Reduced fat recipes

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    Apricot-Orange Muffins

    • These small tasty muffins are low in fat.
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    Beef and Spinach Pizza

    • The toppings for this knife-and-fork pizza are so flavourful and tasty that you don't need much cheese.
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    Black Currant Gooseberry Jelly

    • Jostaberries are a gooseberry-black currant hybrid originating in Europe but now grown in western Canada. In order to duplicate their intense...
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    Blueberry Peach Muffins

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place paper baking cups in muffin pans. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; set aside. Combine...
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    Bok Choy, Mushroom and Tofu Soup

    • The stock for this soup should be light in flavour. To use canned or boxed stock, use 3 cups (750 mL) stock and 2 cups (500 mL) water. Serve the...
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    Breakfast Rainbow Crepes

    • This delicious grand prize winning recipe was created by grand prize winner Mary, from Ontario, in the Weight Watchers SPLENDA® Sweet Recipes...
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    Chicken and Sweet Potato Simmer

    • Plump chicken thighs are made special with tender sweet potatoes, perfect for sharing with friends and family. 
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    Chicken and Vegetable Fajitas

    • An average serving of fajitas can pack as many as 900 calories and 40 grams of fat. This good-for-you version from our bigger, bolder, brighter...
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    Chicken Berry Spinach Salad

    • This is a great recipe for diabetics or those who wish to lose weight.
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    Chicken Meatball Soup with Pasta

    • Here's a tip for lunch packers. Pour boiling water into a vacuum bottle (Thermos), let warm for 5 minutes while you reheat the soup, then drain and...
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    Creamy Lemon Chive Dressing

    • In blender, blend together yogurt, mayonnaise,chives, water, lemon juice,sugar, salt and pepper. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container...
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    Deli Beef and Vegetable Sandwich Burger

    • A double burger loaded with cheese and sauce not only gives you more than half of your daily 51 g of protein but also clocks up half of your day's...
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    Fish Burgers with Light Tartar Sauce

    • Serve with: Creamy cabbage salad. Cod is a lean fish that is low in fat but high in protein and other important nutrients.
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    Fruity Cookie Parfaits

    • A summer dessert that can be assembled in minutes, these parfaits are a refreshing change from higher-fat ice cream.
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    Gardener's Pie

    • A tasty and balanced vegetarian dinner the whole family will love.
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    Golden Conserve

    • This chunky mix of oranges, lemon, apricots and plums bursts with flavour.
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    Grilled Chicken and Mango Kabobs

    • Succulent chunks of chicken and colourful skewers of fruit and vegetables make a pretty plate. Setting part of the marinade aside for basting the...
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    Grilled Chicken Fajitas

    • Using skinless chicken is a healthy and delicious way to cut back on fat. Add some Fresh Tomato Salsa when you wrap up these tasty packages.
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    Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Caper Mayo

    • Nutritious and easy to make, this bistro-inspired sandwich is made with ingredients you already have on-hand: chicken breast, lettuce and tomato....
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    Grilled Fresh Peach Salsa

    • Peaches grilled on the barbecue have the most intense flavour because the heat caramelizes their natural sugars. Serve with grilled chicken and...
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    Grilled Zucchini and Feta Salad

    • The hot days of summer call for lighter eating, and this zesty combination makes a delicious starter or side salad.
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    Ham and Egg Pasta

    • Based on the Italian pasta carbonara, this dish uses ham instead of bacon, reducing the fat in this traditionally rich dish to about 10 g per...
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    Lentil and Sausage Ragout

    • Use any smoked sausage, such as kielbasa or garlic, for this flavourful grown-up version of franks and beans. Since there is such a small amount of...
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    Light Cranberry Cheesecake

    • This cheesecake is as creamy and luscious as many others that have double the fat and calories.
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    Lightened-Up Cream of Mushroom Soup

    • Cream of mushroom soup is usually quite high in fat, with about 9 grams per 1 cup (250mL) serving. Stock is the base of this soup, which has a...
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    Lightened-Up Hummus

    • Authentic hummus recipes include lots of tahini and olive oil and, although those are healthy ingredients, they are still high in fat and dense in...
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    Mexican Black Bean and Tuna Salad in Pita Pockets

    • When packing this sandwich, put the tuna mixture in an airtight container. Cut the pita in half and pack it in a resealable plastic bag and put...
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    Mint Dipping Sauce

    • In bowl, mix together yogurt, mint, lemon juice, jalapeño pepper, cumin, pepper, sugar and salt.
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    Mussel Simmer Supper & Mixed Greens with Dijon Vinaigrette

    • Serve with Baguette and Mixed Greens with Dijon Vinaigrette (see recipe links below).
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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Cups

    • 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 2. Make crust. Crush cookies into fine crumbs. Blend all crust ingredients together in a small bowl. Stir until...


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