10,000 lowfat recipes

Seared butterflied shrimp coated in a caramelized lemon-lime zest crust with jalapeno and white pepper, finished with starfruit, ginger, and a rum pan sauce. A show-stopping tropical appetizer.

Chocolate banana split cake with cocoa-banana layers, fresh sliced bananas, homemade chocolate sauce, whipped topping, and a cherry on top. No butter, no egg yolks.

Homemade ciabatta bread using sourdough starter and active dry yeast for a tangy, open-crumbed loaf with a crisp, chewy crust. Makes three torpedo loaves.

Quick pickled beets in a sweet-sour vinegar brine with sliced onion and a kick of black pepper. Made with canned beets and ready overnight, no canning equipment required.

Low-calorie tuna pita sandwiches made with fat-free mayo and yogurt, celery, and red onion. A lighter tuna salad stuffed into pita pockets, ready in 10 minutes.

Beer batter fried veggies with onion soup mix, mustard, and baking powder for an extra-crispy, flavorful coating. Works with broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, or mozzarella.

Bow tie pasta with a chunky eggplant-tomato sauce simmered with basil, oregano, and cayenne in vegetable broth. A low-fat, oil-free vegan pasta that's full of flavor.

Hearty vegan autumn barley stew loaded with pearl barley, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and chunky white potatoes in herbed vegetable broth. Slow cooker friendly and ready to warm you up on chilly fall nights.

Japanese pickled cauliflower, a quick refrigerator pickle with green pepper and celery in a sweet-tart brine with a surprising splash of cola for caramel depth.

Seared turkey tenderloin roasted golden, then sliced and drizzled with a glossy whiskey cherry sauce made with cranberry juice, thyme, and dry mustard. A stunning dinner that comes together in just over 30 minutes.

Rustic skillet hash with leftover roast beef or venison, chunky potatoes, and onions browned in bacon drippings, then simmered in beefy gravy with a touch of chili powder.

Southern-style smothered okra and eggplant slow-cooked with tomatoes, bell pepper, and apple juice until meltingly tender. No oil needed in this hearty, no-fat vegetable dish.

Kentucky ham and angel biscuits: light, foolproof biscuits raised with both yeast and baking soda, split and stuffed with salty country ham. The Southern party staple, a fixture from church suppers to Derby Day.

Beet kvas is a traditional Ukrainian fermented beet tonic made from grated beets and lukewarm water. Six-day wild fermentation yields a deep red, sour drink with probiotic benefits.

Penne puttanesca with anchovies, capers, and briny olives in a bold marinara. A classic Italian pasta with big flavor built in one pan, weeknight-fast.

Rich cookies made with leftover egg yolks from angel food cake: cream both sugars with shortening, roll in sugar, flatten with glass, and bake until golden for tender rounds.