6,200 lowfat recipes

Homemade puris, Indian deep-fried puffed bread made with whole wheat and white flour. The dough rests for an hour then fries into golden, airy pillows in seconds.

Hops yeast starter brews a traditional wild-yeast bread starter from hops, malt flour, brown sugar, and water. The pre-commercial baking technique used by pioneers and old-time home bakers.

Maple mocha topping made from whipped egg whites, maple syrup, instant coffee, and vanilla. A light, fluffy no-cook sauce for ice cream or angel food cake with zero fat.

Spiced cranberry relish caramelizes sugar, then cooks fresh cranberries with diced orange, lime, raisins, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla bean for a complex holiday relish that improves with time.

Homemade raspberry currant syrup for sparkling water, cocktails, and sodas. Fresh berries simmered with sugar, strained, and bottled for a concentrated fruit cordial.

Basmati rice simmered in chicken broth with sliced mushrooms and a bay leaf. A simple, fragrant 4-ingredient side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Curried red lentil soup with turmeric, cumin, ginger, and cayenne simmered until thick and creamy. An oil-free vegan soup that's naturally high in protein and fiber.

Browned diced ham and hash brown potatoes tossed with mixed vegetables in a quick skillet hash. Five ingredients, 30 minutes, and supper's on the table.

Pear cranberry conserve made with dried pears and fresh cranberries simmered into a thick, ruby-colored spread. Just four ingredients, no pectin needed.

Southern-style fruited iced tea with fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, and English breakfast tea sweetened with a homemade simple syrup. Best chilled overnight.

Refreshing Italian ice with fresh lemon juice and zest frozen to icy perfection. Light, palate-cleansing dessert ready in 2 hours with an ice cream maker.

Wild rice casserole with earthy mushrooms, onion, and garlic baked slowly in vegetable broth. A five-ingredient, hands-off side dish or vegetarian main with deep nutty flavor.

Two-ingredient brown rice flour griddle cakes, naturally gluten-free. Ferment the batter overnight for tangy flavor or cook them right away like crepes.

Two-ingredient cranberry apple sorbet made with Golden Delicious apples simmered in cranberry juice. No ice cream maker needed. Fat-free, dairy-free, and naturally refreshing.

Vegetable spaghetti with sauteed bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and onion in jarred marinara over thin pasta. A 30-minute weeknight pasta the whole family will eat.

Red wine-marinated venison cubes threaded on skewers with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, green peppers, and small potatoes, then grilled over medium heat. A hearty wild game kebab that feeds a crowd.