How to Lighten Your Favorite Recipe

Cooking for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday can be tricky if you are watching your waist line. Here are some tips on how to lighten your favorite recipe and not skimp on flavor.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Favorite Dish
• Egg Substitute
• Light Ingredients

1. 
    
   Egg

   Check your recipe for eggs. If it calls for eggs, use 1/2 regular eggs and 1/2 egg substitute.

2. 
    
   Cheese

   Replace cheese with reduced fat cheddar in the recipe if it is called for.

3. 
    
   Cream

   Use fat-free whenever possible, such as when the recipe calls for sour cream. This can also be done if cream cheese or any other type of dairy is required.

4. 
    
   Turkey

   When it is called for, use ground turkey instead of ground beef. It is leaner and has less fat.

5. 
    
   Oil

   Fry your dishes in olive oil and use only the amount needed to complete the dish instead of heavy oil and deep frying.

6. Remember, anytime you can reduce the fat or calories in a dish, you are making it more healthy for you and your family.

Tips & Warnings

• Use low fat
• Use turkey
• Follow the directions on the recipe, just substitute.

[sallyemaycreate]

on 11/18/2009 Excellent tips and advice on How to Lighten Your Favorite Recipe... much needed during the Holidays with all of the food and sweets being served! Also, ground bison has less fat and calories than chicken or turkey! A definite 5*

[Cinzia]

on 11/16/2009 Good advice, people should think about their health a bit more in this country. Smaller servings, less fat, less process food and more raw fruit and vegetables is the way to go.5***** and Rec!