Christmas main dish recipes with 300 or fewer calories added by professional chefs

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish…

Vegetable Lasagna

Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of…

Skinny Chicken Pot Pie

It’s officially fall and it’s all about comfort foods. Chicken pot pie is considered the ultimate comfort food! It’s a savory pie filled with a…

The Barefoot Contessa’s Recipe for Perfect Roast Turkey Made Skinny

I love Ina Garten’s (Barefoot Contessa) recipe for roasting turkey. I…

Garden Salmon Loaf

Gnocchi

If you have never had gnocchi, you are in for a great dish. I refer to my dish as Gnocchi even though the dough contains no potatoes.. Many areas…

Involtini di cavolo ( Stuffed Cabbage)

I know there are many recipes on how to make stuffed cabbage rolls. I like to use fresh ingredients and pride…

Pillows ( Pasta)

My wife called this creation Pillows. They are a square type of pasta, very tasty and chewy. Can be used in soups, sauces, etc. Try adding 1…

Hoisin Barbeque lamb chops

Hoisin Barbeque lamb chops

Sweet and sour fish

Sweet and sour fish

Garden Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti

This marinara is chock full of veggies, and served atop whole grain spaghetti noodles, makes a guilt-free pasta…

Hoisin Barbeque lamb chops

Hoisin Barbeque lamb chops

GOAT CHEESE AND PEAR STUFFED TENDERLOIN

THE FRESH PEARS GIVE A HINT OF SWEETNESS TO A SPECIAL STUFFING FOR BEEF TENDERLOIN AND BEAUTIFULLY BALANCES THE…

Crown of Roast Pork

GARLIC CHICKEN

GARLIC CHICKEN