3,201 magee recipes

Low-fat cocoa brownie bars made with egg whites, nonfat yogurt, and cocoa powder instead of butter and chocolate. Fudgy brownie cookie bars dusted with powdered sugar.

Velvety cold peaches and cream soup with amaretto and a whisper of nutmeg. A brilliant way to use overripe peaches, and just as good made with canned peaches in winter.

Italian chicken made in an oven cooking bag with jarred marinara and green peppers. Five ingredients, no browning, no cleanup, served over pasta for a weeknight win.

Retro broccoli jello mold made with lemon gelatin, sour cream, mayonnaise, and vinegar. A creamy, tangy vintage salad that sets firm and unmolds beautifully for potlucks.

Italian macaroons made from almond paste kneaded with egg whites and sugar, baked into chewy, fragrant amaretti-style cookies. A short rest before baking gives them their crackly top and tender center.

Sugar-free peach spread made with just fresh peaches, allspice berries, and water. A naturally sweet fruit butter for canning with no added sugar or pectin.

Orange and avocado salad with red onion rings on mixed greens, dressed in a citrus vinaigrette made with fresh orange juice, zest, and dry mustard. No-cook, vibrant, and refreshing.

Thick homemade hot fudge sauce made with unsweetened chocolate, evaporated milk, and sugar. Rich, glossy, and pourable, this makes enough to fill two gift jars.

Sweet and spicy candied pickle sticks made from dill pickles soaked in sugar with cherry peppers, celery seed, and mustard seed. No cooking, just patience. Addictively crunchy.

Moroccan-style charoset balls made with dates, raisins, walnuts, and sweet Passover wine. Bite-sized, naturally sweet fruit and nut confections for the Seder table.

Portobello barley risotto made with pearl barley using the classic risotto method, sweet white wine, rosemary, allspice, and golden raisins. A hearty, earthy vegan main course.

Lighter cranberry apple cookies made with egg whites and skim milk, loaded with fresh fruit, cinnamon, and orange zest. A guilt-free holiday cookie that yields 2 dozen.

Texas caviar made from dried black beans slow-simmered with a smoky ham hock, then tossed with sauteed peppers, onions, and fresh tomatoes. A Lone Star classic side dish.

Bomma's heirloom date nut cookies made with beaten egg whites, chopped dates, and pecans. No butter needed! Light, chewy, and naturally sweet. Makes 60 cookies.

Pepper-crusted beef tenderloin seared and served over crisp-tender bell peppers and scallions, all draped in a tangy balsamic-soy sauce. A fast steak and peppers dinner that's easily made gluten-free with tamari.

Spicy apple raisin muffins made with raisin bran cereal, wheat germ, apple pie spice, and fresh chopped apples. A lighter bake using egg whites and apple juice.