Low Fat Cooking

Chayote squash is a fresh replacement for zucchini as a side dish vegetable. It keeps its crisp texture after cooking which makes it great when texture is important.

Nov 30, 2009 - Renee Shelton

A simple fresh salad that can be served with both seafood and poultry dishes. Crisp cucumbers and fennel bulb are paired with vibrant orange segments and dill.

Oct 30, 2009 - Renee Shelton

This is a recipe for a quick and easy lowfat broiled rockfish dinner. Simply add the rockfish fillets with the vegetables and white wine and broil until the fish is done.

Oct 12, 2009 - Renee Shelton

This version calls for simmering cauliflower and vegetables in chicken stock and Madeira. After pureeing, the mix is added to a seasoned low fat white sauce for richness

Sep 18, 2009 - Renee Shelton

This recipe uses prickly pear cactus fruit and a fresh mango puree. The sorbet is enhanced with a little dark rum and uses a food processor instead of an ice cream maker.

Sep 7, 2009 - Renee Shelton

Halibut is a lean white meat flatfish with a neutral flavor that is easy to use in many dishes. Here is a recipe using halibut with red and yellow peppers.

Jun 7, 2009 - Renee Shelton

Sunflower seeds are added with buttermilk for an easy and versatile quick bread. Serve warm as a dessert with frozen yogurt or cold as a snack.

May 15, 2009 - Renee Shelton

This easy-to-make lemon jelly roll cake is filled with a 100% fruit wild blueberry spread and served with a homemade lemon and blueberry sauce.

Mar 28, 2009 - Renee Shelton

Pork tenderloin is a great choice for quick-fix and low fat weeknight dinners and can be easily made into a great company entrée. Three different rubs are included.

Mar 1, 2009 - Renee Shelton

Skinless chicken thighs are browned then simmered in a sauce made with onions, bell peppers and garlic. Fire roasted tomatoes, dry white wine and herbs finish the dish.

Feb 15, 2009 - Renee Shelton

Perfect for any holiday, this simple and low fat chocolate zucchini cake has orange liqueur and grated orange zest baked in.

Dec 3, 2008 - Renee Shelton

A great and tasty way to use both zucchini and chocolate in the same recipe. Use the glaze with the recipe or serve lightly dusted with confectioner's sugar.

Nov 25, 2008 - Renee Shelton

Serve this recipe for vegetable curry containing cauliflower florets, carrots and green beans with garlic in yogurt sauce over large grained Israeli cous cous.

Oct 2, 2008 - Renee Shelton

A piece of pie or a slice of cake seems incomplete without a sauce or whipped cream alongside it. Try these recipes in place of whipped cream for a sweet dessert topping.

Sep 11, 2008 - Renee Shelton

An appetizer made with roasted eggplant and Roma tomatoes and homemade marinated artichoke bottoms spooned over toasted French bread.

Sep 8, 2008 - Renee Shelton

Virtually fat free and very quick to prepare, this chili recipe made with prepared cannellini and Great Northern beans can be incorporated into any menu.

Sep 3, 2008 - Renee Shelton