184 low serving recipes

French-style braised duck with olives, bacon, red wine, and Dijon mustard. A rustic country braise where the duck simmers low and slow until fork-tender, served over wild rice.

A hearty Scottish cock-a-leekie soup simmered low and slow with leeks, chicken breast, carrots, and celery in rich broth. Finished with an egg yolk liaison for silky body. Serves 6 to 8.

It's wonderful served with grilled meats, a pork chop, for example. It's also very nice mixed with some yogurt to toss with hot pasta for a low-fat quick dinner. And stir some into some soup; it will perk up almost anything without being overwhelming.

Fresh figs poached in port and creme de cassis, the wine reduced to a glossy syrup, served over vanilla frozen yogurt. An elegant, low-fat dessert with deep berry and fig flavor from just a few ingredients.

Light chicken chili with boneless breast, green chiles, cumin, and chicken broth, served in a flour tortilla bowl with olives and low-fat cheddar. Quick, lean, and full of flavor.

Grilled red and green bell peppers brushed with a Dijon mustard, garlic, and red wine vinegar marinade. A low-fat side dish ready in 20 minutes, served hot or cold.

Make the breakfast drink that Dr. Oz swears by! This "green drink" is high in fiber, low-calorie and rich in vitamins. Makes 3-4 servings (about 28-30 oz)

Osso buco braises veal shanks low and slow in white wine, soffritto and tomato until the meat slips off the bone. A bright lemon-parsley gremolata cuts the richness, served over the reduced pan juices.

Friday night pot roast marinated overnight in red wine, apple juice, and aromatics, then braised low and slow for 4 hours. A make-ahead roast with a reduced wine sauce, served chilled and reheated.

Fresh wilted spinach tossed with caramelized onions, nutmeg, and thyme for a low-calorie side dish ready in 30 minutes. Diabetic-friendly and naturally light at just 55 calories per serving.

Velvety puréed spinach soup loaded with fresh basil, dill, and russet potatoes for body. Naturally low-fat and dairy-free, this herb-forward bowl serves a crowd in under an hour.

3-ingredient Banana Cream blends ripe bananas with low-fat yogurt and serves over chopped dried apricots. A no-cook dessert or quick breakfast ready in 10 minutes with no added sugar.

Southern bean soup: pinto beans simmered low with bacon, cabbage, and onion until creamy and smoky. Down-home comfort in a bowl, served the old way with cornbread and sliced tomatoes.

This bean soup sports a colorful mixture of vegetables and rich spices reminiscent of Mexican cuisine. It tastes even better after a night in the refrigerator. Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips and low- fat sour cream, if desired.

Texas red chili with cubed round steak, Anaheim and jalapeno peppers, ground red chili, cumin, and coriander simmered low for 2 hours. No beans in the pot, served on the side the Texas way.

Dump-and-go crockpot beef casserole with mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and red wine. Cook on low 8 to 12 hours without peeking. Serve over noodles or rice for effortless comfort.