Recipes

[Food Tip: A dollop of chutney – cranberry, mango, apricot, or other fruits – is a delicious compliment to chicken, fish, lamb, or veal. Chutney has an intense flavor, so you don’t need as much as you would with milder

Low-fat and nutrient-packed with all the flavor of the traditional comfort food, this chicken pot pie is a one-dish meal or can be served with a tossed salad. It also makes great left-overs later in the week. Ingredients: Crust/Topping:

Chicken braised, then simmered in a savory well-seasoned tomato sauce is a complete meal when served with Creamy Comfort-Food Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans with Toasted Slivered Almonds. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless-skinless

Sweet cornbread and spicy chipotle peppers pair up in this low-fat casserole, a great dish for Sunday night supper. Serve with a fresh green salad, tossed with fat-free ranch dressing. Ingredients: cooking spray 1 1/4 pounds lean

The Asian section of your supermarket is where you’ll find great tasting authentic Tandoori mixes. Not only is this recipe a snap, it has been tested against Jeanette’s famous (well, at least locally) homemade Tandoori yogurt

[Mood Tip: Even though the pork is lean and this recipe has little added fat, the total percentage of fat calories and grams is high, as is the saturated fat. To keep this recipe within the Feeling Good Diet guidelines, keep the

[Food Tip: Mayonnaise is a great base for yummy flavors. Get creative and try these variations on sandwiches. To 1/2 cup fat-free mayo add: 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobe sauce and 1 teaspoon lime juice (Chipotle

A light and healthy lunch option using low-fat yogurt and fresh mint. Ingredients: Minted Lamb: 1/2 pound ground lamb 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1 apple, peeled, seeded, and diced 3 tablespoons fresh mint, minced 1/2 teaspoon

[Food Tip: You probably never will use an entire can of chipotle peppers at one meal.  After opening a can, freeze the remaining peppers in individual freezer bags for later use. ] A wonderful twist on the classic grilled cheese