Salmon, cream cheese and avocado! What could taste richer? This is a quick and tasty snack for lunch, hungry kids, or company.
The calorie count is figured without the sesame crackers, since they vary a great deal from brand to brand. It is also calculated with low-fat cream cheese and regular mayonnaise, so you can reduce it if you use a non-fat cream cheese and a low-fat mayo. (more…)
I love carrot-ginger soup, but most recipes call for an unacceptable amount of expensive and unhealthy butter and cream. After experimenting, I found a way to achieve the right level of creaminess using low-fat yogurt. At less than 200 calories per serving this is a hearty lunch or a satisfying appetizer. (more…)
A delicious, light treat, with remarkably few calories. The combination of shrimp, mushrooms, and walnuts gives the dish a hearty flavor. Though easy to make, it’s fancy enough to serve on a platter at a party. And because it calls for so little shrimp, it’s still easy on the wallet. (more…)
I enjoy cooking with turkey because it’s tasty, healthy, and relatively inexpensive meat. Prepared correctly it’s juicy, flavorful and tender, and it goes extremely well with a wide variety of sauces. This recipe explains how to pan-sear turkey breast slices so they retain their moisture and tenderness. You can do this with very little oil, and without breading. The trick is heating your pan to the proper temperature and using the right combination of spices. (more…)
I gave up sugar and honey a while ago, but every so often I get a powerful craving for something sweet. This sugary-tasting carrot salad always does the trick, and the nuts and raisins make it taste downright sinful. Despite the big flavor burst, it’s surprisingly low in calories, full of Vitamin A and C, and a great source of fiber. Grating the carrots takes almost no time, and the salad is easily assembled in about 15 minutes. (more…)
A single avocado, with balsamic vinegar and spices makes a lovely, rich appetizer for two, with great flavor and aroma. This recipe will take you less than ten minutes to make and cost you about a dollar. (more…)
