202 lightening Recipes

broccoli florets , small florette pieces, light mayonnaise, splenda sugar substitute, rice wine vinegar, red onion, finely chopped, dried craisins, almonds, sliced, cheddar cheese, shredded

whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, splenda granular, no calorie artificial sweetener (granulated ), mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas), fat free egg substitute (like egg beaters), no-sugar-added applesauce, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, no-calorie butter-flavored cooking spray (optional), cool whip free (optional)

yellow squash, chopped sweet onion, salt, divided, grated carrots, reduced-fat cream of chicken soup, light sour cream, chopped fresh chives, crushed cornflakes cereal, crushed french fried onions, melted butter, freshly ground pepper

vegetable cooking spray, all-purpose flour, divided, baking soda, salt, sugar, ground cinnamon, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, vegetable oil, mashed banana (about 5 to 6), vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, undrained, cream cheese frosting

whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, molasses, egg, water, baking soda

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)

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

cooked chicken breast, cut into chunks, romaine lettuce, chopped, plain yogurt (i used fat free), lemon juice, cider vinegar, oregano, salt, fresh parsley, salt and pepper

reduced-fat cream cheese, fat-free mayonnaise, smoked salmon, flaked, chopped onion, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice, assorted crackers and party breads

store bought pizza dough , preferably whole wheat, pastrami, sliced into strips (i like the store bought light versions), sauerkraut, store bought, thousand island dressing , a store bought light version, bread and butter pickles, sliced thinly (i like the zesty flavored ones), lowfat swiss cheese (4 slices), flour

yukon gold potatoes or 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, halved, chopped cabbage (1 10oz bag), garlic cloves, minced, chicken bouillon powder, green onions, chopped, fat-free cream cheese, fat free sour cream, skim milk, reserved cooking water, salt, black pepper

dessert topping mix (dream whip brand), cold skim milk, divided, vanilla, sugar free fat free instant pudding mix, any flavor, reduced fat graham cracker crust

graham cracker crumbs, splenda granular sugar substitute, butter, melted, cream cheese, softened, splenda granular sugar substitute, lime juice, salt, eggs

frozen spinach, thawed, unsalted butter, olive oil, shallot, finely minced, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, freshly ground nutmeg, half and half

reduced-fat graham crackers, broken into pieces (about 6 oz.), sugar, salt, unsalted butter, melted, neufchatel cheese (reduced-fat cream cheese), at room temperature, sugar, eggs plus 2 large egg whites, at room temperature, lemon juice, vanilla extract, salt, fresh ripe blueberries (about 1 cup), seedless raspberry jelly

olive oil, zucchini, coarsely grated, cornmeal, cornstarch, egg whites, lightly beaten, salt, pepper, black

all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cold butter , cut into pieces, nonfat buttermilk