Low Calorie Cooking: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
How to Cook Quinoa
Determine how much quinoa you will need for your recipe.
Determine how much quinoa you will need for your recipe.
Banana Bread Recipe
Applesauce works wonders in this lightened-up version of a classic low calorie banana bread recipe. Who doesn't love a warm piece of fresh banana bread?
Applesauce works wonders in this lightened-up version of a classic low calorie banana bread recipe. Who doesn't love a warm piece of fresh banana bread?
Spinach Omelette
A special occasion deserves a little something special for breakfast! Learn hot to make an omelette, perfect with a couple slices of whole wheat toast on Mother’s Day. The egg substitute adds no fat and far fewer eggs than a standard omelette using 3 eggs, in case she is watching what she eats.
A special occasion deserves a little something special for breakfast! Learn hot to make an omelette, perfect with a couple slices of whole wheat toast on Mother’s Day. The egg substitute adds no fat and far fewer eggs than a standard omelette using 3 eggs, in case she is watching what she eats.
Honey Glazed Salmon
A light glaze of honey and garlic makes this healthy baked salmon taste anything but low calorie.
A light glaze of honey and garlic makes this healthy baked salmon taste anything but low calorie.
Baked Apple Crisp
Here is a delicious crisp recipe using tart granny smith apples with sweet cinnamon topping in this low calorie baked apple crisp.
Here is a delicious crisp recipe using tart granny smith apples with sweet cinnamon topping in this low calorie baked apple crisp.
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
These quinoa stuffed peppers are easily eaten as a hearty traditional stuffed pepper, or as a vegetarian dish by omitting the ground beef. Stuffed with quinoa, vegetables, and a small amount of ground beef, the dish easily remains low in calories yet delicious.
These quinoa stuffed peppers are easily eaten as a hearty traditional stuffed pepper, or as a vegetarian dish by omitting the ground beef. Stuffed with quinoa, vegetables, and a small amount of ground beef, the dish easily remains low in calories yet delicious.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These low calorie chocolate chip cookies just might be a little taste of heaven.
These low calorie chocolate chip cookies just might be a little taste of heaven.
The Low Calorie Omelet
An omelet may not seem to be a likely part of a low calorie plan, as the main ingredients in an omelet are generally eggs and cheese. However, with a few changes, an omelet low in calories is easy to create!
An omelet may not seem to be a likely part of a low calorie plan, as the main ingredients in an omelet are generally eggs and cheese. However, with a few changes, an omelet low in calories is easy to create!
Easy Shrimp Scampi
This easy shrimp scampi is even more appealing when you add the fact that it is low in calories when compared to a traditional shrimp scampi. Aromatic olive oil and garlic make this easy shrimp scampi extremely flavorful, yet healthy.
This easy shrimp scampi is even more appealing when you add the fact that it is low in calories when compared to a traditional shrimp scampi. Aromatic olive oil and garlic make this easy shrimp scampi extremely flavorful, yet healthy.
Budget Meals
If you are looking for healthy, low calorie food without bursting your purse strings, these low calorie budget meal tips and recipes are exactly what you are looking for.
If you are looking for healthy, low calorie food without bursting your purse strings, these low calorie budget meal tips and recipes are exactly what you are looking for.
Spinach Quiche
A healthy dose of spinach makes this low calorie quiche recipe one which is both elegant and nutritious.
A healthy dose of spinach makes this low calorie quiche recipe one which is both elegant and nutritious.
Oven Baked Fries
This recipe for oven baked fries allows you to enjoy tasty fries with a fraction of the fat and calories you would find in traditional french fries. Bake in the oven at a high temperature to assure crisp fries!
This recipe for oven baked fries allows you to enjoy tasty fries with a fraction of the fat and calories you would find in traditional french fries. Bake in the oven at a high temperature to assure crisp fries!
Tuna Salad
A tasty tuna sandwich can be healthy with this low calorie tuna salad recipe. Use the tuna mixture on whole grain bread, or enjoy with a fresh bed of greens for a healthy tuna salad.
A tasty tuna sandwich can be healthy with this low calorie tuna salad recipe. Use the tuna mixture on whole grain bread, or enjoy with a fresh bed of greens for a healthy tuna salad.
Can I Bake with Truvia?
You can bake with truvia, but there are some things you should know before you try it out in your favorite recipes.
You can bake with truvia, but there are some things you should know before you try it out in your favorite recipes.
Weekday Meals
Low calorie meals will be easy to plan with this layout of five low calorie menu ideas. From sandwich night, to chicken night, find easy and delicious recipe ideas here.
Low calorie meals will be easy to plan with this layout of five low calorie menu ideas. From sandwich night, to chicken night, find easy and delicious recipe ideas here.
Baked Tortilla Chips
If you are needing something crunchy and salty, but do not want all the calories that go it, try this low calorie baked tortilla chip recipe and have delicious, crisp chips in a matter of minutes.
If you are needing something crunchy and salty, but do not want all the calories that go it, try this low calorie baked tortilla chip recipe and have delicious, crisp chips in a matter of minutes.
Granola Bars
Make your own low calorie granola bars with wholesome healthy ingredients. They make for a great snack on the run without all of the unhealhty additives found in commercial bars.
Make your own low calorie granola bars with wholesome healthy ingredients. They make for a great snack on the run without all of the unhealhty additives found in commercial bars.
How Do I Make Buttermilk?
You can make your own buttermilk if you suddenly discover that you are out! All you need is two simple ingredients that you most likely have right now.
You can make your own buttermilk if you suddenly discover that you are out! All you need is two simple ingredients that you most likely have right now.
Healthy Enchiladas
These healthy enchiladas with shredded chicken and fresh vegetables look and taste like they took a long time to prepare. But you will be happy to find that you can make these low calorie healthy enchiladas just a short time before you are ready to serve them.
These healthy enchiladas with shredded chicken and fresh vegetables look and taste like they took a long time to prepare. But you will be happy to find that you can make these low calorie healthy enchiladas just a short time before you are ready to serve them.
Low Calorie Salad Dressings
Here's easy recipes for my favorite low calorie salad dressings. Included, you will find recipes for low calorie ranch salad dressings, thousand island, honey mustard, and asian viniagrette.
Here's easy recipes for my favorite low calorie salad dressings. Included, you will find recipes for low calorie ranch salad dressings, thousand island, honey mustard, and asian viniagrette.
Low Calorie Fruit Smoothie
This low calorie fruit smoothie is just so refreshing and delicious. It is filling anytime of the day.
This low calorie fruit smoothie is just so refreshing and delicious. It is filling anytime of the day.
Low Calorie Meatloaf
You may not think that meatloaf can make a low calorie dish, but by using very lean ground beef, it is a protein-packed, low calorie entree you can feel good about.
You may not think that meatloaf can make a low calorie dish, but by using very lean ground beef, it is a protein-packed, low calorie entree you can feel good about.
Top 5 Cookbooks
Here you will find 5 excellent low calorie cookbook choices for the low calorie cook of any skill level.
Here you will find 5 excellent low calorie cookbook choices for the low calorie cook of any skill level.
Easy Garden Lasagna
Here is an easy vegetarian lasagna recipe which uses fresh garden produce such as zucchini, mushrooms, and onions for a light and filling meal.
Here is an easy vegetarian lasagna recipe which uses fresh garden produce such as zucchini, mushrooms, and onions for a light and filling meal.
Low Calorie Waffles
These crisp, delicious low calorie waffles are so good they can stand on their own feet, but we also like to add blueberries for a little extra sweetness and nutrition.
These crisp, delicious low calorie waffles are so good they can stand on their own feet, but we also like to add blueberries for a little extra sweetness and nutrition.
Top Hummus Recipes
Hummus is becoming quite popular, and you can make your own low calorie versions of this popular food item in your own home with these top hummus recipes.
Hummus is becoming quite popular, and you can make your own low calorie versions of this popular food item in your own home with these top hummus recipes.
How to Make Granola Bars
Make your own homemade granola bars full of whole grains oats, dried fruit, and only a small amount of sugar.
Make your own homemade granola bars full of whole grains oats, dried fruit, and only a small amount of sugar.
Chinese Chicken Stir Fry
Stir fry is a wonderful way to enjoy low calorie cooking as it usually contains ample vegetables, and can be made with low calorie sauces. This recipe takes advantage of both of these low calorie cooking tips.
Stir fry is a wonderful way to enjoy low calorie cooking as it usually contains ample vegetables, and can be made with low calorie sauces. This recipe takes advantage of both of these low calorie cooking tips.
Low Calorie Pasta Salad
Serve this low calorie pasta salad for your summertime barbeque. It is so simple to put together, and uses very common ingredients which you might already have on hand.
Serve this low calorie pasta salad for your summertime barbeque. It is so simple to put together, and uses very common ingredients which you might already have on hand.
Chicken Parmesan
Normally, chicken parmesan would have no place in a low calorie diet! However, this recipe makes a few simple changes to the popular dish to produce a low calorie and delicious meal.
Normally, chicken parmesan would have no place in a low calorie diet! However, this recipe makes a few simple changes to the popular dish to produce a low calorie and delicious meal.
Healthy Jambalaya
This healthy jambalaya recipe isn't missing a thing with plump shrimp, spicy sausage, and cajun seasonings. It easily lends itself to a healthy meal.
This healthy jambalaya recipe isn't missing a thing with plump shrimp, spicy sausage, and cajun seasonings. It easily lends itself to a healthy meal.
Low Calorie Lunch
A good low calorie lunch is not only low in calories, but is filling, healthy, and tasty. Here are 5 low calorie lunch ideas, complete with recipes and side dish ideas.
A good low calorie lunch is not only low in calories, but is filling, healthy, and tasty. Here are 5 low calorie lunch ideas, complete with recipes and side dish ideas.
How Many Calories in Fat?
Understanding fat and calories can be a little confusing. How many calories are there in one gram of fat?
Understanding fat and calories can be a little confusing. How many calories are there in one gram of fat?
Baked Pears
These low calorie baked pears are an excellent, sweet substitute for your typical sugary, gooey holiday dessert. Stuffed with wholesome nuts and fruits, you won't feel guilty indulging in this treat.
These low calorie baked pears are an excellent, sweet substitute for your typical sugary, gooey holiday dessert. Stuffed with wholesome nuts and fruits, you won't feel guilty indulging in this treat.
Low Calorie Muffins
Here's a collection of the best low calorie muffin recipes including such recipes as streusel-topped pumpkin muffins, blueberry muffins, cran-apple muffins.
Here's a collection of the best low calorie muffin recipes including such recipes as streusel-topped pumpkin muffins, blueberry muffins, cran-apple muffins.
Healthy Guacamole
Served with baked tortilla chips, this healthy avacado dip can actually make a very healthy and nutrient packed snack.
Served with baked tortilla chips, this healthy avacado dip can actually make a very healthy and nutrient packed snack.
Spinach Omelet
This spinach omelet would be perfect served with a couple slices of whole wheat toast for a special occasion. A special occasion deserves a little something special for breakfast!
This spinach omelet would be perfect served with a couple slices of whole wheat toast for a special occasion. A special occasion deserves a little something special for breakfast!
Veggie Omelet
Fresh asparagus and mushrooms folded into this veggie omelet are perfectly paired. This veggie omelet, stuffed with fresh vegetables, is a friendly addition to your low calorie diet.
Fresh asparagus and mushrooms folded into this veggie omelet are perfectly paired. This veggie omelet, stuffed with fresh vegetables, is a friendly addition to your low calorie diet.
Baked Beans
This delicious baked beans recipe is full of flavor with smokey bacon and paprika paired with sweet brown sugar. Its a healthy baked bean recipe that is sure to please.
This delicious baked beans recipe is full of flavor with smokey bacon and paprika paired with sweet brown sugar. Its a healthy baked bean recipe that is sure to please.
Spinach Lasagna
You will be delighted with how wonderful this lasagna dish is, even without the meat. Loaded with nutritious spinach and two cheeses, the dish is highly nutritious and low in calories.
You will be delighted with how wonderful this lasagna dish is, even without the meat. Loaded with nutritious spinach and two cheeses, the dish is highly nutritious and low in calories.
Mango Smoothie
Fruit and yogurt have been a part of breakfast for years, but your taste buds have never experienced them quite this way in this creamy, raspberry mango smoothie delight.
Fruit and yogurt have been a part of breakfast for years, but your taste buds have never experienced them quite this way in this creamy, raspberry mango smoothie delight.
Low Calorie Quinoa Recipes
Quinoa is delcious in stuffed peppers, hearty pilafs, and even thai dishes! With loads of protein, fiber, and nutrients, quinoa is not only delicious but healthy.
Quinoa is delcious in stuffed peppers, hearty pilafs, and even thai dishes! With loads of protein, fiber, and nutrients, quinoa is not only delicious but healthy.
Sweet Potato Fries
Here is a twist on your traditional french fry: a fry made out of sweet potatoes and baked in the oven for a far healthier side dish!
Here is a twist on your traditional french fry: a fry made out of sweet potatoes and baked in the oven for a far healthier side dish!
How-To Raisin Bread
Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar
Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar
Low Calorie Ranch Dressing
This creamy, low calorie ranch salad dressing is easy on the waistline, but full of all the flavor you expect from ranch dressing. Use it as a salad dressing, or even a dip.
This creamy, low calorie ranch salad dressing is easy on the waistline, but full of all the flavor you expect from ranch dressing. Use it as a salad dressing, or even a dip.
Broccoli Salad
Here you will find a recipe for a traditional broccoli salad, complete with cruncy celery and sweet raisins.
Here you will find a recipe for a traditional broccoli salad, complete with cruncy celery and sweet raisins.
Black Bean Burgers
If you love burgers, but not the guilt of diving into a greasy double decker, try these Black Bean Burgers as a yummy substitution.
If you love burgers, but not the guilt of diving into a greasy double decker, try these Black Bean Burgers as a yummy substitution.
Corn Bread
Here is a low calorie corn bread made with healthful whole wheat flour and very little sugar for a low calorie delight.
Here is a low calorie corn bread made with healthful whole wheat flour and very little sugar for a low calorie delight.
Low Calorie Pound Cake
Top this low calorie pound cake with fresh berries and a hint of whipped cream and you have a delightful and lean spring dessert. This low calorie pound cake is also delicious served on its own as a brunch item.
Top this low calorie pound cake with fresh berries and a hint of whipped cream and you have a delightful and lean spring dessert. This low calorie pound cake is also delicious served on its own as a brunch item.
Crock Pot Beef Stew
This crock pot recipe for crock pot beef stew lacks no flavor, yet is chuck full of tender vegetables and savory beef. Prepare the beef stew early in the day and simply allow it to cook in the crock pot until dinnertime.
This crock pot recipe for crock pot beef stew lacks no flavor, yet is chuck full of tender vegetables and savory beef. Prepare the beef stew early in the day and simply allow it to cook in the crock pot until dinnertime.
7 Basic Tips
This article describes seven simple steps to follow in achieving low calorie cooking.
This article describes seven simple steps to follow in achieving low calorie cooking.
Low Calorie Pesto
Low Calorie pesto may be hard to come by, but by using the appropriate amount of the key ingredients in pesto, it can easily become quite healthy and lower in calories than you might expect. Using a really good parmesan gives you the flavor you need without using a large amount of cheese.
Low Calorie pesto may be hard to come by, but by using the appropriate amount of the key ingredients in pesto, it can easily become quite healthy and lower in calories than you might expect. Using a really good parmesan gives you the flavor you need without using a large amount of cheese.
Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese
This recipe for cauliflower macaroni and cheese utilizes steamed cauliflower to add bulk to the dish without adding many calories. So, you can enjoy this baked macaroni dish and add a serving of vegetables at the same time.
This recipe for cauliflower macaroni and cheese utilizes steamed cauliflower to add bulk to the dish without adding many calories. So, you can enjoy this baked macaroni dish and add a serving of vegetables at the same time.
Low Calorie Panini
The ever popular panini sandwich comes in so many exciting varieties. Even if you are watching your waistline, you too can enjoy these melty, crisp, grilled sandwiches with these healthy low calorie panini recipes.
The ever popular panini sandwich comes in so many exciting varieties. Even if you are watching your waistline, you too can enjoy these melty, crisp, grilled sandwiches with these healthy low calorie panini recipes.
Tomato Salad
Juicey, ripe tomatoes in this marinated tomato salad makes a lean and flavorful salad, great for a summer pot-luck or barbeque.
Juicey, ripe tomatoes in this marinated tomato salad makes a lean and flavorful salad, great for a summer pot-luck or barbeque.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This low calorie recipe for chicken tortilla soup is so easy it is fool-proof. It makes a terrific last-minute meal that is delicious and satisfying.
This low calorie recipe for chicken tortilla soup is so easy it is fool-proof. It makes a terrific last-minute meal that is delicious and satisfying.
Healthy Apple Pie
It's not easy to make a healthy apple pie, but by limiting the amount of sugar used, this lower calorie apple pie recipe become somewhat healthy!
It's not easy to make a healthy apple pie, but by limiting the amount of sugar used, this lower calorie apple pie recipe become somewhat healthy!
Baked Potato Chips Recipe
This light and crispy baked potato chips recipe is easy enough for anyone, and will certainly serve to satisfy your craving for crunchy, salty potato chips without all the calories!
This light and crispy baked potato chips recipe is easy enough for anyone, and will certainly serve to satisfy your craving for crunchy, salty potato chips without all the calories!
Low Calorie Dressing
This low calorie dressing is perfect for sandwiches, salads, or dipping alike. You cannot go wrong with this honey mustard low calorie dressing.
This low calorie dressing is perfect for sandwiches, salads, or dipping alike. You cannot go wrong with this honey mustard low calorie dressing.
Make Your Own Dressing
A light and healthy salad only stays that way if you don't pile on the fat-laden salad dressing! Watch step-by-step instructions for making your own, low-calorie salad dressing instead.
A light and healthy salad only stays that way if you don't pile on the fat-laden salad dressing! Watch step-by-step instructions for making your own, low-calorie salad dressing instead.
Bean and Chicken Burritos
These low calorie and low fat black bean and chicken burritos are a delicious solution for a hungry bunch. Not only are they delicious, but they are also simple to throw together and will keep the crowd happy.
These low calorie and low fat black bean and chicken burritos are a delicious solution for a hungry bunch. Not only are they delicious, but they are also simple to throw together and will keep the crowd happy.
Banana Blackberry Smoothie
Bananas and blackberries jam together in this yummy yogurt smoothie.
Bananas and blackberries jam together in this yummy yogurt smoothie.
Cinnamon Granola
This yummy, crunchy granola is perfect for starting out your day, or for a quick energy boost in the afternoon.
This yummy, crunchy granola is perfect for starting out your day, or for a quick energy boost in the afternoon.
Zucchini Sticks
Prepare a batch of these oven fried zucchini sticks, using very little fat, for a delicious and low calorie appetizer or snack option.
Prepare a batch of these oven fried zucchini sticks, using very little fat, for a delicious and low calorie appetizer or snack option.
Ham and Cheese Omelet
A ham and cheese omelet can certainly be part of a low calorie diet, and better yet, it is easy to make yourself. By using lean ham and sharp cheddar, packed with flavor, you won't sacrifice the taste of a ham and cheese omelete by limiting calories.
A ham and cheese omelet can certainly be part of a low calorie diet, and better yet, it is easy to make yourself. By using lean ham and sharp cheddar, packed with flavor, you won't sacrifice the taste of a ham and cheese omelete by limiting calories.
Ceasar Dressing
Making your own, healthy ceasar salad is simple if you can whip up your own ceasar dressing. This recipe for lower calorie ceasar dressing is simple, and gives your ceasar salad that signature flavor.
Making your own, healthy ceasar salad is simple if you can whip up your own ceasar dressing. This recipe for lower calorie ceasar dressing is simple, and gives your ceasar salad that signature flavor.
Asian Dressing
A light and healthy asian salad only stays that way if you don't pile on the fat-laden salad dressing! Here is a recipe for making your own, low-calorie asian salad dressing instead.
A light and healthy asian salad only stays that way if you don't pile on the fat-laden salad dressing! Here is a recipe for making your own, low-calorie asian salad dressing instead.
Pineapple Chicken
This crock pot pineapple chicken recipe combines the flare of asian cuisine with the ease of a crock pot! Chunks of pineapple and red bell pepper with tender chicken make this a one-pot pineapple chicken meal.
This crock pot pineapple chicken recipe combines the flare of asian cuisine with the ease of a crock pot! Chunks of pineapple and red bell pepper with tender chicken make this a one-pot pineapple chicken meal.
low calorie substitute
A list of low calorie substitutes, using mostly common foods.
A list of low calorie substitutes, using mostly common foods.
Strawberry Shortcake
This traditional strawberry shortcake recipe is trimmed up to be a lighter version of a classic favorite. You could use any type of fresh berries that you have, but we prefer traditional strawberries.
This traditional strawberry shortcake recipe is trimmed up to be a lighter version of a classic favorite. You could use any type of fresh berries that you have, but we prefer traditional strawberries.
Tuna Casserole
This low calorie tuna casserole is simple, and healthy using fresh ingredients, and no processed, canned soups.
This low calorie tuna casserole is simple, and healthy using fresh ingredients, and no processed, canned soups.
Low Calorie Chicken Pot Pie
Stuffed with vegetables and a light and creamy gravy, this low calorie chicken pot pie fits well into a low calorie diet. A light and flaky bottom pie crust gives the chicken pot pie all the flavor of pot pie without all the calories.
Stuffed with vegetables and a light and creamy gravy, this low calorie chicken pot pie fits well into a low calorie diet. A light and flaky bottom pie crust gives the chicken pot pie all the flavor of pot pie without all the calories.
Top 5 Healthy CrockPot Recipes
Does it get any better than making dinner easy by using healthy crockpot recipes? From chicken stew to spicy burritos, healthy crockpot recipes have endless possibilities.
Does it get any better than making dinner easy by using healthy crockpot recipes? From chicken stew to spicy burritos, healthy crockpot recipes have endless possibilities.
Chicken Salad Recipe
This low calorie chicken salad recipe is all you might expect in a satisfying lunch or no-cook dinner.
This low calorie chicken salad recipe is all you might expect in a satisfying lunch or no-cook dinner.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Lean ham and part-skim mozzarella cheese make this low calorie chicken cordon bleu healthy and delicious.
Lean ham and part-skim mozzarella cheese make this low calorie chicken cordon bleu healthy and delicious.
Light Hummus
This lightened-up version of light hummus has everything you'd expect to find in hummus, from tahini, to smooth olive oil, to garlic, and a hint of yogurt for extra smoothness.
This lightened-up version of light hummus has everything you'd expect to find in hummus, from tahini, to smooth olive oil, to garlic, and a hint of yogurt for extra smoothness.
Quinoa Salad with Feta
This is a wonderfully refreshing quinoa salad with feta cheese, pickled beets, and fresh cucumber. It goes great with a simple dish of grilled chicken or fish, and the leftover quinoa salad makes a fantastic lunch for the next day.
This is a wonderfully refreshing quinoa salad with feta cheese, pickled beets, and fresh cucumber. It goes great with a simple dish of grilled chicken or fish, and the leftover quinoa salad makes a fantastic lunch for the next day.
Low Calorie Pasta Sauce
This low calorie pasta sauce is excellent as a pasta sauce or a pizza sauce! We like this low calorie pasta sauce with a couple lean meatballs and spaghetti.
This low calorie pasta sauce is excellent as a pasta sauce or a pizza sauce! We like this low calorie pasta sauce with a couple lean meatballs and spaghetti.
Green Pea Salad
This green pea salad is great for get-togethers. It makes terrific use of fresh garden peas, but is also easily suited to frozen green peas.
This green pea salad is great for get-togethers. It makes terrific use of fresh garden peas, but is also easily suited to frozen green peas.
Enchilada Sauce
Homemade enchilada sauce is easier to make than you might think. With diced tomatoes, and a few other staples from your pantry, you will have a healthy, low calorie homemade enchilada sauce in just a small amount of time.
Homemade enchilada sauce is easier to make than you might think. With diced tomatoes, and a few other staples from your pantry, you will have a healthy, low calorie homemade enchilada sauce in just a small amount of time.
Turkey Wrap
This is a low calorie turkey wrap with succulent layers of roast turkey and a creamy cranberry spread all inside a healthy whole grain wrap.
This is a low calorie turkey wrap with succulent layers of roast turkey and a creamy cranberry spread all inside a healthy whole grain wrap.
Baked Apples
The aroma of these low calorie baked apples keeps your house smelling warm and comfy through the fall months.
The aroma of these low calorie baked apples keeps your house smelling warm and comfy through the fall months.
Low Calorie Indian Recipe
It can be a challenge to find good low calorie indian food recipes, so this is one that is easy to rely on.
It can be a challenge to find good low calorie indian food recipes, so this is one that is easy to rely on.
coconut couscous
This is a quick cooking couscous recipe using light coconut milk for a creamy and tasteful side dish.
This is a quick cooking couscous recipe using light coconut milk for a creamy and tasteful side dish.
Bowtie Pasta
This recipe uses all the best of Italy: pasta, fresh basil, tomato, mozzarella, and olive oil in a simple and tasteful main course or side dish recipe.
This recipe uses all the best of Italy: pasta, fresh basil, tomato, mozzarella, and olive oil in a simple and tasteful main course or side dish recipe.
How to Make Potato Salad
This creamy, flavorful potato salad easily makes the cut when it comes to tasty low calorie dishes. You may have thought a low calorie diet would exclude something so rich as potato salad, but this low calorie recipe proves this idea wrong.
This creamy, flavorful potato salad easily makes the cut when it comes to tasty low calorie dishes. You may have thought a low calorie diet would exclude something so rich as potato salad, but this low calorie recipe proves this idea wrong.
Vegetarian Chili
This chili is so chuck full of spicy beans and vegetables that you won't even notice that it is meat-free.
This chili is so chuck full of spicy beans and vegetables that you won't even notice that it is meat-free.
Broccoli Soup
This quick, creamy low calorie broccoli cheese soup is satisfying and delicious. Serve alongside a half sandwich or toasted whole wheat bread.
This quick, creamy low calorie broccoli cheese soup is satisfying and delicious. Serve alongside a half sandwich or toasted whole wheat bread.
Teriyaki Salmon
This teriyaki salmon is so simple to make and tastes amazing. Serve it with some steamed rice (brown is best) for a very healthy, quick meal.
This teriyaki salmon is so simple to make and tastes amazing. Serve it with some steamed rice (brown is best) for a very healthy, quick meal.
How to Make Low Calorie Berry Crumble
Healthy dessert? This low calorie berry crumble just about qualifies with antioxidant packed berries, healthy oats loaded with fiber, and walnuts rich in vitamin E and phenols.
Healthy dessert? This low calorie berry crumble just about qualifies with antioxidant packed berries, healthy oats loaded with fiber, and walnuts rich in vitamin E and phenols.
Mini Pizzas
If you don't have the time to make a spectacular pizza dough, simply use english muffins for a quick, easy pizza dinner.
If you don't have the time to make a spectacular pizza dough, simply use english muffins for a quick, easy pizza dinner.
How To Make Oven Fries
Here you will find illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions on how to make oven fries! Forget the deep fat fryer! You can make oven fries with a fraction of the fat and calories by following these simple instructions.
Here you will find illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions on how to make oven fries! Forget the deep fat fryer! You can make oven fries with a fraction of the fat and calories by following these simple instructions.
Can I Bake with Xylitol?
Xylitol can be found in candies, gum, and oral hygeine products, but did you know you can cook with xylitol too?
Xylitol can be found in candies, gum, and oral hygeine products, but did you know you can cook with xylitol too?
Pizza Sauce
An easy low calorie pizza sauce is easy to make with canned tomotoes and a few spices. You'll never go back to processed pizza sauce again.
An easy low calorie pizza sauce is easy to make with canned tomotoes and a few spices. You'll never go back to processed pizza sauce again.
Vegetable Pizza
Vegetable pizza is a great finger food for parties, showers, and get-togethers. However, it is not always low calorie, unless you make a few changes as in this recipe for low calorie vegetable pizza.
Vegetable pizza is a great finger food for parties, showers, and get-togethers. However, it is not always low calorie, unless you make a few changes as in this recipe for low calorie vegetable pizza.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tender pork tenderloin simmers in a savory tomato sauce to create a delicious low calorie pulled pork sandwich.
Tender pork tenderloin simmers in a savory tomato sauce to create a delicious low calorie pulled pork sandwich.
Crock Pot Vegetarian Burritos
These crock pot vegetarian burritos are a simple solution to your weeknight dinner needs. Smokey cumin and spicy chili powder blend together perfectly for a tasty mexican meal.
These crock pot vegetarian burritos are a simple solution to your weeknight dinner needs. Smokey cumin and spicy chili powder blend together perfectly for a tasty mexican meal.
How to Make Hummus
Making your own version of healthy hummus is easy, and makes for a delicious and healthy snack.
Making your own version of healthy hummus is easy, and makes for a delicious and healthy snack.
Chocolate Hummus
Yes, chocolate hummus can be a tasty and healthy choice to satisfy that chocolate craving.
Yes, chocolate hummus can be a tasty and healthy choice to satisfy that chocolate craving.
Low Calorie Clam Chowder
This recipe for low calorie clam chowder proves that the dish can be creamy, full of flavor, and low in calories!
This recipe for low calorie clam chowder proves that the dish can be creamy, full of flavor, and low in calories!
Sugar Cookies
These sugar cookies are great for creating festive holiday cookies, whether you use a Valentines or Christmas theme.
These sugar cookies are great for creating festive holiday cookies, whether you use a Valentines or Christmas theme.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Lots of vegetables and lean chicken make these oriental lettuce wraps incredibly tasty and healthy. You can easily serve them as either an appetizer or a main dish.
Lots of vegetables and lean chicken make these oriental lettuce wraps incredibly tasty and healthy. You can easily serve them as either an appetizer or a main dish.
Guacamole Hummus
Combining thse two favorite dips is genius in this low calorie guacamole hummus dip.
Combining thse two favorite dips is genius in this low calorie guacamole hummus dip.
Lunch Wraps
These low calorie wraps are a terrific altenative to ordinary sandwiches for lunch. Make a variety of flavors for an impressive get-together, or put together a few for a simple lunch.
These low calorie wraps are a terrific altenative to ordinary sandwiches for lunch. Make a variety of flavors for an impressive get-together, or put together a few for a simple lunch.
Honey Roasted Asparagus
Just the slightest hint of honey adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this oven roasted asparagus recipe.
Just the slightest hint of honey adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this oven roasted asparagus recipe.
Low Calorie Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry muffins often don't make the cut on a diet, unless they are low calorie blueberry muffins! These low calorie blueberry muffins even have the added bonus of being high in fiber, using whole wheat flour and oats in the recipe.
Blueberry muffins often don't make the cut on a diet, unless they are low calorie blueberry muffins! These low calorie blueberry muffins even have the added bonus of being high in fiber, using whole wheat flour and oats in the recipe.
Oven Fried Chicken
This is a satisfying version of an american classic, baked to a perfect crisp as opposed to being fried.
This is a satisfying version of an american classic, baked to a perfect crisp as opposed to being fried.
Top Low Calorie Salsas
Salsas come in many shapes and forms and lend themselves easily to being part of a low calorie diet as they are usually made mostly of fresh veggies and fruits. Here's a few top-notch low calorie salsa recipes.
Salsas come in many shapes and forms and lend themselves easily to being part of a low calorie diet as they are usually made mostly of fresh veggies and fruits. Here's a few top-notch low calorie salsa recipes.
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This lean and tasty stir fry is a great addition to a healthy diet. It is easy and delicious and low in calories too.
This lean and tasty stir fry is a great addition to a healthy diet. It is easy and delicious and low in calories too.
Apple Cider Slaw
A lightened-up version of creamy coleslaw with a hint of sweet crunchy apples makes this yummy side dish a complete delight.
A lightened-up version of creamy coleslaw with a hint of sweet crunchy apples makes this yummy side dish a complete delight.
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Serve these low calorie cauliflower mashed potatoes, and feel little guilt as they are far lower in calories than ordinary mashed potatoes.
Serve these low calorie cauliflower mashed potatoes, and feel little guilt as they are far lower in calories than ordinary mashed potatoes.
Is hummus a low calorie food?
Hummus, a popluar middle eastern dip or spread generally consists of just a few simple, healthy ingredients which can have a place in a low calorie eating plan.
Hummus, a popluar middle eastern dip or spread generally consists of just a few simple, healthy ingredients which can have a place in a low calorie eating plan.
Eyeball Crackers
Don't let the name scare you. This is just a fun appetizer or snack item suitable for Halloween.
Don't let the name scare you. This is just a fun appetizer or snack item suitable for Halloween.
Smoked Salmon Pate
This low calorie smoked salmon pate recipe is an easy one to put together, using packaged, smoked salmon and reduced fat, softened cream cheese.
This low calorie smoked salmon pate recipe is an easy one to put together, using packaged, smoked salmon and reduced fat, softened cream cheese.
Low Calorie Summer Barbeque
Summertime calls for the tradition of a barbeque. Keep your summer barbeque light, delicious, and filling with a few tips for preparing and serving low calorie fare, full of flavor.
Summertime calls for the tradition of a barbeque. Keep your summer barbeque light, delicious, and filling with a few tips for preparing and serving low calorie fare, full of flavor.
Bean Tostadas
Dinner or lunch is a snap with these low calorie bean tostadas, made with simple ingredients that you may even have on hand right now.
Dinner or lunch is a snap with these low calorie bean tostadas, made with simple ingredients that you may even have on hand right now.
Homemade Corn Tortillas
You have to admit that homemade tortillas beat the ones in the plastic packages any time. With only three ingredients, these homemade corn tortillas lend themselves easily to low calorie cooking, and can make your meals just a little more outstanding.
You have to admit that homemade tortillas beat the ones in the plastic packages any time. With only three ingredients, these homemade corn tortillas lend themselves easily to low calorie cooking, and can make your meals just a little more outstanding.
How to Make Roasted Harvest Vegetables
If you have never roasted vegetables before, you are in for a treat. With just a bit of olive oil and seasoning, these roasted vegetables are naturally low in calories but packed with impressive flavor. This recipe teaches you how to roast the best veggies that fall has to offer.
If you have never roasted vegetables before, you are in for a treat. With just a bit of olive oil and seasoning, these roasted vegetables are naturally low in calories but packed with impressive flavor. This recipe teaches you how to roast the best veggies that fall has to offer.
Black Beans and Rice
Black beans are high in protein and fiber yet low in fat and calories. This makes black beans a preferred ingredient in low calorie cooking. This tasty black beans and rice recipe is satisfying enough by itself for a meal, or appropriate for a side dish to a tasty Mexican feast.
Black beans are high in protein and fiber yet low in fat and calories. This makes black beans a preferred ingredient in low calorie cooking. This tasty black beans and rice recipe is satisfying enough by itself for a meal, or appropriate for a side dish to a tasty Mexican feast.
Western Omelette
This western omelette recipe uses extra egg whites to help make this a low calorie western omelette. Serve this western omelette for breakfast, or as a hearty brunch item.
This western omelette recipe uses extra egg whites to help make this a low calorie western omelette. Serve this western omelette for breakfast, or as a hearty brunch item.
Baked Chicken Nuggets
This tasty recipe for baked chicken nuggets lets you enjoy these tender morsels without the guilt. Top them off with a sweet barbeque dipping sauce for ultimate enjoyment.
This tasty recipe for baked chicken nuggets lets you enjoy these tender morsels without the guilt. Top them off with a sweet barbeque dipping sauce for ultimate enjoyment.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Rotini noodles, tender chicken, tender vegetables and rich broth are all that is needed for this easy low calorie soup recipe. Serve this low calorie chicken noodle soup with a side salad for an easy weeknight meal.
Rotini noodles, tender chicken, tender vegetables and rich broth are all that is needed for this easy low calorie soup recipe. Serve this low calorie chicken noodle soup with a side salad for an easy weeknight meal.
Chicken Panini with Red Pepper
This melty, gooey chicken panini will leave you wanting more! The flavors in this low calorie chicken panini are sophisticated enough to serve to guests, yet easy enough for a quick weeknight meal.
This melty, gooey chicken panini will leave you wanting more! The flavors in this low calorie chicken panini are sophisticated enough to serve to guests, yet easy enough for a quick weeknight meal.
Healthy Recipes
Healthy recipes are in abundance in this age of healthy eating. But healthy recipes that really taste good may be a bit more challenging to come across. Here is the list of top 10 healthy recipes that will boost your health and tantilize your taste buds!
Healthy recipes are in abundance in this age of healthy eating. But healthy recipes that really taste good may be a bit more challenging to come across. Here is the list of top 10 healthy recipes that will boost your health and tantilize your taste buds!
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
If you've never tried making meringue cookies before, these cookies are for you. These chocolate meringue cookies are naturally low in calories, as the main ingredients are egg whites and a bit of sugar and cocoa.
If you've never tried making meringue cookies before, these cookies are for you. These chocolate meringue cookies are naturally low in calories, as the main ingredients are egg whites and a bit of sugar and cocoa.
Raisin and Spice Oatmeal
This recipe is truly for a one-dish complete breakfast with whole grains, dried fruit, protein-rich almonds, and a bit of non-fat milk.
This recipe is truly for a one-dish complete breakfast with whole grains, dried fruit, protein-rich almonds, and a bit of non-fat milk.
Dried Apples
Dried apples make a great low calorie snack, and they are very simple to make on your own.
Dried apples make a great low calorie snack, and they are very simple to make on your own.
Low Calorie Potato Dish
This low calorie potato dish is layered with buttery yukon gold potatoes and creamy swiss cheese. Luckily, these low calorie potatoes are not layered with calories.
This low calorie potato dish is layered with buttery yukon gold potatoes and creamy swiss cheese. Luckily, these low calorie potatoes are not layered with calories.
Crock Pot Chicken Stew
Tender chunks of chicken and hearty vegetables make this low calorie crock pot chicken stew undeniably delicious. Better yet, it is also low in calories!
Tender chunks of chicken and hearty vegetables make this low calorie crock pot chicken stew undeniably delicious. Better yet, it is also low in calories!
Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Muffin
These low calorie pumpkin muffins make a lovely breakfast or brunch item for a cool fall day. The pumpkin and walnuts really embrace the bounties of fall.
These low calorie pumpkin muffins make a lovely breakfast or brunch item for a cool fall day. The pumpkin and walnuts really embrace the bounties of fall.
How to Make White Bean Dip
You might never go back to ranch dip again for dipping your veggies after trying this tasty and healthy white bean dip.
You might never go back to ranch dip again for dipping your veggies after trying this tasty and healthy white bean dip.
Low Calorie Minestrone
This low calorie minestrone is chuck full of lean vegetables, beans, and pasta, yet eats like a hearty meal.
This low calorie minestrone is chuck full of lean vegetables, beans, and pasta, yet eats like a hearty meal.
Crockpot Chili
This crockpot chili is simple to prepare early in the day, and is then ready at dinnertime. You'll be impressed to see that not only is this crockpot chili easy and delicious, but it is very healthy too with lean beef, beans, and vegetables.
This crockpot chili is simple to prepare early in the day, and is then ready at dinnertime. You'll be impressed to see that not only is this crockpot chili easy and delicious, but it is very healthy too with lean beef, beans, and vegetables.
Basil
A definition of the herb, basil.
A definition of the herb, basil.
Baked Fish Sandwich
We know we should be eating more fish for better health. Why not get in a serving of fish by eating a delicious fish sandwich? Of course if you want to keep your meal healthy, avoid commercial fish sandwiches where the fish patty is usually fried, and opt for this homemade, baked fish option instead.
We know we should be eating more fish for better health. Why not get in a serving of fish by eating a delicious fish sandwich? Of course if you want to keep your meal healthy, avoid commercial fish sandwiches where the fish patty is usually fried, and opt for this homemade, baked fish option instead.
Fruit and Vegetables
Vegetables and Fruits are a key in any low calorie cooking adventure. Learn about ways to include them in a variety of ways.
Vegetables and Fruits are a key in any low calorie cooking adventure. Learn about ways to include them in a variety of ways.
Low Fat Tartar Sauce
This low calorie, low fat tartar sauce is a zesty accompaniment for fish served in any form.
This low calorie, low fat tartar sauce is a zesty accompaniment for fish served in any form.
Creamed Broccoli
Jazz up ordinary broccoli with this easy creamed broccoli casserole that is high in flavor and low in calories. Serve alongside a simple grilled chicken breast for a satisfying meal.
Jazz up ordinary broccoli with this easy creamed broccoli casserole that is high in flavor and low in calories. Serve alongside a simple grilled chicken breast for a satisfying meal.
Quick Breakfasts
You've heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Those of us pressed for time will need quick low calorie breakfast ideas to make this most important meal easy to include in our daily routine.
You've heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Those of us pressed for time will need quick low calorie breakfast ideas to make this most important meal easy to include in our daily routine.
Low Calorie Sandwich
This low calorie sandwich makes terrific use of turkey leftovers. Piles high with turkey, low calorie bacon, veggies and honey mustard, this low calorie turkey club sandwich is hard to beat.
This low calorie sandwich makes terrific use of turkey leftovers. Piles high with turkey, low calorie bacon, veggies and honey mustard, this low calorie turkey club sandwich is hard to beat.
Cauliflower Recipes
These recipes takes healthy, low calorie cauliflower to a whole new level. Who knew that cauliflower was so versatile?
These recipes takes healthy, low calorie cauliflower to a whole new level. Who knew that cauliflower was so versatile?
Lemon Chicken
Serve this low calorie lemon chicken as a simple weeknight meal. It takes only minutes to put together, and is tender and delicious.
Serve this low calorie lemon chicken as a simple weeknight meal. It takes only minutes to put together, and is tender and delicious.
Boneless Buffalo Wings Recipe
Boneless buffalo wings have become a party favorite, and when made with chicken breast tenders they have far less calories than your typical buffalo wings. This recipe for low calorie boneless buffalo wings will show you how to make that happen!
Boneless buffalo wings have become a party favorite, and when made with chicken breast tenders they have far less calories than your typical buffalo wings. This recipe for low calorie boneless buffalo wings will show you how to make that happen!
Dinner in 30
On an especially busy night, look to these five recipe ideas for a healthy and quick meal, ready in under 30 minutes.
On an especially busy night, look to these five recipe ideas for a healthy and quick meal, ready in under 30 minutes.
Low Calorie Cheesecake Recipe
A delicious low calorie cheesecake recipe with swirls of blueberry sauce is sure to delight in this lower calorie blueberry cheesecake recipe.
A delicious low calorie cheesecake recipe with swirls of blueberry sauce is sure to delight in this lower calorie blueberry cheesecake recipe.
How to Make Chicken Cordon Blue
Chicken cordon blue is a traditional french recipe, not known for being low in calories. But by using lean ham, mozzarella cheese, and a cornflake breading, these instructions for making chicken cordon blue result in a low calorie and healthy dish.
Chicken cordon blue is a traditional french recipe, not known for being low in calories. But by using lean ham, mozzarella cheese, and a cornflake breading, these instructions for making chicken cordon blue result in a low calorie and healthy dish.
Low Calorie Ice Cream Treats
These recipes for low calorie ice cream and treats will make you realize that you don't have to give up ice cream and sweets in order to eat low calorie! Try low calorie chocolate peanut butter ice cream, mint-infused ice milk, or creamy raspberry ice cream just to name a few.
These recipes for low calorie ice cream and treats will make you realize that you don't have to give up ice cream and sweets in order to eat low calorie! Try low calorie chocolate peanut butter ice cream, mint-infused ice milk, or creamy raspberry ice cream just to name a few.
Veggie Wrap
This low calorie tortilla wrap is loaded with fresh veggies, and get a kick or flavor from tangy sun-dried tomatoes.
This low calorie tortilla wrap is loaded with fresh veggies, and get a kick or flavor from tangy sun-dried tomatoes.
Low Calorie Thousand Island
This tangy low calorie thousand island salad dressing uses chili sauce, sweet, relish, and yogurt for a delicious flavor, without the calories.
This tangy low calorie thousand island salad dressing uses chili sauce, sweet, relish, and yogurt for a delicious flavor, without the calories.
Low Cal Chicken Ceasar Salad
A few simple changes makes ordinary calorie-laden ceasar salad into a healthy, lean low calorie chicken ceasar salad. Learn the steps to make this low calorie chicken ceasar salad from scratch.
A few simple changes makes ordinary calorie-laden ceasar salad into a healthy, lean low calorie chicken ceasar salad. Learn the steps to make this low calorie chicken ceasar salad from scratch.