Sauces recipes

Pasta twists in a creamy asparagus sauce made with butter, olive oil, half-and-half, and a bouillon cube. A simple Italian-style pasta ready in 40 minutes.

Green noodles with a creamy mushroom and bacon sauce finished with fresh basil and Parmesan. Nearly two pounds of mushrooms make this a rich, earthy weeknight pasta.

Vermicelli with a chunky vegetable tomato sauce loaded with red peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. A hearty vegetarian pasta dinner that's low in fat and full of flavor.

Tender steamed broccoli florets draped in a silky homemade Parmesan cream sauce made with low-fat milk. A healthy vegetarian side dish ready in just 20 minutes.

Slow-cooker smoked ham simmered in port wine and broth with plump golden raisins. An easy hands-off holiday main with rich, fruity depth.

Quick pasta with stir-fried mushrooms and zucchini tossed in melted white cheese and topped with Parmesan. A light, low-fat vegetarian pasta for two.

Crispy bacon, beaten eggs, and Parmesan tossed with hot spaghetti for a quick carbonara-style dinner. Ready in 30 minutes with just a handful of pantry staples.

Bread machine applesauce sweet egg bread uses applesauce in place of butter for a low-fat, tender loaf with just enough sweetness for breakfast toast. Egg white adds protein and structure.

Simple and filled with veggies and wonderful flavor - for those on the Medifast plan it counts as: 1 lean 2 healthy fats 1.5 green 1 condiment

Toriwasa is a Japanese izakaya classic: sake-poached chicken shredded thin and tossed with blanched parsley in a sharp wasabi-soy dressing, finished with shredded nori. Light, clean, and full of bite.

Corned Beef Brisket with Vegetables and Horseradish Sauce recipe

Turkey lasagne with a fresh Roma tomato sauce, ricotta, and Parmesan. Ground turkey browned with red wine and oregano layered between noodles and creamy ricotta.

Goa has developed its own cuisine and vindaloo is one of its main creations. Two important features of vindaloo are the technique of marinating meat in vinegar and the use of fiery spices. Although the number of chiles has been reduced, 4 more may be added if a hotter dish is desired. Cornish hens may be substituted for duck.

Beef and broccoli stir-fry in oyster sauce with garlic, ginger, and scallions. Marinated flank steak seared in a hot wok with crisp-tender broccoli, better than takeout.

Crispy tofu and tender-crisp green beans tossed in a spicy hoisin chili sauce. This 30-minute Chinese vegetarian stir-fry is packed with savory heat and works beautifully over steamed rice.

Chocolate fudge pudding cake that bakes its own sauce. Hot milk poured over cocoa batter creates a gooey chocolate sauce underneath a tender cake layer with almonds.