Braise recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Butter Chicken - Chicken Makhani

My kids love Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) and Chicken Tikka Masala whenever we go to an Indian buffet. So…

Stewed Zucchini And Tomatoes

This Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes side dish has a wonderful flavor that goes with any meal, and the best part is it'll even make your kitchen smell…

Fiddlehead Fern and Cholla Bud Quinoa Salad

1/2 cup freekah or quinoa 1/2 pound baby artichokes- fresh or frozen or cholla buds 1/2 pound fiddlehead…

Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce

Chipotle chilies (smoked, dried jalapeño's), bacon and beef broth give this unusual tomato-based sauce its deep flavor. Use it in Braised Meat Loaf…

Wine-braised string beans

Light and nutritious meal ideal for scorching summer days.

Turkey and cabbage casserole

Unusual, aromatic and simple.

Jumbo Lump "Crab-less" Cakes

Here is a nice cruelty-free alternative to crab cakes. Serve them hot with a great sauce, some potatoes and corn and you have a nice meal.

Chicken Meatballs With Stealth Veggies and Squash Ribbons

A very healthy, very tasty meatball.....Full of veggies, and served atop yellow squash ribbons and lemon sauce.

Tomato Chutney

Refreshing and robust tomato chutney, derived from an exciting mix of fresh tomatoes, spices, curry leaves and zesty flavor of lemon juice.

Braised Fingerling Potatoes w/Chives

Skillet Fried Country Cabbage

Use this as a side dish along with some fresh garden green beans or pan fried new potatoes. Another comfort food from my family.