32 lighter version Recipes

low-fat plain greek yogurt, green onions, chopped, frozen spinach, finely chopped, squeezed and drained of liquid, water chestnuts, finely chopped, low-fat mayonnaise, knorr vegetable soup mix, unsliced round rye bread or 1 loaf pumpernickel bread or 1 loaf sourdough bread

pine nuts, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves, freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt (or to taste)

eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds, egg whites, lightly beaten, flour, seasoned bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, grated part-skim mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, finely sliced (chiffonade), marinara sauce, or homemade

pie shell (i used an organic honey graham cracker shell for an 8-inch pie), light coconut milk, cornstarch, water, semi-sweet chocolate chips (mine were grain sweetened), light whipped topping (i used tru whip all natural topping ), ground cacao beans (i use the raw beans)

knorr vegetable soup mix (dry ), light sour cream, nonfat plain yogurt, frozen spinach, thawed, drained

butter, olive oil, onion, sliced, dried basil, salt, white pepper, tomatoes (best brand possible), tomato paste, chicken broth, divided, flour, sugar, cream (or whole milk for a lighter version) or 1 cup half-and-half (or whole milk for a lighter version), grain rice

all-purpose flour, sugar, dry yeast , packages or 60 g fresh yeast, milk, warm (no more than 40cup), butter, eggs, sugar, water, black rum (like captain morgan), fresh lemon juice

italian seasoned breadcrumbs, boneless center cut pork chops, trimmed (about 1/2 inch thick ), olive oil, chopped shallot, reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, divided in half, capers, grated lemon peel, black pepper

olive oil, shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 1/2 lb), garlic, minced, dry white wine (sauvignon blanc), salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, fresh lemon juice

all-purpose flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, water, butter, unsweetened cocoa, buttermilk, vanilla extract, eggs, butter, nonfat milk, unsweetened cocoa, powdered sugar, chopped pecans, toasted, vanilla extract

strawberry gelatin (jello), boiling water, frozen concentrated lemonade, thawed cool whip (can use the lighter versions), sliced peaches, pears

diced tomatoes, bread, country crock light margarine, skim milk, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, ground oregano (or more to taste), parsley flakes

all-purpose flour, salt, shortening , plus, shortening, cold water, sugar, margarine, melted, corn syrup, bourbon , if desired, salt, egg substitute, vanilla, pecan halves or 1/2 cup broken s, oats (old-fashionedquick quicking ), semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

plain bagel, philadelphia extra light cream cheese, bell pepper , diced chunkily, reduced fat basil pesto, tomato puree, fresh spinach leaves, handful pine nuts

all-purpose flour, salt, butter, chilled and cut into small pieces, vegetable shortening, cider vinegar, ice water, granny smith apples, thinly sliced and peeled (about 1 lb.), braeburn apples or 2 cups empire apples, same as above, rome apples (about 1/2 lb) or 1 cup winesap apple, thinly sliced and peeled (about 1/2 lb), mcintosh apples or 1 cup jonathan apple, same as above, fresh lemon juice, sugar, brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, salt, milk, sugar

chocolate cake mix, sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix, water, egg whites (next list starts frosting ingrediants), nonfat milk, cold, almond extract, sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix, chocolate curls (optional)

broccoli florets, red seedless grapes, diced celery (approximately 1 stalk ), diced red onion, bacon bits, dry roasted sunflower seeds, reduced-fat mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, splenda sugar substitute

frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, cooked chicken, chopped, canned sliced potatoes, drained, fat free chicken gravy, fat-free half-and-half, dried thyme, pepper (or to taste), refrigerated reduced-fat buttermilk biscuits, salt , to taste