280 summer fat Recipes

quinoa, rinsed, boiling water, sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped, green, sweet red and yellow peppers, chopped, green onions, thinly sliced, crumbled garlic and herb feta cheese, reduced-fat sun-dried tomato salad dressing, divided

fresh blackberries, turbinado (washed raw ) sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, lemon juice, cornstarch or arrowroot flour, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, cold butter, fat-free milk, vanilla ice cream , optional

olive oil, cumin seeds, fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears ), sliced onion, garlic cloves, minced, thick) sliced diagonally cut zucchini (about 3/4 lb), thick) sliced diagonally cut yellow squash (about 3/4 lb), salt, chopped green chiles, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese

green onions, chopped, bell peppers, chopped, tomatoes with juice, water, garlic cloves, finely minced, head of cabbage, chopped, beef bouillon cubes (can use low sodium ) or 2 chicken bouillon cubes (can use low sodium), zucchini, chopped, summer squash, chopped or 2 winter squash, carrots, sliced, mushrooms, sliced, celery, diced, fresh parsley, chopped

fresh blueberries, fresh raspberries, fresh blackberries, sliced fresh strawberries, sugar, self-rising flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, chilled butter, cut into small pieces, low-fat buttermilk (1%), sugar, frozen sliced strawberries in light syrup, thawed

olive oil, divided, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, ground turkey breast, diced green chili peppers or 1 (4 oz) can diced jalapeno peppers, black beans, rinsed and drained, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper (optional), salt & fresh ground pepper, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth

potatoes, cut into 3/4 inch chunks (1lb), green beans, cubed cooked chicken breasts, celery, sliced, salad greens (optional), silken tofu, low-fat ranch dressing, salt, pepper

fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, carrot, minced, onion, minced, stalk celery, minced, yellow squash, minced, garlic cloves, minced, dried basil, all-purpose flour, low-sodium tomatoes, chopped with juice, ground black pepper, skim milk

spaghetti, cooked, low-fat chicken broth, oyster sauce, apple cider vinegar, cornstarch, broccoli, garlic clove, finely minced, peanut oil, red onion, thinly sliced, green pepper , julienned, sesame oil

low sodium chicken broth, chopped green onion, lemon juice, sea salt, fresh chopped dill to taste, garlic powder, non fat yogurt, sour cream, seeded diced cucumber, also good with additional fresh cilantro , chives or mint

olive oil, divided, sliced mushrooms, chopped, chopped red onion (about 1 small), diced zucchini (about 1 medium), diced yellow squash (about 1 medium), less-sodium taco seasoning, garlic cloves, minced, flour tortillas, preshredded reduced-fat colby-jack cheese, green salsa, reduced-fat sour cream

olive oil or butter, red onion (6 oz.), thinly sliced, carrots (1/2 lb. total), peeled and thinly sliced, garlic, pressed or minced, dry white wine, fat-skimmed chicken or vegetable broth, dry vermouth, chopped zucchini , crookneck, or pattypan squash (use 1 or several kinds), salt and pepper

chilled apricot nectar, plain yogurt (low fat works too), fresh lemon juice

nectarine, fat free peach frozen yogurt, dole pineapple juice (or orange-guava juice), sugar-free lemonade concentrate (or you can use crystal light)

olive oil, chopped onion, chopped carrot, chopped seeded peeled tomato (about 3 1/2 lb), black pepper, vegetable broth, plain fat-free yogurt, minced fresh tarragon

vegetable oil, fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears ), chopped onion, chopped red bell pepper, old bay seasoning, dried thyme leaves, crushed, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic cloves, minced, frozen baby lima beans, thawed, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken, grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

raspberry low-fat yogurt, mayonnaise (or salad dressing), honey, cooked chicken, sliced , cut into bite-size strips, cantaloupe, seeded, peeled, cut into very thin slices & halved, raspberries, fresh, blueberries, fresh

balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, minced shallot, dijon mustard, minced fresh garlic, salt, pepper, fat-free chicken broth, petite dry green lentils, bay leaf, uncooked orecchiette (pasta), chopped zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, chopped yellow bell pepper, chopped red onion, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), salt, fresh ground black pepper