Low-Fat Recipes

When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad...

I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon “bowl” with a scalloped edge and...

Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love...

These meringues are eye-catching on the dessert table at a holiday party, and they taste heavenly! Look no further for...

This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of today's appliances, I can spend...

I love indulgent cream soups but not the fat that goes along with them. The velvety texture of this healthier...

This is a nice warming soup on a chilly day. Lentils are so good for you, too! —Mary Smith, Columbia,...

Life can get really crazy with young children, but I never want to compromise when it comes to cooking. This...

This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. It's wonderful for lunch alongside a healthy salad or a...

When summer rolls around, I start thinking about all the fun drinks I can whip up to stay cool. This...

I pack away homegrown cucumbers every summer. This recipe is based on the pickled veggies in Brown Eggs and Jam...

This fruity chutney gets deep flavor from ginger, cardamom, allspice and balsamic vinegar. It tastes amazing on grilled chicken or...

You can buy grenadine, but after you make your own, you'll never go back to the store-bought version. Kids love...

My kids love snow cones in the summer. One day I thought "Why do kids get to have all the...

I've tried pretty much every kind of margarita under the sun, but this snow cone version turns my favorite drink...

This homemade applesauce is simple and down-home delicious. My family loves the things I make from scratch, and it's so...

While in college, I studied abroad. A vegetarian at the time, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious and diverse...

I was getting tired of mashed potatoes and baked spuds, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe...

This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....

My family loves Chinese food, but it’s hard to find healthy choices in restaurants or at the grocery store, so...

My Grandma Dot made rhubarb compote and always had some in the freezer when I came to visit. This breakfast...

I make chana masala, the classic Indian dish, in my slow cooker. Browning the onion, ginger and garlic first...

I love fish and chowder, so this stew is a favorite of mine. It's made without cream or whole milk...

A rich blend of treasured spices turn nutritious bulgur and chickpeas into a tangy stew with just the right amount...

I had never made or even eaten this dish before meeting my husband. Now I make it at least once...

Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South, pressure-cooker black-eyed peas. You'll never want to...

I absolutely love this one-dish oatmeal. The steel-cut oats have so much flavor and texture. My family loves to sprinkle...

When I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my mom's...