dukat76 | August 30, 2008
Blueberry Turnovers
26% calorie reduction from traditional recipe
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries, slightly thawed 1/2 cup Equal? Spoonful* 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 teaspoons cold waterPastry for single crust 9-inch pie 2 teaspoons 2% milk
*May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener
Place blueberries in medium saucepan. Sprinkle berries with Equal?, cornstarch and water; toss to [...]
dukat76 | August 28, 2008
Chicken Waldorf Salad
52% calorie reduction from traditional recipe
2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken breast* 2 cups chopped cored Red Delicious apples 1 cup sliced celery 2/3 cup halved seedless grapes1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 1/3 cup Equal? [...]
dukat76 | August 27, 2008
Rhubarb and Apple Crumble
36% calorie reduction from traditional recipe
Filling3 cups peeled, cored 3/4-inch cubed Granny Smith apples 2 1/2 cups 3/4-inch cubed fresh red rhubarb1/2 cup Equal? Spoonful* 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup water or apple juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (optional)
Topping3/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked1/4 cup raisins1/4 [...]
dukat76 | August 25, 2008
White and Black Beans with Onions and Peppers
19% calorie reduction from traditional recipe
1 cup finely chopped red onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup chopped red pepper1/4 cup chopped green pepper 2 tablespoons minced parsley 2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful*1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 [...]
dukat76 | August 25, 2008
Creamy Confetti Cole Slaw
69% calorie reduction from traditional recipe
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage1/2 cup chopped yellow or red bell pepper1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/3 cup chopped red onion 8 ounces reduced-fat Cheddar cheese cubed1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/3 cup Equal? Spoonful*1/4 [...]
dukat76 | August 25, 2008
Nectarine and Berry Tart
35% calorie reduction from traditional recipe
Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie 5 cups slice nectarines 1 cup raspberries or slice strawberries 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries, partially thawed 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup Equal? Spoonful* 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
*May substitute 24 packets Equal [...]
dukat76 | August 24, 2008
Summer Fruit Tart
36% calorie reduction from traditional recipe
Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie 1 package (8 ounces) reduced fat cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup Equal? Spoonful* 1/3 cup vanilla flavored nonfat yogurt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 3 cups assorted sliced or whole fresh fruit (sliced strawberries, peeled sliced kiwi, whole blueberries, etc.) [...]
dukat76 | August 23, 2008
Raspberry Almond Bar Cookies
31% calorie reduction from traditional recipe
2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup Equal? Spoonful* 1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces 1 egg 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit 3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
*May substitute 12 packets Equal? sweetener
Combine [...]
dukat76 | August 18, 2008
Pumpkin Roll
46% calorie reduction from traditional recipe
Cake 3 eggs 1 cup Equal? Spoonful* 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup self-rising flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Filling4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1 1/2 cups light whipped topping, thawed, if frozen 2 tablespoons Equal? Spoonful** (or to taste)
*May substitute 24 [...]
dukat76 | August 13, 2008
Confetti Rice Salad
10% calorie reduction from traditional recipe
Salad4 cups cooked rice, at room temperature 1 cup peeled seeded diced cucumber 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/2 cup canned corn, drained 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 1 carrot, shredded 1 green onion, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing1/3 cup white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons Equal? [...]
