20 low take Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into about 1-inch chunks ), cooked white rice, chopped green onion (for garnish ) (optional), coarsley chopped peanuts (optional) or cashews (optional), cornstarch, cold water, white wine, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, water, white wine, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, cold water, hot chili paste (or to taste), white vinegar, brown sugar, green onions, chopped, fresh minced garlic, water chestnuts, drained, chopped salted cashews (or use peanuts)

penne pasta, onion, finely chopped, light thickened cream, corn kernels, drained, frozen peas, grated parmesan cheese, barbecue cooked chicken , meat removed and roughly chopped, salt and pepper, tasty low-fat cheese

vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth, fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced, scallions, chopped, green and white parts kept separate, fresh squeezed orange juice, extra virgin olive oil , or grapeseed oil, carrot, peeled and finely diced, grated fresh ginger, grated orange zest, arborio rice, sake , mirin (a sweet rice wine) or white wine, yogurt cheese (to make , take non-fat or low-fat plain yogurt and put it into a fine colander with either paper towels or a coffee filter. set it over a container to collect the moisture and allow it to drain for 6 hours or overnight, but i have done this in as short as an hour, while not cheese it s still lost a lot of liquid. scoop the cheese out of the filter) or greek style yogurt or heavy cream, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

fresh cilantro , take 1 bunch and wash,stems removed and leaves chopped (remove 6 tsp. from the other bunch to set aside for garnish), low-sodium low-fat chicken broth or 1 (32 oz) can low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth, butter, flour, reduced-fat cream cheese or 1 (8 oz) package fat free cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, salt, cayenne, cumin, sour cream, chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes

black beans, cooked from dry (or canned beans well drained), onion, minced, garlic clove, minced, fresh parsley, minced, jalapeno pepper, minced (without seeds if you re not into spice), low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, chili powder, cumin, salt, egg, drops liquid smoke, imitation bacon bits, water, italian breadcrumbs (give or take, to make right consistency)

pumpkin (about 1 3/4cup), skim milk (has a slight taste) or 8 oz low-fat soymilk (has a slight taste), egg whites, reduced fat graham cracker crust (take off the sides of the crust and discard), splenda sugar substitute, pumpkin pie spice, egg whites, for the crust

nacho chips, grained cheese (take any cheese you like but not too strong ones, i prefer low fat ones for this), salsa , sauce (hot), avocado

sesame oil, button mushroom, washed and cut in half, large ones quartered, red onion , coarsley chopped, head bok choy, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch slices, sliced water chestnuts, drained, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes , more if you can take it, freshly grated ginger, pepper, low sodium soy sauce, honey, salt , if needed to taste

breadcrumbs, chopped almonds, olive oil, low fat cream cheese (two of the little tubs, give or take), grated parmesan cheese (or romano or asiago), organic feta cheese, crumbled, heavy cream, egg, baby spinach, artichoke heart, green onions, finely chopped, dill, black pepper

mild italian sausage, ground, olive oil, yellow onion, cut into small dice (about 2/3 to 3/4 cup.), carrot, cut into small dice, celery rib, cut into small dice, garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tbsp. don tsp try to fake it with the jarred stuff!), crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, organic low sodium chicken broth (6 cup.), cannellini beans (takes 1 1/2 of the standard size cans), kale, rinsed, stems removed , leaves torn into bite-sized pieces (8 cup. firmly packed), lemon juice, grated lemon zest

cooked rice (chinese take out leftovers), low-fat milk (more if needed), heavy cream, splenda sugar substitute, sea salt, coconut extract, vanilla extract, crystallized ginger , baker s cut, almonds, toasted, mangoes, diced

cornstarch, divided, cold water, low sodium chicken broth, garlic cloves (sliced ), fresh ginger (grated ), honey, low sodium soy sauce, red pepper flakes, broccoli (blanched ), boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch pieces), salt, pepper, vegetable oil, cooked brown rice

dried ancho chiles, corn tortillas, olive oil, plus more for brushing, white onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, dried oregano, crumbled, salt, tomatoes, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth , plus more if necessary, fresh lime juice, chili powder, shredded cooked chicken breasts (about 3 breasts), grated monterey jack cheese, ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed, for garnish, sour cream, for garnish, chopped cilantro, for garnish, lime, cut into 8 wedges, for garnish

boneless skinless chicken breasts, sesame seeds, vegetable oil, soy sauce (i use low sodium or tamari), hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced fresh ginger, black pepper, garlic, minced or pressed, whole green onions, thinly sliced

ground chicken, ground ginger, divided, ground black pepper, lower sodium soy sauce, divided, green onions, low sodium chicken broth, mushrooms, drained, a 6 oz package wonton wrappers

jumbo eggs, shrimp, cooked and roughly chopped, mixed mushrooms, chopped fine, green onion, chopped, mung bean sprouts, fresh, low sodium soy sauce, salt, chicken stock or 1/2 cup shrimp stock, vegetable oil

use these general directions as a guide when making fruit curds. recipes vary , so for best results, follow each 1 carefully., in the top pan of a double boiler or in a nonreactive saucepan, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well blended., whisk in the fruit juice until smooth and blended. (at first the mixture may look curdled, but it will become smooth as it is whisked.), top pan over but not touching simmering water in the bottom pan , or set the saucepan over medium-low heat. (if using a saucepan, take care not to heat the mixture too quickly.) cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula or spoon, until the mixture is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes., begin adding softened butter 1 to 2 tbsp. at a time, stirring each addition until blended before adding more., continue cooking , stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan, until a finger drawn across the back of the spatula leaves a path, 8 to 10 minutes more. immediately remove the pan from the heat., pass the curd through a chinois or other fine-mesh sieve set over a nonreactive bowl and let cool to room temperature.

boneless pork (leg pc. or low fat piece like i do), vinegar (give or take a little, use as much as reqd to grind the spices to a smooth paste), salt, garlic clove (pod), ginger, dried red chilies, cinnamon, black peppercorns, cumin seed, turmeric, fenugreek seeds, oil, onion, bay leaf