4,222 lowfat recipes

Curried mayonnaise spread made with just mayo and curry powder. A 5-minute condiment for sandwiches, chicken, shrimp, or lamb wraps.

Salt-baked whole chicken encased in a thick kosher salt crust with lemon and thyme. The salt seals in moisture for incredibly juicy meat without over-seasoning.

Thai red or green curry paste: a homemade aromatic blend of chilies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, shrimp paste, ginger, and coriander. The from-scratch base for authentic Thai curries.

Dill pickles brine whole cucumbers in a hot vinegar, water, and salt solution with garlic and fresh dill. Old-fashioned canning jar pickles ready to crack open in 3 to 4 weeks.

Light raspberry vinaigrette made with raspberry vinegar and orange juice instead of oil. A fat-free, fruity salad dressing that comes together in 5 minutes with just 4 ingredients.

French lace cookies bake corn syrup, shortening, brown sugar, flour, and pecans into thin, delicate, caramel-toffee disks. Optional chocolate drizzle. Five ingredients, holiday tray classic.

Curried sesame sauce made with tahini, curry powder, and soy sauce. A rich, nutty vegan sauce for mashed potatoes, pasta, biscuits, or roasted vegetables.

Crispy roasted onions seared in a smoking-hot skillet and tossed with fresh cilantro. A 3-ingredient Indian-style side dish ready in under 5 minutes.

Fresh mint-coriander chutney with jalapenos, ginger, and a tadka of sputtering mustard and cumin seeds. A vibrant Indian green chutney for samosas and curries.

French braised red cabbage with toasted caraway seeds, currants, red wine, and vinegar. A vegetarian side dish baked until sweet, tangy, and meltingly tender. Served warm or at room temperature.

Homemade beef gravy mix from scratch using flour, beef base, cornstarch, and ketchup. A DIY replacement for store-bought gravy packets with pantry staples.

Grilled Yucatan-style chicken thighs marinated overnight, double-skewered for flat grilling, and served with papaya tomatillo salsa and julienned jicama.

Italian chicken escarole soup with homemade broth simmered from chicken pieces, onion, celery, and parsley, strained clear, then finished with chopped escarole and grated cheese.

Miris malu is a fiery Sri Lankan fish stew. Cubed fish simmers gently with tamarind, black pepper, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves in a thin, punchy chili-spiked broth.

Skinless chicken legs marinated overnight in malt vinegar, dry white wine, shallots, and fresh basil, then broiled until caramelized and tangy. A bold, pub-inspired twist on weeknight chicken.

Chinese-style vegetarian broth made with dried shiitake mushrooms, Sichuan preserved vegetables, scallions, and both light and dark soy sauce. A rich, savory base for soups and stir-fries.