614 small light Recipes

albacore tuna in water or 6 oz light chunk tuna in water, fat-free mayonnaise or 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise or 1/4 cup mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, finely grated, curry powder, celery, diced (use a smaller inside rib), red onions, small dice, currants or 1/4 cup raisins, granny smith apple, cored and small (not fine ), basil leaves, shredded, leaves bibb lettuce (or whatever lettuce you prefer), whole wheat pita bread, cut in half (use the large kind , if using small you will need 2-3)

tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped (a mix of varieties works great and coarse chopping in batches of a food processor makes it easy), onion, cut into small dice, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, ground coriander, ground cumin, apple cider vinegar, lemon , juice of, freshly squeezed, tart green apple, chopped small dice (optional), freshly grated ginger (optional)

a bowlful of beautifully ripe, fresh , strawberries, a small bowl of sour cream, a small bowl of light brown sugar, fresh leaves or flowers, for garnish (make sure they are pesticide-free, of course), a table with good friends, family or someone very special

fresh chicken (chopped into small parts , or 4-8 fresh chicken thighs), soy sauce, dark soy sauce (or 1 more tbsp. regular soy sauce), fish sauce, sherry wine (cooking sherry works well too), brown sugar, black peppercorns (crushed with pestle & mortar,, or coursely ground with coffee grinder or pepper mill), garlic cloves, minced, rice vinegar (or other type of vinegar ( white, white wine, or apple cider), brown sugar, lightly packed, garlic cloves, minced, fresh red chilies, minced or 1/3-1/2 tsp dried crushed chili or 1/3-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce

bunuelos (mexican fritters), bunuelos may be served sprinkled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture or with warmed honey. another favorite way is to serve them drizzled with a brown sugar syrup flavored with a stick of cinnamon., all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, beaten eggs, milk, melted butter, vegetable oil for frying, cinnamon-sugar mixture, brown sugar syrup, powdered sugar for sprinkling (optional), whisk flour , sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl; set aside., in a small bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. stir egg/milk mixture into flour mixture; add the melted butter and mix well. (dough should be easy to handle, if too stiff add 1 to 2 tbsp more milk; be careful not to make dough sticky.), turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until very smooth., divide into 18 to 24 pieces. shape into balls; cover with a cloth and let stand for 20 minutes., roll each ball on a lightly floured surface into 4 to 6-inch rounds. let the rounds stand for 5 minutes., in large, deep skillet , heat about 2-inches of oil over medium-high heat or to 375*f (190*cup). fry dough, 1 or two pieces at a time, until puffed and golden on both side. drain well on paper toweling. sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture or drizzle with brown sugar syrup and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar, if desired. serve warm., makes about 1 1/2 to 2 dozen ., cinnamon-sugar mixture : combine 2 tsp ground cinnamon with 1/3 cup sugar. sprinkle mixture over hot bunuelos., brown sugar syrup : in a small saucepan, combine 2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp light corn syrup and 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick. bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. cool to room temperature. drizzle over hot bunuelos and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar

refrigerated pie crust, softened, mangoes, peeled and cut into small cubes (or 2 cups pre-cut mangoes), cornstarch, butter, brown sugar, light rum, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, blueberries

spanish chorizo, casing removed and coarsely chopped, ground pork or beef, worcestershire sauce, smoked sweet paprika , a scant palmful, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, manchego cheese, shredded, avocados, lemon, juiced, garlic , pasted or grated, a small handful fresh cilantro leaves , optional, light cream, slider rolls or split brioche rolls, bibb lettuce leaves, for topping, sliced plum tomatoes, for topping, sliced small red onion, for topping

broccoli , cut into very small florettes, cauliflower , cut into very small florettes, celery, diced, frozen peas, spanish peanut, raisins, diced red onion (optional), bacon, cooked and crumbled, mayonnaise (light or fat free works fine), grated parmesan cheese, sugar or 1/4 cup substitute, salt, grated onions (if you did not put red onion in above), white vinegar or 1 -2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar

mayonnaise (i use hellmans light), dijon mustard, new red small potato, unpeeled, halved , cooked until tender and cooled, new white small potato, unpeeled, halved , cooked until tender and cooled, green beans, cut into 2 in . pieces, blanced, yellow beans, cut into 2 in . pieces, blanced, stalks celery, chopped, chopped fresh dill

kosher salt, unsalted butter, onion, finely diced, all-purpose flour, dijon mustard, whole milk, heated, fresh thyme , plus 1 tsp. chopped thyme leaves, bay leaf, grated extra-sharp white cheddar (the sharpest you can find; i like cabot s seriously sharp hunter s cheddar), grated monterey jack, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, freshly ground black pepper, elbow macaroni or other small pasta, such as pipette or small shells, extra-virgin olive oil; more for the baking dish, fresh breadcrumbs (i don tsp measure, but i d say i use about 1/2 that amount of - this is the amount for cubed, . if you have the fine ground breadcrumbs just lightly sprinkle across the top), lightly packed cup) freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano

flask eggplants , cut into round, 1/2 inch slices, green pepper, cut in small cubes, red pepper, cut in small cubes, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, flour (for dredging), breadcrumbs (for dredging), olive oil , and, vegetable oil (for frying ), basil leaves (to garnish ), strained yoghurt or 1 1/2 cups greek yogurt, garlic clove, mashed, minced fresh basil leaf

bacon, finely diced, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, cumin, black pepper, shallot, minced, red onions, small diced, yellow peppers, small diced, basil, thinly sliced, chives, sliced, lemon zest, egg, lightly beaten, milk, cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped, vegetable oil, lemon wedges, basil sprigs, hidden valley original ranch dressing

shrimp, size under 15 per lb, olive oil, onion, sliced, garlic, peeled and smashed, tomato paste, dry white wine, tied bundle of parsley , thyme and basil, chopped fresh dill, leek , core and outer leaves removed, washed and chopped small, butter, sweet potato, peeled and small diced (less than inch), spinach, trimmed and washed, chopped lightly, apple, peeled, cored and small diced, sun-dried tomato , soaked 15 minutes in 1/2 cup warm water, then chopped, reserve liquid, curry powder or ground cumin, heavy cream, white bread, crust removed, chopped, egg yolk, salt and pepper

evoo, for brushing, organic ketchup, chipotle in adobo puree, dark amber maple syrup, dark brown sugar, cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, garlic, finely chopped, coarse black pepper, chicken stock, ground turkey (use a mix of light and dark meat), poultry seasoning, cumin, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, red bell pepper, finely chopped, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, scallions, finely chopped, eggs, brick extra-sharp yellow cheddar, cut into small dice, sweet potatoes, chicken stock, chopped fresh thyme, juice of 1 small organic orange, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

cannellini beans, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, smoked ham hock or 1/2 lb chunk prosciutto, garlic, chopped, plus 1 whole clove, water, divided, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, leek, white and light green only, minced and rinsed, yellow onion, minced, carrot, small diced, celery stalk, small diced, bay leaf, tuscan black cabbage, chopped, napa cabbage, chopped, tomato puree, italian bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick, freshly grated parmesan

ground beef, onions, diced fine, red pepper, diced fine, bread , soaked in milk and then squeezed out, parmesan cheese, grated, red wine, worcestershire sauce, eggs, beaten well (small, if using jumbo or large use 1), garlic, minced, dried parsley, dried basil, salt, black pepper, butter, flour, milk, fontina or 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, salt, pepper, ground lamb, bread , soaked in milk and then squeezed out, minced onion, eggs, beaten well (small, 1 if using large or jumbo ), garlic, minced, olive oil, fresh mint, ground allspice, cinnamon, dried currants, chopped pine nuts, lightly toasted (optional), plain yogurt (greek yogurt is best if you can, but not necessary), fresh mint leaves, chopped, salt, olive oil , to brush on the skewers as they grill

flour, salt, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled (1 1/2 sticks), light corn syrup, light brown sugar, salt, eggs, lightly beaten, toasted mixed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, cashews, walnuts, brazil), mixed dried fruit, chunks (pineapple, mango, papaya, apples, etc.), white chocolate, chopped

cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, olive oil, half-and-half or 1 3/4 cups light cream, eggs, lightly beaten, pancetta, small dice (cooked crisp and drained) or 9 slices bacon, chopped (cooked crisp and drained), sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil), shallot, chopped, fresh rosemary, chopped, butter, softened (optional)