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More So Fat, Low Fat, No Fat For Family and Friends
Recipes for Family and Friends That Cut the Fat but Not the Flavor
By Betty Rohde
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About The Book
200 more tempting recipes from the author of So Fat, Low Fat, No Fat that taste so good you'll never believe they're good for you!
Betty Rohde's first book, So Fat, Low Fat, No Fat, introduced the world to her delicious down-home low-fat food. In this new collection of sensible and savory dishes, you'll find recipes designed to please the palate and safeguard the waistlines of people who enjoy a well-stocked table without a lot of fuss in the kitchen. Now you can enjoy:
-Ham Swirls
-Sweet Potato Chips
-Oklahoma Lazy-Daze Tex-Mex Casserole
-Bayou Magic Chicken
-Sausage and Grits for Breakfast
-Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding
-Spaghetti Pizza
-Krispy Chicken
Betty shares her tips for cutting fat and spicing up your diet, as well as menu suggestions for a Christmas morning party, a New Year's buffet, sit-down dinners, informal brunches, and more. More So Fat, Low Fat, No Fat makes having company, whether the occasion is casual or formal, a cause for celebration.
Betty Rohde's first book, So Fat, Low Fat, No Fat, introduced the world to her delicious down-home low-fat food. In this new collection of sensible and savory dishes, you'll find recipes designed to please the palate and safeguard the waistlines of people who enjoy a well-stocked table without a lot of fuss in the kitchen. Now you can enjoy:
-Ham Swirls
-Sweet Potato Chips
-Oklahoma Lazy-Daze Tex-Mex Casserole
-Bayou Magic Chicken
-Sausage and Grits for Breakfast
-Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding
-Spaghetti Pizza
-Krispy Chicken
Betty shares her tips for cutting fat and spicing up your diet, as well as menu suggestions for a Christmas morning party, a New Year's buffet, sit-down dinners, informal brunches, and more. More So Fat, Low Fat, No Fat makes having company, whether the occasion is casual or formal, a cause for celebration.
Excerpt
Chapter 1
Appetizers
COUNTRY CAVIAR
SERVES 12
VERY LOW-FAT
Prep :10
Cook :15
Stand :00
Total :25
In the country, we use cornmeal for everything. What you have is what you use, so make something with what you have.
1 1/4 cups fat-free self-rising cornmeal mix
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 teaspoon chopped chives (fresh or dried)
24 pitted ripe or pimento-stuffed olives
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray two miniature (1 3/4-inch) muffin pans with vegetable oil cooking spray.
In a heavy zipper-lock plastic bag, combine cornmeal mix, egg substitute, sour cream, and chives. Close the bag and use tips of fingers to mix batter well. Keep walking your fingers around and over the batter until well blended. Shake to one side of the bag and snip off the corner of the bag to make a 3/4-inch opening. Squeeze the batter into the prepared muffin pans, filling each about 3/4 full.
Press an olive into the center of each cup of batter. Bake for about 15 minutes or until done.
Variations: Use cocktail onions or a ring of jalapeño pepper in place of the olives.
Make a thumbprint in the top of each cup of batter and spoon in about 1/2 teaspoon of minced fresh jalapeño pepper, or jalapeño pepper jelly.
Variations: Add a 1/2-inch chunk of fat-free cheese, your choice.
Add a 1/2-inch chunk of 98% fat-free ham.
Add 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce.
HOT AND SPICY PEPPER SQUARES
MAKES 48 SQUARES
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :10
Cook :40
Stand :10
Total 1:00
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Dash salt
2 cups egg substitute
3 cups grated fat-free Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeño pepper
2 tablespoons chopped pimento
2 tablespoons sliced pitted ripe olives
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
In a bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg substitute slightly with an electric mixer, then stir in the flour mixture. Fold in the cheeses, pepper, pimento, and olives.
Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes, or until set and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes; cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Serve warm or with low-fat tortilla chips if desired.
FROZEN GRAPES
SERVES 6
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :50
Cook :00
Stand :02
Total :52
1 1/2 pounds green or red seedless grapes
Stem and wash the grapes and pat dry. Place in the freezer for about 45 minutes. Remove from the freezer and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Very good with a hot spicy meal on a hot spicy summer evening.
BEAN TASTIES
MAKES 40 TASTIES
2.3 GRAMS FAT PER SERVING (4 PIECES)
Prep :20
Cook :10
Stand :00
Total :30
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (16-ounce)can fat-free refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash salt (optional)
Dash pepper
1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup cubed avocado
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup finely chopped green peppers (or red or mixed for holidays)
Salsa and fat-free sour cream
In a nonstick skillet lightly sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray, cook the onion, stirring constantly, until tender. Stir in the refried beans, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, if desired, and pepper. Set aside.
Combine the cream cheese, avocado, and lime and lemon juice and mash together thoroughly. Spread about 2 tablespoons over each tortilla, leaving about 1/2-inch border around edge. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the bean mixture over the avocado mixture. Top with a chopped pepper and roll each tortilla up.
Cut the tortilla rolls into fourths; insert a toothpick or wooden pick into each tastie. Serve with salsa and fat-free sour cream.
HAM SWIRLS
SERVES 8
1 GRAM FAT PER SERVING
Prep :15
Cook :00
Stand 1:00
Total 1:15
8 slices 98% fat-free deli-style ham
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
8 medium whole dill pickles
Spread one side of each ham slice with about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese.
Lay one pickle on each at one side; roll the ham slice around the pickle. Press the edges together. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. To serve, cut each pickle into six slices. Place on a serving tray, fiat side down. Have picks by the tray.
PIZZA APPETIZERS
SERVES 12
2 GRAMS FAT PER SERVING
Prep :15
Cook :08
Stand :00
Total :23
1 long loaf Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise
3/4 cup shredded fat-free Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup shredded fat-free Cheddar Cheese
3/4 cup fat-free pasta sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
6 thin slices 98% fat-free ham
12 to 15 bell pepper rings
1/2 cup chopped onion
Parsley for garnish
Preheat the broiler. Place the bread, cut side up, on a baking sheet; toast 4 to 5 inches from the heat source until lightly browned.
Combine the cheeses and sprinkle 1/4 of the mixture on each bread half; broil again until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes.
In a small saucepan, combine the pasta sauce and seasoning. Place over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Spoon evenly over bread halves; top with ham, pepper rings, and chopped onion. Sprinkle each half with the remaining cheeses.
Broil 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cut each half into 6 pieces. Garnish with a little parsley if desired.
TORTILLA CHEESECAKE
SERVES 12
2 GRAMS FAT ENTIRE DISH
Prep :35
Cook :45
Stand 3:00
Total 4:20
1 1/2 cups crushed baked tortilla chips
1/4 cup Butter Buds, liquid form
2 (8-ounce) packages plus 1 (3-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 1/2 cups shredded fat-free Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4-ounce)can chopped green chiles, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 (8-ounce) carton fat-free sour cream
1 1/2 cups chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 medium tomato, chopped
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Process the crushed tortilla chips into fine crumbs in a blender or food processor. Or place the chips in a zipper-lock plastic bag and roll into crumbs with a rolling pin or bottle.
Combine the crushed tortilla chips with the Butter Buds and mix well. Press onto the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 15 minutes and let cool on a wire rack.
Stir the cream cheese gently with a wire whisk. Add the egg substitute slowly, mixing after each addition. Stir in the shredded cheeses, chiles, and ground red pepper. Pour into the prepared pan, and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Gently run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the sides, and let cool completely.
Spread the sour cream evenly over the top; cover and chill. Arrange the chopped peppers and chopped scallions over the top and the tomatoes around the edge of top as desired. During the holidays I make mine in the shape of a tree.
Serve with tortilla chips.
CHILES RELLENOS
SERVES 4
LOW-FAT
Prep :25
Cook :40
Stand :00
Total 1:05
6 ounces fat-free Monterey Jack cheese
3 (4-ounce)cans whole green chiles, drained and seeded
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 (14-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Cut the cheese into pieces; place one piece inside each chile. (You may use shredded cheese.) Set the cheese-filled chiles aside.
Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Place the egg substitute in another small bowl. Dredge each chile in the flour, then dip in the egg substitute. In a nonstick skillet lightly sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray, brown the chiles.
Transfer the browned chiles to the prepared baking dish. Pour undrained chopped tomatoes over chiles. Bake for 30 minutes.
Serve with Mexican meals.
PITA PIZZA SNACKS
SERVES 2
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :10
Cook :12
Stand :00
Total :22
1 fat-free pita bread, split into 2 rounds
2 tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing
2 slices fat-free cheese
Pizza toppings: chopped onions, peppers, sliced mushrooms
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly brush the pita bread with dressing, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush bread with half of the remaining dressing; top with cheese and desired toppings. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 1 or 2 minutes, or until cheese begins to melt. Cut each round into 8 wedges.
MINI BAGEL BITS
SERVES 4
0.5 GRAM FAT PER BAGEL (2 HALVES)
Prep :10
Cook :08
Stand :00
Total :18
8 mini bagels, sliced in half
Fat-free pizza sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella or Cheddar cheese or both
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the bagels cut side up on a baking sheet. Spread the desired amount of pizza sauce on each bagel half. Top with onion, pepper, and cheese. Bake for about 7 to 8 minutes, until the bagels are hot and the cheese is melted.
HOLIDAY POPCORN SPECIAL
SERVES 5
0 GRAM FAT
Prep :15
Cook :15
Stand :00
Total :30
1 egg white
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar or Brown Sugar Twin
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
3 quarts (12 cups)air-popped popcorn
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray a 15 x 10-inch baking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
In a small bowl, beat the egg white until soft peaks form. Add the brown sugar or Sugar Twin and cinnamon, beating until stiff peaks form (usually about 1 minute). Place popcorn in a large bowl. Fold the egg white mixture into the popcorn. Spread in prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring twice during baking. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Variations: Substitute 2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning for the sugar and cinnamon, If you like spicy snack, substitute Cajun seasoning for the sugar and cinnamon.
WHITE BEAN DIP
SERVES 4
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :10
Cook :00
Stand 1:00
Total 1:10
2 (16-ounce) cans Great Northern beans
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 clove garlic, minced
Pinch of dried basil
2 scallions, chopped fine
4 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce (careful -- add 1 drop at a time)
Drain the beans and chiles. Place in a food processor or blender, add the salsa, lemon juice, garlic, and basil. Blend until smooth.
Remove from the container into a mixing bowl. Stir in the scallions -- this will give a little body and crunch to your dip. Add hot pepper sauce a couple drops at a time, tasting frequently. Chill about an hour before serving.
SALSA DIP
SERVES 4
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :05
Cook :00
Stand :00
Total :05
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup spicy salsa
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
In a small mixing bowl, stir all the above ingredients together with a wire whisk. Be gentle with the stirring of the cream cheese; fat-free cheese gets thin very easily. Add only one drop of hot sauce at a time until the temperature suits your taste.
VEGETABLE DIP
SERVES 8
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :20
Cook :00
Stand 3:00
Total 3:20
1 head cauliflower
1 bunch broccoli
1 (16-ounce) bag carrots
2 (8-ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Dash of salt
8 to 10 drops hot pepper sauce
Dippers: broccoli, cauliflower florets, carrots, celery, cucumber sticks, Iow-fat chips
Break cauliflower and broccoli into florets. Mince 1 cup of each and reserve remainder for dippers. Mince 1/2 cup carrots very tiny; cut remainder into small sticks for dippers.
In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese (stir very gently -- fat-free cream cheese breaks down easily) with onion and seasonings. Add the hot pepper sauce one drop at a time, tasting after each addition. Stir in the minced cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots. Refrigerate in a covered bowl at least 3 hours or overnight before serving. Crackers are also nice dippers.
ZIPPY DIP
SERVES 8
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :15
Cook :00
Stand 3:00
Total 3:15
2 (8-ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup spicy V-8 vegetable juice
1 (4-ounce)can chopped green chiles, drained
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup minced onion
4 drops hot pepper sauce
Fresh vegetables for dippers
In a medium bowl with a wire whisk, gently stir the cream cheese until smooth. (Careful -- fat-free cream cheese can break down and get runny.) Gradually add V-8 juice until smooth and well blended.
Stir in chiles, pepper, onion, and pepper sauce one drop at a time, tasting after each, to be sure you don't get it too hot. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
This is a good make-ahead dip.
SPINACH DIP
MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :15
Cook :00
Stand 1:00
Total 1:15
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
r1 (16-ounce)carton fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free salad dressing
1 (8-ounce) envelope vegetable soup mix
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Drain thawed spinach on paper towels, squeezing out liquid. Combine spinach, water chestnuts, and remaining ingredients; cover and chill for 1 hour. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables.
GUACAMOLE THE SLIM WAY
SERVES 6
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :15
Cook :00
Stand :00
Total :15
1 (20-ounce) bag frozen green peas, thawed and drained
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or I teaspoon dried
1/2 small onion, quartered
2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
1/4 cup picante sauce or salsa
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small fresh tomato, chopped into tiny pieces
In a blender or food processor, process peas, lime juice, cilantro, onion, and chiles until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in picante sauce, salt and pepper, and chopped tomato. Stir together. Serve with Tortilla Chips (page 39).
CREAMY DIP
MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :05
Cook :00
Stand 2:00
Total 2:05
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly. Cover the mixture and chill for a couple of hours before serving, letting flavors blend.
Serve the dip with assorted fresh vegetables and chips.
SWEET POTATO CHIPS
SERVES 4
TRACE OF FAT PER SERVING
Prep :10
Cook :25
Stand :00
Total :35
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt(optional)
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray two baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Using a very sharp knife or vegetable cutter, slice the sweet potatoes crosswise into 1/8-inch slices. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Lightly coat the slices with cooking spray.
Bake for 15 to 25 minutes or until crisp. Remove the chips from baking sheets as they begin to brown. Cool; sprinkle with salt if desired. Store in an airtight container.
TATER DIPPERS
SERVES 6
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep:10
Cook :25
Stand :00
Total :35
4 to 5 cups raw vegetables (mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots; see below)
1 cup instant potato flakes
1/3 cup grated fat-free Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup egg substitute
Fat-free ranch salad dressing (fat-free) or dip (optional)
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray two baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Prepare the vegetables: Wipe the mushrooms and leave them whole. Core the peppers and cut into rings. Separate the broccoli into florets. Peel the carrots and cut into thin strips.
In a small bowl, combine the potato flakes, Parmesan cheese, celery salt, and garlic powder. In another bowl, beat the egg substitute slightly. Dip the vegetables, one at a time, in the egg substitute, then in the potato mixture. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheets and spray lightly with vegetable oil cooking spray. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender. Serve with dressing or dip if desired, or you can just use as your vegetable side dish.
TORTILLA CHIPS
Multiply as needed for number of servings.
SERVES 1
1 GRAM FAT PER 8 CHIPS
Prep :05
Cook :15
Stand :00
Total :20
1 flour tortilla or corn tortilla
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly spray the corn tortilla, if using, with a fine mist of water (flour tortillas don't need any preparation). Cut into 8 wedgeshape pieces, place on a baking sheet, and bake until lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Be careful to watch what you're doing; they will burn very quickly.
Copyright © 1996 By Betty Rohde
Appetizers
COUNTRY CAVIAR
SERVES 12
VERY LOW-FAT
Prep :10
Cook :15
Stand :00
Total :25
In the country, we use cornmeal for everything. What you have is what you use, so make something with what you have.
1 1/4 cups fat-free self-rising cornmeal mix
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 teaspoon chopped chives (fresh or dried)
24 pitted ripe or pimento-stuffed olives
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray two miniature (1 3/4-inch) muffin pans with vegetable oil cooking spray.
In a heavy zipper-lock plastic bag, combine cornmeal mix, egg substitute, sour cream, and chives. Close the bag and use tips of fingers to mix batter well. Keep walking your fingers around and over the batter until well blended. Shake to one side of the bag and snip off the corner of the bag to make a 3/4-inch opening. Squeeze the batter into the prepared muffin pans, filling each about 3/4 full.
Press an olive into the center of each cup of batter. Bake for about 15 minutes or until done.
Variations: Use cocktail onions or a ring of jalapeño pepper in place of the olives.
Make a thumbprint in the top of each cup of batter and spoon in about 1/2 teaspoon of minced fresh jalapeño pepper, or jalapeño pepper jelly.
Variations: Add a 1/2-inch chunk of fat-free cheese, your choice.
Add a 1/2-inch chunk of 98% fat-free ham.
Add 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce.
HOT AND SPICY PEPPER SQUARES
MAKES 48 SQUARES
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :10
Cook :40
Stand :10
Total 1:00
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Dash salt
2 cups egg substitute
3 cups grated fat-free Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeño pepper
2 tablespoons chopped pimento
2 tablespoons sliced pitted ripe olives
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
In a bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg substitute slightly with an electric mixer, then stir in the flour mixture. Fold in the cheeses, pepper, pimento, and olives.
Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes, or until set and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes; cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Serve warm or with low-fat tortilla chips if desired.
FROZEN GRAPES
SERVES 6
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :50
Cook :00
Stand :02
Total :52
1 1/2 pounds green or red seedless grapes
Stem and wash the grapes and pat dry. Place in the freezer for about 45 minutes. Remove from the freezer and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Very good with a hot spicy meal on a hot spicy summer evening.
BEAN TASTIES
MAKES 40 TASTIES
2.3 GRAMS FAT PER SERVING (4 PIECES)
Prep :20
Cook :10
Stand :00
Total :30
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (16-ounce)can fat-free refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash salt (optional)
Dash pepper
1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup cubed avocado
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup finely chopped green peppers (or red or mixed for holidays)
Salsa and fat-free sour cream
In a nonstick skillet lightly sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray, cook the onion, stirring constantly, until tender. Stir in the refried beans, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, if desired, and pepper. Set aside.
Combine the cream cheese, avocado, and lime and lemon juice and mash together thoroughly. Spread about 2 tablespoons over each tortilla, leaving about 1/2-inch border around edge. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the bean mixture over the avocado mixture. Top with a chopped pepper and roll each tortilla up.
Cut the tortilla rolls into fourths; insert a toothpick or wooden pick into each tastie. Serve with salsa and fat-free sour cream.
HAM SWIRLS
SERVES 8
1 GRAM FAT PER SERVING
Prep :15
Cook :00
Stand 1:00
Total 1:15
8 slices 98% fat-free deli-style ham
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
8 medium whole dill pickles
Spread one side of each ham slice with about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese.
Lay one pickle on each at one side; roll the ham slice around the pickle. Press the edges together. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. To serve, cut each pickle into six slices. Place on a serving tray, fiat side down. Have picks by the tray.
PIZZA APPETIZERS
SERVES 12
2 GRAMS FAT PER SERVING
Prep :15
Cook :08
Stand :00
Total :23
1 long loaf Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise
3/4 cup shredded fat-free Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup shredded fat-free Cheddar Cheese
3/4 cup fat-free pasta sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
6 thin slices 98% fat-free ham
12 to 15 bell pepper rings
1/2 cup chopped onion
Parsley for garnish
Preheat the broiler. Place the bread, cut side up, on a baking sheet; toast 4 to 5 inches from the heat source until lightly browned.
Combine the cheeses and sprinkle 1/4 of the mixture on each bread half; broil again until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes.
In a small saucepan, combine the pasta sauce and seasoning. Place over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Spoon evenly over bread halves; top with ham, pepper rings, and chopped onion. Sprinkle each half with the remaining cheeses.
Broil 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cut each half into 6 pieces. Garnish with a little parsley if desired.
TORTILLA CHEESECAKE
SERVES 12
2 GRAMS FAT ENTIRE DISH
Prep :35
Cook :45
Stand 3:00
Total 4:20
1 1/2 cups crushed baked tortilla chips
1/4 cup Butter Buds, liquid form
2 (8-ounce) packages plus 1 (3-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 1/2 cups shredded fat-free Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4-ounce)can chopped green chiles, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 (8-ounce) carton fat-free sour cream
1 1/2 cups chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 medium tomato, chopped
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Process the crushed tortilla chips into fine crumbs in a blender or food processor. Or place the chips in a zipper-lock plastic bag and roll into crumbs with a rolling pin or bottle.
Combine the crushed tortilla chips with the Butter Buds and mix well. Press onto the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 15 minutes and let cool on a wire rack.
Stir the cream cheese gently with a wire whisk. Add the egg substitute slowly, mixing after each addition. Stir in the shredded cheeses, chiles, and ground red pepper. Pour into the prepared pan, and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Gently run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the sides, and let cool completely.
Spread the sour cream evenly over the top; cover and chill. Arrange the chopped peppers and chopped scallions over the top and the tomatoes around the edge of top as desired. During the holidays I make mine in the shape of a tree.
Serve with tortilla chips.
CHILES RELLENOS
SERVES 4
LOW-FAT
Prep :25
Cook :40
Stand :00
Total 1:05
6 ounces fat-free Monterey Jack cheese
3 (4-ounce)cans whole green chiles, drained and seeded
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 (14-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Cut the cheese into pieces; place one piece inside each chile. (You may use shredded cheese.) Set the cheese-filled chiles aside.
Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Place the egg substitute in another small bowl. Dredge each chile in the flour, then dip in the egg substitute. In a nonstick skillet lightly sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray, brown the chiles.
Transfer the browned chiles to the prepared baking dish. Pour undrained chopped tomatoes over chiles. Bake for 30 minutes.
Serve with Mexican meals.
PITA PIZZA SNACKS
SERVES 2
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :10
Cook :12
Stand :00
Total :22
1 fat-free pita bread, split into 2 rounds
2 tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing
2 slices fat-free cheese
Pizza toppings: chopped onions, peppers, sliced mushrooms
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly brush the pita bread with dressing, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush bread with half of the remaining dressing; top with cheese and desired toppings. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 1 or 2 minutes, or until cheese begins to melt. Cut each round into 8 wedges.
MINI BAGEL BITS
SERVES 4
0.5 GRAM FAT PER BAGEL (2 HALVES)
Prep :10
Cook :08
Stand :00
Total :18
8 mini bagels, sliced in half
Fat-free pizza sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella or Cheddar cheese or both
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the bagels cut side up on a baking sheet. Spread the desired amount of pizza sauce on each bagel half. Top with onion, pepper, and cheese. Bake for about 7 to 8 minutes, until the bagels are hot and the cheese is melted.
HOLIDAY POPCORN SPECIAL
SERVES 5
0 GRAM FAT
Prep :15
Cook :15
Stand :00
Total :30
1 egg white
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar or Brown Sugar Twin
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
3 quarts (12 cups)air-popped popcorn
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray a 15 x 10-inch baking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
In a small bowl, beat the egg white until soft peaks form. Add the brown sugar or Sugar Twin and cinnamon, beating until stiff peaks form (usually about 1 minute). Place popcorn in a large bowl. Fold the egg white mixture into the popcorn. Spread in prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring twice during baking. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Variations: Substitute 2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning for the sugar and cinnamon, If you like spicy snack, substitute Cajun seasoning for the sugar and cinnamon.
WHITE BEAN DIP
SERVES 4
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :10
Cook :00
Stand 1:00
Total 1:10
2 (16-ounce) cans Great Northern beans
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 clove garlic, minced
Pinch of dried basil
2 scallions, chopped fine
4 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce (careful -- add 1 drop at a time)
Drain the beans and chiles. Place in a food processor or blender, add the salsa, lemon juice, garlic, and basil. Blend until smooth.
Remove from the container into a mixing bowl. Stir in the scallions -- this will give a little body and crunch to your dip. Add hot pepper sauce a couple drops at a time, tasting frequently. Chill about an hour before serving.
SALSA DIP
SERVES 4
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :05
Cook :00
Stand :00
Total :05
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup spicy salsa
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
In a small mixing bowl, stir all the above ingredients together with a wire whisk. Be gentle with the stirring of the cream cheese; fat-free cheese gets thin very easily. Add only one drop of hot sauce at a time until the temperature suits your taste.
VEGETABLE DIP
SERVES 8
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :20
Cook :00
Stand 3:00
Total 3:20
1 head cauliflower
1 bunch broccoli
1 (16-ounce) bag carrots
2 (8-ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Dash of salt
8 to 10 drops hot pepper sauce
Dippers: broccoli, cauliflower florets, carrots, celery, cucumber sticks, Iow-fat chips
Break cauliflower and broccoli into florets. Mince 1 cup of each and reserve remainder for dippers. Mince 1/2 cup carrots very tiny; cut remainder into small sticks for dippers.
In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese (stir very gently -- fat-free cream cheese breaks down easily) with onion and seasonings. Add the hot pepper sauce one drop at a time, tasting after each addition. Stir in the minced cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots. Refrigerate in a covered bowl at least 3 hours or overnight before serving. Crackers are also nice dippers.
ZIPPY DIP
SERVES 8
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :15
Cook :00
Stand 3:00
Total 3:15
2 (8-ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup spicy V-8 vegetable juice
1 (4-ounce)can chopped green chiles, drained
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup minced onion
4 drops hot pepper sauce
Fresh vegetables for dippers
In a medium bowl with a wire whisk, gently stir the cream cheese until smooth. (Careful -- fat-free cream cheese can break down and get runny.) Gradually add V-8 juice until smooth and well blended.
Stir in chiles, pepper, onion, and pepper sauce one drop at a time, tasting after each, to be sure you don't get it too hot. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
This is a good make-ahead dip.
SPINACH DIP
MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :15
Cook :00
Stand 1:00
Total 1:15
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
r1 (16-ounce)carton fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free salad dressing
1 (8-ounce) envelope vegetable soup mix
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Drain thawed spinach on paper towels, squeezing out liquid. Combine spinach, water chestnuts, and remaining ingredients; cover and chill for 1 hour. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables.
GUACAMOLE THE SLIM WAY
SERVES 6
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :15
Cook :00
Stand :00
Total :15
1 (20-ounce) bag frozen green peas, thawed and drained
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or I teaspoon dried
1/2 small onion, quartered
2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
1/4 cup picante sauce or salsa
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small fresh tomato, chopped into tiny pieces
In a blender or food processor, process peas, lime juice, cilantro, onion, and chiles until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in picante sauce, salt and pepper, and chopped tomato. Stir together. Serve with Tortilla Chips (page 39).
CREAMY DIP
MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep :05
Cook :00
Stand 2:00
Total 2:05
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly. Cover the mixture and chill for a couple of hours before serving, letting flavors blend.
Serve the dip with assorted fresh vegetables and chips.
SWEET POTATO CHIPS
SERVES 4
TRACE OF FAT PER SERVING
Prep :10
Cook :25
Stand :00
Total :35
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt(optional)
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray two baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Using a very sharp knife or vegetable cutter, slice the sweet potatoes crosswise into 1/8-inch slices. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Lightly coat the slices with cooking spray.
Bake for 15 to 25 minutes or until crisp. Remove the chips from baking sheets as they begin to brown. Cool; sprinkle with salt if desired. Store in an airtight container.
TATER DIPPERS
SERVES 6
0 GRAMS FAT
Prep:10
Cook :25
Stand :00
Total :35
4 to 5 cups raw vegetables (mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots; see below)
1 cup instant potato flakes
1/3 cup grated fat-free Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup egg substitute
Fat-free ranch salad dressing (fat-free) or dip (optional)
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray two baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Prepare the vegetables: Wipe the mushrooms and leave them whole. Core the peppers and cut into rings. Separate the broccoli into florets. Peel the carrots and cut into thin strips.
In a small bowl, combine the potato flakes, Parmesan cheese, celery salt, and garlic powder. In another bowl, beat the egg substitute slightly. Dip the vegetables, one at a time, in the egg substitute, then in the potato mixture. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheets and spray lightly with vegetable oil cooking spray. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender. Serve with dressing or dip if desired, or you can just use as your vegetable side dish.
TORTILLA CHIPS
Multiply as needed for number of servings.
SERVES 1
1 GRAM FAT PER 8 CHIPS
Prep :05
Cook :15
Stand :00
Total :20
1 flour tortilla or corn tortilla
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly spray the corn tortilla, if using, with a fine mist of water (flour tortillas don't need any preparation). Cut into 8 wedgeshape pieces, place on a baking sheet, and bake until lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Be careful to watch what you're doing; they will burn very quickly.
Copyright © 1996 By Betty Rohde
Product Details
- Publisher: Atria Books (March 11, 1996)
- Length: 256 pages
- ISBN13: 9780684815749
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