Recipes

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Sage

Fresh Brussels sprouts cooked until just tender are sautéed with Chestnuts and herbs for a savory, toasty, sweet blend of flavors. A classic pairing for holiday fare, this low-fat, high-nutrition, high-taste side dish is perfect to serve any day of the week.

Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Oh so simple to make and oh so yummy to eat! Cubes of fresh, peeled sweet potato are oven roasted in a pure maple syrup glaze with just a hint of citrus. This vitamin-packed favorite makes a great take-along dish that can refrigerate overnight and reheat quickly the next day.

Vegetable Fried Rice

Try making this lighter, reduced sodium version at home instead of ordering out. For a more wholesome dish, use instant brown rice instead of white and add more vegetables. Or get creative and toss in a few cooked shrimp, or thin strips of left over steak or chicken.

Spiced Pumpkin Biscuits (courtesy Cooking Light)

Give traditional buttermilk biscuits a seasonal makeover using pumpkin pie spice and canned pumpkin, sweetened with honey, added to the dough.  Gently folding the dough creates such melt-in-your-mouth flaky layers you just may forget about the added nutritional value!

Sweet Potato Souffle

Wow your holiday guests with a rich-looking vegetable side dish that's loaded with vitamins - and only 95 calories a serving!  Mashed sweet potatoes are whipped with skim milk, orange juice, sherry, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon; then baked with a fluffy meringue topping.

Green Bean Casserole

The skinnier version of the classic family favorite uses fresh and frozen ingredients instead of canned.  Fresh sauteed mushrooms and frozen green beans bake in a rich-tasting sauce made with reduced fat sour cream.  Fresh-made onion rings baked on top add the delightful crunch.

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Cheese and Tomato Quiche

This delightfully light, eggy concoction is perfect for adding your favorite quiche ingredients to the basic recipe and for experimenting with new flavor combination.  The basic recipe uses egg substitute and low fat cheddar seasoned with sun-dried tomatoes, basil and a dash of paprika.

Asparagus with Dijon Sauce

Celebrate the coming of spring with this quick and easy way to enjoy the newest crop of tender fresh asparagus.  Stalks are steamed in a combination of low sodium chicken broth with a dash of Dijon to add a little kick.  Great as a side dish, or served on a bed of greens with tomatoes.