Low Calorie Cooking: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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.
Pumpkin Pie
It just isn't Thanksgiving without the pumpkin pie. If you are watching your waistline over the holidays, this low calorie pumpkin pie is a great way to go.
It just isn't Thanksgiving without the pumpkin pie. If you are watching your waistline over the holidays, this low calorie pumpkin pie is a great way to go.
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 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.
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?
Apple Stuffing
This recipe for apple stuffing uses granny smith apples to give the stuffing a real kick. By limiting the use of butter in this apple stuffing, it also remains low in calories.
This recipe for apple stuffing uses granny smith apples to give the stuffing a real kick. By limiting the use of butter in this apple stuffing, it also remains low in calories.
Sausage and Mushroom Stuffing
With no added fat aside from the chicken sausage, this stuffing remains low in calories while being packed with flavor.
With no added fat aside from the chicken sausage, this stuffing remains low in calories while being packed with flavor.
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!
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.
Turkey Gravy
A fat separator allows you to make delicious, low calorie gravy to dress up your thanksgiving turkey and potatoes. This simple recipe will show you just how easy low calorie gravy can be.
A fat separator allows you to make delicious, low calorie gravy to dress up your thanksgiving turkey and potatoes. This simple recipe will show you just how easy low calorie gravy can be.
Clam Chowder
This recipe for clam chowder proves that the dish can be creamy, full of flavor, and low in calories!
This recipe for clam chowder proves that the dish can be creamy, full of flavor, and low in calories!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
low calorie substitute
A list of low calorie substitutes, using mostly common foods.
A list of low calorie substitutes, using mostly common foods.
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!
Top Five Soup Meals
Soup can make a satisfying and nutritious meal. Check out these five top recipes for low calorie soups which are suitable for far more than a starter course.
Soup can make a satisfying and nutritious meal. Check out these five top recipes for low calorie soups which are suitable for far more than a starter course.
GreenPan Review
A review of the Martha Stewart GreenPan Fry Pan, 11-inch
A review of the Martha Stewart GreenPan Fry Pan, 11-inch
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Turkey and Cranberry Wrap
This is a low calorie wrap with succulent layers of roast turkey and a creamy cranberry spread.
This is a low calorie wrap with succulent layers of roast turkey and a creamy cranberry spread.
How-To Raisin Bread
Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar
Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Make Oven Chicken
Here is a tip on separating eggs if your recipe calls for egg white only.
Here is a tip on separating eggs if your recipe calls for egg white only.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Taco Soup
This soup combines low calorie beans, beef, and vegetables with a spicy southwestern flare.
This soup combines low calorie beans, beef, and vegetables with a spicy southwestern flare.
Meal Planning
One downfall for many would-be low calorie cooks is simply that when it comes to dinnertime, there is no plan for what to cook! Take a little time to do some meal planning at the beginning of the week so that you are well-stocked and prepared for the dinnertime crunch.
One downfall for many would-be low calorie cooks is simply that when it comes to dinnertime, there is no plan for what to cook! Take a little time to do some meal planning at the beginning of the week so that you are well-stocked and prepared for the dinnertime crunch.
Top 5 Side Dish Salads
Here are my top 5 picks for salads which make great side dishes. Put together one of these salads for your next potluck or get-together.
Here are my top 5 picks for salads which make great side dishes. Put together one of these salads for your next potluck or get-together.
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.
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.
Streusel Sweet Potatoes
You can't miss the sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving dinner. Here is a simple recipe for low calorie streusel sweet potatoes that will keep your guests coming back for more.
You can't miss the sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving dinner. Here is a simple recipe for low calorie streusel sweet potatoes that will keep your guests coming back for more.
Seven Layer Dip
You might be suprised to know that the popular seven layer dip really can be low calorie and somewhat healthy! This recipe shows you just how this can be.
You might be suprised to know that the popular seven layer dip really can be low calorie and somewhat healthy! This recipe shows you just how this can be.
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.
Salmon Salad
Here is a recipe for creamy salmon salad, lovely on a bed of lettuce, and equally as delightful on a sandwich bun as an alternative to tuna.
Here is a recipe for creamy salmon salad, lovely on a bed of lettuce, and equally as delightful on a sandwich bun as an alternative to tuna.
Asian Dressing
A light and healthy 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 salad dressing instead.
A light and healthy 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 salad dressing instead.
Tomato Bruschetta
Italian simplicity at its best can be found in this bruschetta recipe with fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella.
Italian simplicity at its best can be found in this bruschetta recipe with fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella.
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.
Chocolate Mint Cookies
Chocolate and mint go together like peas and carrots, but in a much sweeter way in these yummy low calorie chocolate mint cookies.
Chocolate and mint go together like peas and carrots, but in a much sweeter way in these yummy low calorie chocolate mint cookies.
Cold Soba Salad
This cold soba noodle salad is lightly dressed with peanut butter and soy sauce, and has a delicious compliment of juicy chicken and crunchy carrots.
This cold soba noodle salad is lightly dressed with peanut butter and soy sauce, and has a delicious compliment of juicy chicken and crunchy carrots.
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.
Mashed Potatoes
Here is a classic recipe for mounds of buttery mashed potatoes, without the butter!
Here is a classic recipe for mounds of buttery mashed potatoes, without the butter!
Minestrone
This minestrone is chuck full of lean vegetables, beans, and pasta, yet eats like a hearty meal.
This minestrone is chuck full of lean vegetables, beans, and pasta, yet eats like a hearty meal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Family-Style Dinner Menu
Follow these suggestions for putting together a traditional family-style dinner, complete with the chicken, mashed potatoes, and creamy gravy.
Follow these suggestions for putting together a traditional family-style dinner, complete with the chicken, mashed potatoes, and creamy gravy.
Stocking the Pantry
Learn which foods to throw in your shopping cart when you are stocking your pantry for successful low calorie cooking.
Learn which foods to throw in your shopping cart when you are stocking your pantry for successful low calorie cooking.
OXO Fat Separator Review
Here is a review of the OXO Good Grips Fat Separator in the 4-cup capacity size.
Here is a review of the OXO Good Grips Fat Separator in the 4-cup capacity size.
Salmon with Citrus Salsa
The fresh cilantro and zesty oranges compliment a peppery salmon fillet to perfection.
The fresh cilantro and zesty oranges compliment a peppery salmon fillet to perfection.
Posole
This comforting, low calorie posole, made with very lean pork tenderloin and canned white hominy is easily low in calories with its lean broth and heaps of fresh veggie toppings.
This comforting, low calorie posole, made with very lean pork tenderloin and canned white hominy is easily low in calories with its lean broth and heaps of fresh veggie toppings.
Chicken and Rice Soup
This is a classic chicken and rice soup recipe perfected with a hint of rosemary.
This is a classic chicken and rice soup recipe perfected with a hint of rosemary.
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.
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.
Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe
A delicious cheesecake recipe with swirls of blueberry sauce is sure to delight in this lower calorie blueberry cheesecake recipe.
A delicious cheesecake recipe with swirls of blueberry sauce is sure to delight in this lower calorie blueberry cheesecake recipe.
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.
Turkey Sherpherd's Pie
This low calorie turkey shepherd's pie is a much leaner version of the shepherd's pie you might be used to. It is also a great use of Thanksgiving day leftovers.
This low calorie turkey shepherd's pie is a much leaner version of the shepherd's pie you might be used to. It is also a great use of Thanksgiving day leftovers.
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.
Vegetable Dip
Made with fat-free cream cheese and seasoned with savory garlic and oregano, this concoction is superb for low calorie dipping.
Made with fat-free cream cheese and seasoned with savory garlic and oregano, this concoction is superb for low calorie dipping.
How Many Calories?
Wondering how many calories you can expect to find in these low calorie recipes? Here you will find your answer.
Wondering how many calories you can expect to find in these low calorie recipes? Here you will find your answer.
Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate comes in many forms. Here is your recipe for low calorie hot chocolate so that you can enjoy the cool weather, even on a calorie budget.
Hot chocolate comes in many forms. Here is your recipe for low calorie hot chocolate so that you can enjoy the cool weather, even on a calorie budget.
Christmas Eve Menu
Take a little stress out of the Christmas rush by relying on this low calorie casual Christmas Eve menu to feed your crowd. Complete from cruncy appetizers to hot chocolate and baked pears for dessert, this menu is all you need for a satisfying Christmas Eve.
Take a little stress out of the Christmas rush by relying on this low calorie casual Christmas Eve menu to feed your crowd. Complete from cruncy appetizers to hot chocolate and baked pears for dessert, this menu is all you need for a satisfying Christmas Eve.
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.
Shopping for Protein Items
Look to this handy list when deciding which high protein items to put in your low calorie cooking shopping cart.
Look to this handy list when deciding which high protein items to put in your low calorie cooking shopping cart.
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.
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.
Superbowl Appetizers
Here is a collection of low calorie superbowl appetizers that are sure to please any crowd your might be entertaining. From buffalo wings to bean dip, find your low calorie recipes here.
Here is a collection of low calorie superbowl appetizers that are sure to please any crowd your might be entertaining. From buffalo wings to bean dip, find your low calorie recipes here.
Maple Baked Acorn Squash
The natural sweetness of acorn squash comes through very nicely in this recipe, making a sweet dish possible without the addition of a lot of sugar.
The natural sweetness of acorn squash comes through very nicely in this recipe, making a sweet dish possible without the addition of a lot of sugar.
Shopping for Produce
When stocking your low calorie pantry with healthy fruits and vegetables, check out this list for items that should be in your shopping cart.
When stocking your low calorie pantry with healthy fruits and vegetables, check out this list for items that should be in your shopping cart.
Asian Salad
This is a simple, Asian-inspired salad recipe with a homemade dressing to tantalize your tastebuds.
This is a simple, Asian-inspired salad recipe with a homemade dressing to tantalize your tastebuds.
Spinach and Nectarine Salad
A light and healthy salad of spinach and fresh fruit are perfect in this summery salad.
A light and healthy salad of spinach and fresh fruit are perfect in this summery salad.
Blueberry Smoothie
Cool off with this delicious blueberry smoothie using fresh blueberries and blueberry yogurt.
Cool off with this delicious blueberry smoothie using fresh blueberries and blueberry yogurt.
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.
Turkey and Rice Soup
Looking for a way to use those turkey leftovers? This delicious, cheesey turkey and rice soup does just thatin this hearty, satisfying one-dish meal.
Looking for a way to use those turkey leftovers? This delicious, cheesey turkey and rice soup does just thatin this hearty, satisfying one-dish meal.
Spinach Omelet
A special occasion deserves a little something special for breakfast! This 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 omelet would be perfect served with a couple slices of whole wheat toast for a special occasion.
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.
Chicken Kebab
This colorful chicken kebab is a real crowd-pleaser, and is naturally low in calories as it is loaded with fresh vegetables and lean chicken breast.
This colorful chicken kebab is a real crowd-pleaser, and is naturally low in calories as it is loaded with fresh vegetables and lean chicken breast.
Grilled Chicken Breast
This grilled chicken breast is simply, yet perfectly seasoned for the grill. A dusting of cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper is all this grilled chicken breast needs for dinner tonight.
This grilled chicken breast is simply, yet perfectly seasoned for the grill. A dusting of cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper is all this grilled chicken breast needs for dinner tonight.
Cajun Pork Tenderloin
Pork on a low calorie plan? Absolutely! Pork tenderloin is extremely delicious and lean, with only 2 grams of fat and 100 calories for a 4-ounce (uncooked) portion. This spicy cajun version can be cooked indoors or out, depending on your needs.
Pork on a low calorie plan? Absolutely! Pork tenderloin is extremely delicious and lean, with only 2 grams of fat and 100 calories for a 4-ounce (uncooked) portion. This spicy cajun version can be cooked indoors or out, depending on your needs.
Garlic Shrimp
Here you'll find a recipe for garlicky sauteed shrimp, ready in a matter of minutes.
Here you'll find a recipe for garlicky sauteed shrimp, ready in a matter of minutes.
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.
Applesauce Muffins Recipe
This applesauce muffins recipe uses chunky applesauce and cranberries to sweeten the muffins. With only a small amount of sugar and oil in the muffins recipe, you end up with a delicious yet healthy muffin.
This applesauce muffins recipe uses chunky applesauce and cranberries to sweeten the muffins. With only a small amount of sugar and oil in the muffins recipe, you end up with a delicious yet healthy muffin.
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.
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.
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.
Boneless Buffalo Wings
Boneless buffalo wings have become a party favorite, and when made with chicken breast tenders they are far healthier 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 are far healthier than your typical buffalo wings. This recipe for low calorie boneless buffalo wings will show you how to make that happen!
Top 10 Gift Ideas
Check out the top ten must-have gift items for the low calorie cook on your Christmas list. Whether your budget is $15 or $50, you will find a gift solution here.
Check out the top ten must-have gift items for the low calorie cook on your Christmas list. Whether your budget is $15 or $50, you will find a gift solution here.
Milk Gravy
A down-home country dinner just isn't the same without a generous drizzle of this creamy milk gravy, made to be low calorie with just the help of a little chicken stock.
A down-home country dinner just isn't the same without a generous drizzle of this creamy milk gravy, made to be low calorie with just the help of a little chicken stock.
Vegetable Panini
Get a healthy serving of vegetables in the melty, cheesey roasted vegetable panini. Change is up with whatever vegetables you prefer.
Get a healthy serving of vegetables in the melty, cheesey roasted vegetable panini. Change is up with whatever vegetables you prefer.
Chocolate Sauce
Here is a recipe for lower calorie, sweet, chocolaty chocolate sauce.
Here is a recipe for lower calorie, sweet, chocolaty chocolate sauce.
chocolate pudding
This is a smooth, rich pudding to satisfy your chocolate craving!
This is a smooth, rich pudding to satisfy your chocolate craving!
Low Calorie Cooking - Recipes
An index of recipes for the Low Calorie Cooking guide site.
An index of recipes for the Low Calorie Cooking guide site.
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.
Upside-Down Ginger Cake
This ginger cake recipe ends up with a delicious ginger-streusel topping. Not only is it delicious, but it is lower in calories than you would expect from a typical cake recipe.
This ginger cake recipe ends up with a delicious ginger-streusel topping. Not only is it delicious, but it is lower in calories than you would expect from a typical cake recipe.
Slow Cooker Cookbook
A whole collection of healthy, slow cooker recipes is at your fingertips in this compilation of cooking light's slow cooker recipes.
A whole collection of healthy, slow cooker recipes is at your fingertips in this compilation of cooking light's slow cooker recipes.
Glazed Carrots
Carrots have enough natural sweetness to stand on their own, but if you're looking for something a little extra special, try these apple-glazed carrots.
Carrots have enough natural sweetness to stand on their own, but if you're looking for something a little extra special, try these apple-glazed carrots.
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.
Fish Tacos
Here is a recipe for fish tacos prepared with flaky white cod which is seasoned perfectly with garlic, lime, and cumin.
Here is a recipe for fish tacos prepared with flaky white cod which is seasoned perfectly with garlic, lime, and cumin.
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This is a spicy, low-calorie appetizer that you can serve at your next gathering with crispy baked tortilla chips.
This is a spicy, low-calorie appetizer that you can serve at your next gathering with crispy baked tortilla chips.
Banana Blackberry Smoothie
Bananas and blackberries jam together in this yummy yogurt smoothie.
Bananas and blackberries jam together in this yummy yogurt smoothie.
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.
Asparagus with Lemon and Leeks
A delicious recipe for asparagus, seasoned with fresh lemon juice and leeks.
A delicious recipe for asparagus, seasoned with fresh lemon juice and leeks.
Mandarin Chicken Salad
This mandarin chicken salad is a refreshing combination of lean chicken breast, sweet mandarin orange sections, and crisp lettuce greens.
This mandarin chicken salad is a refreshing combination of lean chicken breast, sweet mandarin orange sections, and crisp lettuce greens.
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.
2009 Cooking Light Cookbook
A review of the Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2009 cookbook reveals yet another stalwart addition to the cooking light library in this appetizing collection of over 800 good-for-you recipes.
A review of the Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2009 cookbook reveals yet another stalwart addition to the cooking light library in this appetizing collection of over 800 good-for-you recipes.
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.
Red Pepper Spread
Roasted red peppers, spicy cumin, and garlic meld together in this savory, low calorie bean spread.
Roasted red peppers, spicy cumin, and garlic meld together in this savory, low calorie bean spread.
Pita Chips
This recipe makes a healthy snacking alternative when you are in the mood for something crunchy.
This recipe makes a healthy snacking alternative when you are in the mood for something crunchy.
Crispy Cajun Fries
Only sample these tasty oven fries if you are ready for delicious, crispy, and spicy!
Only sample these tasty oven fries if you are ready for delicious, crispy, and spicy!
Whipped Topping
This whipped topping uses evaporated 2% milk instead of cream to create a light, delicious homemade topping.
This whipped topping uses evaporated 2% milk instead of cream to create a light, delicious homemade topping.
No Cook Recipes
A hot summer day calls for a meal made from no cook recipes. These no cook recipes will result in a satisfying dinner that won't heat up your kitchen.
A hot summer day calls for a meal made from no cook recipes. These no cook recipes will result in a satisfying dinner that won't heat up your kitchen.
Basil
A definition of the herb, basil.
A definition of the herb, basil.
Italian Panini with Ham
Panini is originally from Italy, so what better way to prepare your panini than with basil, mozzarella, and balsamic vinegar!
Panini is originally from Italy, so what better way to prepare your panini than with basil, mozzarella, and balsamic vinegar!
Blue Cheese Dip
Here is a recipe for tangy blue cheese dip, perfect to accompany boneless buffalo wings.
Here is a recipe for tangy blue cheese dip, perfect to accompany boneless buffalo wings.
Two-Tomato Salsa
This is a very eye-pleasing low calorie salsa with bright red and yellow tomatoes and fresh green cilantro.
This is a very eye-pleasing low calorie salsa with bright red and yellow tomatoes and fresh green cilantro.
Blueberry Pancakes
Pancakes loaded with blueberries make a hearty, tasteful, and very healthy breakfast for a lazy weekend morning.
Pancakes loaded with blueberries make a hearty, tasteful, and very healthy breakfast for a lazy weekend morning.
Shopping for Grains
Grains and carbohydrates most definately fit into a low calorie eating style. As with most other food items, the less processed they are, the better. Refer to this guide to help you stock your low calorie pantry with grain products.
Grains and carbohydrates most definately fit into a low calorie eating style. As with most other food items, the less processed they are, the better. Refer to this guide to help you stock your low calorie pantry with grain products.
Shrimp Seviche
Shrimp seviche really is any easy dish to fit into your low calorie lifestyle. Typically shrimp seviche is chuck full of fresh vegetables and low calorie shrimp, a great edition to a healthy diet.
Shrimp seviche really is any easy dish to fit into your low calorie lifestyle. Typically shrimp seviche is chuck full of fresh vegetables and low calorie shrimp, a great edition to a healthy diet.
Bacon Omelet
This fluffy, flavorful bacon omelet is surprisingly low in calories with lean turkey bacon and lots of carmelized onions.
This fluffy, flavorful bacon omelet is surprisingly low in calories with lean turkey bacon and lots of carmelized onions.
Low Calorie Oatmeal
Apple and cinnamon compliment eachother so wonderfully in this low calorie oatmeal, which is a perfect breakfast for a frosty morning. Better yet, the healthy fiber from the oats and apples will keep you satisfied all morning long.
Apple and cinnamon compliment eachother so wonderfully in this low calorie oatmeal, which is a perfect breakfast for a frosty morning. Better yet, the healthy fiber from the oats and apples will keep you satisfied all morning long.
Shopping for Condiments
Condiments and flavorings and a must in many low calorie recipes as they add a punch of flavor without the calories. Look here to find which ones are your best bet.
Condiments and flavorings and a must in many low calorie recipes as they add a punch of flavor without the calories. Look here to find which ones are your best bet.
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.
Mint Ice Milk
A lower calorie alternative to ice cream is this minty ice milk, using non-fat milk as opposed to cream.
A lower calorie alternative to ice cream is this minty ice milk, using non-fat milk as opposed to cream.
Pasta with Meat Sauce
This pasta with meat sauce is loaded with vegetables and flavor for a very satisfying and low calorie meal. Use the pasta of your choice as many varieties will work well!
This pasta with meat sauce is loaded with vegetables and flavor for a very satisfying and low calorie meal. Use the pasta of your choice as many varieties will work well!
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.
Turkey Panini
Turkey and avacado go hand-in-hand on a sandwich. So, why not grill them up together on this low calorie turkey panini with creamy avacado?
Turkey and avacado go hand-in-hand on a sandwich. So, why not grill them up together on this low calorie turkey panini with creamy avacado?
Frozen Mint Pie
Chocolate and mint make a perfect match in this decadent frozen treat.
Chocolate and mint make a perfect match in this decadent frozen treat.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is made even better by making it into a delicious chocolate zucchini bread with the addition of a little cocoa powder. Better yet, keep your waist trim, as this is a low calorie chocolate zucchini bread recipe.
Zucchini bread is made even better by making it into a delicious chocolate zucchini bread with the addition of a little cocoa powder. Better yet, keep your waist trim, as this is a low calorie chocolate zucchini bread recipe.
New Years Eating Tips
Low calorie eating tips for New Years. Follow these tips for getting through the last of the holiday food frenzy at your New Years party.
Low calorie eating tips for New Years. Follow these tips for getting through the last of the holiday food frenzy at your New Years party.
Low Calorie Apple Recipes
Apples are naturally low in calories, so they make a great diet food. But, try a few of these low calorie apple concontions,and you will see how versatile the low calorie apple can really be.
Apples are naturally low in calories, so they make a great diet food. But, try a few of these low calorie apple concontions,and you will see how versatile the low calorie apple can really be.
Mother's Day Brunch Menu
Treat mom to an elegant yet healthy Mother's Day brunch with these low calorie Mother's Day brunch recipes.
Treat mom to an elegant yet healthy Mother's Day brunch with these low calorie Mother's Day brunch recipes.
Cilantro
A definition of the herb, cilantro
A definition of the herb, cilantro
Scalloped Asparagus
Fresh asparagus and gruyere cheese are paired perfectly in this scalloped asparagus casserole.
Fresh asparagus and gruyere cheese are paired perfectly in this scalloped asparagus casserole.