9,195 lowfat recipes

Grilled summer vegetables: eggplant, zucchini, and red and yellow bell peppers marinated in olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, and fresh oregano, then grilled until tender. A Mediterranean side for any BBQ.

Old-fashioned green tomato pickle with a sweet spiced vinegar syrup of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and mace. A multi-day canning project that yields 8 pints.

Beef ribs soaked in cider vinegar, dusted with garlic salt and black pepper, then grilled over hickory chips for a smoky crust. No-fuss backyard technique with a molasses-boosted barbecue sauce.

Baked figs and pears spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar, served warm straight from the dish. A naturally sweet, no-fuss breakfast or light dessert built on just five ingredients.

Homemade date syrup simmered from date sugar, water, vanilla, and cinnamon then blended smooth. A natural, high-fiber alternative to maple syrup or honey.

Reuben crescents stuffed with chopped corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and creamy Dijon mustard wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Ready in 25 minutes.

Portuguese-style rice cooked in sausage drippings with white rice, water, and fresh cilantro. Five-ingredient one-pot side dish that draws all its flavor from the sausage fond.

Hot mulled spice mix with whole cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, allspice, coriander seeds, dried lemongrass, mint, and orange zest. Make a big batch for mulled wine, cider, and warm holiday drinks.

Crispy bacon bits and melted cheddar coat tender red potatoes roasted until fork-tender. Ranch dressing adds creamy tang to this crowd-pleasing side that feeds a group.

Chilled two-tone melon soup with cantaloupe and honeydew poured side by side for a striking orange-and-green presentation. A refreshing no-cook summer appetizer with sherry, citrus, and fresh mint.

Country ham fried in a cast iron skillet with redeye gravy made from boiling water and coffee. The classic Southern Appalachian breakfast that turns dry-cured ham into a salty, savory plate.

Raw cranberry relish with fresh oranges, lemon zest, and sugar pulsed in a food processor. A bright, no-cook Thanksgiving condiment ready in 20 minutes.

A simple and tantalizing dish that is easy to make in your crockpot. Tastes amazing with a slice of toasted bread.

Two-ingredient ham glaze: peach jam stirred with chopped candied ginger and thinned with water. Sweet, gingery shine that caramelizes into a sticky lacquer over baked ham.

Vegetable stock simmers carrot, celery, turnip, asparagus, potato, parsley, and dandelion greens or kitchen scraps in water for hours until concentrated. A zero-waste freezer staple for soups, risottos, and braises.

Whole wheat banana bread with no added fat - applesauce replaces butter and egg whites replace whole eggs. A wholesome, low-calorie loaf that stays surprisingly moist.