Potatoes au Gratin Yep, Potatoes au Gratin, these are yummy, gooey, cheesy and yes; they are low fat. Trust me my friend, trust me! Serves 8 - 10 ½ tbsp butter 5 Large, red skinned potatoes, washed (skin on) 1 ½ Cup 1% milk ½ Cup fat free sour cream 5 Sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only 1 tsp Dijon mustard 3 Cloves garlic, ...
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Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach This is a stick-to-your-ribs, warm-you-up, side dish. This recipe like most is a good serving size for 4 people; I get 2 meals out of it! This is not the conventional creamed spinach recipe that calls for tons of butter and cheese, it is low fat and delicious. What is also great about this recipe is that it is a total “pantry” ...
Pot Roast
This is a classic dish that I’m sure everyone remembers fondly from their childhood, just like I do. This is a great dish because you can feed a large group with a relatively cheap piece of meat and also because this is a “low and slow” cooking dish, you can get tons done around the house while it cooks! As always, beef is one of those things ...
French Fries
French Fries That’s right, I said French fries! I haven’t had a “real” French fry since February 2006. I have sworn off all deep fried foods, as a personal preference. So when I came up with this recipe I almost cried; they are that good! Keep in mind though that portion control is key, potatoes aren’t fattening per se but eating a large ...
Banana Bread
Banana Bread I have officially been accepted as a member of The Recipe Redux and this is my rendition of their theme for November 2013. I made this recipe into mini-loafs, great as a hostess gift or as a gift for your guests. I have added chocolate chips seeing as it tis the season! Makes 8 mini loafs 2 Cups all purpose flour (whole wheat ...
Salsa
Salsa This isn’t your traditional fresh tomato salsa, I like to cook mine and then chill it. I’m not sure where I came up with this but man it works! This recipe is great in the months that tomatoes aren’t in season and are therefore lacking in flavour. I love tomatoes I’m sure you’ve noticed but in case I haven’t stressed it enough: tomatoes ...
Roasted Chicken
Roasted Chicken This recipe is interchangeable with turkey; this is actually the recipe that I make for the Thanksgiving Turkey! The key to roasting any meat, especially poultry is after removing it from the oven you have to wrap it tightly in tinfoil and let it rest for 20 minutes; no more no less. Serves (depending on the size of the ...
Country Fried Chicken without the Fried
Country Fried Chicken without the Fried I have said it many times and I will say it again; I'm not a machine. I am just as tempted to eat that fried chicken because let's face it, it's ridiculously delicious! This is my low fat, baked version and I must admit this is awesome! It is flavourful and crispy and the only fat in it is from the low ...
(Low Fat) Chewy Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies
(Low Fat) Chewy Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies Oh yeah, that’s right: low fat, chewy, chocolate, chocolate chip cookies. Need I say more? Makes 12 – 15 Cookies ¾ Cup all purpose flour (use any combination of white to whole wheat flour that you want, I used all whole wheat!) ¼ Cup cocoa powder ¼ tsp baking soda ½ tsp coarse ...
Arrabiata Sauce
Arrabiata Sauce Arrabiata translates to angry; so this is my angry sauce! Actually it's simply a spicy/strong tomato sauce flavoured heavily with red chili flakes and tons of garlic... yum! Now I'm not promising you clean breath but if everyone is eating this then everyone cancels it out! 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp red chili ...
French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup It was a rainy fall day and onions were on sale! I bought a 10 lb bag, so what to do, what to do. I’m giving you a glimpse into my neurosis! This soup has a reputation for being delicious but the secret’s out; it’s easy too! Serves 4 ½ tbsp butter 4 Medium onions, sliced in half moons 3 Cloves garlic, crushed ¼ ...
Lightened up, Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Lightened up, Baked Macaroni and Cheese I love macaroni and cheese; it’s comforting and no matter how crappy your day was, it makes you feel whole inside. Wow, that’s a tall order! I’m totally picturing that commercial from the ‘80s when the guy comes home from work at night in a rain storm with the flu and his dog shows up with medicine around ...