Taste of Home - Lower Fat Recipes

Stuffed Sweet Onions

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:34:09 GMT

Looking for an impressive addition to your Easter menu? Consider this eye-fetching idea from Rye, Colorado's Jeanne Allen. A filling of savory ham and golden bread crumbs makes these onions a decadent accompaniment to many entrees.

Artichoke-Lamb Sandwich Loaves

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:34:09 GMT

These tender sandwiches will surely become the talk of any get-together. Helen Hassler of Denver, Pennsylvania hollows out sourdough baguettes before filling them with cucumber, cheese and marinated lamb and artichokes. Simply delicious, the mouthwatering bites are perfect for a spring brunch.

Sea Scallops and Fettuccine

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:34:09 GMT

Looking to shape up for warm-weather sports and styles? Donna Thompson in Laramie, Wyoming suggests her light, luscious and lemony meal mainstay. “When my husband and I decided to lose some weight, we found this recipe and loved it so much we had it every Tuesday!“ she writes. “Best of all? It’s so easy, he could fix it on nights I was late.“

Ginger Plum Stir-Fry

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:25:13 GMT

"Here's a great way to get in your vegetables," promises Evelyn Joan Brewer of Bluffton, Indiana. "I lightened up the original recipe by using soy crumbles instead of sausage. I serve it over cooked rice."

Garlic Onion Wedges

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:25:13 GMT

Our Test Kitchen shares these crisp, buttery squares that put refrigerated crescent rolls to delicious use. Sprinkled with garlic and onions and a hint of seasoning, the wedges taste great with big bowls of soup.

Pork with Artichokes and Capers

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:25:13 GMT

“After dating my husband for a month, I wanted to impress him with my cooking," recalls Lindy Bonnell of Loveland, Colorado. "When I fixed this recipe, it convinced him I was ‘the one’! We’ve been married for several years.” SHOP SMART Capers are actually pickled flower buds. Look for them near the pickles and olives in your grocery store. They’re very salty and should always be rinsed before using. Don’t have any capers? Chopped green olives make a good substitute.

Makeover Hollandaise Sauce

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:22:39 GMT

Combining a simple milk mixture with a small amount of a basic Hollandaise sauce helped our Test Kitchen staff create a sauce with only half the calories, fat and cholesterol found in a typical Hollandaise.

Turkey Wonton Cups

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:22:39 GMT

Convenient wonton wrappers make these cute hors d'oeuvres as fun to make as they are to eat. I sampled them at a party and couldn't believe how tasty they were. They disappeared quickly, and no one ever suspected that the crunchy cups were low in carbs. —Barbara Rafferty of Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Raspberry Key Lime Crepes

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:22:39 GMT

Key lime juice turns cream cheese into the refreshing filling for these berry crepes. Sometimes, I even pipe the sweet filling into phyllo-dough cones that I bake separately. –Wolfgang Hanau of West Palm Beach, Florida

Italian Zucchini Boats

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:21:46 GMT

“You’ll enjoy these simple stuffed zucchinis with any meal,” assures Agnes Golian of Garfield Heights, Ohio.

Italian Turkey Skillet

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:21:46 GMT

Pork Tenderloin Stew

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:21:46 GMT

This thick, creamy stew is one my family requests often. It does an especially good job of warming us up on cold winter days. —Janet Allen of Belleville, Illinois

Spud-Stuffed Peppers

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:20:58 GMT

“We don’t like rice, so I created this yummy stuffed pepper recipe using fresh potatoes from my garden,” relates Joyce Jandera of Hanover, Kansas.

Soft Fish Tacos

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:20:58 GMT

“My husband Bill and I created these tasty fish tacos,” Carrie Billups explains from Florence, Oregon. “The combination with tilapia and cabbage may seem unusual, but after one bite, everyone’s hooked!”

Orange Pork Chops

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:20:58 GMT

"These pork chops are so easy to prepare with a nice not-too-sweet flavor," assures Erika Niehoff of Eveleth, Minnesota. "The original recipe came from my dad, and it's one of my family's favorites."