80 perfect light Recipes

prebaked italian pizza crust, refrigerated light pesto or alfredo sauce, perfect poached shrimp, peeled, coarsely chopped jarred roasted red bell peppers, freshly grated parmesan cheese, loosely packed arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, freshly ground pepper

recipe prepared perfect pie dough, mixed apples (such as gala and granny smith), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon, egg white, turbinado or raw sugar, apricot jam, melted

if you purchase an unsliced loaf, cut the bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices. to prevent the butter from clumping during mixing, warm the milk in a microwave or small saucepan until warm to the touch (about 80 degrees). the french toast can be cooked all at once on an electric griddle, but may take an extra 2 to 3 minutes per side. set the griddle temperature to 350 degrees and use the entire amount of butter for cooking., pecans, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cinnamon-raisin bread, whole milk , warmed (see note ), egg yolks, unsalted butter , melted, plus 2 tbsp for cooking, table salt, vanilla extract, dark rum, maple syrup, keys to perfect french toast, start with dry bread: drying bread in 300-degree oven before soaking and frying leads to toast that s soft, not soggy., hold the whites: using yolks, not whites , in soaking liquid cuts down on eggy flavor., soak properly : soaking bread in flat baking pan for just 20 seconds per side ensures even saturation and no sogginess

recipe prepared perfect pie dough, egg white, turbinado or raw sugar, reduced-fat milk, granulated sugar, salt, bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, light sour cream, egg yolks, vanilla extract, toasted, chopped hazelnuts

pie shell, baked (see perfect pie crust, 9 or 10 inch), light cream cheese, low-fat milk, almond extract, sugar, fresh strawberries, halved, water , start with 1/4 cup, fresh strawberries , can be frozen, sugar, cornstarch, butter

unsalted butter, room temperature, light-brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, pure vanilla extract, egg, room temperature, all-purpose flour, baking soda, semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, pecans, chopped (2 cups), white chocolate, coarsely chopped, perfect pecan halves

fresh flour tortillas (seven inch-usually 10 come in a package), avocado, mashed (about 1 cup), key lime juice, ranch dressing mix, light sour cream, nonfat milk, cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, finely diced (if you re pressed for time,1 10 oz package of perdue short cuts carved chicken breast is perfect), jalapeno jack cheese (1 8 oz block shredded-if your store has reduced fat that s even better), frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry or 3 cups chopped fresh spinach, canned black beans, rinsed and drained, canned mexican-style corn, drained (such as del monte whole kernel fiesta corn,seasoned with red and green peppers), cayenne pepper, minced fresh parsley, cumin, chili powder, green onions, thinly sliced

light sour cream, creamed horseradish, water, boiled potatoes, left-over, chives, small bunch, snipped, ham (left over is perfect), salad leaves, prepared , herb salad leaf mix if possible, beets, cooked and quartered if large

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.

wiccan rede, full version ), bide within the law you must , in perfect love and perfect trust., live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give., bind the spell well every time , let the spell be said in rhyme., light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much., honor the old ones in deed and name, let love and light be our guides again., deosil go by the waxing moon , chanting out the joyful tune., widdershins go when the moon doth wane ,and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane., when the lady s moon is new , kiss the hand to her times two., when the moon rides at her peak then your heart s desire seek ., heed the north winds mighty gale , lock the door and trim the sail., when the wind blows from the east , expect the new and set the feast., when the wind comes from the south , love will kiss you on the mouth., when the wind whispers from the west , all hearts will find peace and rest., nine woods in the cauldron go , burn them fast and burn them slow., birch in the fire goes to represent what the lady knows., oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the god s, insight ., rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower., willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the summerland., hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye., hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning., white are the flowers of apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility ., grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine., fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen., elder is the lady s tree burn it not or cursed you ll be., four times the major sabbats mark in the light and in the dark ., as the old year starts to wane the new begins, it s now samhain., when the time for imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows., when the wheel begins to turn soon the beltane fires will burn., as the wheel turns to lamas night power is brought to magick rite., four times the minor sabbats fall use the sun to mark them all., when the wheel has turned to yule light the log the horned 1 rules., in the spring , when night equals day time for ostara to come our way., when the sun has reached it s height time for oak and holly to fight., harvesting comes to 1 and all when the autumn equinox does fall., heed the flower , bush, and tree by the lady blessed you ll be., where the rippling waters go cast a stone , the truth you ll know., when you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed., a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend., merry meet and merry part bright the cheeks and warm the heart., mind the three-fold laws you should three times bad and three times good., when misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow ., be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you ., these eight words the rede fulfill, an ye harm none , do what ye will

recipe perfect popcorn , butter omitted, recipe follows, cocoa nibs, light corn syrup, approximately 2/3 cup, granulated sugar, approximately 1 cup, molasses, approximately 1/3 cup, water, kosher salt, vanilla extract, unsalted butter , for shaping, perfect popcorn, peanut oil, popcorn kernels, popcorn salt, unsalted butter

peanut oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, sliced leeks, white and light green parts only, rinsed and dried, day-old cooked rice ; vongerichten recommends jasmine but this is the perfect way to use up any leftover rice you have, especially from chinese delivery, eggs, sesame oil (for some heat but the same awesome, flavor, use hot sesame oil ), soy sauce

roasting chicken (store bought is perfect ), celery ribs, chopped into tiny pieces, mayonnaise (could be regular or light), sour cream, sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, green apple, chopped, salt and pepper, lemon twist (optional)

butter, arborio rice, whole milk, coconut milk, sugar, whole vanilla bean , halved lengthwise, lemon , zest of, fresh mixed berries or 2 cups frozen mixed berries, kirschwasser, heavy cream (optional), lightly-toasted sliced almonds, for garnish, perfect berries, for garnish

mile high lemon meringue secrets, lemon meringue pie may be an american classic , but it can be tricky to prepare. there s the crust with all its issues, then the tart filling and the meringue itself, which is all too prone to weeping. and that topping is never, ever as tall and fluffy as we would like. we wanted to figure out how to make a perfect lemon meringue pie with a sky-high topping. here s what we discovered, make the meringue with a hot sugar syrup (what the professionals call italian-style meringue). this ensures that the meringue is cooked through and stable enough to be piled high on top of the filling. the addition of a little cream of tartar to the egg whites while mixing also helps to stabilize the meringue.flavor the filling with both lemon zest and lemon juice for the brightest citrus flavor. remember to strain the filling to remove the zest, which would mar the otherwise silky smooth filling.use a rubber spatula to spread the meringue over the filled pie, making sure to stick the meringue to the edge of the pie crust to prevent the topping from shrinking. once all the meringue is on the pie, use the spatula to make the spikes and peaks of meringue., all-purpose flour , for dusting, brisee (pie dough) for 1 single 9 inch pie crust, egg, heavy cream, cornstarch, cake flour, salt, sugar, egg yolks, lightly beaten, fresh lemon juice, lemon rind, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, egg whites, sugar, salt

russet potatoes, cooked, peeled , then diced (about 12 medium potatoes), eggs, hard boiled and crumbled, sweet yellow onions, finely diced, celery, finely diced, jalapenos, finely diced, dill pickles, diced, mayonnaise (light or no fat is ok...but not perfect), yellow mustard, pickle juice, cream, kosher salt, california chili powder, black pepper, cumin, sugar

dough, unsalted butter, divided (2 tbsp softened, 2 tbsp melted ), milk, warm (around 110 degrees ), water, warm (also around 110 degrees ), granulated sugar, rapid rise, instant or bread machine yeast, all-purpose flour, plus extra for work surface, table salt, brown sugar coating, light brown sugar (ci advises against dark brown, which they feel imparts too strong of a molasses taste;but it s up to you ), ground cinnamon, unsalted butter (1 stick or 4 oz), mleted, cream cheese glaze( not in the cup.i. recipe , adapted and perfect for monkey bread ! ), cream cheese, softened, powdered sugar , plus extra if needed, milk , plus extra if needed, vanilla extract

granny smith or golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and chopped, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, allspice, scrapes of fresh nutmeg on a rasp, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, beer (coronita is the perfect size!), peanut oil , for deep frying, peanut butter caramel sauce , recipe follows, light brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, at room temperature, peanut butter