258 tasteful light Recipes

polish sausage, cut in 1/2 inch slices,browned and drained, extra virgin olive oil, cabbage, cored and chopped, onions, chopped, garlic, minced, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped ,to taste (optional), mushroom, cleaned and sliced,to taste (preferably lots more), yukon gold potatoes or 2 -3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced, diced tomatoes, pork broth, vegetable juice or 1 (46 oz) can snappy tom tomato juice or 1 (46 oz) can tomato juice (optional), tomato sauce, chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, lightly crushed, dried marjoram, lightly crushed, dried oregano or 1/2 tsp italian seasoning, lightly crushed, crushed red pepper flakes , to taste, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper, pork riblets (or other inexpensive bone-in pork), seasoning salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, garlic granules, to taste (generously ), reduced-sodium chicken broth, reduced-sodium beef broth, water or 5 (14 1/2 oz) cans chicken broth, onion, unpeeled,quartered, garlic, unpeeled,quartered, carrots, rinsed and cut in chunks, stalks celery, preferably with leaves,cut in chunks

frozen spinach, artichoke hearts, light cream cheese, light sour cream, light mayonnaise, havarti cheese, shredded (or another white cheese you prefer), parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, minced (add to personal taste)

cucumbers, sugar, extra virgin light olive oil (light taste ), apple cider vinegar, salt, dried lemon peel (optional), sweet pepper, onion

red potatoes or 12 small yellow potatoes, scrubbed and cubed but not peeled, low-fat sour cream, light mayonnaise, salt, dijon mustard, sweet relish, margarine (optional), white onion, finely chopped, stalks celery, diced, green olives, diced (optional), light cheddar cheese, shredded, lowfat parmesan cheese, dill, black pepper, chipotle pepper, curry powder (more or less depending on taste and the strength of your curry powder), hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped (or more if you like eggs), garlic powder

roma tomatoes, sliced in half, water, fresh oregano, fresh basil leaf, lightly chopped (i love a lot of basil. you may want to do a little less), sugar (to taste, i prefer it sweet too!), crushed red pepper flakes (to taste), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), salt (to taste)

white cake mix, vanilla instant pudding mix or 1 (3 1/2 oz) package french vanilla instant pudding or 1 (3 1/2 oz) package instant coconut pudding mix, water, light rum, vegetable oil, eggs, crushed pineapple, undrained, flaked coconut, crushed pineapple, undrained, light rum, instant vanilla pudding or 1 (3 1/2 oz) package french vanilla instant pudding or 1 (3 1/2 oz) package instant coconut pudding mix, cool whip, thawed, coconut, to taste toasted * (optional)

summer squash, unpeeled, sliced into thick rounds (crookneck), green zucchini, unpeeled, sliced into thick rounds, water, butter (or less , to taste*) or 1/4 cup margarine (or less, to taste*), lean ground beef, sweet onion, chopped (such vidalia, walla walla, or maui), eggs, miracle whip (light is ok) or 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light is ok), cheddar cheese, shredded, cooked hot white rice (i use jasmine or long grain), ritz cracker crumbs (or less to taste), salt and pepper

salted butter, light olive oil, yellow onions, minced, ginger, minced, garlic, minced, jalapenos, minced (or to taste), hot curry powder, sweet curry powder, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, kosher salt (to taste), fresh ground black pepper , to taste, heavy whipping cream, chili sauce, to taste (sriracha ), lime juice (to taste), brown sugar (to taste), heaping 1/2 cup each parmigiano regianno and aged provolone cheese, grated, mussels, light olive oil, fresh garlic, minced, shallot, minced, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh thyme sprigs, dry good quality white wine, curry cream, assorted fresh herb, finely chopped , such as flat leaf parsley, chives, chervil, basil, thyme (avoid cilantro and rosemary as they may overpower the flavor of the other herbs), crusty bread

old fashioned oatmeal, walnuts, light brown sugar, cinnamon, oil (light tasting), honey, white sugar, salt, vanilla extract, raisins

ground beef, garlic cloves, finely chopped, grated fresh gingerroot, spring onions, finely chopped, sea salt, shaoxing rice wine (or more , to taste) or 1 tbsp dry sherry (or more, to taste), light soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, free-range egg, beaten, cornflour, white pepper, peanut oil, vegetable stock, chinese cabbage , leaves quartered lengthways, dried chinese mushrooms , soaked in warm water for 15 minutes, then drained (alternative use fresh chestnut mushrooms, sliced), light soy sauce, cornflour, mixed with, cold water (optional), sea salt, white pepper, spring onions, sliced, sesame oil (optional)

eggs, red potatoes or 5 lbs yukon gold potatoes, pimientos, diced (juice and all), light sour cream (or more to taste), light mayonnaise (or more to your taste ), pickle relish (or more to taste), salt and pepper (we like to use lemon pepper seasoning which has both and a nice tang)

sesame oil, onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup), cider vinegar, ketchup, lightly packed light brown sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, hot chili sauce with garlic (such as a taste of thai), dry sherry, ground ginger

crab (mud that is or 4 blue swimmers), vegetable oil, garlic (sliced ), ginger (grated ), chili (red chopped or to your taste ), fermented black beans (lightly crushed ), chinese rice wine, chicken stock (or fish stock), soy sauce (light ), spring onion (cut on the long diagonal), ginger (cut into long strips), coriander (leaves ), lime (halved )

gingersnaps, finely ground, light- or dark-brown sugar, unsalted butter, melted (more if needed), caramel sauce, sugar, light corn syrup, water, warm cream, unsalted butter, vanilla, pecan pralines, whole pecan halves, dark-brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, less, to taste) white pepper, egg whites, pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, caramel sauce, cream cheese, room temperature, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, bourbon or dark rum, chopped pralines

gingersnaps, finely ground, light- or dark-brown sugar, unsalted butter, melted (more if needed), caramel sauce, sugar, light corn syrup, water, warm cream, unsalted butter, vanilla, pecan pralines, whole pecan halves, dark-brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, less, to taste) white pepper, egg whites, pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, caramel sauce, cream cheese, room temperature, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, bourbon or dark rum, chopped pralines

gingersnaps, finely ground, light- or dark-brown sugar, unsalted butter, melted, caramel sauce, sugar, light corn syrup, water, warm cream, unsalted butter, vanilla, pecan pralines, whole pecan halves, dark-brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, less, to taste) white pepper, egg whites, pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, caramel sauce, cream cheese, room temperature, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, bourbon or dark rum, chopped pralines

lean ground beef, chopped onion, mc cormick chili mix, tomatoes or 1 large can, chili beans mild or hot, kidney beans light or dark red, hot pepper flakes, spoon of hot sauce (omit if this is too hot for your taste)

no-boil lasagna noodles, beef, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, onion, powder, garlic powder, dried chili pepper flakes, to taste (optional but recommended ), black pepper, salt, mushroom, cut into small cubes, bay leaf, olive oil, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced, ricotta cheese, egg, lightly beaten, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chopped fresh parsley