120 light french cooking Recipes

whole romaine leaves, washed , trimmed of the tough stalk end, and cut into 2 or 3 pieces, each, handful of large baby spinach leaves, grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned, fresh parmesan cheese, grated, kalamata olives, pitted, cucumber sliced in 1/2 inch pieces, then each 1 halved, tomatoes, ham steak cooked and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, turkey cutlet cooked and cut into 1/2 cubes (can sub thickly sliced turkey deli meat, cubed, if desired), cojack cheese, cut into 1/2 in cubes, hard boiled eggs, quartered, italian, french or sourdough bread, cubed in 1/2 inch cubes, butter, melted, garlic, minced, favorite non specific (meaning not cajun or italian, etc) spice blend(i used alpine touch which is a combo of onion, garlic, salt and pepper in perfect proportions, roasted red pepper(jarred is fine , just rinse first), garlic, minced, lemon juice, drizzle of balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, honey, red pepper flakes (to your liking), fresh basil leaves, salad quality olive oil, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

potatoes, unpeeled, cooked and cooled slightly, low-fat french dressing (the bottled kind ), celery, chopped, dill pickles, chopped, red pepper, chopped, green onion, finely chopped, radish, thinly sliced, light mayonnaise, plain fat-free yogurt, prepared mustard, lemon juice, salt (optional), fresh ground pepper, hard-cooked egg white or 3 whole hardboiled egg

white bread or 4 cups french bread, firm day old, and cubed, shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz.), eggs, lightly beaten, milk, dry mustard, salt, onion powder, fresh ground pepper, cooked bacon, crumbled, sliced mushrooms, chopped peeled tomato

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin (optional), butter, divided, hollandaise sauce mix, milk, french bread, lightly toasted (about 3/4-inch each), monterey jack cheese, shredded (about 6 oz.), bacon , crisp-cooked, eggs, poached and kept warm

melted butter, onion, finely chopped, green bell pepper, finely chopped, red bell pepper, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, wild mushrooms, sliced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, french bread loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes, eggs, lightly beaten, fine dry breadcrumbs, chicken broth, chopped fresh basil , thyme, and oregano, green onions, chopped, salt, pepper, vegetable cooking spray, fresh spinach, water, poached eggs, tasso hollandaise, steamed asparagus (optional), garnishes: finely chopped red bell pepper , chopped fresh parsley

day-old french bread, cubed, butter, melted, shredded cheddar cheese, frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, cubed fully cooked ham, eggs, lightly beaten, milk, pepper

boneless skinless chicken breasts, in small cubes, olive oil, whole milk (or 1 cup half and half and 1 cup water), unsalted chicken stock, dried french tarragon leaf , pieces, garlic , smashed and minced, scallions, white and light green parts, minced, white pepper, mild curry powder, swiss cheese, grated, dry white wine, sour cream, diced cooked ham or 1 cup smoked ham, salt, fresh ground black pepper or tricolor pepper, to taste, freshly minced basil

lasagna noodles, cooked, cream of chicken soup, light sour cream, milk, cheddar cheese, grated, egg, flour, parmesan cheese, grated, chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and finely chopped, onion powder, salt, pepper, ham , sliced thin cut in half lengthwise, cheddar cheese, grated, french fried onion rings (or more )

boneless skinless chicken breasts, in small cubes, olive oil, whole milk (or 1 cup half and half and 1 cup water), unsalted chicken stock, dried french tarragon leaves , pieces, garlic , smashed and minced, scallions, white and light green parts, minced, white pepper, mild curry powder, swiss cheese, grated, dry white wine, sour cream, diced cooked ham or smoked ham, salt, fresh ground black pepper or tricolor pepper, to taste, freshly minced basil

ground chuck, bacon, cooked and crumbled, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, eggs, lightly beaten, breadcrumbs, toasted, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, salt, ground black pepper, ketchup, prepared mustard, french-fried onions

diced celery, freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, freshly chopped thyme leaves, lemon , zest, finely grated, mayonnaise, smoked salmon, chopped fine, cooked lobster meat, cooked crabmeat , picked through to remove remnants of shells, salt and freshly ground black pepper, french bread, sliced into 16 (1/2-inch) slices and lightly toasted, parsley sprigs, for garnish

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry, marinated artichokes, drained, finely chopped, crumbled feta cheese (1 cup), shredded italian cheese blend (1/2 cup), fresh lemon juice, refrigerated french bread dough, egg white, lightly beaten

melted butter, onion, finely chopped, green bell pepper, finely chopped, red bell pepper, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, wild mushroom, sliced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, french bread, loaf cut into 1-inch cubes, eggs, lightly beaten, fine dry breadcrumb, chicken broth, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh oregano, green onions, chopped, salt, pepper, vegetable oil cooking spray, fresh spinach, water, poached eggs, steamed asparagus (optional), chopped red bell pepper, chopped fresh parsley, egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, white wine, butter, melted, salt, ground red pepper, chopped tasso (about 6 oz)

ground sausage, minced steak, onion, grated, garlic, crushed, fresh lemon rind, lemon juice, mixed herbs, parsley, chopped, cooked rice, tomato paste, egg, lightly beaten, mint jelly, french dressing, chopped mint or 1/2 tsp dried mint leaf

cream of chicken soup, light mayonnaise (regular works fine ), onion (finely chopped ), cooked white rice, french style green beans, peas, corn, turmeric, salt, pepper, pico de gallo (optional, but you will love the flavor it brings !), cheddar cheese (grated )

chopped cooked chicken, diced red bell pepper, snipped fresh basil leaf, grated fresh parmesan cheese, grated fresh parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, garlic clove, minced, refrigerated french bread dough, egg white, lightly beaten

goat cheese, softened, tub-style light cream cheese with chives and onion, freshly ground black pepper, thick) slices diagonally cut french bread baguette, olive oil-flavored cooking spray, garlic cloves, halved, marinara sauce, tomato paste with italian herbs, sliced fresh basil

russet potatoes, peeled and french fry cut, smart balance light butter spread, nonfat milk, salt, kraft 2% milk shredded cheddar cheese, canola oil cooking spray