10,000 lowfat recipes

Hearty vegetable soup with 7-grain cereal, tomatoes, green beans, corn, mushrooms, and winter squash simmered until tender: finished with canola oil and fresh parsley for bright flavor.

Thai stuffed zucchini soup, tender zucchini cups filled with seasoned pork and cilantro, steamed, then swimming in hot fish-sauce-spiked broth. Gentle, clear, and deeply aromatic.

The crust is a filled Italian bread shell loaded with tasty "toppings". Hearty and vegetarian!

Christmas carrot pudding steams grated carrots and potatoes with breadcrumbs, raisins, suet and warm spices into a moist British holiday pudding served with brown sugar sauce.

One-pot Italian rice cooked in tomato juice with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives finished with Parmesan for a flavorful Mediterranean side dish.

Lobster and mango cocktail with Cognac-spiked mayo sauce, Belgian endive, and fresh chives. An elegant make-ahead appetizer served in chilled glasses.

Fig and ricotta crostini with fresh basil ribbons and aged balsamic vinegar on toasted baguette. Elegant five-ingredient Italian appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

Summer basil salad tossed in a sweet rice vinegar and Dijon dressing with fresh veggies, herbs, and golden raisins. Serve it over fusilli, brown rice, or couscous for a light, vibrant side dish.

Parkin is a variety of gingerbread, good warming stuff to eat out of doors in cold weather. When I was a child, it was always a firm favourite for the firework party on Bonfire Night each year. This is adapted from my mother's recipe.

Poached chicken breast in raspberry vinegar broth, topped with a pink raspberry sour cream sauce and fresh berries. Light, elegant chicken with fruity cream sauce.

This combination of raw vegetables and seasonings makes a tasty sandwich that's high in fiber and low in fat.

Khvorost are crispy Russian fried dough twists dusted in cinnamon sugar, made with a vodka-laced dough for extra crunch. Served with apricot sauce for dipping.

Curried barley stew with potatoes, carrots, kidney beans, and tomatoes simmered with ginger and garlic. A hearty one-pot meal that's naturally low-fat and filling.

TVP granules sautéed with garlic, peppers, and onions simmer in tangy tomato paste spiked with oregano and cayenne for a protein-packed vegetarian sloppy joe filling.

Mom's baked beans dump canned pork and beans together with ham chunks, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, liquid smoke, and pearl onions, then bake until thick. Easy potluck side from a no-fuss family recipe.

Homemade cranberry cordial steeped with vodka and brandy for one month. A gorgeous ruby-red holiday liqueur that makes a stunning handmade gift. Keeps for up to 3 months.