Taste of Home - Low Fat Recipes

Mini Swiss Cheese Loaves

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:42:46 GMT

I usually make these little loaves in the morning, so they're ready for my husband, Hal, at lunchtime. There's nothing better than a sandwich prepared with homemade bread. —Helen Wanamaker Vail, Glenside, Pennsylvania

Grandma's Christmas Bread

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:30:21 GMT

For as long as I can remember, this bread has been a part of my family's traditional Christmas morning breakfast. I modified the recipe so I could make it in a bread machine. — Barb and Ray Schmeling, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Mint Sandwich Cookies

Sun, 11 May 2008 10:21:27 GMT

Chocolate-covered mint candies are the "filling" in these doctored-up sugar cookies from our Test Kitchen. You can use colored sugar to suit the season.

Raspberry Sauce

Sat, 10 May 2008 10:16:21 GMT

Use this Raspberry sauce from our Test Kitchen to garnish any number of store-bought or homemade desserts. It's nice to have in the refrigerator for last-minute entertaining.

Sour Cream Topping

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:13:49 GMT

Our home economist use this sweet and tangy Sour Cream Topping to complement the Raspberry Sauce also found in Recipe finder.

Watermelon Salsa

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:05:29 GMT

On hot days, this sweet salsa with watermelon, pineapple and fresh cilantro is sure to satisfy. Betsy Hanson tosses it together in a matter of minutes in her Tiverton, Rhode Island kitchen.

Chocolate Crepes with Raspberry Sauce

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:03:54 GMT

Everyone at the table will feel special eating this scrumptious treat from Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah. Seemingly rich and decadent, these crepes are just 2 grams of fat per serving!

Blueberry French Toast

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:59:39 GMT

The original recipe for this French toast called for heavy cream and whole eggs, but Nancy Argo of Uniontown, Ohio joined with our Test Kitchen to lighten it up and still keep the delicious taste.

Watermelon Berry Sorbet

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:54:12 GMT

Strawberries, watermelon and three other items are all you need for this freezer treat that's virtually free of fat. A friend gave me the recipe, promising it was the ultimate in refreshing, summer desserts. I couldn't agree more. —Jill Swavely, Green Lane, Pennsylvania

Strawberry Banana Smoothies

Sun, 04 May 2008 09:51:46 GMT

Frozen berries and fruit keep these frosty smoothies extra thick. Best of all, the recipe is a great way to use up that last banana or two. —Christy Adkins, Martinez, Georgia

White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge

Sat, 03 May 2008 09:50:27 GMT

This no-bake recipe is at the top of my list when I head to the kitchen to make holiday treats. Chewy tart cranberries pair well with salty, crunchy almonds. —Lois Aitken, Dauphin, Manitoba

Creamy Vegetable Soup

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:39:25 GMT

"I like to experiment with new low-fat recipes," shares Rita Zagrzebski of Eagle River, Wisconsin.

Orange Jelly Candies

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:30:52 GMT

Making candy is my favorite thing to do. I've been collecting candy recipes for more than 40 years and have taken several candy-making classes. These soft confections are fantastic. —Leah Jackson, Washington, Utah

Baked Lobster Tails

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:28:23 GMT

Lobster tails are a rich and filling entree, especially when served alongside steak. In this recipe, our home economists cut three lobster tails in half to feed six people.

Jelled Champagne Dessert

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:22:48 GMT

Our home economists fashion this refeshing dessert to look like a glass of bubbling champagne, making it perfect for New year's Eve.