180 low making Recipes

filet mignon , about 4 oz. each (see note at bottom), vegetable oil, minced scallion , plus, minced scallion, peeled and minced fresh ginger , plus, peeled and minced fresh ginger, minced garlic , plus, minced garlic, cornstarch, rice wine or 2 tbsp water, low sodium chicken broth or 3/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth (make sure it s low-sodium!), oyster sauce, soy sauce , plus, soy sauce, sesame oil, shrimp, peeled and chopped, szechuan peppercorns, ground

chopped frozen peaches, low-fat sugar-free peach yogurt or 1 cup fat free sugar free peach yogurt (to make vegan, use a soy peach yogurt, o soy is a good 1), peach nectar (or more , as needed to blend), frozen raspberries

boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces, mushrooms, halved (i like crimini), water, frozen small whole onions (or 3/4 cup chopped onion), celery, sliced , 1/2 inch slices, carrots, thinly sliced, paprika (make sure to use good quality paprika for full flavor!), salt , to taste, dried rubbed sage, dried thyme, pepper, freshly ground , to taste, chicken broth, tomato paste, water or 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth, cornstarch, frozen green peas or 2 cups frozen edamame soybeans, cubed extra firm tofu (optional)

pecans, finely chopped (make sure the pieces are small), seasoned dry bread crumb, eggs, water, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, unsalted butter, olive oil, dijon mustard, dark brown sugar (make sure you use dark ), bourbon whiskey, low sodium soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes, sliced green onion

olive oil, chopped onions, carrot , halved lengthwise and thinly sliced, garlic, minced, reduced-sodium chicken broth, low-sodium tomatoes, undrained and cut up, water, grain rice, chopped fresh spinach, reduced-sodium navy beans or 1 (15 oz) can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained (sometimes i use both kinds), zucchini , quartered lengthwise and sliced, fresh ground pepper, grated parmesan cheese (optional), salt (if not making low-sodium)

ground sirloin or 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb cut up chicken breast, poblano pepper, diced, anaheim chili, diced, jalapeno, seeded and diced, onion, diced, garlic cloves, diced, diced tomatoes (give or take...), green chilies, enchilada sauce (or make your own ), mexican cheese (low fat...whatever you prefer), corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas, salsa (or more to your preference), corn chips (or more to your preference), fresh cilantro, chopped, sour cream (i use low fat )

black beans, dried, olive oil, red onion, diced, garlic, minced, celery, diced, red pepper, diced, ham steaks, trimmed and diced, cumin, coriander, thyme, oregano, water, oxo low-sodium instant chicken bouillon granules (makes 2.25 cup bouillon), old el peso chunky salsa, cheddar cheese, shredded, low-fat sour cream

healthy, make-ahead, total time : 30 min, good news chickpeas are rich in both types of dietary fiber , which are important for maintaining heart health and for stabilizing blood sugar levels. pam anderson uses them as the base for this indian-flavored creamy (though cream-free) soup, which she prepares by first pureeing it, then simmering it, to save time. pureed beans give you richness without having to enrich the soup, she says., two 19-oz cans chickpeas, drained, light coconut milk, whole tomatoes, drained and chopped (1/2 cup), naturally sweetened apple juice, cilantro leaves, garam masala, ground ginger, chicken stock or low-sodium broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced

cornstarch or arrowroot flour, reduced sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth, canola oil, carrots, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, fresh snow peas, trimmed, red pepper flakes, make 6 cups cooked) dry penne pasta, salt and pepper to taste

flour, cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, ground nutmeg, salt, butter, softened, brown sugar, egg, molasses, sour cream (may use low-fat), cream cheese, softened (may use low-fat), marshmallow creme, blueberries (fresh or frozen , if frozen make sure they re thawed)

desiccated coconut (dried flaked coconut, unsweetened), turmeric, ground ginger, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt and pepper, to taste, olive oil, ginger, minced, garlic cloves, minced, onion, chopped (red or yellow ), red chilies, chopped, stalk lemongrass (bruised and cut into chunks), curry powder, chili paste (less or more depending on your tolerance), curry leaves, chopped, coconut milk (i use the low fat variety), skinless chicken thighs (halved so it makes 6 piece), evaporated low-fat milk, frozen mixed vegetables (carrot, green beans, pepper etc)

leftover eggplant parmesan cheese , yummy low carb low fat grilled eggplant (aubergine) (1/2 the recipe or use 1 grilled eggplant, 1 roasted red pepper, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and ricotta ch), pizza dough (1/2 of bread machine makes enough for 2 large stromboli s), tomato sauce, use your favorite (plus some extra for dipping)

flemish beef stew, american-style beer is used in this recipe. if you want to try another beer, go for a belgian ale - an imported pilsner might be too bitter., beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, onions (6 to 8 medium), chopped (7 cups), turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, pilsner-style beer such as budweiser, dijon mustard, thick) slices country-style bread, beef dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 tsp salt., heat oil and butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 2 to 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. transfer to a plate., add onions and remaining 1/4 tsp salt to pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to moderately low and cover pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes more., add beef along with any juices on plate, bay leaves, and beer and bring to a simmer., meanwhile , spread 1 tbsp mustard on each side of bread slices, then place bread on top of stew. simmer stew, covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours., just before serving, stir bread into stew, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is incorporated and stew is thickened. season with salt., stew can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. reheat over moderate heat., makes 6 to 8 main-course servings.

skinless chicken breasts, cut into thirds or quarters , see cook s note, kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, olive oil or good cooking spray for sauteing, good quality low-sodium chicken stock, red onion, finely diced, garlic, minced, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, almond butter (almond puree, make sure well mixed, almond oil tends to separate from ), tomato paste, sriracha sauce , see cook s note, honey, good quality unsweetened dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces, cilantro, finely chopped, firm tomato, seeded and 1/4-inch diced, for garnish

starkist albacore tuna, drained, fat-free mayonnaise (or low fat mayo, use about a tsp more if tuna salad it too dry), honey mustard, mrs. dash seasoning mix, shredded fat-free cheddar cheese (or 2% milk), baby carrots, chopped (optional), sweet relish (optional), tortillas (wheat or flour), fat-free cheddar cheese (it makes for an extra cheesy and slightly messy quesadilla. you may have to eat it with a fork then) (optional)

uncooked elbow macaroni (i use whole wheat but my kids are used to it, had to get rid of the refined stuff after hubby s hear), margarine, chopped onion (i have to puree them to hide them from my daughter as well!), carrot, peeled and chopped, stalk celery, chopped (i precook mine in the microwave and puree it see description...), flour, mustard powder (optional), salt, skim milk, chicken broth (i make my own, but canned is fine, try using low sodium), cheddar cheese, grated (i use low fat , old style cheese)

stew meat, diced, onion, diced, stalks celery, chopped, celery leaves, garlic cloves, minced, red wine, beef broth (i use low sodium or make my own), water (i start with 6 and add as needed), head of cabbage, chopped, diced tomatoes (do not drain), carrots, sliced, zucchini, diced, frozen green beans, frozen corn, frozen peas, fresh mushrooms, sliced, potatoes, peeled and diced into 2-3 inch cubes, baby spinach, v 8 vegetable juice (i use low sodium or sometimes spicy hot for a kick), black pepper, salt (or to taste), dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme

pizza dough (or 1 recipe easy no yeast , makes two 7inch pizzas), olive oil, divided, tomato sauce, divided, low-fat hot dogs, sliced into thin rounds, low fat mozzarella, shredded, green bell pepper, sliced thinly, sweet onion, quartered and sliced thinly