20 make ahead low Recipes

eggs, whole wheat baking mix, low-fat milk, frozen spinach, low-fat cheddar cheese

eggs (or equivalent egg substitute), low-fat milk, turkey bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, low-carb whole wheat tortillas (8-inch), salt and pepper

chopped onion, garlic cloves, crushed, presliced mushrooms, tomato paste, sugar, dried thyme, dried oregano, pepper, whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped, all-purpose flour, low-fat milk, crumbled feta cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, uncooked penne (tubular-shaped pasta), chopped fresh parsley (optional)

russet potatoes (peeled but leave whole , or use yukon gold potatoes), head of garlic (broken into cloves, peeled and left whole ), butter (can increase to 1/2 cup), sour cream (may use low-fat), whipping cream (35% cream), shredded white cheddar cheese, green onion, chopped, salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), grated parmesan cheese

butter, stalks celery, finely diced, onions, finely chopped, fresh minced garlic, cayenne pepper (optional or to taste), sliced mushrooms, well drained and chopped, cream-style corn, corn niblets, drained, chicken broth (can use low sodium ), poultry seasoning (or to taste), seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1/2-1 tsp white salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), dried parsley (or use chopped fresh ), grated parmesan cheese (optional), eggs, slightly beaten, coarse fresh breadcrumbs , packed (or use 8 cups packed very small bread cubes), melted butter (no subs please!)

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

turkey drumsticks, turkey neck, turkey gizzard , from the bird, vegetable oil, carrots, coarsely chopped, celery ribs, coarsely chopped, onion, coarsely chopped, low sodium chicken broth or 5 cups home-made chicken stock or 5 cups low-sodium turkey stock, dry white wine or 1 cup dry vermouth, fresh thyme, butter, all-purpose flour, salt and pepper

unsalted butter, leek, white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and chopped small (about 1 cup), garlic cloves, minced-pressed through a press (about 1 tbsp), heads garlic , rinsed-papery skins removed and top third of heads cut off and discarded, low sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth, bay leaves, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 1/2 cups), red bliss potatoes, unpeeled-cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups), low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth, heavy cream, fresh thyme leaves, minced, ground black pepper, fresh chives, minced, olive oil, garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise, table salt

dry yeast (about 4 1/2 tsp), warm water (105o to 115o), bread flour, divided, low-fat or nonfat buttermilk, sugar, margarine or butter, softened, salt

boiling water, shredded whole all-bran cereal, flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, margarine, softened, egg substitute, low-fat buttermilk, bran buds (kellogg s all bran preferred)

turkey necks, vegetable oil, onion, coarsely chopped, celery rib, coarsely chopped, low-sodium chicken broth, loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh thyme sprig, butter, all-purpose flour, white wine, rubbed sage, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

unsalted butter, bread, grated cheese (for me, low-fat), eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, a sprinkle pepper

dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp), warm water (100o to 110o), all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, chilled butter, cut into small pieces, low-fat buttermilk (1%), butter-flavored cooking spra

sugar, cornstarch, instant coffee granules, egg, low-fat milk, kahlua (coffee-flavored liqueur), reduced-fat cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (such as reduced fat oreos), divided

fat-free vegetarian refried beans, flour tortillas, diced tomatoes, corn, cooked, drained and cooled, sharp cheddar cheese, cilantro, finely chopped, avocados, mashed, low-fat sour cream, salsa

onion, chopped, garlic, minced, shredded carrot, mushroom, cleaned and sliced, ground sirloin, dried oregano, crushed dried thyme, ground cumin, fresh ground pepper, all-purpose flour, low sodium beef broth, dry red wine, no-added-salt tomato paste, vegetable oil cooking spray, russet potato, peeled and cut into chunks, skim milk, salt (optional), minced pickled jalapeno pepper , to taste, minced fresh cilantro, minced scallions, paprika, shredded monterey jack cheese

make-ahead sauce, shallot, coarsely chopped, red holland or fresno chile pepper, garlic, fresh bay leaves, mustard seed or dry mustard, 1/3 palmful, dry sherry, worcestershire sauce, black peppercorns, organic ketchup or low-sugar ketchup, soy or tamari sauce, beef stock, minute sliced steak, high temperature cooking oil (recommended : canola or peanut oil), flank steak, hoagie rolls of choice, big bundle watercress , upland cress or baby arugula

boneless skinless chicken breasts, black pepper (to taste), prepared bottled teriyaki sauce, divided, green bell peppers, seeded and sliced, red bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips, onions, chopped, pineapple tidbits, well drained, heavy-duty aluminum foil