64 low fat homemade cheese Recipes

rennet tablet, cool chlorine-free water (most bottled waters are chlorine-free), low-fat milk (1%, or skim), citric acid, salt (optional)

onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, garlic, minced, olive oil, red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, water, chili powder or 2 tbsp taco seasoning (i prefer and use taco seasoning, homemade with no sugar), low-fat mexican cheese blend, for topping

fresh broccoli, raw carrots, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, low sodium vegetable broth (i use homemade vegetable) or 16 oz chicken broth (i use homemade vegetable), half-and-half (use the real thing), low-fat milk or 2 cups skim milk, filtered water, light-skinned potato, hot sauce (i use 1/2), kosher salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , to taste, roasted garlic cloves (optional)

burrito-size flour tortillas, canned low-fat refried black beans (rosarito brand is good), chunky salsa (hot or mild ; commercial or homemade), shredded mexican blend cheese, guacamole (commercial or homemade), sour cream

shells manicotti (1 box) or 12 -14 cannelloni tubes (1 box), ricotta cheese (low-fat or part-skim), freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided 3/4 cup & 1/4 c), egg yolks, chopped fresh basil, lump crabmeat (optional) or 1/2 lb roasted & shredded cooked chicken (optional) or 1/2 lb chopped fresh spinach (optional), salt, fresh ground black pepper, tomato sauce (any jar sauce is fine, ricotta parmesan is my fave or use your favorite homemade basic .), butter or 4 tbsp margarine, all-purpose flour, milk (i use 1%), salt, fresh ground black pepper, nutmeg

chopped cooked turkey, salsa (you choose the heat), lettuce , torn, monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 oz.), tomatoes, quartered, tortilla chips , commercial or, tortilla chips, homemade (see low-fat recipe below )

chopped onions, canola oil, peeled and diced carrot, peeled and diced sweet potatoes, divided, water, divided, vegetable stock or 3 cups vegetable broth, divided (i use homemade), diced summer squash, fresh corn kernels or 2 cups frozen corn kernels, turmeric, fresh lemon juice, salt , to taste, chopped fresh sage, fresh ground pepper , to taste, grated monterey jack cheese or low-fat sour cream, chopped fresh parsley

flour, baking powder, dried oregano, low-fat milk, egg, lightly beaten, mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup), turkey pepperoni, diced (about 1 cup), pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought ), fresh basil, finely diced

cooked chicken (i used 6 chicken thighs baked in oven), yellow onion, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, butter, flour, low-fat milk, chicken stock (i use homemade stock), velveeta cheese, cubed, buffalo wing sauce (i used budwiser brand), celery seed, garlic powder

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

tiny new potatoes, cooked (leave skins on ), diced red onion, bacon, cooked well and sliced, snipped fresh chives, low-fat sour cream, mayonnaise, basil pesto (preferably homemade ), salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

lettuce, eggs, hard boiled, onion , rings, chicken , julienne strips, ham , julienne strips, mozzerella cheese , julienne strips, tomatoes, mayonnaise , or low fat sour cream, prepared mustard, honey, lemon juice

tortillas, whole, shredded cheese (your choice ), big red sweet bell pepper, diced, sweet onion, diced, refried beans or 2 cups of homemade, salsa (chunky is best), seasoned salt, garlic or powder, mexicorn (optional) or 1 (16 oz) can regular kernel corn (optional)

stalks celery, sliced, european-style cucumber , sliced into half moons, log goat cheese, crumbled, head butter lettuce , torn, head romaine lettuce, chopped, tomatoes, halved, ketchup, white wine vinegar, low-fat sour cream, dry mustard, worcestershire sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, juice of 1/2 lemon, canola oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

pizza crust (homemade preferably or store bought ), tomato sauce (homemade is best ), goat cheese, feta cheese, mayonnaise (not low fat ), garlic cloves, kalamata olive (chopped ), chili pepper (minced ), dried oregano, red onion (sliced into thin rings), baby spinach leaves, mozzarella cheese (shredded )

cooked chicken, diced, green chilies, diced, tomato, seeded & diced, ricotta cheese (can use low-fat ), green onions, chopped, cilantro, minced, salt & pepper, to taste, flour tortillas, salsa (homemade or commercial), mozzarella cheese, shredded, cheddar cheese, shredded

zucchini, olive oil, jimmy dean low-fat breakfast sausage, onion (large dice ), cream cheese, homemade marinara sauce (if you use canned... saute a little garlic, parsley, and olive oil and let it simmer for 15 - 20 min), mozzarella cheese (shredded )

salt, uncooked thin spaghetti, broken in half, eggs, egg whites, water or 1% low-fat milk, salt, black pepper, asparagus spears, trimmed, olive oil, butter, sliced mushrooms, coarsely chopped, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh oregano, shredded asiago or parmesan cheese, bottled or homemade marinara sauce