1818 lite life Recipes

black-eyed peas, coconut milk (i use lite ), rice (jasmine is the best for this), water, salt, ripe avocados, cut into large dice, tomatoes or 4 small , cut into large dice, red onions or 1/2 small white onion, chopped, cilantro, chopped, lime (optional), salt and pepper, to taste, cheddar cheese, grated

boneless chicken, cubed small (or shredded ), garlic cloves, minced (roasted works nicely), onion, diced, mushrooms, sliced, salt, black pepper, alfredo sauce , real recommended, broccoli florets, cut small and steamed, carrot, cut into small cubes and steamed, roasted red peppers, drained well and chopped, part-skim ricotta cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, fresh parsley, chopped, egg, alfredo sauce , real recommended (in addition to the meat layer sauce), lasagna noodles, cooked and drained well (dry by pressing between paper towels), reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated

olive oil, divided, corn tortillas, cut in strips, onion, chopped, raw jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced, plum tomato, diced, egg substitute, left over shredded pork or 2 oz beef roast, salt and pepper, reduced-fat monterey jack cheese or 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated, salsa, avocado , slices

cool whip lite, milk chocolate candy bars, chocolate bars (for garnish )

flour, milk, sour cream (or pureed cottage cheese), eggs, salt & pepper, cheddar cheese, grated, fresh spinach, washed,dried and chopped fine, thyme, lite olive oil

salmon fillets, olive oil, gingerroot, grated (approximately 2 inch length .), rice wine vinegar (use lite if available.), soy sauce, lime juice, peanut butter, red pepper flakes, water, broccoli slaw mix, green onions, white and green , sliced on diagonal, cucumber, peeled , cut in half lengthwise, seeded, sliced, chopped fresh cilantro, dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste

potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, chopped leek, well cleaned, low-fat milk, lite olive oil, salt and pepper

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, clam juice, garlic, chopped, eggs, slightly beaten, fine breadcrumbs, butter, lite olive oil, lemon wedge (optional), tartar sauce (optional)

asparagus spear, water, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce (i use lite ), gingerroot, chopped, sesame oil

mori-nu firm silken tofu (i use lite ), soy cream cheese, key lime juice, freshly grated lime rind, mori-nu mates vanilla pudding mix (must be this brand, it s made to go with the tofu), liquid sweetener, to taste (i use honey but that s not vegan !), baked pastry shells (i prefer graham) or 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust (i prefer graham)

pineapple chunk , in own juice,drained, mandarin orange segments, drained, cool whip lite, thawed, instant pudding mix (vanilla and banana cream are the best)

spaghetti or 1 lb linguine, smooth peanut butter, peanut oil (or canola or lite olive), low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce (substitute with 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce), asian chili sauce , recommend sriracha, sesame oil, sugar, ground pepper (preferably white ), garlic powder, cucumber, seeded and chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, green onion, chopped (set aside half of chopped green tops), vegetables (snow peas - 1 cup, chopped napa cabbage - 1 cup, bean sprouts - 1 cup) (optional), sesame seeds, chopped cilantro (optional)

cross-rib roasts or 3 lbs blade roast, boneless, garlic cloves, slivered, salt and pepper, flour, lite olive oil, onions, coarsely chopped, carrots, coarsely chopped, stalks celery, chopped, thyme, bay leaf, beef stock or 1 cup tomato juice or 1 cup red wine, canned tomato, drained and chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, dried oregano, dried basil

sweet potatoes or 3 1/2 lbs yams, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, onions, cut into 3/4-inch chunks, lite olive oil or vegetable oil, fresh cranberries (do not thaw if using frozen cranberries) or 2 cups frozen cranberries (do not thaw if using frozen cranberries), golden brown sugar, melted butter or 2 tbsp margarine, orange , juice and rind of, salt, nutmeg, ground ginger, cinnamon

fat-free cottage cheese, jell-o sugar-free strawberry gelatin (4 serving size), cool whip lite, unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, drained

lean ground beef, bacon, celery, onions, chopped, carrot, sliced, basil, chicken broth, broccoli, broken into small pieces, cauliflower, broken into small pieces, cheddar cheese, grated, heavy cream (for lower fat, use half n half or non-fat half n half), pepper, salt, sour cream (for lower fat, use lite or non-fat)

sirloin lamb chops, 1 thick, honey, lite olive oil (or other oil), garlic, crushed, fresh lime juice, fresh mint, chopped, dry mustard, salt and pepper, fresh mint leaves (for garnish )

fusilli, bacon , cut into thin strips, onion, finely chopped, garlic clove, crushed, frozen green pea, chopped fresh parsley, salt and pepper, cream , i use lite, cheese, your choice, to serve