Taste of Home Recipe Makeovers


Book Description

Cutting back on fat,calories and carbs doesn't mean sacrificing flavor! Lose weight, get healthy and eat great! It’s a snap with the light but hearty family-favorites found in this all-new cookbook. Cutting back on fat, calories and carbs doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor! Now it’s easier than ever to enjoy piping-hot lasagnas, juicy burgers, lip-smacking mac & cheese, hearty stews, finger-licking fried chicken and even mom’s meatloaf…all while keeping healthy-eating goals in check. The pros at the Taste of Home Test Kitchen trimmed down all-time classic comfort foods, turning them into heart-smart choices you’ll be excited to serve. They also cut back the sugar and butter from cakes, pies, brownies and other crowd-pleasing desserts. They even created Bonus Chapters of satisfying and simply delicious gluten-free and vegan dishes. You’ll also find tips for lightening up your own recipes and step-by-step photos demonstrating insider cooking techniques sure to lead you to success. Lose weight, get healthy and eat great! It’s a snap with the light but hearty family-favorites found in this all-new cookbook. CHAPTERS Down-Home Breakfast Staples Savory Snacks & Appetizers Comforting Soups & Sandwiches Hearty Beef & Poultry Entrees Pork, Ham & More Fish & Seafood Dinners Meatless Meals Lightened-Up Sides Breads, Biscuits & More Trimmed-Down Sweets Bonus: Gluten-Free Comfort Foods Bonus: Vegan Specialties RECIPES Chocolate Chip Pancakes Peanut Butter-Banana Waffles Breakfast Pizza Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Rolls Low-Fat Milk Shakes No-Fuss Bruschetta Hawaiian Sausage Kabobs Crab Phyllo Cups Oven-Fried Chicken Just-Like-Mom’s Meatloaf Beef Fajitas Creamy Ravioli 3-Cheese Lasagna Italian Sausage Orzo Baked Mac & Cheese Tex-Mex Pork Chops Feta Mushroom Burgers Cheesy Broccoli Side Parmesan French Fries Air-Fried Onion Rings Peanut Buter Cookies Pumpkin-Maple Pie Must-Try Tiramisu Grandma’s Chocolate Cake Berry-Topped Cheesecake




Taste of Home Comfort Food Makeovers


Book Description

The pros at Taste of Home received hundreds of requests to lighten up family-favorite recipes—and they did! Whether cutting calories from a bubbling casserole, trimming fat from a cheesy pizza or skimming sugar from a heavenly dessert, these experts revamped classic dishes while keeping all the mouthwatering flavor in tact. Now they’re sharing their secrets in Taste of Home Best-Loved Makeovers. Inside this brand-new cookbook you’ll find Nutrition Facts with every recipe as well as Diabetic Exchanges, hints and tips for making over your own favorites and more. Best of all, this must-have collection helps you dish out all the comfort you enjoy without an ounce of guilt! Golden potpies, cheesy lasagna, piping hot mac and cheese, decadent chocolate cake…these are just some the favorite foods that home cooks from coast to coast asked Taste of Home to lighten up for them. After all, today’s family cooks want to serve hearty specialties but they also want to keep sugar, fat, carbs, sodium and calories at bay. Now, readers of American’s No. 1 food and entertaining magazine can lean how to trim the fat from classic dishes without cutting back on flavor. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen experts share their secrets for pairing down calories, fat and more with Taste of Home Best-Loved Makeovers. The brand-new title offers more than 340 revamped recipes, each putting a light spin on all-time classics. Complete Nutrition Information with every recipe helps buyers calculate weight-loss points and adhere to particular diet restrictions. In addition, hundreds of color photos and tips on trimming down family favorites make this cookbook a rewarding purchase for anyone hoping to serve best-loved foods without skimping on flavor.




Taste of Home Comfort Food Makeovers


Book Description

The pros at Taste of Home received hundreds of requests to lighten up family-favorite recipes—and they did! Whether cutting calories from a bubbling casserole, trimming fat from a cheesy pizza or skimming sugar from a heavenly dessert, these experts revamped classic dishes while keeping all the mouthwatering flavor in tact. Now they’re sharing their secrets in Taste of Home Best-Loved Makeovers. Inside this brand-new cookbook you’ll find Nutrition Facts with every recipe as well as Diabetic Exchanges, hints and tips for making over your own favorites and more. Best of all, this must-have collection helps you dish out all the comfort you enjoy without an ounce of guilt! Golden potpies, cheesy lasagna, piping hot mac and cheese, decadent chocolate cake…these are just some the favorite foods that home cooks from coast to coast asked Taste of Home to lighten up for them. After all, today’s family cooks want to serve hearty specialties but they also want to keep sugar, fat, carbs, sodium and calories at bay. Now, readers of American’s No. 1 food and entertaining magazine can lean how to trim the fat from classic dishes without cutting back on flavor. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen experts share their secrets for pairing down calories, fat and more with Taste of Home Best-Loved Makeovers. The brand-new title offers more than 340 revamped recipes, each putting a light spin on all-time classics. Complete Nutrition Information with every recipe helps buyers calculate weight-loss points and adhere to particular diet restrictions. In addition, hundreds of color photos and tips on trimming down family favorites make this cookbook a rewarding purchase for anyone hoping to serve best-loved foods without skimping on flavor.




Taste of Home Recipe Makeovers


Book Description

Cutting back on fat,calories and carbs doesn't mean sacrificing flavor! Lose weight, get healthy and eat great! It’s a snap with the light but hearty family-favorites found in this all-new cookbook. Cutting back on fat, calories and carbs doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor! Now it’s easier than ever to enjoy piping-hot lasagnas, juicy burgers, lip-smacking mac & cheese, hearty stews, finger-licking fried chicken and even mom’s meatloaf…all while keeping healthy-eating goals in check. The pros at the Taste of Home Test Kitchen trimmed down all-time classic comfort foods, turning them into heart-smart choices you’ll be excited to serve. They also cut back the sugar and butter from cakes, pies, brownies and other crowd-pleasing desserts. They even created Bonus Chapters of satisfying and simply delicious gluten-free and vegan dishes. You’ll also find tips for lightening up your own recipes and step-by-step photos demonstrating insider cooking techniques sure to lead you to success. Lose weight, get healthy and eat great! It’s a snap with the light but hearty family-favorites found in this all-new cookbook. CHAPTERS Here’s What Healthy Means at Taste of Home Healthy Food Imposters Power Up with Power-Packed Foods Smart Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget Down-Home Breakfast Staples Party Time Snacks & Appetizers Comforting Soups & Chili Hearty Beef Entrees Pork, Ham & More Family-Favorite Poultry Simply Easy Fish & Seafood Meatless Main Dishes Sides, Salads & Breads 5-Star Sweets Bonus: Special Vegan Dishes Bonus: Gluten-Free Baking Recipe Index RECIPES Air-Fryer Fish & Fries Makeover Creamy Mac & Cheese Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks Veggie Chowder Healthy Chipotle Chicken Pumpkin Pizza Multigrain Cinnamon Rolls Modern Tuna Casserole Makeover Creamy Artichoke Dip Arrabbiata Sauce with Zucchini Noodles Grilled Pork Noodle Salad Better than Egg Salad Makeover Hash & Eggs Vegan Pumpkin Pie Flaxseed Oatmeal Pancakes Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Makeover Fluffy Lime Salad Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers Carrot Ginger Soup Makeover Deviled Eggs Kale Smoothies Turkey Breast with Cranberry Brown Rice Vegan Taco Salad Fresh Corn & Tomato Fettuccine Healthy Greek Bean Dip Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies Kiwi-Strawberry Spinach Salad Healthy Party Snack Mix Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Tilapia with Jasmine Rice Quinoa with Peas & Onion




Taste of Home Comfort Food Makeovers


Book Description

The pros at Taste of Home received hundreds of requests to lighten up family-favorite recipes—and they did! Whether cutting calories from a bubbling casserole, trimming fat from a cheesy pizza or skimming sugar from a heavenly dessert, these experts revamped classic dishes while keeping all the mouthwatering flavor in tact. Now they’re sharing their secrets in Taste of Home Best-Loved Makeovers. Inside this brand-new cookbook you’ll find Nutrition Facts with every recipe as well as Diabetic Exchanges, hints and tips for making over your own favorites and more. Best of all, this must-have collection helps you dish out all the comfort you enjoy without an ounce of guilt! Golden potpies, cheesy lasagna, piping hot mac and cheese, decadent chocolate cake…these are just some the favorite foods that home cooks from coast to coast asked Taste of Home to lighten up for them. After all, today’s family cooks want to serve hearty specialties but they also want to keep sugar, fat, carbs, sodium and calories at bay. Now, readers of American’s No. 1 food and entertaining magazine can lean how to trim the fat from classic dishes without cutting back on flavor. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen experts share their secrets for pairing down calories, fat and more with Taste of Home Best-Loved Makeovers. The brand-new title offers more than 340 revamped recipes, each putting a light spin on all-time classics. Complete Nutrition Information with every recipe helps buyers calculate weight-loss points and adhere to particular diet restrictions. In addition, hundreds of color photos and tips on trimming down family favorites make this cookbook a rewarding purchase for anyone hoping to serve best-loved foods without skimping on flavor.




Gluten-Free Makeovers


Book Description

When Beth Hillson was diagnosed with celiac disease more than thirty years ago, she had nowhere to turn to for recipes or support. She embarked on a lifelong journey to help provide delicious and healthy food to others who cannot have wheat—as many as 1 in 133 Americans, according to recent estimates. In Gluten-Free Makeovers, Hillson makes over some of the most popular recipes—from celeb chef favorites to classic comfort foods, from pot pies to pizza, fig bars to croissants—so wheat-free home cooks can have their cake and eat it too. With chapters dedicated to the gluten-free kitchen, preparation basics, a resource guide on ingredient sources, and supplemental info on gluten-free living, Gluten-Free Makeovers offers inspiring meals for both seasoned and novice chefs alike.




Taste of Home Light & Easy Weeknight Cooking


Book Description

It’s true! You can still savor all of the comfort foods you love while eating right—even when your scheduled is slammed. It’s simple with Light & Easy Weeknight Cooking. Inside, you’ll discover 300+ delicious recipes that come together in a pinch while paring down calories, fat, sodium, sugar and carbohydrates. Sound too good to be true? Take a look inside and you’ll find lighter takes on 30-minute entrees, 5-ingredient recipes, slow-cooker greats, Instant Potâ and air-fryer dishes, and so many others. If you’re looking to serve wholesome meals, maintain a healthy lifestyle and enjoy sensational foods any night of the week, let Light & Easy Weeknight Cooking be your inspiration. With these 307 effortless recipes, you’ll quickly see just how simple and delicious eating right can be! CHAPTERS Snacks & Munchies Sides, Salads & Breads Soups & Sandwiches 30-Minute Classics Sheet-Pan Suppers Easy Weeknight Bowls Meal-In-One Wonders Half-Homemade Staples Meatless Mondays Make-Ahead Greats Light & Easy Desserts Workweek Odds & Ends RECIPES 10-Minute Zesty Salsa Jiffy Ground Pork Skillet Simple Grilled Steak Fajitas Weeknight Chicken Chop Suey Makeover Macaroni & Cheese One-Pan Sweet Chili Shrimp & Veggies So Easy Snack Mix Pressure-Cooker Cranberry-Stuffed Apples No-Guilt Brownies Contest-Winning Greek Pasta Bake Grilled Garden Veggie Pizza Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Pizza Meat Loaf Cups Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Easy Beef Stroganoff Chicken Veggie Packets Makeover Cheddar Biscuits Slow-Cooker Veggie Lasagna Pressure-Cooker Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Snappy Tuna Melts Easy Almond Joy Chia Pudding Air-Fryer Spinach Feta Turnovers Quick Italian Veggie Skillet No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars Tacos on a Stick Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Salad Tuscan Fish Packets Weeknight Pasta Squiggles One-Pot Sausage & Basil Pasta Quinoa Unstuffed Peppers Sheet-Pan Pineapple Chicken Fajitas




Taste of Home Skinny Slow Cooker


Book Description

Now it’s easier than ever to cook smart and eat smart thanks to the new title from Taste of Home—Skinny Slow Cooker! Today’s home cooks care about serving healthy meals but struggle to find time to prepare foods that satisfy yet pare down calories, fat and sodium. With the 350+ recipes in Skinny Slow Cooker, however, setting a heart-smart meal on the table is a snap! With a little planning, a few everyday ingredients and a slow cooker, family cooks can easily create meals so hearty, no one will realize they are eating light! Based on the tremendous success Taste of Home Books experienced with best-selling titles “Slow Cooker,” “Slow Cooker Throughout the Year,” Casseroles, Slow Cooker & Soups,” “Comfort Food Diet” and “Comfort Food Makeovers,” it seemed like a natural fit to offer today’s family cooks a collection of slow-cooked dishes that make healthy eating a priority. Inside this collection, readers will find common ingredients, Nutrition Facts with every recipe, Diabetic Exchanges where applicable and, most important, mouthwatering meals that come together in a slow cooker and satisfy the entire family! A special icon notes dishes that call for five ingredients or fewer and prep and cook timelines make meal planning simple. Two “Bonus Chapters” help family cooks round out menus with garden-fresh salads and light desserts that skim back on calories, sugar and fat. Best of all, these recipes come from real home cooks who know how to serve healthy family meals and save time in the kitchen. These are the dishes they rely on most…and the foods that received thumbs-up approval at the dinner table. Cooking smart, eating smart, losing weight and feeling great has never been more delicious than with Taste of Home Skinny Slow Cooker! CHAPTERS Lighten Up (Intro) Soups & Sandwiches Beefy Entrees Chicken & Turkey Pork, Ham & More Seafood & Meatless Classics Slow-Cooked Sides Bonus: Salads Bonus: Low-Fat Desserts




Comfort Food Makeovers


Book Description

Mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni and cheese, chocolate chip cookies, ice cream, soup...these are the comfort foods we crave—but many of us are afraid to eat them because of their high fat and calorie content. Now, thanks to Elaine Magee, we can eat our favorite comfort foods in a healthful way! Comfort Food Makeovers provides 116 easy, mouthwatering recipes for your favorite comfort foods that are full of flavor and texture yet healthy enough to eat anytime. Magee, the author of Fry Light, Fry Right! truly knows how to cook the healthy way, and she is on a mission to teach the world how to use ingredients and techniques to lighten a recipe without losing the flavor: incorporate reduced-fat ingredients, boost the fiber, and always cut down on serving sizes. She keeps us tempted with main dishes such as American Meatloaf and Butter-Baked Chicken, savory side dishes such as Potatoes with Leeks and Gruyere, and decadent desserts such as One-Bowl Brownies and Triple Chocolate Decadence Cookies. The delicious recipes in Comfort Food Makeovers will make you think twice before eating the full-fat, full-calorie versions of your favorite comfort foods ever again!




Nicole Johnson's Diabetes Recipe Makeovers


Book Description

Nicole Johnson's Diabetes Recipe Makeovers offers healthy ways to transform delicious recipes to fit the dietary restrictions of diabetics. Ms. Johnson, Miss America 1999, has been living with the disease since 1993 and is a consultant and spokesperson for diabetes issues. By presenting simple and healthy substitutions for recipes, Ms. Johnson aims to improve the nutritional value of recipes as well as enhance the taste of each dish. This helpful—and healthful—collection includes a wide variety of recipes for breakfast items, main dishes, appetizers, and side dishes, as well as suggestions for versatile lunch or dinner plates, ethnic entrees, and desserts. Here are some of the 125 recipe makeovers you will find in the cookbook: • Nutmeg Pancakes with Lemon-Spiked Berries • Quick Chicken Sausage Jambalaya • Fresh Vegetable Lasagna • Southern Crabcakes with Remoulade Dipping Sauce • Open-Faced Egg Salad Sandwiches • Pink Peppermint Meringues Nutritional information, including the carbohydrate count and dietary exchanges, accompanies each recipe, and full-color photos make each dish even more enticing to try. Nicole Johnson's Diabetes Recipe Makeovers is spiral-bound and lies flat when open for easy use. It features a recipe index for at-a-glance convenience and a handy metric conversion chart.