Espresso Crème Brûlée
Five simple ingredients make for a seemingly complex, deeply flavourful dessert – a crispy-crusted crème brûlée sure to leave coffee lovers weak in the knees!
Five simple ingredients make for a seemingly complex, deeply flavourful dessert – a crispy-crusted crème brûlée sure to leave coffee lovers weak in the knees!
The meaty aubergine enlists figs and chèvre to share a chickpea crust, perfect for an hors d'oeuvre, appetizer or a light lunch!
Eggplant is a common vegetable throughout the Southern Mediterranean, where it is often fried. Roasting is a simpler, healthier method of preparing the nightshade veggie and removing any bitter edge. And it is even more delicious when made into an eggplant dip!
Homemade soups and stews are perfect staples to prepare in advance. In fact, soups often taste better when flavors have had a chance to develop, so do yourself a favor and make our simple broth a day ahead.
The ratio of protein and carbohydrates makes this salad ideal for a light lunch or snack. Try serving it with brown rice for a more substantial meal.
Dig into our creamiest-ever chocolate pudding, made superbly smooth with heart-healthy soy milk, dark chocolate chips and a dash of sweet vanilla.
There's something so comforting about tucking into a creamy bowl of potato soup once the weather starts to cool.
Keep your family far from boredom by changing up our curried soup each time you make it. Try stirring in 1 cup of cooked quinoa or brown rice, 8 ounces of cooked and shredded chicken (skinless, of course) or 8 ounces of cubed firm tofu.
The only thing standing between clean eating and quiche is that flaky, buttery crust, which sometimes weighs down the delicate dish. We've taken it away completely, letting the multicolored vegetables hold court.
Creole dishes are slow simmered, which unfortunately translates to a loss of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. For this reason, we kept the stove-top time for our chicken and okra brief.
Our lighter version of this comfort soup combines potatoes with cauliflower for a nutritious base that's brimming with flavor. Freshly made turkey bacon bits top off this cauliflower and leek soup for an incredibly indulgent lunch.
Forget the hot wings! We've converted all the Buffalo chicken flavor you love into a totally portable – and addictive – Super Bowl dip.
Brian Bistrong, chef of New York's Braeburn restaurant, offers up a creamy (and cream-free!) low-cal trumpet mushroom soup.
Sweet and savory worlds collide in this hearty gluten-free soup, with thin ribbons of chard and chunky navy beans providing sustaining fiber.
Whether you use the fresh or frozen type, these berries break down as they cook, while the apples stay slightly firm, creating a pleasing variety of textures and tastes in our revamped cranberry sauce. Plus, the slight spiciness of fresh ginger gives this not-too-sweet fat-free condiment a pleasant kick.
While a little less than an hour may seem long until dinner is ready, you can make this soup entrée ahead and enjoy it for dinner or lunch anytime. Trust us, it's even better on the second day!
A staple in Cajun cooking, collard greens are a quick cook's best friend. While the leaves may seem tough, it's important to not overcook them for optimum flavor – five minutes is all you need.
A creamy sweet potato casserole is a must-have on every holiday table, and we've put a new spin on the eye-catching orange-hued spuds with light coconut milk and various sweet and piquant spices.
If you're a fan of Vietnamese noodle soup you'll love our cleaned-up version! Mix up your veggies and protein to keep it fresh.
Create your own clean, olive oil–based mayonnaise in as little time as it takes to turn on your food processor!
Our vegetarian take on the classic will wow meat lovers – they're dripping with a homemade, savory mushroom-cauliflower sauce that mimics a traditional beef filling.
Chipotle adds a little kick of spice and a lot of flavor to this hearty soup. A finishing touch of cilantro and a squeeze of lime brighten the entire meal.
Looking for the ultimate chocolate fix? Try these on for size.
Greek yogurt gives our decadent chocolate mousse a hint of tang, the perfect dessert to spice up a romantic night in.
Called socca in France or farinata in Italy, this savory pancake is a traditional street food and cherished favorite in both regions. Our CE version cuts the fat by reducing the amount of oil and adds fiber with a white bean purée.
This classic chicken cordon bleau recipe is made with low-sodium ham and creamy Laughing Cow cheese to give it a clean makeover.
Our take on this South American green sauce gets its hue from pitted green olives, parsley and mint, for a tangy topper for our lean pan-seared chicken.
Paying homage to '50s and '60s Tiki culture, a faux-Polynesian trend that lives on in themed bars across the globe, this tropical appetizer offers a tinge of Tiki taste without the high fat or refined sugar.
Tangy and sweet goat's milk chèvre forms the savory, calcium-rich base of this visually appealing appetizer.
Infused with sweet maple syrup and aromatic cinnamon, this bowl is packed with wholesome ingredients and is a cinch to make.
Hearty and creamy, this recipe can be made using leftover potato wedges for an even easier dish.
This quick and easy dessert has a certain delicacy to it. What it (thankfully) lacks in calories – only 119! – it makes up for in nutritional heft, thanks to potent passion fruit.
Typically made with whipped feta, lemon and peppers, our version replaces some of the cheese with mild yet creamy lima beans and adds robust oregano, zippy lemon zest and spicy hot peppers.
We trade bulgur for riced cauliflower to cut the heft of this traditional Middle Eastern salad, while maintaining the classic flavors you love – cucumber, tomato, parsley, mint and lemon!
The flavor of this savory, creamy dip beats any store-bought or restaurant variety by a long shot. Chock-full of vegetables, it is significantly lower in both calories and fat, too.
Both sherbet and sorbet consist of fruit juices or purées and sweetener, but sherbets also include dairy. Most sherbet sold in the US often contains 1 to 2% milk fat, but our recipe uses skim milk for a zero gram fat total.
Tender scallops pair beautifully with fragrant ginger, garlic and a bounty of colorful vegetables in this cleaned-up version of the popular Chinese take-out dish.
If pork chops for breakfast seem uncommon, it may be time to treat yourself to a little Southern comfort! And, while warmed apples are a popular morning side, don't limit yourself to this single fruit: firm pears or nectarines will work nicely here, too.
Light and full of complex flavor, this stew is sure to become a regular in your home. Coconut, coriander and jalapeño give this stew an authentic Latin-American flair, while black cod adds a punch of protein.
Raw endive has a refreshingly bitter flavor, but grilling or braising the red, mineral-rich leaves brings out their natural sweetness.
Beet greens pack a nutritious punch, with protein, beta-carotene and calcium. Served with their equally nutritious, crimson roots, this healthy heavyweight is also a snap to make.
Derived from the cassava root, tapioca starch (or tapioca flour) is a thickener that's ideal for sauces and stews, as it dissolves completely and offers a glossy sheen to liquids.
We take your traditional slow-cooker chili and turn it on its head with subtle hints of espresso, just enough to tickle (rather than assault) the palate! The cost for a trip to flavor country? Just 230 calories...
Buy a larger piece of beef to whip up a big pot of stew that will last for months in your freezer. This cold-weather staple is great with a crusty piece of whole-wheat baguette for dipping!
Most of the EVOO used for these marinated pork chops is discarded after use, so you won't be paying a fatty price for the greater taste.
With these aromatic salmon skewers, there's no need to marinate for hours to get that authentic South Asian flavor. Zucchini tossed with cumin and mint adds a light touch to round out this meal.
We spotted Pamela Braun's fabulous 20-minute fish recipe as an entry in our Essential Fish Dish contest. We immediately needed to know more...
We bake our lighter, rutabaga-laced latkes to save you the time (just 20 minutes hands on!) and the weight of frying them in oil.
An exclusive baked peaches dessert recipe from Nigel Slater's cookbook, Ripe - a follow-up to the hugely popular Tender.
This ain't your basic cream-laden potato salad! We've shed a ton of unhealthy fat by letting yogurt and ricotta give our taters their essential, creamy texture!
Stephanie Izard, winner of season four's Top Chef, creates a crisp salad for you to enjoy this season.
This chunky, textured and creamy avocado egg salad nixes the mayo, but tangy Dijon mustard gives it an added kick (and won't deposit itself on your hips).
Sink your teeth into these chocolate chip almond butter cookies! Six ingredients, two steps and 20 minutes is all you'll need to whip together two dozen of our no-flour, dairy-free, low-sugar cookies.
It's hard to believe these addictive, cheesy chips with creamy dip are just 1 gram of fat per serving!
An ideal complement to steak, béarnaise is creamy, tangy, delicious – but typically loaded with butter. Here, thanks to our revamped recipe relying on the finest ingredients – minus the fat – you can finally savor this classic French sauce without the worry!
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