The Ultimate Low-Calorie Book: More than 400 Light and Healthy Recipes for Every Day (Better Homes and Gardens Ultimate)

**You'll never run out of healthy, nutritious family meals with this extensive collection of low-calorie recipes**New in the Ultimate series, __The Ultimate Low-Calorie Meals Book__ offers hundreds of recipes and ideas that make eating healthy and watching your weight easy and delicious. These recipes are ideal for light and nutritious everyday meals that form the basis of a healthy lifestyle. Filled with dishes the entire family will love, recipes are clearly marked with icons that let you quickly identify recipes that are ready in 30 minutes or less, high in fiber, and low in sodium. Packed with more than 400 delicious and nutritious low-calorie meals and hundreds of beautiful photos, __The Ultimate Low-Calorie Meals Book__ is a great resource at a great price. * Features more than 400 flavorful calorie- and fat-conscious recipes, including main dishes, snacks, sandwiches, pizza, desserts, restaurant favorites, and make-ahead meals * Includes more than 300 gorgeous full-color photographs that make every page inspiring and easy to follow * Special Healthy Eating Basics chapter * Special features include substitution charts that help make every meal more calorie-conscious, up-to-date diet and nutrition advice, and much more Whether you're trying to adopt new, low-calorie eating habits or looking for new recipes to help you maintain your already-healthy lifestyle, this is the ultimate guide to tasty, healthy eating. The Ultimate Low-Calorie Book: More than 400 Light and Healthy Recipes for Every Day......Page 1 Table of Contents......Page 5 Introduction......Page 6 Chapter 1: Healthy Eating Basics......Page 8 tricks for trimming......Page 10 portion distortion......Page 18 determine your healthy weight......Page 22 guide to produce......Page 24 Chapter 2: Better Breakfast......Page 26 breakfast pizza......Page 28 breakfast burritos......Page 29 bacon and egg breakfast wraps......Page 30 cheesy grits and sausage......Page 31 mushroom, artichoke, and basil egg white omelet......Page 32 kale-goat cheese frittata......Page 33 ham and vegetable frittata......Page 34 eggs benedict strata......Page 35 egg and potato casserole......Page 36 bagel, lox, and egg strata......Page 37 spiced pumpkin-apple oatmeal......Page 38 overnight apple-cinnamon oatmeal......Page 39 spiced oatmeal......Page 40 cranberry-almond cereal mix......Page 41 morning parfait......Page 42 apples and granola breakfast crisp......Page 43 whole grain brown sugar pancakes......Page 44 chocolate-hazelnut pancakes with raspberry sauce......Page 45 streusel-crunch french toast......Page 46 banana-pecan waffles......Page 48 peachy corn bread muffins......Page 49 ham-and-cheddar scones......Page 50 cornmeal-blueberry scones......Page 52 banana oat breakfast cookie......Page 53 apricot maple logs......Page 54 double pumpkin bars......Page 55 breakfast apple snickerdoodles......Page 56 protein-packed smoothie......Page 57 Chapter 3: Sandwiches and Pizza......Page 58 bagel beef sandwiches......Page 60 chipotle–bbq steak sandwiches......Page 61 open-face beef, lettuce, and peach sandwiches......Page 62 open-face italian beef sandwiches......Page 64 poached salmon on ciabatta......Page 65 zucchini and mozzarella panini......Page 66 chicken and hummus wraps......Page 67 tuna—red pepper salad wraps......Page 68 grilled jamaican jerk fish wraps......Page 69 ginger beef lettuce wraps......Page 70 bull’s-eye onion burgers......Page 71 spiced whiskey burgers......Page 73 turkey tomatillo burgers......Page 74 greek fusion burgers......Page 75 cannellini bean burgers......Page 76 falafel pitas......Page 77 cherry-kissed tacos with feta cheese salsa......Page 78 shrimp tacos......Page 80 grilled beef and avocado pitas......Page 81 whole wheat pizza with the works......Page 82 taco pizza......Page 83 jambalaya pizza......Page 84 original pizza margherita......Page 85 garden fresh pizza......Page 86 barbecued chicken pizza......Page 87 thai chicken pizza......Page 89 Chapter 4: Main-Dish Salads......Page 90 pasta salad with orange dressing......Page 92 asian chicken salad......Page 93 healthful caesar salad with grilled portobello mushrooms......Page 95 citrus chicken and black bean salad......Page 96 almond chicken salad......Page 97 grilled chicken wilted salad......Page 98 turkey salad with oranges......Page 99 wilted chicken salad with pomegranate dressing......Page 100 sweet-and-sour chicken bowl......Page 101 thai chicken and peach salad......Page 102 strawberry spinach salad with citrus dressing......Page 103 flank steak vinaigrette salad......Page 104 grilled steak, cucumber, and radish salad......Page 105 beef and apple salad......Page 106 roasted pork with crunchy mango salad......Page 107 lemon-sage pork taco salad......Page 108 pasta primavera salad......Page 110 grilled tuna and cannellini bean salad......Page 111 grilled tuna salad niçoise......Page 113 creamy lemon-dill tuna salad......Page 114 lemon shrimp salad......Page 115 shrimp on greens with garlic vinaigrette......Page 116 spice-rubbed grouper with berry salad......Page 117 spaghetti-corn relish salad......Page 118 orange, mint, and asparagus pasta salad......Page 119 sesame-ginger wheat berry salad......Page 120 taco salad cups......Page 121 tofu and mushrooms over greens......Page 122 ravioli and greens salad......Page 123 Chapter 5: Soups and Stews......Page 124 wild rice chicken soup......Page 126 mexican corn soup......Page 127 sage chicken dumpling soup......Page 128 quick chicken noodle soup......Page 129 tomatillo chicken soup......Page 131 skillet beef stew......Page 132 southwestern noodle bowl......Page 133 beef, barley, and sweet potato stew......Page 134 southwest pork salsa stew......Page 135 mexican winter chili......Page 137 simple seafood stew......Page 138 quick shrimp jambalaya......Page 139 smoky bean chili......Page 140 sweet potato soup with nutmeg and maple syrup......Page 141 asparagus and cheese potato soup......Page 142 chunky lentil soup......Page 143 creamy potato soup......Page 144 creamy potato and asparagus soup......Page 145 tofu-carrot soup......Page 146 cauliflower and carrot cumin soup......Page 147 minestrone......Page 148 triple tomato soup......Page 149 pepper-corn chowder......Page 150 curried apple soup......Page 151 Chapter 6: Sides and Snacks......Page 152 quinoa salad with sesame vinaigrette......Page 154 oven-cooked swiss chard......Page 155 double-gingered orange carrots......Page 156 creamy cauliflower and celery root......Page 158 sweet potato fries......Page 159 braised cabbage with spicy croutons......Page 160 roasted potato salad with chutney dressing......Page 161 skillet-roasted vegetables......Page 162 roasted potatoes and tomatoes......Page 163 roasted root vegetables......Page 164 smoky gouda–sauced broccoli......Page 165 fresh corn salad with summer herbs......Page 166 spicy green stir-fry with peanuts......Page 167 pear-walnut salad......Page 168 spinach-berry salad......Page 169 greek vegetable salad......Page 170 lightened waldorf salad......Page 172 italian cheese twists......Page 173 layered greek hummus......Page 174 crisp apple salsa......Page 176 granola bars......Page 177 sweet ’n’ salty snack mix......Page 178 pb and b pinwheels......Page 180 blue cheese–apricot bites......Page 181 crunch-coated bananas......Page 182 chicken saladwith apple slices......Page 183 Chapter 7: Meat and Poultry......Page 184 beef sirloin tips with smoky pepper sauce......Page 186 skillet meat loaf......Page 187 flank steak teriyaki......Page 188 flank steak with mushrooms......Page 189 steak with grapes......Page 190 grilled steak fajitas......Page 191 chicken with olives......Page 192 roasted cranberry chicken......Page 193 spinach chicken breast rolls......Page 194 blackened chicken with avocado salsa......Page 195 almond-crusted chicken......Page 196 grilled chicken with watermelon salsa......Page 197 golden grilled chicken thighs with apricots......Page 198 chicken with pretzels and couscous......Page 200 lemon chicken stir-fry......Page 201 edamame-chicken stir-fry......Page 202 chicken lo mein......Page 203 spicy wild mushroom and chicken stroganoff......Page 204 chicken, macaroni, and cheese......Page 205 grilled spiced chicken kabobs......Page 206 chicken sausage with bow ties and sweet peppers......Page 207 turkey-spinach toss......Page 208 turkey tetrazzini......Page 209 turkey-cranberry fried rice......Page 210 chili-ginger turkey meatballs in tomato sauce......Page 211 caramelized pork with melon......Page 212 grilled pork and pineapple......Page 213 pork chops pizziola......Page 214 roasted pork tenderloin with blackberry sauce......Page 215 cranberry-pear pork tenderloin......Page 216 pork medallions in cream sauce......Page 217 pork loin with parsnips and pears......Page 218 gingered pork skewers with orange couscous......Page 219 jamaican pork stir-fry......Page 220 floribbean ribs......Page 221 Chapter 8: Fish and Seafood......Page 222 catfish and potato wedges......Page 224 pan-seared tilapia with black bean salsa......Page 225 pan-fried fish with peppers and pecans......Page 226 grilled bass with lemon and herbs......Page 227 lime fish tacos with salsa verde......Page 229 mediterranean halibut and squash......Page 230 steamed cod with gingery mushrooms......Page 231 grilled halibut with corn and pepper relish......Page 232 crispy almond fish with potato crisps......Page 233 tilapia puttanesca......Page 234 tuna and fruit salsa......Page 236 thai tuna toss......Page 237 sicilian tuna with capers......Page 238 pacific northwest paella......Page 239 salmon potato scramble......Page 240 pepper jelly and soy glazed salmon......Page 241 chile-dusted salmon with pineapple-jicama salsa......Page 243 shrimp scampi......Page 244 parmesan crusted shrimp with napoli sauce......Page 245 grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers......Page 246 orzo with shrimp in yogurt-chive sauce......Page 248 caribbean edamame and shrimp......Page 249 Chapter 9: Meatless Entrées......Page 250 pasta with garden vegetables......Page 252 summertime tortellini......Page 253 fresh-herb pasta primavera......Page 254 asian noodle slaw......Page 255 orzo risotto with roasted vegetables......Page 256 broccoli-and-cheese-stuffed shells......Page 257 tortellini-vegetable bake......Page 258 cheese manicotti with roasted pepper sauce......Page 260 moroccan chick peas and couscous......Page 261 peppers stuffed with quinoa and spinach......Page 262 couscous and squash......Page 264 nutty meatless loaf......Page 265 tomato-artichoke focaccia......Page 266 summer ratatouille tart......Page 267 grilled eggplant parmesan......Page 268 deep-dish garden vegetable pizza......Page 270 cheesy red pepper pizza......Page 271 thai bulgur salad......Page 272 cheesy eggplant burgers......Page 273 black bean chipotle burgers......Page 275 tomato-edamame grilled cheese......Page 276 baked bean and corn chimichangas......Page 277 mushroom and poblano enchiladas......Page 279 gingered vegetable–tofu stir-fry......Page 280 big batch vegetarian lentil chili......Page 281 Chapter 10: Bubbly Casseroles......Page 282 mexican beef bake with cilantro-lime cream......Page 284 chicken caesar lasagna......Page 285 chicken and tortillas with tomatillo sauce......Page 286 chicken taco casserole......Page 287 greek chicken and pita casserole......Page 288 chicken supreme casserole......Page 290 quick chicken potpie......Page 291 creamy chicken–broccoli bake......Page 293 chicken and stuffing bake......Page 294 curried rice and turkey casserole......Page 295 crisscross pizza casserole......Page 296 dijon lentil and sausage casserole......Page 297 baked sausage and mushroom rotini......Page 298 pork casserole with mushrooms and kale......Page 299 polenta and sausage casseroles......Page 300 tuna and green bean bake......Page 302 crab, spinach, and pasta with fontina......Page 303 seafood enchiladas......Page 305 cajun shrimp and corn bread casserole......Page 306 asian vegetables and potstickers......Page 307 baked mexican macaroni and cheese......Page 308 loaded macaroni and cheese......Page 309 cabbage swiss bread pudding......Page 310 baked penne florentine......Page 311 chiles rellenos casserole......Page 312 vegetable casserole with barley and bulgur......Page 313 artichoke-quinoa bake......Page 314 three cheese manicotti......Page 315 artichoke-basil lasagna......Page 316 Chapter 11: Slow Cooker......Page 318 so-easy pepper steak......Page 320 classic meat loaf......Page 321 moroccan-spiced beef......Page 322 mushroom-and-onion-sauced round steak......Page 323 beef stew with red wine gravy......Page 324 espresso-braised beef......Page 325 beef and chipotle burritos......Page 326 italian chicken......Page 328 simple hoisin chicken......Page 329 slow-cooked moroccan chicken......Page 330 cacciatore-style drumsticks......Page 331 chicken and mushrooms......Page 332 chipotle baby back ribs......Page 333 herbed apricot pork roast......Page 334 shredded pork salad......Page 336 chili-style vegetable pasta......Page 337 in-your-sleep chili......Page 338 chicken and noodles......Page 339 slow cooker indian chicken stew......Page 341 turkey and squash chili......Page 342 asian turkey and rice soup......Page 343 poblano pork stew......Page 344 butternut squash soup with thai gremolata......Page 345 Chapter 12: Make-Ahead Meals......Page 346 wine-braised brisket with onions......Page 348 baked penne with meat sauce......Page 350 make-ahead game day chili......Page 351 beefy tortilla casserole......Page 352 beef-bean burritos......Page 353 bean-and-beef enchilada casserole......Page 354 veggie-filled hamburgers......Page 355 creamy chicken enchiladas......Page 356 spanish chicken casserole......Page 357 parmesan chicken and broccoli......Page 358 chicken-spinach calzones......Page 360 savory chicken salad......Page 361 barley-vegetable chicken soup......Page 362 spicy skillet pork chops......Page 363 lime-and-herb-stuffed pork loin......Page 364 ham-asparagus strata......Page 366 pork mole......Page 367 pork and potato stack......Page 368 horseradish ham-potato bake......Page 369 mexican-style pork pot roast......Page 370 stuffed fish with couscous......Page 371 garden vegetables lasagna......Page 373 Chapter 13: Miraculous Makeovers......Page 374 spicy beef sloppy joes......Page 376 classic french dips......Page 377 philly steak sandwiches......Page 378 turkey pizza burgers......Page 379 chicken caesar salad......Page 380 chicken fettuccine alfredo......Page 381 chicken cacciatore......Page 382 poblano chicken bundles......Page 383 crispy chicken parmesan......Page 384 buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese dressing......Page 386 buffalo chicken tenders......Page 387 oven-fried chicken......Page 388 turkey and sweet potato shepherd’s pies......Page 389 tamale pie......Page 390 chicken enchilada casserole......Page 391 potato, broccoli, and ham bake......Page 392 baked stuffed shells......Page 393 turkey and black bean chimichangas......Page 394 tex-mex chicken tostadas......Page 395 chipotle chicken quesadillas......Page 396 sweet-and-sour chicken......Page 398 light ’n’ crisp egg rolls......Page 399 coconut shrimp with mango rice pilaf......Page 400 sizzling catfish with cajun chips......Page 401 seafood-corn chowder......Page 402 mexican chicken tortilla soup......Page 403 Chapter 14: Special Occasions......Page 404 traditional roast turkey......Page 406 glazed ham......Page 407 wild rice stuffing......Page 408 heart-healthy cheesy potatoes......Page 409 light and luscious pumpkin pie......Page 411 lattice-topped apple pie......Page 412 olive deviled eggs......Page 413 light green bean casserole......Page 414 zucchini crab cakes......Page 415 chipotle-and-ranch stuffed mushrooms......Page 416 tomato crostini......Page 417 mushroom and goat cheese phyllo triangles......Page 418 edamame wontons......Page 419 roasted cherry tomato pizza poppers......Page 421 avocado pesto–stuffed tomatoes......Page 422 chunky apple-sage appetizer......Page 423 sugar ’n’ spice fruit dip......Page 424 pine nut–white bean dip......Page 425 edamame-avocado dip......Page 426 original lime margarita......Page 428 frosty mint cocktail......Page 429 white peach sangria......Page 430 sour apple martini......Page 432 chocolate milkshake cocktail......Page 433 Chapter 15: No-Guilt Desserts......Page 434 triple chocolate cookies......Page 436 chocolate-cherry cookies......Page 438 chipotle-chocolate brownies......Page 439 chocolate–peanut butter bars......Page 440 peanut butter–banana drops......Page 441 raspberry and white chocolate brownies......Page 442 coconut macaroons......Page 443 snickerdoodles......Page 444 toffee–pumpkin pie bars......Page 445 bittersweet chocolate cake with berries......Page 446 tiny chocolate-cherry bombs......Page 448 carrot cake cupcakes......Page 449 lemon-spice cupcakes......Page 450 coconut fruit s’mores......Page 451 wonton dessert stacks......Page 452 banana cream pie squares......Page 453 stovetop peach-raspberry cobbler......Page 454 apples and peanut butter crisp......Page 455 chocolate-almond torte......Page 457 triple chocolate gelato......Page 458 triple chocolate truffles......Page 459 chocolate-raspberry tassies......Page 460 chocolate—cream cheese pie......Page 462 strawberry cream pie......Page 463 key lime pie......Page 465 lemon-blackberry pie......Page 466 peanut-apple crunch balls......Page 467 Index......Page 468 Metric Information......Page 482 "Healthy eating has never looked so good Featuring more than four hundred light and healthy, but unquestionably delicious, recipes, Ultimate Low-Calorie Meals is the go-to cookbook for both everyday meals and special occasions. Beautifully presented with over three hundred full-colour photographs, this collection includes up-to-date nutrition information on your favourite foods, taking the guesswork out of portion control.Covering a broad range of recipes organized in traditional categories, from everyday weeknight meals to special meals for gatherings with friends, cooks will find hundreds of recipes that prove, again and again, that they can enjoy delicious, food, without undermining their aim to maintain a healthy weight and feel great. Recipes include at-a-glance icons for Family Friendly dishes, 20-Minute Meals, and Share with Friends--perfect for holidays and special occasions Special features include savvy substitution charts showing readers how to switch in low-calorie alternatives in their everyday food choices Inspiring, up-to-date diet and nutrition advice Designed to help readers learn to eat well every day--not as a once-in-a-while diet, but as a lifetime lifestyle choice Monitoring calorie intake is a proven way of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. The key is to monitor the number of calories consumed and the number of calories expended on a daily basis. This beautiful cookbook, with its magazine-like design--packed with luscious illustrations--makes keeping an eye on what you eat easy"-- "The Ultimate Low-Calorie Meals Book offers hundreds of recipes and ideas that make eating healthy and watching your weight easy and delicious. These recipes are ideal for light and nutritious everyday meals that form the basis of a healthy lifestyle. Filled with dishes the entire family will love, recipes are clearly marked with icons that let you quickly identify recipes that are ready in 30 minutes or less, high in fiber, and low in sodium"-- "Healthy eating has never looked so good Featuring more than four hundred light and healthy, but unquestionably delicious, recipes, Ultimate Low-Calorie Book is the go-to cookbook for both everyday meals and special occasions. Beautifully presented with over three hundred full-colour photographs, this collection includes up-to-date nutrition information on your favourite foods, taking the guesswork out of portion control. Covering a broad range of recipes organized in traditional categories, from everyday weeknight meals to special meals for gatherings with friends, cooks will find hundreds of recipes that prove, again and again, that they can enjoy delicious, food, without undermining their aim to maintain a healthy weight and feel great. Recipes include at-a-glance icons for Family Friendly dishes, 20-Minute Meals, and Share with Friends--perfect for holidays and special occasions. Special features include savvy substitution charts showing readers how to switch in low-calorie alternatives in their everyday food choices. Inspiring, up-to-date diet and nutrition advice. Designed to help readers learn to eat well every day--not as a once-in-a-while diet, but as a lifetime lifestyle choice. Monitoring calorie intake is a proven way of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. The key is to monitor the number of calories consumed and the number of calories expended on a daily basis. This beautiful cookbook, with its magazine-like design--packed with luscious illustrations--makes keeping an eye on what you eat easy"-- Provided by publisher "Healthy eating has never looked so good Featuring more than four hundred light and healthy, but unquestionably delicious, recipes, Ultimate Low-Calorie Meals is the go-to cookbook for both everyday meals and special occasions. Beautifully presented with over three hundred full-colour photographs, this collection includes up-to-date nutrition information on your favourite foods, taking the guesswork out of portion control. Covering a broad range of recipes organized in traditional categories, from everyday weeknight meals to special meals for gatherings with friends, cooks will find hundreds of recipes that prove, again and again, that they can enjoy delicious, food, without undermining their aim to maintain a healthy weight and feel great. Recipes include at-a-glance icons for Family Friendly dishes, 20-Minute Meals, and Share with Friends--perfect for holidays and special occasions Special features include savvy substitution charts showing readers how to switch in low-calorie alternatives in their everyday food choices Inspiring, up-to-date diet and nutrition advice Designed to help readers learn to eat well every day--not as a once-in-a-while diet, but as a lifetime lifestyle choice Monitoring calorie intake is a proven way of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. The key is to monitor the number of calories consumed and the number of calories expended on a daily basis. This beautiful cookbook, with its magazine-like design--packed with luscious illustrations--makes keeping an eye on what you eat easy"-- Provided by publisher You'll never run out of healthy, nutritious family meals with this extensive collection of low-calorie recipes New in the Ultimate series, The Ultimate Low-Calorie Meals Book offers hundreds of recipes and ideas that make eating healthy and watching your weight easy and delicious. These recipes are ideal for light and nutritious everyday meals that form the basis of a healthy lifestyle. Filled with dishes the entire family will love, recipes are clearly marked with icons that let you quickly identify recipes that are ready in 30 minutes or less, high in fiber, and low in sodium. Packed with more than 400 delicious and nutritious low-calorie meals and hundreds of beautiful photos, The Ultimate Low-Calorie Meals Book is a great resource at a great price. Features more than 400 flavorful calorie- and fat-conscious recipes, including main dishes, snacks, sandwiches, pizza, desserts, restaurant favorites, and make-ahead meals Includes more than 300 gorgeous full-color photographs that make every page inspiring and easy to follow Special Healthy Eating Basics chapter Special features include substitution charts that help make every meal more calorie-conscious, up-to-date diet and nutrition advice, and much more Whether you're trying to adopt new, low-calorie eating habits or looking for new recipes to help you maintain your already-healthy lifestyle, this is the ultimate guide to tasty, healthy eating.