Taste of Home - Lower Fat Recipes

Maple-Dijon Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:14:00 GMT

Ordinary brussels sprouts get jazzed up with a sweet, tangy sauce in this festive side dish. Even those who normally steer clear of sprouts will ask for seconds of these!—Holly Scarborough, Melbourne, Florida

Pasta Puttanesca

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:14:00 GMT

This pasta is great for a big gathering. It works well as a starter dish or as a main dish for a smaller group. One peeled, diced carrot may be used in place of the sugar for a milder, sweeter and healthier substitute.—Kathryn White, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Orange-Scented Leeks & Mushrooms

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:14:00 GMT

This simple side is great for seasonal celebrations. The sherry and orange juice add a unique flavor twist that makes this dish special.—Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon

Savory Mediterranean Orzo

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:15:19 GMT

If you like to celebrate the season by sampling flavors from around the world, you’ll love this Mediterranean side. The yellow summer squash, roasted red peppers and spinach yield specks of eye-popping color that makes this dish festive.—Kristi Silk, Ferndale, Washington

Spearmint Thins

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:15:19 GMT

No time to bake cookies from scratch? Create a tasty treat in little more than half an hour by doctoring butter-flavored crackers with vanilla chips and mint candies.—Kathleen Felton, Fairfax, Iowa

Spiced Cranberry-Chutney Gelatin Salad

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:15:19 GMT

I combined my mother-in-law’s famous cranberry chutney with my raspberry gelatin recipe to come up with this nicely spiced side. It’s wonderful served alongside turkey, chicken or beef.—Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Cinnamon Spritz

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:08:16 GMT

With lots of cinnamon flavor, these rich buttery cookies are similar to a classic Snickerdoodle. The dough is so easy to work with.

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:08:16 GMT

A classic cream cheese frosting tops pleasantly spiced pumpkin cookies. Everyone enjoys the soft, cake-like texture.—Lisa Chernetsky, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Rustic Autumn Soup

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:08:16 GMT

This recipe is a great way to use the harvest of fall. The rich, velvety soup makes a special first course, and the flavors of root vegetables really shine with a subtle sweetness from apple.—Denice Hageli, Elmhurst, Illinois

Peppermint Meringue Clouds

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:13:27 GMT

I love to bake so my kitchen gets a real workout every Christmas. This unique recipe combines both sugar and meringue cookies. —June Rolf, Norwood, Minnesota

Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Pizzelle

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:13:27 GMT

I've experimented with different varieties of pizzelle recipes, but this is definitely a favorite. My dad likes to help make them so that we don't run out!—Aimee McCullen, Youngwood, Pennsylvania

Orange-Cranberry Bars

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:13:27 GMT

With the incredible combination of orange and cranberry, these bars are fast sellers at my church's Christmas bazaar.—Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

French Onion Casserole

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:50:30 GMT

Fans of French onion soup will gobble up this comforting casserole. The 30-minute side dish would be a nice accompaniment to beef entrees.—Margaret McClatchey, Loveland, Colorado

Crab Dip in a Bread Bowl

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:50:30 GMT

I whipped up this recipe for a get-together when my husband had no interest in the spinach dip I had prepared. Ranch salad dressing mix is the fantastic flavoring.—Sharon Monroe, Littleton, Colorado

Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:50:30 GMT

With orange peel and extract, these tender cookies are bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Dipping them in chocolate adds a special touch.—Joanne Burkert, Beecher, Illinois