56 light way Recipes

light vanilla yogurt (i used the walmart brand which has 80 calories), spinach leaves , packed, avocado, red grapes (i used some i had in the freezer), lime , juice of, water

strong coffee, semisweet chocolate pieces, sugar (or less to taste), half-and-half or 1/4 cup light cream

peeled tomatoes, dry white wine, chicken stock or 1/2 cup vegetable stock, garlic, crushed, ground cumin, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh breadcrumbs, light olive oil, wine vinegar (red or white ), salad red onion, diced, fresh ripe tomatoes, diced, cucumber, peeled,seeded and diced

low-sodium chicken broth, cider vinegar, light soy sauce, brown sugar, canola oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, your favorite vegetables (broccoli cut into bite-size pieces, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell peppers, chopped onion or thin green beans), minced garlic, pineapple chunks , canned in juice, drained, optional, cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp. cold water, cooked brown rice or whole-grain noodles

low fat plain or vanilla yogurt, light mayonnaise, dijon mustard (i like the kind with the whole grains in it), organic eggs, thick hearty artisan bread or whole grain english muffin, fresh baby spinach leaves, stems removed, a couple of grinds of cracked peppercorns, vinegar

sugar, dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp), evaporated fat-free milk, warmed (100o to 110o), all-purpose flour, divided, egg, lightly beaten, salt, cornmeal, butter, melted and cooled, poppy seeds (optional)

ground beef , turkey, lamb, or pork, eggs, lightly beaten, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley (or other fresh herbs; see cooks notes), garlic cloves, crushed with a garlic press, cheddar , feta, saga blue cheese, gouda, pepper jack, or whatever cheese you re partial to, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, a.k.a. party size) soft rolls, such as potato and brioche, or mini pitas, lettuce , sliced tomatoes, coleslaw, pickles, sliced raw onion and/or sauteed golden brown onions (see cooks notes), ketchup, barbecue sauce, and garlic yogurt sauce (see cooks notes)

lean ground chuck (coarsely ground ), onion (diced ), onion (diced ), celery salt, tomato sauce, water, light kidney beans, garlic powder, garlic salt, garlic salt, chili powder , plus, chili powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste

light corn syrup, maple syrup, butter, light brown sugar, baguette, in 1-inch-thick slices, eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, grand marnier (optional), orange , zest of, grated, salt, maple syrup (optional) or sour cream (optional) or creme fraiche, for serving (optional), cooking spray or butter

milky way miniature candy bars (dark or light ), graham cracker, broken in half, marshmallow

coarsely chopped pecans, butter, flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, liquid or 1 large egg, pure vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz), coarsely chopped pecans, butter, bleached all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, butter, sugar and 1/3 cup light brown and 3 tbsp light corn syrup, milk, pure vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz), coarsely chopped pecans, butter, cake flour, salt, baking powder, butter-flavored shortening, minus 1 tbsp brown sugar, egg, pure vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz), coarsely chopped pecans, butter, cake flour, salt, baking powder, butter and 5 tbsp -flavored shortening, light brown sugar and 2 tbsp light corn syrup, egg, pure vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)

graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, light cream cheese, at room temp, fat-free cream cheese, at room temp, sugar, unbleached flour or 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, lemon juice, vanilla extract, egg whites, lightly beaten, nonfat sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, strawberries, hulled, seedless strawberry jam or 2/3 cup raspberry jam

fresh crabmeat, saltine crackers, finely crushed, mayonnaise, egg, lightly beaten, minced fresh parsley, old bay seasoning, dry mustard, pepper, worcestershire sauce, butter or margarine, red pepper remoulade sauce

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, chili powder, cumin, ground oregano, serrano peppers, seeded and diced, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, liquid smoke, lime juice, ground turkey or 1 lb chicken, kidney beans, drained, black beans, drained, whole corn

olive oil, divided, cremini mushrooms, minced, onion, minced, garlic clove, minced, extra-firm low-fat tofu, crumbled frozen, old fashioned oats, walnuts, finely chopped, egg, salt, onion powder, dried thyme, light multi-grain english muffins, split toasted

ground pork best to start with whole cuts and grind your own, thai basil finely chopped, garlic finely chopped, scallions finely chopped, nuoc mam, sriracha, brown sugar, cornstarch, coarse ground black pepper, salt, ground pork best to start with whole cuts and grind your own, garlic finely chopped, ginger finely chopped, jalapeno or other hot pepper finely chopped, zest of 1 lime, nuoc mam, light soy sauce, fresh lime juice, brownsugar, five spice powder, cornstarch, fat free mayo, scallions finely sliced, sriracha, carrots julienned, daikon radish julienned, rice vinegar gently warmed, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, shallots thinly sliced and fried til golden, cilantro 4-6 per sandwich, sliced chiles thinly sliced , 4-6 slices per sandwich, sliced cukes peeled, halved, seeded, thinly sliced, french baguettes cut in 6 portions, liver sausage or pate enough to spread

cake, cocoa, butter, melted , plus extra butter for greasing pan, eggs, beaten, all-purpose flour, sugar, fine salt, vanilla extract, chopped pecans, light brown sugar, cocoa, butter, softened, milk, scalded, pure vanilla extract, marshmallows

bacon, fried and crumbled, onion, diced, celery, diced, carrot, diced, flour, chicken stock, hot, mashed potatoes , with butter and sour cream added to taste, light cream, parsley, chopped or 1/8 cup dried parsley, garlic, chopped, salt, red pepper sauce, black pepper, cheddar cheese, grated, green onion, diced