[Food Tip: Flan is the dessert of Spain and Latin America, although also a favorite in France, where it is called creme caramel. Flan is a stiff egg custard baked in a mold with caramel sauce on the bottom. When served, it is turned [ ... ]
This cake is incredibly moist with lots of lemony flavor, yet low in fat and calories. It’s also quick and easy to prepare. Ingredients: cooking spray 1 (1 pound, 2.25 ounce) box reduced-fat lemon cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 [ ... ]
[Food Tip: A custard-like dessert with French origins, clafouti is a simple dessert that combines an easy batter with fresh fruit. ] Traditionally resembling a thin pancake, this low-fat version of the original is a deep-dish version [ ... ]
This refreshing, light dessert tastes sinfully delicious, yet is alcohol-free. Use a knife to cut the peel off the orange, so that all the pith is removed. Canned mandarin oranges can be used in place of the fresh orange. Ingredients: [ ... ]
This elegant, low-fat dessert is perfect for special occasions. You can cover pears and sauce separately and refrigerate for up to two days. In this case, serve pears cold, but reheat sauce for one minute in the microwave. Ingredients: [ ... ]
For an interesting twist on a taco shell…try baked or steamed onion. Onion, yes, onion…a large yellow or white onion does the trick! An onion can be prepared in a way that lends to holding other foods and offers an amazing taste [ ... ]
Experiment with various types of mushrooms for this quick-fix side dish, just about any mushroom will taste great. These peas go especially well with Braised Chicken Parmesan. Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen petite peas 1/3 [ ... ]
Serve this chutney with an entree, cold as a party dip, as a spread for sandwiches, or on crostini. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 shallots, minced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/3 [ ... ]
This snack is great for after-school hungry kids. Other nut butters, such as cashew, almond, and hazelnut, are alternatives to peanut butter. Ingredients: 4 salt-free rice cakes (Quaker brand is tasty) 8 teaspoons low-fat peanut [ ... ]
[Mood Tip: In a study from Tufts University in Boston, researchers found dried plums had twice the antioxidant activity of any other fruit or vegetable studied. An antioxidant-rich diet helps prevent memory loss.] These multi-grain [ ... ]
