We cut out a little of the meat, upped the veggies and used better-for-you ingredients to trim calories and fat from this enchilada dish. What we didn't trim was flavor.
Stir up this version of a Chinese menu favorite with crunchy peppers and smooth, peanutty sauce. They'll love it for the flavor; only you'll know it's low-cal and low-fat.
Bai Qie Ji - Chinese Poached Chicken Recipe - White-cut chicken calls for poaching, cutting on the bone, chilling, and serving with a flavorful dipping sauce.
Here's a low-fat dinner suggestion that combines turkey and artichokes into one delicious casserole. Use the make-ahead directions when you need a warm meal on a busy night.
Quinoa is the perfect vehicle for summer vegetables: it's more substantial than couscous or rice and it kind of binds ingredients together. This simple version involves minimal cooking: just toss hot quinoa with black beans, chunks of ripe heirloom tomatoes, and crunchy scallions, and cover with a refreshing lemon dressing.
This recipe is adapted from the many, many that I have tried, and I think it's just perfect. It is not too salty and the beer taste is so subtle and wonderful. Do not be afraid!
Family favorite, Tex Mex cheese enchiladas recipe. Corn tortillas, lightly fried, rolled up with Jack or cheddar cheese, arranged in a casserole dish, covered with tomato and green chile sauce, and baked.
Kids love it and it's easy to make in minutes, but you're concerned about the preservatives and other not-so-natural ingredients listed on the back of its box. Sound familiar? The kind customer who sent us her request for a natural version of a popular "out-of-the-box meal" said, "Help! My family loves beef stroganoff. Could you give me a healthy alternative?" Yes, we sure can, and thanks for asking.
