8 lighter french Recipes

skim milk, sugar, butter, melted, vanilla, cinnamon, eggs, day-old french bread, cut in 1/2 inch thick slices

french style green beans, low-fat cream of mushroom soup, light soy sauce, skim milk, garlic powder, black pepper, french-fried onions, divided

french bread (1 1/2 oz slices), honey mustard, deli reduced-fat ham, thinly sliced, lowfat swiss cheese (1 oz slices), nonfat milk, egg whites

shredded hash browns, thawed, onion, chopped, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, french style green bean, drained well, fat free sour cream, melted margarine (smart balance sticks), reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided or, fat-free cheddar cheese soup, salt, pepper (optional)

virgin olive oil, garlic cloves..smashed/chopped, fresh sage leaves, chopped finely, fresh basil, chopped finely, stale or coarse french bread ,thinly sliced, salt and fresh ground pepper, beef broth...may use chicken broth for lighter taste, fresh peeled tomatoes, chopped or canned if desired, using fresh tomatoes from the garden , place them in hot water for 10-15 seconds to loosen skin, easier to peel with paring knife

sliced raw almonds, butter (or extra virgin olive oil for lighter dish), garlic salt to taste (be a little generous--it is okay), fresh french green beans (thin green beans), butter (or e.v. olive oil for a lighter dish), minced garlic, dried tarragon, a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper, lemon juice, crumbled goat cheese