11 low scratch Recipes

low-fat milk, divided, cornstarch or 5 tbsp arrowroot, egg yolk, egg, sugar, good quality cocoa , preferably dutch-processed, unsweetened chocolate, cut into small pieces, semisweet chocolate or 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces, vanilla extract, brandy (optional) or 1 tbsp grand marnier (optional), cream (optional)

butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, orange juice concentrate, water, low-fat milk , plus, low-fat milk, canola oil, vanilla, orange extract, neufchatel cheese, softened, powdered sugar, orange juice concentrate, mandarin orange, for garnish

whole chicken, water, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped carrot, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic cloves, peeled, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, all-purpose flour (about 1 oz), cornstarch, heavy cream, low-fat milk, egg, all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 oz), baking powder, cornmeal, salt, remaining ingredients, chopped parsley, freshly ground black pepper

self raising flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, eggs, plain yogurt, milk (low fat or full fat , you choose), pumpkin puree

sturdy corn tortilla chips, prepared guacamole (from scratch or store-bought), prepared chili (vegetarian if you prefer ), shredded cheddar cheese (regular or light or low sodium ), sour cream (light, if you prefer ), chopped green onion (green part only )

whole spice blend (optional), cinnamon sticks (3-inches), green cardamom pods, black peppercorns, bay leaf, curry, vegetable oil ( or canola oil), onion , sliced thin, garlic , pureed in a minichopper with 1 tbsp water (about 2 tbsp), fresh ginger , pureed in a minichopper with 1-2 tsp water, top sirloin or boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, or 6 chicken thighs, skinned, or 1 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, table salt, tomatoes (canned), chopped , plus 1 tbsp juice, or 2/3 cup crushed tomato, or 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, spinach (1 1/2 lb), stemmed , thoroughly washed, and chopped coarse (optional), chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional), water, jalapeno chile , stemmed and cut in half through the stem end, indian split peas (channa dal), or 4 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, or 4 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or 1 cup green peas, chopped fresh cilantro leaves (use the lesser amount if you ve already added the optional cilantro)

chicken stock (low sodium ), chicken breasts, quartered, onion, flour, salt, pepper, mixed vegetables, pearl onions, butter (shame shame), pie crusts

whole chickens, water, onions, chopped, celery, chopped, carrot, chopped, salt, fresh ground pepper, garlic cloves, peeled, thyme, bay leaves, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, heavy cream, low-fat milk, egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornmeal, salt, parsley, chopped, fresh ground pepper

olive oil, onion, chopped, fresh mushrooms, chopped, onion powder, salt, thyme, dried, black pepper, all-purpose flour, evaporated skim milk, dry sherry or chicken broth, chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained, fat free sour cream, dry buttermilk powder, low fat cheddar cheese, shredded (plus extra for topping ), egg beaters , original, bread , made into crumbs (plus extra for topping if desired)