Everyday Food: Light: The Quickest and Easiest Recipes, All Under 500 Calories

623 Pages·2011·26.09 MB·English

by  Martha Stewart Living Magazine

Copyright © 2011 by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
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eISBN: 978-0-30795319-3
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INTRODUCTION
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
THE BEST METHODS FOR LIGHT COOKING
TOOLS FOR LOWER-CALORIE COOKING
LOW-FAT FLAVOR BOOSTERS
RECIPES BY SEASON
WINTER
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PHOTO CREDITS
INDEX
RECIPES BY SEASON
SOUPS & SALADS
Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp
Arugula, Endive, and Orange Salad
Red-Leaf Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas
Light Italian Wedding Soup
Lighter Beef Chili
Asian Chicken and Watercress Soup
Vegetarian Split-Pea Soup
Sweet Potato and Chipotle Soup
MAIN DISHES
Quick Chickpea Curry
Soy-Glazed Tofu and Carrots
Cold Soba Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta and Marinara
Soy-Ginger Chicken
Chicken with Fennel and Tomato
One-Pot Chicken and Brown Rice
Oven-Fried Chicken
Light Chicken Parmesan
Chicken, Spinach, and Potato Hash
Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Beef and Mango Lettuce Wraps
Lighter Blue-Plate Special
Healthier Meat Lasagna
Irish Lamb Stew
Pork Loin with Onions and Dried Apricots
Pork Tenderloin with Swiss Chard and Polenta
Spice-Dusted Fish with Lemon Rice
Baked Fish with Herbed Breadcrumbs and Broccoli
Broiled Shrimp Scampi
Saucy Shrimp and Grits
Salmon Burgers with Yogurt-Dill Sauce
Salmon with Spicy Cucumber-Pineapple Salsa
SIDES
Sautéed Collards with Almonds and Raisins
Spinach with Caramelized Shallots
Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Ginger-Sesame Bok Choy
Baked Onion Rings
Baked Fennel with Parmesan and Thyme
Chile-Lemon Cauliflower
Lemony Smashed Potatoes
Sesame Broccoli
Creamed Spinach
DESSERTS
Mini Mocha Cheesecakes
Angel Food Cake
Brownie Cookies
Lightened Rice Pudding
Lighter Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
SOUPS & SALADS
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Salmon Salad with Parsley and Capers
Lighter Chef’s Salad
Watercress and Leek Soup
Spiced Tomato Soup
Tortilla Soup with Black Beans
Asian Noodle Soup with Chicken and Snow Peas
MAIN DISHES
Curried Spinach and Tofu
Vegetable Pad Thai
Polenta Wedges with Asparagus and Mushrooms
Lemony Pasta with Wilted Arugula
Individual Pinto and Black Bean Tamale Pies
Chicken Cutlets with Herb Butter
Chicken Tostada Salad
Shredded Chicken with Kale and Lentils
Cayenne-Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Spring-Vegetable Couscous with Chicken
Turkey with Mole Sauce
Flank Steak, Snap-Pea, and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Beef Rolls with Spring Salad
Leg of Lamb with Mint Sauce
Asian Steak Salad with Cucumber and Napa Cabbage
Seared Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze
Lighter Pulled-Pork Sandwiches
Spaghetti with Frisée and Fried Egg
Pork Cutlets with Arugula Salad and Sautéed Tomatoes
Salmon in Parchment with Green Beans and Lemon Zest
Steamed Cod with Ginger
Salmon with Brown Sugar–Mustard Glaze
Lemon-Horseradish Fish Cakes
Shrimp and Cabbage Lo Mein
SIDES
Asparagus with Creamy Mustard Sauce
Minted Pea Mash
Cilantro-Lime Rice
Asparagus, Peas, and Radishes with Tarragon
Iceberg Slaw
Beet and Carrot Slaw
Red Cabbage Slaw
Asian Slaw
Black Beans with Lime and Scallions
Watercress and Pepita Salad
Broccoli, Snap Peas, and Asparagus in Parchment
Potatoes, Leeks, and Carrots in Parchment
DESSERTS
Sparkling Sorbet Floats
Margarita Granita
Soft Meringue Pillows with Raspberry Sauce
Lemon-Lime Tea Cakes
Chocolate Panna Cotta
Lacy Almond-Orange Cookies