258 tasteful light Recipes

golden rum, amaretto almond liqueur, brown sugar (or to your taste ), espresso, fresh brewed, light whipped cream

garlic, peeled and mashed, olive oil, chicken broth or 2 quarts vegetable broth, salt, fresh ground pepper (to your taste ), thyme, sage (or 2 leaves fresh ), bay leaf, dry white wine (optional), rosemary, light cream, egg yolks, beaten, toasted italian bread or 6 -8 slices french bread, freshly grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese

minute brown rice (steamed ), whole kernel corn (del monte or green giant), black beans (bush s), green bell pepper (chopped ), sweet yellow onion (chopped ), mrs. dash tomato basil garlic seasoning (use a little or a lot for taste), ground cayenne pepper (use more or less for heat ), smart balance light butter spread (with olive oil)

vegetable oil, prawns (raw large peeled down to the last joint and deviened, i prefer to totally peel), garlic (minced or crushed ), fresh ginger (finely chopped or grated ), red chile (chopped with or without seeds to your taste), chicken stock, light soy sauce, spring onions (scallions cut into 4 cm lenghts), cornflour (corn starch), water, basil leaves (roughly chopped ), oregano leaves (roughly chopped ), steamed rice, to serve

garbanzo beans, drained yield 10 oz (chickpeas), fresh sesame seeds, finely ground, fresh whole sesame seeds, fresh flax seeds, finely ground, bertolli extra light tasting olive oil, fresh lime juice (about 1 lime), honey, fresh pressed garlic (about two cloves), salt, nutmeg, water

pie shell, brown sugar or 1 cup white sugar, but brown tastes better, flour, salt, light cream, butter, softened

bananas (frozen ), blueberries (frozen ), natural unsweetened pineapple juice, natural unsweetened applesauce, almond milk (plain unsweetened almond coconut milk preferred), instant decaffeinated coffee (fine ground ), pumpkin pie spice or 1 tsp cinnamon, psyllium (husk powder ), flax seed (ground, powder ), stevia (1-2 packets according to your taste), lime juice (optional), agave nectar (light agave preferred) (optional)

fresh pineapple, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, ground cumin, dried oregano, crumbled, extra light tasting olive oil, pineapple juice, cornstarch, minced cilantro

leeks, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, onion, chopped, gingerroot, chopped, yellow bell pepper, chopped, parsnip, chopped, mushroom, stalks (optional), tomato , peelings (optional), light soy sauce, bay leaves, parsley stems, thyme, rosemary, salt, black pepper (for taste ), water

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lightly crushed, sliced leeks, diced celery, chicken stock, mixed with, water, heavy cream, shelled english peas (about 4 1/2 lb unshelled you can use frozen peas), coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf italian parsley, minced fresh thyme leave, powdered ascorbic acid (1 tablet of vitamin cup, crushed), sea salt, to taste (preferably gray salt ), fresh ground black pepper , to taste, creme fraiche , to taste (optional), basil oil , to taste (optional), sliced fresh chives (optional), prosciutto , bits, to taste (optional)

chili sauce, currant jelly (can use a grape jelly), dijon mustard, lean ground beef, egg, lightly beaten, bread crumbs, salt, green onions, garlic powder, you can tweak your meatballs to your desired taste by adding or subtracting some ingredients

wide flat rice noodles, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, chopped, chopped fresh thai chiles (prik ki nu - unless you want some major heat, rib and seed these and wash your hands carefully afterwards), ground chicken, fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam), black soy sauce (siew dam - it is very dark, almost black, in color and thick like light syrup in consistency. its flavor is sweet, almost like molasses), golden mountain sauce (could substitute maggi seasoning which is very similar in taste or - in a pinch, use light soy sauce), sugar, tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges, anaheim chiles or italian frying peppers (can substitute 2 green bell peppers, about 12 oz total, cut into strips...but i really like the italian peppers), fresh thai basil leaves (can use regular basil leaves - but the thai basil is stronger in taste than most sweet basils. it has small leaves, purple stems and a subtle licorice taste)

tofu, crumbled, non-dairy milk substitute or 3/4 cup water, light oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, to your taste, sea salt (optional), grain bread

b litre tsp salad, heads romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces, tomatoes , cut in half lengthwise, bacon fried crisp, crumbled , fat reserved, baguette , cut into cubes olive oil, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh herbs , chives, parsley, basil and thyme recommended, scallions, minced, garlic, minced, salt and pepper, place a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and a tbsp of bacon grease to pan. allow to heat up. add bread cubes and toss until golden and lightly crispy. salt and pepper and set aside, prepare dressing , in a bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients and 2 tbsp of the bacon grease, taste, add salt and pepper as needed., toss dressing with lettuce, arrange on plates, top with tomatoes, croutons and crumbled bacon. serve.

cannellini beans, pancetta cut into 2 inch slices, canned tomatoes food processed lightly, yellow onion sliced, not too small, garlic crushed, olive oil, penne pasta , whole wheat, handful parsley chopped, salt and pepper to taste, parmesan cheese to taste freshly grated

hard-boiled eggs, halved and cooled, soft tofu, plain nonfat yogurt, dijon mustard (or your favourite), worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, light soy sauce, to your taste, onion, minced, black pepper , to taste, sweet gherkin, chopped (optional), paprika (optional), capers, minced (optional), jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional), bell pepper, chopped (optional), green onion, sliced to garnish (optional), dried herbs , of your choice (optional)

eggs + 1 egg yolk, sugar, whole milk or you can substitute store bought eggnog for the, heavy cream, good quality bourbon or irish whiskey, pure vanilla extract, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, quality white bread, about 3/8 thick,in 1-1/2 cubes, melted unsalted butter, bourbon sauce, butter, brown sugar, egg, lightly beaten, bourbon or irish whiskey depends on your personal taste, in a medium-size saucepan over low heat , melt butter; add sugar and beaten egg, whisking to blend well. cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. remove from heat and whisk in bourbon to taste; let cool. whisk and reheat before serving. the sauce should be soft, creamy, and smooth.

onion, finely chopped, garlic clove, minced, whole meal bread, crusts removed, tuna, drained and flaked (in springwater), corn kernels, rinsed and drained, eggs, lightly beaten, milk, natural yoghurt, lemon juice, cheddar cheese, grated, chives, parsley (vary herbs to your taste)