Low-Fat Recipes

My mom made this juicy chicken and rice for us every Wednesday. I still make it for my hubby. It...

Lentils, like beans, are part of the legume family and add cholesterol-reducing fiber to this tasty soup. —Marybeth Gessele, Gaston,...

My family and friends love this soup. It's elegant and unusual, but the hardest part of making it is occasional...

Canning isn't necessary for these crisp-tender, tangy pickles. Keep them in the fridge and eat them up within a month....

My family begs me to make mashed sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love this recipe because it can...

I dreamed up this dish while lying in bed one night. I wasn't sure how the recipe would turn out,...

These potato wedges make a perfect side any time you're looking for full-flavored fries. They go especially well with burgers...

This frothy refresher topped with lime sherbet is a longtime family favorite and the best punch I’ve ever had. It’s...

I love making and enjoying this jam, but I usually end up giving most of it away! It's always a...

When was the last time you stopped for afternoon tea? After you try this sweetly spiced drink, you’ll make it...

My mother sent me some of this pretty dry blend along with the recipe. The hearty soup is thick with...

Hominy and garbanzo beans are interesting additions to this zippy chili recipe that uses canned goods from the cupboard. I...

Thick and filling, this soup, topped with chives and a drizzle of sour cream, looks as special as it tastes....

Ham, rice and mushrooms make a tasty combination in this homey stovetop dish. It goes from start to finish in...

A cold glass of refreshing punch really brightens a brunch. It's nice to serve a crisp beverage like this that's...

These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day! They are extremely healthy and convenient, and just a...

This taffy brings back many memories of my grandmother. I used to help her every Christmas Eve pull this taffy....

A basic angel food cake becomes a heavenly indulgence, thanks to a hint of orange flavor swirled into every bite....

These luscious fruit kabobs are perfect as a summer appetizer, snack or side dish. The citrus glaze clings well and...

This pickled peppers recipe from Ball brand home canning products is so easy, and you'll never have to buy store-bought...

Beef broth and herbs complement the potatoes' subtle sweetness in this hearty stew that's perfect for fall. — Helen Vail,...

Try your hand at homemade pasta with this easy spinach dough. You don't need a pasta maker or other special...

Some years ago, our daughter welcomed me home from a hospital stay with this Asian dish and a copy of...

Sweet oranges and apricots blend perfectly with zippy salsa in this five-ingredient entree. Keep the heat to your liking with...

Garlic, peppers and herbs top creamy ricotta cheese in this meatless skillet meal you can make in just 20 minutes....

When my tomatoes ripen all at once, I use them up in simple recipes like this one. Cheesy baguette pizzas,...

My chimichangas get lovin’ from the oven so they’re a bit healthier. Black beans and corn make it meatless. And...

Even the heat-shy will want to dip into these bread and butter pickles with a surprise flavor kick. Ay caramba,...

This fast, easy mustard with rice vinegar and honey has more flavor than any other honey mustard dressing I've ever...