19 light layered low Recipes

sturdy corn tortilla chips, prepared guacamole (from scratch or store-bought), prepared chili (vegetarian if you prefer ), shredded cheddar cheese (regular or light or low sodium ), sour cream (light, if you prefer ), chopped green onion (green part only )

low-fat milk, divided, semisweet chocolate chips, brown rice flour (about 3/4 cup; such as bob s red mill), potato starch (about 3/4 cup), tapioca flour (about 1/2 cup), baking powder, xanthan gum (such as bob s red mill), baking soda, salt, eggs, granulated sugar, canola oil, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa, low-fat milk, vanilla extract, light butter, softened, raspberries (optional), mint sprigs (optional)

water, sliced zucchini (about 3 medium), garlic cloves, minced, low-fat spaghetti sauce (such as muir glen organic), salt, dried basil, dried oregano, fat-free cottage cheese, dried parsley, eggs, lightly beaten, dry breadcrumbs, divided, preshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

low fat graham cracker pie crust, skim milk, skim milk, fat-free chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie mix, reduced-fat cream cheese, softened, sugar, light non-dairy whipped topping, thawed, milk chocolate candy bars, grated (garnish )

margarine or 3 tbsp butter, granulated sugar, egg, ripe banana, mashed, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking soda, low-fat yogurt, margarine or 3 tbsp butter, brown sugar, egg, cocoa, flour, baking soda, baking powder, low-fat yogurt, fat ricotta cheese, icing sugar, cocoa, banana, sliced thinly

shredded lettuce, chopped celery (about 1 rib), chopped green pepper, chopped green onion (1 scallion), frozen peas, thawed, light mayonnaise, splenda sugar substitute, shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

iceberg lettuce , torn, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, tomatoes, diced, cucumber, diced, carrot , julienne-cut, nonfat sour cream, low-fat ranch dressing, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat), sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, milk chocolate, chopped, butter, vanilla extract, sugar, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, strong fresh-brewed coffee, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, beaten to blend, vanilla extract, whipping cream, bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened ) or 12 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped, light corn syrup

canned pumpkin, low-fat cream cheese, softened, sliced jalapenos brine, light sour cream, diced green chilies, chopped sliced jalapenos, garlic salt, tomato, seeded and chopped, sliced ripe olives, green onions, sliced, chopped red onion, tortilla chips

low-fat ricotta cheese, light cream cheese, rum or cognac, superfine sugar, very strong espresso or good quality coffee, cooled, ladyfingers, unsweetened cocoa , for dusting, beat the cheeses , rum and sugar with electric beaters until light and creamy, set aside. pour the coffee into a large shallow dish. quickly dip 1 side of half the ladyfingers into the coffee and lay closely together with the dipped side down over the base of a large flat-based serving dish or large cafe au lait cups. spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. dust with half the cocoa then repeat layers with coffee-dipped biscuits and cheese. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. dust with remaining cocoa just before serving.

angel food cake, store-bought, frozen sweetened strawberries, balsamic vinegar (could substitute brandy), crushed pineapple , in juice, instant vanilla pudding, cool whip lite

head iceberg lettuce, chopped, celery, chopped, green onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, frozen peas, thawed, light mayonnaise or 1/4 cup miracle whip, splenda sugar substitute, shredded low-fat cheese

refried beans , 1 can, light sour cream, taco sauce , ortega, avocados, ripe, lemon juice, light mayonnaise (hellman s), taco seasoning mix , 1 envelope (low sodium if possible), low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, monterey jack cheese, shredded, scallion, chopped, plum tomato, chopped, pitted black olives, 1 can, sliced

sugar, light butter, softened, egg substitute, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa, baking soda, salt, low-fat sour cream, boiling water, vanilla extract, chocolate frosting

white kidney beans, drained and rinsed, light sour cream (5%), low-sodium taco seasoning, frozen green pea, thawed, diced green chilies, avocados, lime juice, garlic, minced, red onion, minced, fresh cilantro, minced, salt, black pepper, light garden vegetable cream cheese spread, salsa, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated, iceberg lettuce, chopped, red bell pepper, minced, green onion, chopped, black olives, minced (optional)

cake flour, dutch process cocoa (such as hershey s special dark), baking powder, salt, low-fat milk, light stick butter, eggs, sugar, divided, vanilla extract, instant espresso granules, coffee liqueur, water, frozen chocolate whipped topping, thawed, chocolate-covered toffee bars, finely chopped

cornbread broken into 1-inch pieces (include crumbs), spread in even layer on 2 baking sheets, and dried in 250-degree oven 50 to 60 minutes, chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth, half-and-half, eggs , beaten lightly, unsalted butter (1 stick), plus extra for baking dish, red bell peppers , cut into 1/4-inch pieces, onions , chopped fine (about 3 cups), rib celery , chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups), chipotle chiles en adobo , chopped (about 4 tbsp), minced fresh thyme leaves, fresh sage leaves , minced, garlic , minced, andouille sausage , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, kosher salt, ground black pepper