Thai Noodle Salad
Thai Noodle Salad: Serves 4 Ingredients: Dressing: 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 2 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce 2 tbsp sesame oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup kecap manis (Indonesian soy sauce) 17 oz…
Spring Garden Swiss Steak
Spring Garden Swiss Steak: Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon all purpose flour 1 teaspoon dried parsley 4 (4 oz.) lean cube beefsteaks ½ cup chopped spring onions 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 (15 oz.) can chunky tomato sauce 1 (10 ¾ oz.) can…
Spiced Plums
Spiced Plums: Ingredients: Canola oil 3 tablespoons minced shallots 1 1/2 pounds red plums (4-6), unpeeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons Splenda (optional) 1/4 teaspoons ground allspice 1/8 teaspoons ground ginger Instructions: Heat canola oil…
Sparkling Honey Limeade
Sparkling Honey Limeade: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ginger 1 cup honey 2 cups water 2 cups sparkling water 1 cup lime juice Instructions: In a saucepan over medium heat bring the ginger, honey, and water to a quick boil. Allow mixture to boil 2 minutes…
Savory Vegan Onion Pie
Savory Vegan Onion Pie: Ingredients: 1 ready-made 9″ uncooked and unsweetened pie shell (make sure it is vegan) 2 tbsp olive oil 3 large onions, chopped 1/3 cup tofu, mashed 2 tbsp wholemeal flour 1 tbsp couscous 1 cup soy milk Salt and pepper…
Salmon and Spinach Gratin
Salmon and Spinach Gratin: Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillets, washed and dried ½ stock cube 1 tsp cornflour 2 cups single cream 3 tbsp pine nuts 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed Butter Salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Grease an ovenproof…
Roast Beef with Coleslaw
Roast Beef with Coleslaw: Serves 4 Ingredients: ½ red cabbage, finely shredded 1 small yellow bell pepper, finely chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 4 oz radishes, grated 1 ½ tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 4 tbsp natural yogurt 2 tsp chili sauce 1 lime,…
Red Kidney Bean Spread
Red Kidney Bean Spread: Yields 1.5 cups Ingredients: 1 (15.25oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind ½ tsp fresh lemon juice Dash of cayenne pepper Salt and pepper…
Quick Chilli Shrimp Pasta
Quick Chilli Shrimp Pasta: Ingredients: 2 cups of cooked, peeled, and ready to eat shrimp 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tablespoon deseeded and chopped chilli 1 tablespoon olive oil Juice of one lemon Fresh chopped parsley to garnish Salt and pepper to taste…
Potato Slices with a Kick
Potato Slices with a Kick: Ingredients: 6 large potatoes 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground thyme 1 teaspoon rosemary 3/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 minced garlic clove 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 375…
Pear and Turnip Delight
Pear and Turnip Delight: Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 lb turnips 3 pears 1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2/3 cup walnut halves Juice of ½ lemon Salt and pepper Handful of chopped parsley Instructions: Peel the turnips and cut them…
Marinated Beef Open Faced Pitas
Marinated Beef Open Faced Pitas: Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced sodium beef broth 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 pound beef sirloin, cut into thin strips 2/3 cup reduced fat cucumber ranch dressing 5 (6 inch)…
Not Like Mama’s Lasagna
Not Like Mama’s Lasagna: Ingredients: Canola Oil 6 lasagna noodles 3 cup eggplant, peeled and chopped 1 bell pepper, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon basil 3 cloves garlic mixed 2 (8 ounce) cans no salt tomato sauce 1 1/2 cup fat free cottage…
Mushroom Omelette
Mushroom Omelette: Ingredients: 1 cup of trimmed and sliced mushrooms 8 large eggs 2 oz grated Gruyere cheese or Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons butter Fresh parsley to garnish Salt and pepper to taste Add one tablespoon butter to a nonstick frying pan and…
Mediterranean Beans
Mediterranean Beans: Ingredients: 1 (10 oz.) package frozen baby lima beans ¼ cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Tablespoon fat-free margarine 1 cup diced, canned tomatoes with juice ½ teaspoon dried mint leaves, crushed Directions: Cook lima…
Low-Fat Fruit Pudding
Low-Fat Fruit Pudding: This is a quick and easy dessert which also works great with a variety of different fruits. Ingredients: 2 peaches, peeled, sliced, and pitted 1 banana, sliced 1 cup of chopped, fresh strawberries 1 3.5 ounce instant vanilla…
Lentil Bolognese Sauce
Lentil Bolognese Sauce: Serves 4-5 Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced 2 carrots, grated 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp olive oil 2/3 cup red lentils 1 can (14oz) chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 cups vegetable broth 1 tsp…
Lemon Thyme Chicken and Baby Potatoes
Lemon Thyme Chicken and Baby Potatoes: Ingedients: 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless 3 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme 3 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 clove…
Jalapeno Style Mashed Potatoes
Jalapeno Style Mashed Potatoes: Ingredients: 1 pound red potatoes, quartered 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup 1% milk, warmed 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/8 teaspoon pepper Instructions: Fill a sauce pan 3/4 full of water. Place the pan over…
Homemade Fruit Sorbet
Homemade Fruit Sorbet: You can make this sorbet with any of your favorite fruits. Sliced strawberries, peaches, kiwi, bananas, and mangos work well, but really you can use just about any fruit of your choice. Ingredients: 4 cups fresh fruit 1/2 cup fresh…
Heart-Healthy Holiday Cranberry and Apple Crisp
Heart-Healthy Holiday Cranberry and Apple Crisp: Serves 6 Ingredients: 5 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup fresh cranberries ½ cup quick-cooking rolled oats ½ tsp + ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp white sugar 3 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp unbleached…
Guacamole a Little on the Lite Side
Guacamole a Little on the Lite Side: Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion flakes 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cut in chunks 1…
Grilled Peaches with Pecans
Grilled Peaches with Pecans: Serves 4 Instructions: 4 peaches (ripe, but not mushy), cut in half and pit removed 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 tbsp soft brown sugar Handful of chopped pecans Frozen low-fat vanilla yogurt Instructions: Place the peaches into a…
Sweet and Sour Glazed Chops
Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops, boneless and 3/4 inch thick 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons lime peel, grated 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 lime wedges Instructions: Sprinkle the chops…
Fruity Couscous Salad
Fruity Couscous Salad: Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup blueberries 1/3 cup raspberries 1/2 cup mango, chopped 1/2 cup fresh…
Egg & Turkey Quiche
Egg & Turkey Quiche: Ingredients: 10 eggs, slightly beaten 2 green peppers, chopped 2 teaspoons of parsley flakes 1 teaspoon of oregano Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups of diced cooked turkey 2 tablespoons of onion flakes 2 teaspoons of dried chili…