STEP 1 Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion for 8-10 mins until softened. Add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce and 2 tsp tomato purée, and stir until combined. Set aside to cool. STEP 2 Put the turkey mince, egg, breadcrumbs and cooled onion mix

Method STEP 1 Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti, lower the heat to medium and cook for 10 mins until al dente. STEP 2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, lidded frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion until softened, about 5-6 mins. Then, flake

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Tightly wrap sweet potatoes in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast until very tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Carefully unwrap and set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees . Process gingersnaps in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl, add oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar (or Splenda Sugar Blend), cocoa, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg, milk, oil and vanilla in a glass measuring cup. Add to the flour mixture; stir with a

Watch out, pumpkin pie! This dessert is delicious even without a caloric crust. It’s a light and flavorful soufflé consisting mostly of egg whites, a great source of high-quality protein. To further up the health quotient, naturally rich but low-calorie unsweetened soy milk is used in place of whole milk. Ingredients Makes 8 individual soufflés

Ingredients: ⅓ cup coarsley crushed cornflakes 2 tablespoons flaked coconut 2 tablespoons vanilla fat-free, low-calorie yogurt 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 bananas (each about 5 ounces or about 6 inches long)

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the rice and simmer over moderate heat until just tender, about 14 minutes. Drain thoroughly. In a large bowl, toss the rice with the olive oil and lemon juice. Stir in the parsley, frying pepper, olives, capers and lemon zest and season with salt

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each

Method STEP 1 Drizzle 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a frying pan or skillet, and fry the paprika and cumin for 30 seconds over a medium heat. Add the canned tomatoes and fresh tomatoes, bring to the boil, then simmer with a lid on over a medium heat for 5-6 mins until the

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8x8x2-inch or 9x9x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. To prepare Topping: In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside. To prepare Coffee Cake: In a large bowl stir

Ingredients: 5.6 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour (about 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons ice water Cooking spray 3 center-cut bacon slices ¼ cup chopped shallots 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms 2 teaspoons fresh

This hearty stew is quite easy to make. You’ll brown the lamb meatballs in a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chard stems in the same pot, and add the broth until the meatballs are cooked through. The orzo cooks in the liquid at the end of the process. Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly

You really can’t beat creamy polenta with a fried egg on top–unless you add some roasted veggies, as we’ve done in this hearty and healthy meal in a bowl. Serve these bowls for a satisfying brunch, lunch or dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. Feel free to swap (or add) in other veggies

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Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh or frozen jumbo shrimp 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon curry powder 8 ounces boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes ¼ of a fresh pineapple, cut into 1- to 1-1/2-inch cubes 3

Ingredients 4 cups frozen pitted dark sweet cherries (about 19 oz.), thawed and well drained ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats ½ cup white whole-wheat flour ¼ cup packed light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened Directions Preheat grill to medium (350-400 degrees

Method STEP 1 Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add the onions and fry for 5-8 mins until starting to colour. Add the courgette, garlic and chilli flakes, if using, and cook for a further 3-5 mins until the courgette starts to go very soft. STEP 2 Stir in

STEP 1 Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Brush the tortillas with 2 tsp of the oil and arrange on two baking trays. Lightly season. Bake for 5 mins, then turn over, rotate the trays and cook for a further 3 mins until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and set aside

Method STEP 1 Heat a large non-stick frying pan and dry-fry the prosciutto in batches until crisp. Set aside. Add the oil to the pan with the onions and garlic. Cook until the onion and garlic soften and start to turn golden. STEP 2 Boil the spaghetti, following pack instructions. Meanwhile, pile the mushrooms into

Photo by Megan Olson Makes 12 Author Notes These protein packed, dairy-free Quinoa Raisin Muffin Bites have no refined sugar and are just 100 calories. A perfect low calorie anytime snack. —Megan Olson Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup Gluten Free rolled oats ground into flour 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla

STEP 1 Heat the oil in a wide casserole dish over a medium-high heat, and season the chicken all over. Cook the chicken on all sides until the skin is crisp and golden brown (they don’t need to be cooked through at this point). Transfer to a plate. STEP 2 Discard all of the fat

Ingredients 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 2 leeks, halved and finely chopped 300g kale or cabbage or a mixture, shredded 400g can butter beans, drained and rinsed 200g frozen peas 200ml low-fat vegetable stock 3 tbsp low-fat crème fraîche 3 tbsp fresh pesto (check the label to ensure it’s vegetarian if needed) 1 lemon, zested and

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and yogurt. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping, peaches and the 1 cup berries. Pour into a 2-quart square baking dish. Cover with foil and freeze about 8 hours or until firm (see Tip). To serve, let stand at

Low calorie lasagna If you have read much of my blog it will be no secret to you that I love Italian food. I’ve even dedicated one section of my garden to growing tomatoes and basil so I have a constant supply of the essential Italian ingredients. It won’t come as a surprise that I

“I have changes this recipe a bit from the lean & lucious cook book. It is a hit in my house.” Ready In: 15mins Ingredients: 6 2 cups cooked whole wheat noodles 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 tablespoon water 1 dash ground ginger 1 dash garlic powder directions Plece room

“This decident Italian dish is great on most diets.” Ready In: 40mins Ingredients: 11 1 lb turkey sausage 1 small white onion (Finely Diced) 1 pinch kosher salt 1⁄4 cup sliced mushrooms 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 3⁄4 cups spaghetti sauce 3 cups whole wheat pasta (Uncooked) 2 pinches kosher salt

Ingredients Crab Cakes 1 egg white 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise dressing 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard Few drops bottled hot pepper sauce 3 tablespoons finely chopped red or green sweet pepper 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon sliced green onion 2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or cilantro or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1 pound cooked

Ingredients: 6 small chicken breasts (1 1/3 lbs.) 2 tbsp. dry Jamaican jerk seasoning 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp. olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 3 corn on the cob 1 small ripe avocado 4 little Boston lettuces, quartered 2 celery stalks, chopped 7 oz. cherry tomatoes Small bunch cilantro 2 tbsp. light salad

Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or frozen large shrimp 4 ounces smoked turkey sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt-free Cajun or Creole seasoning 2 cups hot cooked brown

Alain Ducasse— The lobster must of course be alive, its claws firmly closed with elastic bands. After plunging it in boiling water, keep the lid on the cooking pot to avoid splashes. Paule Neyrat— The flesh of the lobster is particularly low in fat but rich in protein. The vegetables are low in calories but

A take-out classic, orange chicken has been a staple weeknight dinner recreated by many ever since Chef Andy Kao—the executive chef of the Panda Express chain—invented the popular Chinese-American dish in 1987. Typically deep- or pan-fried, this air fryer version gives the same crispy result (with the signature sticky-sweet orange sauce!), but uses far less oil. If you’re looking for a

Nutrition Notes Is Eggplant Good for You? Eggplant is part of the nightshade family of plants, which also includes tomatoes, white potatoes, bell peppers, chile peppers and tomatillos. Nightshades have become controversial due to some of the compounds found in them and the rumors that they are inflammatory. But research does not seem to back

Be the first to rate & review! Full of healthy whole grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruit, granola seems healthy. But its coating of oil and sweeteners can equal a wallop of calories and added sugar. Enter muesli: it has the hearty goodness of granola, but without those other extras. Keep some on hand to