19 basic light whole Recipes

whole wheat flour (the good stuff), vital wheat gluten, salt, honey, warm water, yeast (1 packet, i use fleischmans)

very warm water, active dry yeast (i use saf instant), salt, honey, light olive oil, vitamin cup powder (it helps the bread to rise better) (optional), whole wheat flour (may be a little more or less)

tuna, light , canned in water, miracle whip, sweet pickle relish, whole wheat bread, tomato, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder

banana, mashed, plain fat-free yogurt, butter, melted, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, whole wheat flour (about 1 1/2 cups), ground flaxseed, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, walnuts, chopped

recipe basic burger , with whole-wheat buns, ripe avocados, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, scallions, white and light green parts, sliced, garlic, roughly chopped, tinned anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry and chopped , optional, mayonnaise, low-fat plain greek yogurt, salt, pepper, alfalfa or radish sprouts, asian mayo, pesto mayo, spicy ketchup, ranch ol, baconator

basic flaky pie shells, refrigerated, unsweetened butter, softened, light brown sugar, sugar, eggs, at room temperature, vanilla extract, cake flour , sifted, salt, whole milk or 1/4 cup light cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, coarsely chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

basic grits recipe, stone ground white or yellow grits (if you are not fortunate enough to live in the south, you may mail serving these at anson mills), whole milk (no skim please-it s so not southern), sweet unsalted butter, salt, freshly grated nutmeg, freshly ground pepper to taste, extra sharp white aged cheddar coarsely grated, eggs lightly beaten, tomatoes with green chilies (found in your mexican section of any grocery store)

extra-virgin olive oil, eggplant , about 2 lb, salt and pepper, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, fresh basil leaves , chiffonade, fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/8-inch thick, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano, fresh bread crumbs , lightly toasted under broiler, extra-virgin olive oil, spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely grated, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt

pizza crust, baked (we like a light whole wheat thin crust-homemade), whole-berry cranberry sauce, to room temperature (see basic cranberry sauce or use your leftover cranberry sauce from thanksgiving), sliced green onion , using both white and green parts, shredded monterey jack cheese (i chose a medium sharp white cheddar), turkey, cut into thin strips (original recipe specifies deli smoked turkey ), fresh sage , cut into ribbons (optional and my addition)

light red or white wine , fiano di avellino, warm water, fresh yeast, honey, salt, olive oil, flour, dried oregano, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, fresh mozzarella di bufala , sliced into thin medallions, fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, spanish onion, chopped in 1/4 inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt

all purpose flour, water, eggs, salt, olive oil, ricotta, eggs, lightly beaten, mozzarella cheese, diced, freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling, minced fresh parsley leaves, salt and pepper, basic marinara sauce (recipe follows) or store-bought sauce, basic marinara sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic , smashed, onion, minced, crushed tomatoes or whole canned tomatoes, gently crushed with your hands, dried oregano , or 1 tbsp fresh minced oregano, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes (optional)

ground beef, water, garlic clove, oregano, seasoned tomatoes (roasted garlic or basic or garlic blend), cayenne pepper (add more for extra spice), mesa flour (optional, for thickness ), chili powder (or more for more spice), ground pepper, salt (or more if desired, not too much though), whole onion, chopped fine, colby-monterey jack cheese, light red kidney beans, dark red kidney beans

prime quality beef, cut into paper thin slices, about 8 by 3-inches, shiitake mushrooms , wiped, trimmed and crisscrossed on cap with a knife, green onions, sliced diagonally into 2-inch lengths, spinach, washed and stems trimmed, tofu , about 10oz, cut into cubes, canned bamboo shoots, whole, washed , cut into 1/4-inch slices, basic dashi , recipe follows, or light beef stock, cold water, giant kelp, ( kombu ), dried bonito flakes, basic dashi, dark soy sauce, mirin, white vinegar to taste, combine the dashi , soy sauce, and mirin in a saucepan and bring to a boil. let boil for a few minutes to reduce by 1/3, then remove from heat and cool. stir in vinegar to taste. pour sauce into individual cups.

recipe basic sweet pie crust , recipe follows, canned pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs, lightly beaten, heavy cream, whole milk, syrup, bourbon, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, plus extra for dusting, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground cardamom, cream , for serving, all-purpose flour , about 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp, granulated sugar, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch pieces, vegetable shortening, ice water

extra-virgin olive oil , plus more if needed, eggplants, stem end trimmed , sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded, egg plus 1 yolk, lightly beaten, chopped green onions, minced fresh marjoram or oregano, grated fresh nutmeg, salt, freshly ground black pepper, basic red sauce , recipe follows, freshly grated parmigiana-reggiano, chiffonade fresh basil leaves, olive oil, chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper, whole peeled tomatoes, broken into pieces, and their juices, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sugar

low-fat low-carb whole wheat tortillas (8-inch), morningstar farms spicy black bean burgers, salsa (i used mango peach for a complimentary sweetness), reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese (or monteray or colby jack), fresh cilantro leaves (chopped ), southwest seasoning (basically garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin), smart balance light butter spread, toothpicks

russet potatoes, all-purpose flour, extra large egg, kosher salt, hot red pepper flakes, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, kosher salt, fresh basil leaves, lightly packed, fresh mozzarella di bufala, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, extra-virgin olive oil, spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt