Saute recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Glazed Carrots

I made these carrots to be a sweet, vegetable side to go with the Caribbean Pork we made tonight. I wanted something that would be sweet like…

Asian Sloppy Joe Sliders

This is adapted from a recipe that appeared in Cuisine At Home recently. I added red onion and used more cilantro than the original. It is an easy…

Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi

This is a delicious and beautiful dish. We just served it for a normal weeknight meal, but the presentation is such that it would be good for…

Mandarin Salad

This is one of my Mom's classic recipes. It is perfect for a large barbeque or pot luck. I talk it to a block party in San Carlos last night and…

Pan-roasted Chicken

This is adapted from a great Milanese recipe by one of my favorite chefs. It's comfort food that my kids love, but it's interesting enough to serve…

Biba's Minestrone Soup

Biba Caggiano is a well-known chef and restaurateur in Sacramento. She has also made numerous national tv appearances. Her Minestrone Soup is one…

Healthy Mexican Chille

Chicken with Mushroom Olive Cream Sauce

The mushrooms and olives make this sauce full flavored and quite rich. This goes great over rice or pasta.

Lemon Curd

This recipe is delicious on the ricotta pancakes (see recipe) Can also be used as the filling for many different desserts requiring lemon…

Chicken Breasts with Zucchini Pappardelle

Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Sloppy Sloppy Joes

These get really sloppy, but taste really good. The aroma brings everyone running to the table long before it is finished cooking.

Shrimp & Bok Choy

This is a light and easy meal and healthy, too. I used onions, but scallions or green onions would do. Fresh ginger, soy sauce and rice vinegar…

Spanish Style Beans and Rice

This vegan adaptation of traditional Spanish Style Beans and Rice is a nice light dish. Plate it with some fresh fruit slices for added color and…

Sauteed Herbed Shrimp

If you are looking for a lot of flavor and a quick and easy seafood entree--try this.

The Famous French Room Crab Cake

A classic since the very beginning of The French Room, the crab cake with lobster sauce and tomato jam is one…