Whether you want to serve your family more meatless meals or simply reduce some of the meat in family favorites, consider the following ideas for savvy standbys:
Cut back with casseroles.…
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I use a small can of mixed vegetables and a small can of vegetable juice to make a tasty soup for one person. I combine the veggies and juice in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave it until it’s…
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It’s easy to bring smile-fetching soup to the front burner of a food-smart meal plan. Keep the following secrets in mind when you’re lightening up your soup du jour.
Skip the salt. Set down the…
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Since I cook almost salt-free, I came up with a spicy seasoning for ribs, chicken and chops. I mix equal amounts of white pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic…
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While steaming broccoli one day, I decided to add thin slices of apple to the pan to change the taste a bit. The apples steamed to a transparent consistency and the taste was delectable. Since I…
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Whenever you’re scooping out the insides of any produce (from jalapeno peppers to squash) use a grapefruit spoon. It easily removes the membranes as well as the seeds. Leander A., Birmingham,…
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I like to make what I call “stuffed” chicken legs. I remove the skin, and I coat them in chicken broth instead of melted butter (if using no-salt-added broth, spice it up with some garlic or…
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When you need a bite to treat yourself, try these:
Beyond-compare biscotti. Usually served alongside mugs of coffee or hot chocolate, most of these crunchy-twice baked cookies are wonderful…
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Many food items are available in fat-free or reduced-fat versions, especially dairy products, salad dressings, mayonnaise, crackers and soups. If you are not already using these items, start by…
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Need a tasty topping for cakes and other desserts? I add a little extra flavor to reduced-fat frozen whipped topping with different extracts, such as coconut, cherry, lemon, etc. My family thinks…
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