Low Fat Recipes

Sweet Potato Pot Stickers May 23, 2013
I added a Southern twist to pot stickers. The ginger-flavored sweet potatoes are a surprising filling, but are oh so savory and delicious.—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Creamy Lemon Cheesecake May 23, 2013
My friend, Gwen, gave me this creamy, lip-smacking recipe, and it’s been a crowd-pleaser at my house ever since. The homemade lemon curd on top adds a tart, special touch! The cake can also be made in three store-bought graham cracker pie shells. —Anne Henry, Toronto, Ontario
Ginger Pear Bread May 23, 2013
A great way to use up extra pears, this bread is packed with juicy chunks of them, along with ginger, cinnamon, brown sugar and whole wheat flour. It’s a healthier choice than many other baked brunch items—and it freezes well. —Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland
Maple-Walnut Coffee Cake May 23, 2013
Wake up the sleepyheads in your household with this moist, tender coffee cake that’s both sweet and savory. Bacon and nuts in the crumbly topping blend with flavors of maple, nutmeg and cinnamon. Yum! —Angela Spengler, Clovis, New Mexico
Pear Cider May 22, 2013
A wonderful alternative to traditional apple cider, our perfectly spiced, pear-flavored beverage will warm you from head to toe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Sesame Chicken Noodle Salad May 21, 2013
This is my “go-to” recipe when I have no time. It’s quick, easy and you can use almost anything from the fridge. — Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California
Cran-Apple Praline Gingerbread May 21, 2013
Start with a spice-rich batter baked atop apples and cranberries in a creamy caramel sauce, then invert when done, for a topsy-turvy dessert that’s a real beauty. The old-time holiday taste will delight family and friends! —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Chocolate Anise Cannoli May 21, 2013
Here’s that something-special treat you’ve been looking to add to your holiday cookie trays! We guarantee these wonton-wrapped bites with anise, cherries, chocolate, brandy and pistachios will be gone in a twinkling. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Maple-Chipotle Roasted Squash May 20, 2013
I always seem to grow more pumpkins then what I can use, so I decided I to come up with a recipe that could be used as a side dish. The smoky chipotle flavor and subtle sweetness from the maple syrup make this a recipe worth sharing. —Yvonne Starlin, Hermitage, Tennessee
Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks May 20, 2013
This fabulous Oven-Fried Chicken uses Greek yogurt to create an amazing marinade that makes this chicken incredibly moist. — Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
Lemony Coconut Frozen Yogurt May 20, 2013
Whenever I crave something cold to beat the heat, I whip this yogurt together and share with family. Everyone enjoys the sweet relief! — Caitlyn Heinz, Ovid, New York
Strawberry-Hazelnut Meringue Shortcakes May 20, 2013
In summer the strawberry farms are open for picking. I serve strawberries with a crunchy hazelnut meringue cookie. — Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Faux Potato Salad May 19, 2013
Cauliflower in potato salad? You bet, along with carrots, olives and other crunchy surprises. — Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan
Tomatoes with Buttermilk Vinaigrette May 19, 2013
I like to make the most of tomatoes when plentiful, and I love an old-fashioned homemade dressing with a summery taste. — Judith Foreman, Alexandria, Virginia
Grilled Shrimp Appetizer Kabobs May 19, 2013
The simple combination of pineapple, onion and marinated shrimp has turned me into a fan of seafood appetizers. — Michele Tungett, Rochester, Illinois
Grilled Sirloin Kabobs with Peach Salsa May 19, 2013
Peaches, peach preserves and peach salsa shine in these beef kabobs with a classic blend of hot and sweet flavors. — Beth Royals, Richmond, Virginia
North Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce May 18, 2013
Blending two vinegars helps re-create the BBQ sauce we love from my mother’s North Carolina roots. — Gloria McKinley, Lakeland, Florida
Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter May 17, 2013
I created a lime butter especially for grilled corn and love to add fresh cilantro from my garden. — Andrea Reynolds, Rocky River, Ohio
Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwiches May 17, 2013
Arugula brings the zing in this recipe for eight “half” sandwiches. I serve four people because most who taste them want another. — Mary Price, Youngstown, Ohio
Hearty Turkey & Feta Sandwich May 17, 2013
I’ve served this highly requested sandwich at get-togethers since my college days. What makes it so good is the hummus and the pickle – everyone notices if the pickle is missing. — Jackie Termont, Richmond, Virginia