223 light simple Recipes

hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise (i use light mayo on mine, don tsp care for salad dressing, use more mayo if needed), mustard (i use regular yellow ), relish, pepper (optional), lettuce (optional), whole wheat bread (any type will do)

mexican chili beans, canned, corn kernels, canned, drained, red capsicum, diced, coriander, chopped, tortillas, warmed, eggs, light sour cream, milk, tasty cheese, grated

ground beef (i used very lean), crumbs-saltine bread , ritz crackers, panko, seasoned stuffing mix, egg, lightly beaten, onion soup mix , lipton s divided, black pepper, salt , completely adjustable per your tastes, yellow onion, finely diced, heinz beef gravy , jar, butter or 2 tbsp olive oil, water, worcestershire sauce, ketchup or 2 -4 tsp tomato sauce, mustard powder, mushroom, sliced

pork loin chops, golden delicious apples, sliced, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt

peanut butter, whole wheat bread, white sugar , or to taste, low-fat creamy salad dressing (such as miracle whip light), tomato, thickly sliced, salt and ground black pepper to taste

boneless skinless chicken breasts, marinade (amounts approximate, i just pour or shake in to taste), soy sauce (i use light ), balsamic vinegar, marsala cooking wine (or use whatever wine you have), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper

jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained, light ricotta cheese (use full amount if not using meat or for extra cheesey), cooked sausage, crumbled (optional), part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided, fresh parsley leaves, packed, very finely chopped, fresh romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, egg, minced garlic (optional) or 2 tsp garlic powder (optional), nutmeg, grated, black pepper , to taste, marinara sauce or 1 (26 oz) jar homemade pasta sauce

mixed baby lettuces and spring greens, gorgonzola, fruit (berries, canned mandarin oranges, apples, pears), english walnuts, toasted, light raspberry walnut salad dressing

parchment paper, frozen strawberries , defrosted, apple pectin powder (found at health food stores), sugar, divided, light corn syrup, lemon juice

cooked pasta, eggs, lightly beaten, grated cheese , such as parmesan, goat s cheese, sharp white cheddar, salt and pepper, minced scallion or chives or other fresh herbs, olive oil, sliced black olives for garnish

reduced-fat triscuit, light chunk tuna in water, drained, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, black pepper, salt (optional)

butter, onion , rough chop, garlic cloves, rough mince, eggs, lightly beaten, milk, white wine or 1/4 cup broth, whole grain buns , depending on the size, shredded cheese, parmesan cheese, dijon mustard, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper

low-fat buttermilk, bottled chunky mild salsa, light mayonnaise, chopped fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, sugar, dry mustard, salt, torn iceberg lettuce, torn romaine lettuce, tomatoes, halved, sliced carrot, sliced green onions

cooked rice (grain length unimportant), eggs, lightly whisked, white sugar or 1/3 cup brown sugar, coconut milk, canned or 1 cup coconut coffee creamer, milk, vanilla, flaked coconut, toasted coconut

chicken wings, kikkoman light soy sauce, garlic, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional), white jasmine rice

crispy rice cereal, old fashioned oats, raisins (or other dried fruit), brown sugar , firmly packed, light corn syrup, peanut butter, vanilla

packaged coleslaw mix , use entire package, real mayonnaise , do not substitute, can use light, whole milk, blue cheese (optional)

light soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, beef tenderloin, mushroom (optional)