Try this slim favorite instead of chicken salad. 1 can (16 oz) defatted reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 c water 1 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each), trimmed of all fat 5 anchovy fillets or 2 1/2 tsp anchovy paste 1 can (6 oz) solid white tuna packed [...]
Simple yet substantial. You can buy the lettuce already torn and the feta crumbled. (Try different feta flavors, like basil-tomato, black pepper, garlic- herb, and Mediterranean.) Also, most supermarkets will shell shrimp for a charge, saving you time and effort. Stop at the fish counter first so the shrimp can be cleaned while you shop. [...]
Personalize this dish with whatever greens, beans, and low-fat sausage you prefer. If it’s available, use Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; it packs more flavor than curly parsley. 1 pkg (12 oz) smoked low-fat Italian turkey sausage, cut into thin slices 1/4 c balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cans (16 oz [...]
Although red ones are fine, yellow tomatoes are less acidic and bring extra color to the table. For a hearty lunch, add 1/2 c diced ham or roast beef to the mixture. 1/2 c orzo or other sm pasta 3 med yellow tomatoes 1/4 c fresh basil, finely chopped 1/4 c fresh parsley, finely chopped [...]
One of poultry’s selling points is its mild flavor, which marries well with all sorts of other ingredients. A second plus is its low fat content. The only time those attributes can become a drawback is when you broil or grill skinless pieces. Without added fat, the meat can become tough and dried out. Without [...]
Those few tablespoons of salad dressing you add to your salad can be a major factor in your total fat and calorie intake. Just 2 tablespoons of regular blue cheese dressing, for instance, can add 154 calories and 16 grams of fat (93% of calories) to your daily allotment. Commercial nonfat and low-fat dressings are [...]
Potatoes are filling, nutritious and, when “baked” in the microwave, done in a flash – making them the perfect high-speed food. But loading them with high-fat dairy products and caloric dressings can relegate a great whole food to the have-not pile. Here are some fast, healthful toppings to make baked potatoes even better. The quantities [...]
Potatoes are filling, nutritious and, when “baked” in the microwave, done in a flash – making them the perfect high-speed food. But loading them with high-fat dairy products and caloric dressings can relegate a great whole food to the have-not pile. Here are some fast, healthful toppings to make baked potatoes even better. The quantities [...]
Lowering the fat in a continental recipe calling for bacon, Gruyere, eggs and a flaky pastry took some doing. But the Rodale Food Center came through. This quiche is delicious with the creamy texture and delicate Swiss cheese flavor that you’d expect from an updated culinary classic. Bonus: Our version has nearly 800 milligrams less [...]
We’ve updated this zesty classic to reduce the fat by about half, and modified the meringue topping so that the egg whites are fully cooked. This pie keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two days. The following changes were made in the recipe to convert it to a low-calorie, low-fat version. We: reduced [...]
