225 low taste low Recipes

sugar (or more for a sweeter taste), unsweetened kool-aid powdered drink mix (do not use sugar-free), milk (use low-fat or for more creamy taste use 18% table cream)

peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced, lemons, halved and juiced , shells reserved, low sodium soy sauce, sugar, bay leaves, chopped green onions (green and white parts ), chopped garlic, salt (optional), fresh ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (more if needed), shrimp or 2 lbs jumbo , peeled and deveined, essence seasoning (use emeril lagasse s essence or creole essence / bayou blast), egg yolk, fresh lemon juice (please not the bottled stuff, please), minced fresh ginger, minced green onion (both the white & green parts), vegetable oil, soy sauce (low sodium ), chopped fresh cilantro leaves, fresh ground white pepper, sesame oil, salt (taste to see if needed) (optional)

onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced (to your taste ), extra firm tofu, drained and cubed, no-salt-added whole tomatoes or 6 chopped tomatoes, red wine vinegar, dried basil, salt (optional), low-sodium v8 juice, rotini pasta (any small pasta) or 1 (454 g) box penne (any small pasta)

butter, olive oil or 3 tbsp vegetable oil, onions, finely chopped (or use 2 large onion), brown sugar, fresh minced garlic (optional), cayenne pepper, turmeric, cumin, fresh ground black pepper, couscous, hot low sodium chicken broth, currants, almonds, seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste)

fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, freshly squeezed lime juice, low-sodium soy sauce, dark jamaican-style rum , such as appleton, olive oil, demerara sugar, minced garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced habanero chile (substitute jalapeno for a milder taste), two-inch chunks fresh pineapple

marshmallow cream, cream cheese (low fat tastes good also ), vanilla , to taste

potatoes, stalks celery, diced, onion, diced, diced green chilies, cilantro, chopped, low-fat cream cheese, softened, jalapenos (finely diced and more or less to your taste ), salt, white pepper, garlic powder

lean ground beef, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, canned diced tomatoes , with juices, water, uncooked long grain rice, salsa, heat to your taste, salt, brown sugar, ground cumin, chili powder, worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

eggs, grated parmesan cheese, dried basil or 1 tbsp dried parsley, fresh ground black pepper, salt, to taste (recipe originally called for 1 tsp), low sodium chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups water, uncooked white rice, dried breadcrumbs, olive oil or 2 cups vegetable oil, mozzarella cheese, in cubes (optional)

unbaked pie pastry (use 9 or 10-inch deep-dish pie shells), butter, onion, finely chopped, fresh minced garlic (omit if you are not a garlic-lover), celery rib, diced, dried thyme (or use 1 tsp dried oregano), cayenne pepper (optional or to taste), all-purpose flour, chicken bouillon powder (i use 2 small packages oxo bouillon powder), canned low sodium chicken broth (use only low-sodium ), heavy cream , unwhipped (35%, you could be light cream but will not be as good), frozen diced mixed vegetables, slightly thawed (such peas, corn and carrots, can use more), cubed cooked turkey or 2 cups cooked chicken, potatoes, peeled (cooked and cubed ), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), seasoning salt (to taste, or use white salt)

steaks, cut into strips (you can also use rump steak , or sirloin), rotini pasta, carrot, peeled and sliced, new potatoes, green beans, trimmed, sunflower oil (i have used canola oil and it tasted fine), garlic clove, crushed, onion, thinly sliced, low sodium soy sauce, sake or 1 tbsp sherry wine, sesame oil (i have used canola oil and added a tsp sesame seeds), cornstarch, chicken stock cube , dissolved in 6 tbsp boiling water, rice wine vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, sweet red pepper , cut into strips, salt & freshly ground black pepper

yukon gold potatoes (cubed . about 2 lbs), low-fat milk, low-fat sour cream, butter, chives (freshly chopped ), salt, pepper (freshly ground tastes better )

poblano chile casserole with corn and cheese, fresh poblano chiles, butter, yellow onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh corn kernels, or frozen thawed (from about 6 ears or two 10-oz packages), grated manchego or monterey jack cheese, cooked white rice, crema or sour cream, red salsa (see recipe below ), grated queso anejo or parmesan cheese, char chiles over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. enclose in plastic bag and let stand 10 minutes. peel chiles. starting at stem end, carefully cut 1 slit down length of each chile, leaving stems and tops intact if possible. carefully remove seeds and veins from chiles., preheat oven to 350 degrees f. melt butter in heavy large saute pan over medium heat. add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. add garlic and saute 1 minute longer. add corn and saute 2 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper. cool completely. stir in manchego or monterey jack cheese. stuff chiles with corn mixture., butter 15x10-inch baking dish. place rice in prepared dish. nestle stuffed chiles in single layer into rice. mix crema and red salsa in medium bowl; pour over chiles and rice. sprinkle with anejo cheese., bake until chiles are heated through and sauce bubbles, about 25 minutes (about 40 minutes for refrigerated casserole)., red salsa, vegetable oil, yellow onion, thinly sliced, garlic, sliced, fresh jalapeno chili pepper, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced, salt , or to taste, canned plum tomatoes with their juices, in a saucepan over medium heat , warm the vegetable oil. add the onion and saute until soft, about 10 minutes. add the garlic, chili pepper and salt and cook for 2 minutes longer. add the tomatoes and their juices and reduce the heat to low. cook the tomatoes, stirring occasionally to break them up, until soft and the juices have reduced by half, 10-15 minutes., let cool slightly , then transfer to a blender. puree until smooth, then strain through a sieve placed over a bowl. set aside to cool completely for use as a table salsa. or reheat gently over low heat to use hot. to store, cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

crushed ritz cracker crumbs, butter, room temperature, cayenne, sweet onions, sliced (or 3 medium, sliced ), butter, sliced mushrooms (very well drained , squeeze out moisture with hands), half and milk (or use full-fat milk, do not use low-fat or nonfat milk), eggs, seasoning salt (or to taste or use white salt), black pepper (optional to taste), cayenne pepper (or to taste), grated gruyere (or to taste) or 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or to taste), paprika (or as much as desired)

sunflower oil, applesauce, sugar, egg white, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour , sifted, baking powder, salt

fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, freshly squeezed lime juice, low sodium soy sauce, dark rum, olive oil, demerara sugar, minced garlic, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, minced habanero pepper (substitute jalapef o for a milder taste), two-inch fresh pineapple chunks, eight-inch sugarcane skewers

eggs + 1 egg yolk, sugar, whole milk or you can substitute store bought eggnog for the, heavy cream, good quality bourbon or irish whiskey, pure vanilla extract, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, quality white bread, about 3/8 thick,in 1-1/2 cubes, melted unsalted butter, bourbon sauce, butter, brown sugar, egg, lightly beaten, bourbon or irish whiskey depends on your personal taste, in a medium-size saucepan over low heat , melt butter; add sugar and beaten egg, whisking to blend well. cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. remove from heat and whisk in bourbon to taste; let cool. whisk and reheat before serving. the sauce should be soft, creamy, and smooth.

apple, cored, frozen banana, low-fat yogurt, frozen apple juice (i buy a bottle of apple juice and freeze 1/2 cup measures in little snap lock bags), sugar substitute, to taste (i use splenda ), lsa (linseeds, sunflower and almonds mix), cinnamon