145 homemade low cheese Recipes

fresh broccoli, raw carrots, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, low sodium vegetable broth (i use homemade vegetable) or 16 oz chicken broth (i use homemade vegetable), half-and-half (use the real thing), low-fat milk or 2 cups skim milk, filtered water, light-skinned potato, hot sauce (i use 1/2), kosher salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , to taste, roasted garlic cloves (optional)

chopped leek, cream cheese, softened, creamy salad dressing (reduced sodium or homemade - look for creamy tomato dressing and other low sodium dressings on thi), white vinegar, white sugar, bacon bits (or equivalent crumbled reduced sodium ), sodium-free seasoning, pepper

burrito-size flour tortillas, canned low-fat refried black beans (rosarito brand is good), chunky salsa (hot or mild ; commercial or homemade), shredded mexican blend cheese, guacamole (commercial or homemade), sour cream

olive oil, white flour, low-fat milk, fresh ground black pepper, pasta (dry or fresh , any shape will work, penne, fettucine, rotini, etc.), low-fat parmesan cheese, grated, pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought in jar), boneless skinless salmon , seared and then broken with fork into chunks, chopped fresh parsley , to sprinkle on completed dish (optional)

water , salted, baby spinach, washed (5 1/4 oz bag), low-fat ricotta cheese (15 oz container), fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, lemon , zest of, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, divided, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into rectangular blocks (2 large), butter, marinara sauce, homemade or 2 cups marinara sauce, purchased, salt and pepper, to taste

poblano chiles, garlic cloves, minced, yukon gold potatoes, peeled , cut into 1/8- inch slices, salt and pepper, cilantro, coarsely chopped, fresh (plus extra for garnish ), chicken broth (preferably homemade or at least low sodium), whipping cream, monterey jack cheese, shredded (about 6 oz), queso anejo, crumbled (or romano cheese)

dark chicken meat, skin on, chicken breast, skin on, water, onion, quartered, carrot, peeled,cut in 5 pieces, stalk celery, cut in 5 pieces, parsley stems , reserve sprigs, whole peppercorns, fresh thyme, minced or 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves, flour, eggs, olive oil, water, fresh oregano, minced or 1 tsp dried oregano, parmesan cheese, salt, canned best quality low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups homemade chicken stock, carrot, peeled,sliced very thinly, frozen peas, thawed, parsley sprig, minced, freshly grated parmesan cheese, generous grinding pepper, salt

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

penne, shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, grated romano cheese, low-fat ricotta cheese, tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought jarred sauce, for pasta), turkey meatballs ( , the entire recipe)

pizza crust (homemade preferably or store bought ), tomato sauce (homemade is best ), goat cheese, feta cheese, mayonnaise (not low fat ), garlic cloves, kalamata olive (chopped ), chili pepper (minced ), dried oregano, red onion (sliced into thin rings), baby spinach leaves, mozzarella cheese (shredded )

chopped onions, garlic, minced, mushrooms, sliced, sherry wine or 3 tbsp water, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, chopped broccoli, spinach, washed,dried,and chopped, aha herb seasoning or 1/2 tsp low-salt seasoning, alternative, low fat cottage cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley or 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes, eggs, black pepper, salt, tomato sauce (homemade or canned ), lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

olive oil, chopped yellow onion, celery, sliced, garlic cloves, minced, chicken stock (homemade preferred , or low-sodium canned chicken broth), unpeeled cubed red potatoes, corn kernels (fresh or frozen ), all-purpose flour, whole milk, cubed cooked chicken breasts, tomato, chopped and drained, salt, fresh ground black pepper, shredded cheddar cheese

canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, baking potatoes (about 3), peeled and sliced thin, dried thyme, salt, fresh-ground black pepper, ribs celery, sliced, heavy cream, store-bought or homemade pizza dough, gruyere cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)

olive oil, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, ground beef, tomato paste, whole canned tomatoes, white wine or 1/2 cup dry vermouth, anchovy paste (optional) or 1 tsp worcestershire sauce (optional), dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, ground black pepper, egg, ricotta cheese (homemade if you can, about 1 pt), dried basil, grated parmesan cheese, no-boil lasagna noodles (about 1/2 lb), low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 4 cup), grated parmesan cheese

cooked chicken, diced, green chilies, diced, tomato, seeded & diced, ricotta cheese (can use low-fat ), green onions, chopped, cilantro, minced, salt & pepper, to taste, flour tortillas, salsa (homemade or commercial), mozzarella cheese, shredded, cheddar cheese, shredded

eggplant, sliced 1/4-inch thick, zucchini, sliced 1/8-inch thick, garlic cloves, diced, dry measure quinoa pasta (elbows ), low fat cottage cheese, egg, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated romano cheese (or parmesan), spaghetti sauce (or about 1 1/2 cups homemade ), salt & fresh ground pepper

roquefort cheese, heavy cream, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, dry white wine, butter, salt, fresh-ground black pepper, ziti, grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving, chopped fresh parsley

zucchini, olive oil, jimmy dean low-fat breakfast sausage, onion (large dice ), cream cheese, homemade marinara sauce (if you use canned... saute a little garlic, parsley, and olive oil and let it simmer for 15 - 20 min), mozzarella cheese (shredded )