241 less style Recipes

less-fat cream cheese, softened, nonfat buttermilk, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh dill, minced fresh garlic, onion powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper

boil-in-bag jasmine rice, water-packed firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch pieces, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste), less-sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, black bean garlic sauce, canola oil, salt, presliced mushrooms, matchstick-cut carrots, bottled ground fresh ginger (such as spice world), chopped green onions, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped

roasted red peppers , strips, pimento stuffed olives, sliced, extra virgin olive oil, french style fresh baked bread (thinly sliced ), shredded fontina (or cheddar or monterey jack cheese), fresh garlic cloves, chopped (more or less to taste), chopped cilantro (or green onion or parsley)

red bell pepper, diced, rice wine vinegar, mandarin orange segments (packed in 100% juice), juice , from mandarin orange package, hoisin sauce (found in asian aisle), soy sauce, honey, drops hot sauce, ginger, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sesame oil, boneless pork chops (about 1/2-inch -thick and around 1 lb. or a little less), whole wheat flour, salt and pepper, garlic cloves, minced, canola oil

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, olive oil, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, dry marsala wine, cornstarch, chopped fresh thyme, fresh lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, pre-sliced mushrooms, light butter, chopped fresh parsley

vermicelli or 8 oz thin spaghetti, broken in half, dark sesame oil (divided , 3-1), minced fresh ginger, garlic cloves, minced, crushed red pepper flakes , i used less (optional), sliced bok choy or 2 cups swiss chard, red bell pepper , cut into short, thin strips, reduced-sodium chicken broth, reduced sodium soy sauce, green onions, cut diagonally , 3/4-inch pieces, water chestnuts, sliced diagonally , 1/2-inch slices (i used la choy), sliced fresh large mushrooms (i used button), canadian bacon , slices cut into strips or 1 (6 oz) package turkey bacon, already cooked & crispy, broken into 1/4-inch pieces, chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, chopped cashews (optional) or 1/4 cup peanuts, i used cashews (optional)

less-sodium soy sauce, honey, unsalted butter, extra-virgin olive oil, green beans,trimmed, kosher salt, minced garlic

bread (use italian or french-style unsliced bread, cut into 1-inch cubes), prosciutto (thickly sliced and diced ) or 5 oz ham (thickly sliced and diced), canned roasted red pepper, chopped, green onions, finely chopped, grated parmesan cheese, divided, chopped tomatoes, drained, sliced black olives (or use less ), mozzarella cheese, shredded (can use less or to taste), eggs, full-fat milk, cayenne pepper, seasoning salt (or use white salt), black pepper, chopped fresh parsley, capers (optional)

bacon, uncooked rice, water, tomato juice, stewed tomatoes, chopped onion, salt, celery salt, cajun spices (more or less to taste) or 1 tsp dry rub seasonings (more or less to taste), worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce (more or less to taste), bacon drippings or 2 tbsp butter, cut into pieces, black-eyed peas, undrained, parsley

shredded pork, petite diced tomatoes , with juices, tomato puree, chicken stock, black beans, drained and rinsed, corn, drained, olive oil, red bell pepper, sliced, yellow bell pepper, sliced, jalapenos (can substitute a sliced green bell pepper for less heat) or 8 serranos, sliced (can substitute a sliced green bell pepper for less heat), yellow onion, sliced, half of a large red onion, sliced, garlic cloves, minced, cumin, chili powder, dried chipotle powder, sazon goya seasoning, salt and pepper, ground cayenne pepper (optional), grated cheddar cheese or 8 oz mexican blend cheese, sliced scallions, fresh choppped cilantro, sour cream

onion, chopped, garlic clove, chopped, dried red pepper flakes (use less for a milder dish), lamb shoulder, cubes (trimmed of as much fat as possible and cut into small (1/2 inch), fresh tomatoes, skinned, seeded and roughly chopped, turmeric, cumin, five-spice powder, cinnamon, salt, water, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (chickpeas), dried macaroni (use your favorite soup pasta)

balsamic vinegar (cooking variety not finishing quality), extra virgin olive oil, dried basil (more or less to taste), garlic clove, finely minced, honey, shredded parmesan cheese (more or less to taste), kosher salt

baby lamb, pancetta or 2 oz prosciutto, diced small, garlic cloves, chopped, fresh sage leaves (more or less ) or 6 dried sage, olive oil, dry white wine, salt & pepper

olive oil, lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, salt, black pepper, sliced onion, garlic cloves, chopped, ground cumin, ground turmeric, paprika, ground ginger, less-sodium beef broth, dried apricots, salt, black pepper, diagonally sliced peeled carrot (about 4 carrots), water (optional), chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, olive oil, garlic clove, crushed, salt, ground turmeric, less-sodium beef broth, water, uncooked couscous, chopped green onions, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided

olive oil, lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, salt, sliced onion, garlic cloves, chopped, ground cumin, ground turmeric, paprika, ground ginger, less-sodium beef broth, dried apricots, salt, black pepper, diagonally sliced peeled carrot (about 4 carrots), water (optional), chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, olive oil, garlic clove, crushed, salt, ground turmeric, less-sodium beef broth, water, uncooked couscous, chopped green onions

green pimento stuffed olive, kalamata olive, giardiniera (pickled italian-style veggies), pepperoncini peppers , depending on your affinity for spiciness (or less (or more), capers, jarred roasted peppers, garlic cloves, dried oregano, zest from 1 lemon, lemon , juice of, black pepper (no salt, the olives are salty) or crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (no salt, the olives are salty)

basmati rice, rinsed, madras-style curry powder, kosher salt, vegetable oil, white onion, quartered, garlic, ginger, peeled, diced tomatoes, serrano chile peppers, halved (remove seeds for less heat), shrimp, peeled and deveined, whole or low-fat plain yogurt, chopped fresh cilantro

boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, flour, seasoning salt or 1 tsp white salt, black pepper, oil , for browning sauce, onion, chopped, chopped fresh garlic (or to taste), carrots, cut into large chunks, celery ribs, coarsley chopped, brown sugar , packed, dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release the flavor), cumin, paprika, cinnamon, crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, can use cayenne pepper in place of the pepper flakes), salt and black pepper, dry red wine (or to taste), beef broth (you can add in more broth if desired), button mushroom (optional, can use less if desired)