190 low favorite Recipes

shell pasta (or your favorite small shape ), chopped green onion, diced cucumbers, unpeeled (1 -2 large), low-fat mayonnaise (i think miracle whip would make it too tart but use if you like), low-fat sour cream, lemon juice, fresh dill, chopped, salt (or to taste), coarse black pepper

cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (about 4 large breasts), stove top stuffing mix (low-sodium preferable), unsalted butter (low-fat if possible), skim milk, water or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, frozen vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, peas, carrots, corn, or your favorite frozen veg. blend), cream soup (mix or match celery, chicken, or mushroom)

a little olive oil for the pan, fresh spinach, washed, nonfat ricotta cheese or nonfat cottage cheese, walnut pesto, garlic, minced, salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, grated parmesan cheese, minced walnuts, lightly toasted, low-sugar tomato sauce (or your favorite sauce), fresh, uncooked green (spinach ) lasagna noodles or, if using dried, no-boil noodles, low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated, walnut pesto, fresh basil leaves, garlic, lightly toasted walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste, extra-virgin olive oil (for storage)

beef stew meat , sirloin tips or chuck steak chunks, olive or other oil for browning, au jus mix , low sodium if available, brown gravy mix , low sodium if available, your favorite seasonings (no salt ), water, divided, wide egg noodles or other choice of starch to serve

buttermilk, mustard (use your favorite, i use dijon ), garlic cloves, smashed, low sodium soy sauce, extra virgin olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper (a few grains), dried marjoram, lean flank steak, trimmed, vegetable oil cooking spray, plain low-fat yogurt, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, grated parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, smashed, dried marjoram, salt, cayenne pepper, minced fresh parsley (optional)

mascarpone cheese or 3 oz cream cheese, vanilla extract, splenda sugar blend for baking (regular sugar equals twice the amount), fresh blueberries, challah (or your favorite ), whole wheat flour, salt, eggs, nonfat milk (any will work) or 1/2 cup low-fat milk (any will work) or 1/2 cup whole milk (any will work), cinnamon, almond extract, splenda sugar blend for baking (regular sugar equals twice the amount), splenda brown sugar blend (regular brown sugar 1 tablespoon), graham crackers, crushed, butter, melted

butter, olive oil (or other heart healthy oil), garlic cloves (depending on preference), yellow onion, sliced, cubed potatoes, mixed vegetables (carrots, frozen peas, parsnips, celery), roasted vegetable stock base (or 1 package of kombu stock, my favorite), water (or 1 and 1/2 cup 1/2 cup white wine), garlic powder, onion powder, fresh herb (or more , basil, cilantro, green onion, and or rosemary), low-fat milk or 1 cup 2%, cornstarch, cracked pepper , and salt as desired

elbow macaroni (cooked al dente drained and spread on a towel to cool preventing farther cooking.), canned low sodium corn (rinsed, drained and smoked or grilled for flavor ), low-sodium black beans, and drained, lime , juice, chipotle chile in adobo, minced, minced garlic, diced celery, sliced scallion, salsa (your favorite ,i do hot), fresh cilantro, chopped or, fresh parsley, chopped, greek yogurt, smart balance mayonnaise

potato , green chili, bacon and cheese cream soup with onions, water, chicken bouillon cubes, russet potatoes, medium to large dice about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch square, yellow onion small dice , 1/4 inch, chopped dried parsley or fresh if you have it, unsalted butter or your favorite low cal substitute, chopped green chilies , if you have them fresh great, canned evaporated milk, bay leaf, accent , optional, oscar mayer real bacon bits, white american cheese or use low fat

applesauce, low-fat yogurt (in your child s favorite flavor)

romaine lettuce , torn into bite size pieces, broccoli, broken into small florets (about 2 cups), cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 2 cups), sliced radish, low-fat mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, green onions, sliced, dried dill weed, fresh ground pepper, imitation bacon bits (or favorite salad topping)

worcestershire sauce (low sodium , if possible), apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil or 1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup sunflower oil or 1/2 cup peanut oil, garlic powder (crushed ) or 1 small garlic clove (crushed), onion powder (diced ) or 1 small onion (diced), salt, pepper, beer, your favorite barbecue sauce (we used garlic & herb pasta sauce instead), lime juice (or lemon juice), apple juice

all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, plain yogurt (i used low-fat), canola oil, eggs, beaten, vanilla extract, orange zest, raisins (i used dried cranberries), walnuts (optional or use your favorite nut), powdered sugar, orange juice

fat-free refried beans, chili with beans, chili powder, cinnamon, low-fat sour cream, chunky salsa, garlic powder, dried cilantro, onion flakes, lettuce, shredded, tomatoes, diced, green bell peppers, diced, white onions, diced, cheddar cheese, shredded (or favorite cheese)

shell noodles, spinach, drained well, mozzarella cheese, shredded, low fat cottage cheese, garlic cloves, minced, salt and pepper, spaghetti sauce (your favorite )

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

green chilies , roasted, peeled and chopped (hot or mild, fresh, frozen or canned), cooked pork (optional, but you ll wish you had ) or 1 lb cooked chicken (optional, but you ll wish you had), cooking oil, minced garlic cloves, white onions, chopped, tomatillos, chopped, low-sodium low-fat chicken broth (or your favorite ), all-purpose flour, salt, chili powder, ground cumin, dried cilantro

extra-lean ground beef or ground round, garlic, minced, roasted-tomato pasta sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce), diced tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, shredded fresh basil, low-fat ricotta, shredded provolone or italian-blend cheese, egg, crushed red pepper flakes, cooked lasagna noodles, percent milk mozzarella, shredded, freshly grated parmesan, divided