10,000 fat free recipes

Homemade chicken broth simmered low and slow with aromatic vegetables, bay leaf, and fresh parsley for a rich, golden stock that beats anything from a can.

Orange barbecue sauce with chili sauce, molasses, soy, Chinese black vinegar, and fresh ginger. A sweet-tangy glaze for ribs, chicken, and beef with an Asian-fusion edge.

Sicilian eggplant caponata, a sweet-and-sour relish of roasted eggplant, onion, celery, tomato, capers, and raisins. Vegetarian, low-fat, and a classic Mediterranean antipasto.

Rainbow ice cream cake layers jello-coated angel food cake pieces with strawberry, lime and orange-pineapple flavors, fruit and vanilla ice cream. A showstopping no-bake frozen dessert.

Light minestrone soup with potatoes, zucchini, green beans, and broken spaghetti in a tomato-basil broth. Made entirely in the microwave for an easy low-calorie dinner.

Pressure cooker lamb stew with potatoes, carrots, and onions. Hearty chunks of meat and vegetables in a thick gravy, done in just 45 minutes.

Brown lentil loaf made with red lentils, sauteed onions, cayenne, and nutritional yeast. A vegan, high-protein main dish that slices like meatloaf without any meat or eggs.

Homemade picante sauce simmered with canned whole tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, onion, and apple cider vinegar. Adjust the heat by adding more peppers. Serve chilled with chips.

Raspberry angel cake fills and frosts an angel food cake with a fluffy raspberry Jello and whipped cream mixture studded with real berries. Make-ahead friendly.

Light chocolate cake made without eggs or butter using skim milk and cocoa powder. Topped with a fluffy whipped cocoa frosting for a lower-fat treat that still satisfies.

Lentil stew made with frozen beef-tomato mix, mushrooms, carrots, celery, and red wine. A hearty, high-fiber weeknight dinner from freezer to table in one hour.

No-bake lemon dessert with Jello lemon pie filling, whipped cream, glazed cherries, and ladyfingers in a springform pan. Light, creamy, and ready with zero oven time.

Cranberry pineapple gelatin salad mold with fresh cranberries, celery, and cherry-lime gelatin. A retro holiday side dish set in a bundt pan.

Traditional dry salt cure for a 14-pound ham using rough salt, brown sugar, and saltpeter. Includes a 3-week curing process with optional smoking instructions for homemade country ham.

Black bean chili chowder made with canned black bean soup, tomatoes, corn, salsa, and green onions. A 20-minute pantry soup topped with sour cream.

Cranapple juice-marinated turkey breast glazed with honey and seasoned with rosemary and basil. A fruity brine delivers juicy, flavorful meat with a gorgeous checkered herb crust.