95 lightened with cheese Recipes

butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks, vegetable broth (or chicken), light sour cream, light cheddar cheese, grated, butter, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, brown sugar (optional), stalks chives , cut into 1-inch pieces

chicken stock, polenta, cheddar cheese, dried herbs, salami, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper

light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (such as newman s own lighten up balsamic vinaigrette dressing), divided, chicken tenders, sliced portobello mushroom caps, hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped, green onions, sliced diagonally, tomatoes, cut into quarters, shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced fresh basil leaves

chicken tenders, portabella mushroom caps, sliced, heads romaine lettuce hearts, chopped, green onions , sliced diagonal, tomatoes, quartered, mozzarella cheese, shredded, fresh basil, sliced, balsamic vinaigrette (newman s own lighten up!), balsamic vinegar

crushed chocolate graham crackers (about 18), reduced-fat butter, melted, vegetable oil cooking spray, reduced-fat cream cheese, softened, sugar, coffee liqueur (such as kahlua), vanilla extract, instant coffee granules, eggs, bittersweet chocolate squares, semisweet chocolate morsel, half-and-half, reduced-fat butter, strong brewed coffee

low fat oreo cookies, finely crushed, chopped unsalted peanuts, butter, melted, low fat brick cream cheese, softened, low-fat peanut butter, smooth, sugar, thawed low fat cool whip topping, semi-sweet baking chocolate

starchy baking potatoes , scrubbed clean, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, onions, finely chopped, fresh garlic, minced, chicken broth, low-fat milk or 3 cups whole milk, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, shredded colby cheese, garnish (optional), crumbled bacon, garnish (optional), chopped scallion, garnish (optional)

rosemary mayonnaise (see directions below ), country style bread, good quality blue cheese (rogue river smokey recommended- or other good smoked cheese), head romaine lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes , cut into 8 slices, olive oil (you could leave this out to lighten it up), chopped rosemary, grated garlic, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lemon juice

milk, heavy cream (can lighten and use more milk), egg, flour (can reduce by half), butter, cheese, grated (of choice optional add more veggies if no cheese), vegetables, herbs, salt, pepper

head lettuce, shredded, green onion, sliced, celery, chopped, water chestnuts, sliced (radishes or carrots can be substituted), peas, thawed and uncooked (better still, fresh), mayonnaise (cut 1/2 mayo and 1/2 plain yogurt to lighten up), sugar, parmesan cheese, salt (seasoned is what she used), garlic powder, eggs, hardboiled and sliced, bacon, cooked and crumbled, tomatoes, chopped

kale , ribs removed and sliced thinly, capers, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (canned ), feta cheese, crumbled, albacore tuna, drained and flaked, honey mustard dressing (simple honey mustard salad dressing or use newman s own lighten up )

baby arugula, dried tart cherry, red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips, goat cheese, crumbled, hard-boiled eggs, sliced, honey mustard dressing (simple honey mustard salad dressing or use newman s own lighten up )

head boston lettuce , torn, nicoise olive, canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained, smoked mozzarella cheese, cubed, albacore tuna, drained and flaked, honey mustard dressing (simple honey mustard salad dressing or use newman s own lighten up )