1564 lightened traditional Recipes

raisins, apple juice, chopped celery, chopped granny smith apple, coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted, fat-free mayonnaise, fat-free apple-flavored yogurt

neufatel cheese, softened (light cream cheese), light sour cream or 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt, taco seasoning mix, shredded iceberg lettuce, salsa, chopped red onion, sliced black olives, chopped cucumber (optional), diced green chilis (optional), shredded low-fat cheddar cheese or 1/4 cup low-fat mexican style taco cheese

red potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, evaporated milk, salt and pepper

whole milk, divided, cornstarch, low-fat milk, dark brown sugar , packed, vanilla extract, kosher salt, egg yolks, butter, chilled

canola oil, ground turkey breast, bulk italian turkey sausage, diced onion, diced carrot, diced celery, minced garlic, cottage cheese, tomato paste, diced tomatoes , in juice, dry red wine, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, neufchatel cheese, chopped fresh parsley

red potatoes, cubed, center-cut bacon, stalks celery, diced, green onions, sliced (scallions), garlic cloves, finely minced, fat free greek yogurt, reduced-calorie mayonnaise, salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper

bananas, mashed, sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, oil, unsweetened applesauce

smart balance butter spread, flour, skim milk, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, cooking sherry, frozen spinach, thawed and drained, low fat cottage cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, nutmeg, lasagna noodles, cooked, shrimp (i used small salad ), crabmeat, drained and flaked, roma tomatoes (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, sea salt

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, swiss cheese, canadian bacon, all-purpose flour, paprika, olive oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, milk, fresh basil

boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into strips, oil, water, dry sherry, deluxe broccoli florets, thawed, fat-free cream of chicken soup, instant brown rice, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

strawberry, halved, rhubarb, chopped to 1/2 inch thick slices, splenda sugar substitute, tapioca flour, salt, cornmeal, splenda sugar substitute, salt, unsalted butter, cold & diced

whole wheat pasta , preferably elbow mac, turkey bacon, scallions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, low-fat cream cheese, softened, parmiggiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated, grape tomatoes, halved, arugula, cleaned, basil, fresh and rough chopped, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

lean ground turkey, onion, chopped (or 1 small onion), green pepper, chopped (or 1 medium pepper), canned jalapeno slices, chopped, diced tomatoes (i used the petite diced jalapeno kind), black beans, taco seasoning, corn tortillas, salsa (i used homemade but you can use your favorite brand), light sour cream, reduced-fat mexican cheese blend, shredded

butter, all-purpose flour, salt, dry mustard, black pepper, nonfat milk, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, elbow macaroni, cooked (or other small pasta), breadcrumbs, ham steaks, cubed

racks baby back ribs , cut into 6 equal portions, apple cider vinegar, apple cider vinegar, salt, spicy brown mustard, dark brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, extra virgin olive oil, chili powder

white granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, sea salt, cayenne pepper or 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, egg white, water, whole pecans (almonds and walnuts can be substituted)

lean ground beef, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, celery, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, green pepper, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, egg whites, whole wheat bread crumbs, rolled oats, spicy brown mustard, worcestershire sauce, black pepper, parsley, finely chopped, canned tomato sauce, salt