10,000 lowfat recipes

Thick, vegan split pea soup made with just dried peas, carrots, onion, celery, and bay leaf. A no-ham, no-stock version that proves simple ingredients make the best comfort food.

Braised wild boar marinated for two days in red wine, cider vinegar, and juniper, then simmered tender with carrots, onions, and celery. Finished in a rich currant-jelly gravy and served with chestnut puree.

Herb bread machine recipe with Italian seasoning, evaporated milk for a soft crumb, and applesauce replacing butter for moisture. A fragrant, tender loaf with just 10 minutes of hands-on time.

Pesto biscuits with green basil flecks and fluffy buttermilk crumb, baked from a quick pantry-friendly recipe using powdered milk. A herbal twist on the classic American biscuit.

Twice-baked potatoes stuffed with ham, egg yolks, and milk, topped with folded egg whites for a puffy, golden souffled finish. A clever way to use leftover ham.

Skillet chicken breast simmered in orange juice and topped with a fresh raspberry sauce thickened with cornstarch. Fruity, elegant, and low-fat with a hint of nutmeg.

Old fashioned ginger muffins made with molasses, cinnamon, cloves, and ground ginger. A cup of hot water creates a tender, moist crumb that tastes like classic gingerbread in muffin form.

Fat-free strawberry shortcake built on a cloud-light angel food cake, layered with fresh sliced strawberries and whipped topping. A guilt-free summer dessert with classic flavors.

Classic French compound butter with shallots, garlic paste, and fresh parsley. The essential beurre d'escargots for snails a la Bourguignonne, ready in 15 minutes.

Treat yourself to this succulent chicken dish made with mixed herbs and parmesan cheese.

Diaper dump porridge is a gross-out Halloween dumpling soup made with refrigerator biscuits sculpted into questionable shapes and floated in chicken broth. Three ingredients, maximum kid shock value.

Slow cooker pulled pork barbecue made with a 4-pound pork shoulder cooked overnight until fall-apart tender, then shredded in tangy barbecue sauce. Pile it on buns with dill pickles for Southern-style sandwiches.

Fried cornmeal mush with tomato gravy, sliced from a chilled loaf and pan-fried until golden and crispy. A classic Southern breakfast served with maple syrup or savory tomato gravy.

Slow cooker baked bean cassoulet with dried kidney beans, molasses, tomato sauce, and smoked sausage. Low and slow for 10 to 12 hours of deep, smoky flavor.

Cajun prime rib roasted with a thick crust of black pepper, garlic, and onion, then chilled and sliced into steaks for blackening in a screaming hot cast iron skillet. A two-day showstopper.

Rustic French plum tart with cinnamon-dusted fruit and buttery pâte sucrée crust brings Alsatian bakery magic to your kitchen for elegant summer desserts or brunch centerpieces.