Light Sauces

Don’t Miss Dr. Gourmet’s Low Cal Thai Peanut Sauce

September 13, 2012
Dr. Gourmet's Thai Peanut Sauce

Remember my love for farmers’ markets? Everything on this platter (except the seafood, of course) is fresh from the market, including this amazing head of radicchio.  The radicchio at my local grocery store is small and compact, not leafy with amazingly deep colors. I like this variety much better. It’s not nearly as bitter.

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Really? Kelp Noodles? Sweet and Sour Salmon Filets with Kelp Noodle Stir Fry

June 4, 2012
Sweet and Sour Salmon with Kelp Noodle Stir Fry

One of the best decisions I’ve made in recent years was to earn a certification in nutrition and wellness. And while I can’t say the economy of my household allows me to change careers, it’s certainly improved my life and expanded my creativity in the kitchen. Years past, I wouldn’t have taken a second look [...]

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Love That Heat! Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce from IslandVittles

July 6, 2011
Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce

As far as I’m concerned there is nothing more gratifying than a spicy sauce, even if it’s packed with calories.

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Walnut and Basil Pesto

November 1, 2009
Light Walnut and Basil Pesto

Don’t you get tired of thinking that you can’t eat something because it has too much fat, and too many calories? I do! Sunday we had the family over for a panini feast. My darling daughter wanted chicken and pesto. Pesto? How to make a light pesto, I wondered. My daughter, son’s girlfriend,and I are [...]

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Savory Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Artichoke and Herb Salad

October 4, 2009
Savory Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Artichoke and Herb Salad

Healthy cooking really isn’t all that difficult. Take this recipe I modified from Real Simple Magazine. It’s a light and healthy chicken recipe to begin with, but I wanted more. More color so I could keep my commitment to my cooking with color challenge, and more flavor. This is what I did . . . [...]

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Lightened Up Green Goddess Dressing

May 9, 2009
Green Goddess Salad Dressing

What do you do with a very ripe avocado? I made Green Goddess salad dressing. Typically, this dressing is higher in fat and calories, but I’ve lightened it up and still kept it tasty. The recipe below is modified from the original recipe on Cooks.com. Be sure to use fresh lemon juice and parsley. It [...]

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Avocado Sour Cream

April 15, 2009
Mexican Stuff Peppers

I get tired of the same old guacamole. I love to top chili with sour cream, diced avocado and cilantro. Last night I decided I’d mix them all together to make avocado sour cream. I topped these wonderful Mexican stuffed peppers with my sour cream. It really added a wonderful, creamy  flavor to the dish. [...]

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Super Easy Fruity Glazes and Barbecue Sauces

March 28, 2009
Glazed Chicken

One of my favorite ways to create glazes and barbecue sauces is with real fruit jams, or sugar free marmalades. Apricot, peach and orange added to your favorite barbecue sauce really kicks it up a notch. Top grilled salmon, chicken or pork with orange marmalade thinned out with fresh squeezed orange juice, chopped garlic, and [...]

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Horseradish Sauce

March 1, 2009

I love this sauce. You could use the sauce for just about any seafood. It also pairs well with steaks. 1 small container nonfat plain Greek yogurt (thicker and creamier) 1/4 cup chives sliced 1 tbs fresh lemon juice 2 tbs horseradish sauce (check the container, many are high in calories, this sauce is only [...]

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Go To “Spaghetti” Sauce

February 27, 2009

I love this healthy twist on spaghetti sauce. It’s so versatile, and if you didn’t know the ground meat was turkey, you would mistake it for beef (for those of us with family members that can’t imagine eating ground turkey). I use this sauce with whole wheat pasta. I also stuff halved scooped out zucchini [...]

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