283 lower and calorie and cheese Recipes

artichoke hearts, finely chopped, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, low-fat mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, grated (canned stuff ok here), reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded, garlic powder, salt and pepper, chopped fresh tomato, for topping (optional)

extra-virgin olive oil, chopped shallots (about 2 large), chopped fresh sage, kosher salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, exotic mushrooms (such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster), chopped, minced garlic, dry sherry, lower-sodium soy sauce, light sour cream, half-and-half, goat cheese (about 1/4 cup), frozen mini phyllo shells (such as athens), thawed, chopped fresh chives

extra-virgin olive oil, prechopped onion, sliced fennel bulb, minced garlic, links sweet turkey italian sausage, casings removed, fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth, water, no-salt-added cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained, chopped escarole, grated parmesan cheese

all purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, rosemary, dried crushed and crumbled, sage, thyme, very cold butter , cut in little pieces, extra sharp cheddar , lower fat, chopped ham- (original recipe called for bacon), fat free buttermilk, egg whites

ground sirloin, dry penne pasta , barilla plus penne, hunts roasted garlic and onion spaghetti sauce, lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded

eggs, milk, brandy, honey, prepared mustard, bread (sourdough is delicious), low-fat ham, lean turkey breast, reduced-fat swiss cheese, powdered sugar, raspberry preserves

olive oil or 3 sprays nonstick cooking spray, chorizo sausage (can substitute soyrizo, lower in fat), sweet chili sauce (typically served with egg rolls), jalapeno , diced reserve 1 whole slice for garnish, cilantro, removed from stem and roughly chopped, chopped chives (use the whites and greens of the onion), low-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature, unsalted butter, melted, sheets athens phyllo dough, thawed (9-inch x 14-inch)

green enchilada sauce, chopped green chilies, drained, fresh cilantro stem, parsley sprig, lime juice, garlic cloves, fat free cream cheese, softened, chicken breasts , precooked and chopped, shredded mozzarella cheese, low-carb flour tortillas , 6 inch size, lime, cut into wedges

zucchini (about 6 oz), kosher salt, vegetable oil, onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup), unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs (large organic ), freshly grated low-fat monterey jack cheese (about 1/4 lb), fat-free cottage cheese, chopped green chilies, drained, bottled salsa (optional)

part-skim ricotta cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, reduced-fat cream cheese, softened, eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, orange zest, finely grated, salt, raspberry all fruit spread (all fruit or sugar free), orange liqueur, fresh raspberries

olive oil, onion, carrots, potatoes, fat-free chicken broth or 4 (14 oz) cans vegetable broth, hominy, herbes de provence, bay leaf, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, sugar, fat-free half-and-half, nonfat milk, low-fat cheddar cheese (i use 2% cheese)

neufchatel cheese (softened ), splenda granular, sugar substitute (if more is used the frosting starts to taste strange), powdered sugar, butter (softened ), vanilla extract, skim milk (more if needed)

light cream cheese (about 5 oz), vanilla extract, powdered sugar

fat free sour cream, red wine vinegar, grated fat-free parmesan cheese, lemon juice, honey, green onions, whites, minced, dried oregano, salt and pepper

head cauliflower, steamed and drained, white beans, rinsed and drained, vegetable stock, parmesan cheese, ground caraway seed, fresh-grated nutmeg, white pepper, salt, white wine , optional, cubed whole-wheat bread, vegetable crudites for dipping

baked beans, fat free hot dogs, tater tots, fat free sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

skinless, boneless chicken breasts, fresh green chile peppers, lowfat monterey jack cheese, egg white, water, cornmeal