121 light california Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, orange juice, sweet chili sauce, light soy sauce, molasses, dry mustard, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, green bell pepper, sliced thinly, mandarin oranges (in water), pineapple chunks (in water)

recipe basic burger , with whole-wheat buns, ripe avocados, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, scallions, white and light green parts, sliced, garlic, roughly chopped, tinned anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry and chopped , optional, mayonnaise, low-fat plain greek yogurt, salt, pepper, alfalfa or radish sprouts, asian mayo, pesto mayo, spicy ketchup, ranch ol, baconator

lean ground turkey, dry onion soup mix, ground black pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, egg, lightly beaten, hamburger buns, monterey jack cheese or monterey jack pepper cheese, for cheeseburgers

dried capellini, frozen shelled edamame, canola oil, fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, julienned carrot, sliced red cabbage, sliced green onion, sesame seeds, lightly toasted, crushed red pepper flakes , to taste (optional)

hass avocadoes, cooked white rice, cucumber, peeled & chopped, crabmeat (optional) or 1/4 lb cooked shrimp (optional), pickled ginger, minced (optional), mayonnaise, wasabi paste, light soy sauce, sesame seeds (to garnish )

california walnuts, toasted, alaskan halibut fillets, eggs, lightly beaten with, water, flour, olive oil, light, soy sauce, clover honey, salt and pepper

california dried apricots, light brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, strained

california-blend frozen vegetables, water, season salt, chicken soup base or 5 chicken bouillon cubes (omit salt if you use cubes), frozen chopped broccoli, cayenne pepper, light velveeta cheese

light mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil, sun-dried tomato spread (such as california sun dry), lemon juice, pepper, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, chopped seeded tomato, diced seeded peeled cucumber, chopped red onion, fat-free italian dressing, pitas, cut in half, curly leaf lettuce leaves

eggs, dry breadcrumbs, green onions, chopped, salt, pepper, surimi (imitaion crabmeat), vegetable oil, crusty rolls, sliced cucumber, ripe avocado, peeled,pitted and sliced, wasabi powder, light mayonnaise

english muffins (i use thomas light), bacon, avocado, salt, pepper, butter, eggs, snipped fresh cilantro, to garnish, butter, egg yolks, heavy cream, lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced chipotle chile in adobo (to taste)

sourdough bread crumbs, dungeness crab meat, whole egg, slightly beaten, maui onion, finely diced, parsley, coarsely chopped, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, olive oil, for sauteing, japanese cucumber, peeled and julienned, maui onion , julienned, machj lettuce (or other seasonal soft lettuce), champagne vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, flower petal confetti (optional garnish ), red wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, light brown sugar, dry tarragon, salt and pepper, to taste

water, margarine, stuffing mix (such as stovetop ), cubed cooked chicken, frozen california-blend vegetables (broccoli, carrot, cauliflower), american cheese, light cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, dried marjoram leaves, dried thyme leaves, ground sage

grand prize winner clint stephenson , friendswood, tx (please include name when uploading), sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced, spicy chipotle pepper sauce (recommended : tabasco chipotle pepper sauce), beef broth, balsamic vinegar, vegetable oil or olive oil, crushed fresh garlic, dark brown sugar, light garlic -and-herbs spreadable cheese, blue cheese (recommended : point reyes) or other favorite blue cheese, crumbled, ground chuck, ground sirloin, minced sweet onion, zinfandel wine (recommended : sutter home zinfandel), minced fresh oregano , thyme, and basil leaves (any combination), spicy chipotle pepper sauce (recommended : tabasco chipotle pepper sauce), spicy seasoned salt, vegetable oil , for brushing grill rack, california avocado slices (prepare at the last minute, brushing with balsamic vinegar and sprinkling with spicy seasoned salt before grilling), pre-cooked bacon slices, soft kaiser rolls (about 4 1/2 inches in diameter), split, romaine lettuce leaves, tomato slices, about 1/4-inch thick

ripe mango, diced, wasabi peas, cottage cheese, california style, lettuce, light ranch dressing

dried anaheim chiles, ancho chile, dried chipotle chiles, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, smoked paprika, garlic powder, light brown sugar, kosher salt, flat end piece brisket (thinner end, not the point piece which is the fat end of the brisket), applewood smoking chips , soaked in water, ancho chiles, stems removed, white onions, thickly sliced, garlic, tomatoes (recommended : san marzano), red wine vinegar

california apricots in syrup, undrained, frozen pineapple concentrate, frozen coconut milk or 6 tbsp canned creme de coconut, light rum, light creme de cacao, ice cubes

california walnuts, toasted, alaskan halibut filets, eggs lightly beaten with 1 tbsp water, flour, olive oil, light, soy sauce, clover honey, salt and pepper