are good choices)

canned salmon, drained & skin removed (*), frozen corn, quick-cooking brown rice, low-sodium low-fat chicken broth, green onions, sliced, dill weed, dried, low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, your favorite hot sauce (optional)

fresh or jarred sauerkraut, unsalted butter , or duck, chicken, or goose fat, pancetta or bacon, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, yellow onions, peeled and sliced, fresh thyme, bay leaves, black peppercorns, juniper berries, lightly crushed, head garlic , split in half crosswise, ham hocks, scored, chicken stock , or canned low-sodium chicken broth, dark or amber beer , such as abita amber, garlic sausage , kielbasa, or knockwurst, bratwurst or veal sausage, red new potatoes, halved if large, creole, whole-grain , or dijon mustard, for serving

tortilla (i use low carb and fat free ones, but you don tsp have to), mozzarella string cheese (i use organic ), white onion (you decided thickness), diced tomato, spinach leaves

onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, bell pepper, diced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, lean ground beef , 7% fat, black pepper, tomato sauce, italian-style peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, lasagna noodles, fat-free ricotta cheese or 16 oz cottage cheese, fresh parsley, minced, egg whites, lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded, parmesan cheese, grated

low sodium chicken broth, dried basil leaves, crushed, pepper, frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, or your favorite), egg noodles, uncooked (i use no yolk), cooked chicken, cubed

low-fat buttermilk, olive oil flavored cooking spray (propellant-free), all-natural salt-free garlic and herb seasoning (or your favorite all-natural salt-free seasoning), salt , plus more to taste, if desired, whole wheat panko, boneless skinless chicken breasts

boneless skinless chicken breast , from the freezer cubed to stick sized chunks (a whole 1 if they are small), oil , for the stir fry., crushed ginger, water, chicken base (paste) or 1 tsp chicken bouillon, in a cup of water or 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, roasted garlic , if you don tsp have it just skip the garlic altogether, dried celery flakes or 1 stalk celery, medium fine dice, crushed dried shiitake mushroom, dried chives, dried green onion, dried white onion, carrot, very fine dice (optional), fresh udon noodles or 1/3 lb soba noodles (my favorite) or 1/2 cup dried flat egg noodles or 1/2 cup ramen noodles

boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (2 per chicken breast), plain tortilla chips (crushed fine in the food processor), flour, salsa, use your favorite , but a smooth salsa, not the chunky kind, a picante sauce also works, eggs, well beaten, olive oil (to saute the chicken), salt, pepper, avocados , rough chopped, fresh jalapenos , fine diced ribs and seeds removed, sour cream (don tsp use low fat), milk (more if you prefer the sauce a bit thinner), lime juice, fresh cilantro, fine chopped, salt, pepper