Asian Style Broccoli I’m always looking for new ways to make broccoli, this dish is inspired by a recipe I saw in a cookbook Mike’s mom gave me. Garlic and soy sauce are a great combination that is calorie free. Honestly though, this dish is so tasty and comes together in under 10 minutes, low fat and healthy are just bonus! Serves 4 1 tbsp ...
Sides
That 70’s Salad
That 70’s Salad Sorry but that’s all that goes through my head when I think about this salad! I’ve mentioned before that the Green Goddess Dressing on this salad was popular in the 70’s and thus this salad was born! As with any salad (and recipe) feel free to switch up the veggies as you like. Serves 4 2 Medium tomatoes, sliced into ...
Blueberry Compote
Blueberry Compote I find myself always describing my recipes as “easy or simple” so I’m not going to mention that here, i'm going to refrain. Look at this recipe and decide for yourself. I will say this though; yummmm! Makes about 2 cups 2 Cups blueberries 2 tbsp water, divided ¼ Cup sugar The juice of a quarter lemon 1 tbsp ...
Roasted Broccoli
Roasted Broccoli Like the roasted asparagus, this is an easy, healthy, elegant side. Oh and a quick note; this is how I got my sister to cook (and eat) broccoli! Serves 4 1 Head of broccoli, broken into small florets 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4-5 cloves garlic smashed (Smash with a knife to release the oils but leave the cloves ...
Mushroom Gravy
Mushroom Gravy I had no idea mushroom gravy was this easy! This tastes so good, so rich and fattening but it’s really, really low fat! Don’t skip the butter here (yes, butter) it’s really a marginal amount and you can’t beat the richness and flavour it adds. Makes 2-3 Cups ½ tbsp butter 227 g package of mushrooms (button or cremini), ...
Provence Style Mushrooms with Roasted Tomatoes
Provence Style Mushrooms with Roasted Tomatoes This sounds like a fancy side but really this is more of a classic steakhouse side. I made this for dinner the other night, we had steak and potato wedges with this side. I knew it was a winner when Mike took seconds even though he wasn’t finished his steak yet! 1 Pint grape or cherry ...
Mushroom and Asparagus Medley with a Soy Sauce and White Wine Glaze
Mushroom and Asparagus Medley with a Soy Sauce and White Wine Glaze We’ve all been there; we have vegetables that need to be cooked before they become a science experiment but we want to try something new, and quick. This was me the other day, I had mushrooms and asaparagus in the fridge but really wanted something new. This salad is actually a ...
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Cream of Broccoli Soup Cream of broccoli soup; healthy and low fat? Trust me; look at the ingredient list, no cream! To be honest, I thought I was going to add cream but when I tasted it I realized it was already creamy. This is a really quick, healthy, hearty soup that is virtually fat free. The starchiness from the potato takes care of ...
Pizza Sauce
Pizza Sauce What makes this recipe different from my other tomato sauces is the fact that it is a raw sauce. This recipe is so ridiculously easy you're going to think I'm crazy; that is, until you taste it! I use this sauce in many of my pizza recipes, enjoy!!!! 1 398 ml can of diced tomatoes 2 Cloves of garlic crushed 1/2 tsp ...
Bolognese (Meat) Sauce
Bolognese (Meat) Sauce In my family we always call it “meat sauce” but really I guess it's a Bolognese sauce. This sauce comes out best if you let it simmer for 2 hours. My mother taught me how to make this but I have switched it up and made it my own; hopefully you will do the same in your kitchen too. I don't know about where you live but in ...
Potatoes au Gratin
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, ...
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” ...