http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-01-31T01:32:29Z Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:32:29 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/02/17/ways-to-use-cauliflower-2.htm <p><img title="Ceasar Salad" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/Y/6/-/-/ceasarsaladdone400.JPG" alt="Ceasar Salad" width="210" height="113" /></p> <p>Making your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/salads/ss/How-To-Make-Low-Calorie-Chicken-Ceasar-Salad.htm">own chicken ceasar salad </a>is easier than you think.&#160; A simple recipe for a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/saucesspreads/r/ceasardressing.htm">light ceasar dressing</a>, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/snacksbeverages/r/Low-Calorie-Homemade-Croutons.htm">crispy croutons</a>, and perfectly grilled chicken breast is all you need to throw together this very popular salad.&#160; I like to serve <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/salads/r/Low-Calorie-Ceasar-Salad-With-Chicken.htm">this salad</a> when I'm having friends over for lunch, or for a light evening meal for my family.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/02/17/ways-to-use-cauliflower-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/02/17/ways-to-use-cauliflower-2.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:43:02 +0000 2012-02-17T17:43:02Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/31/ways-to-use-cauliflower.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/M/6/-/-/caulimashedpotdone400.JPG" alt="Mashed Cauliflower" width="170" height="113" /></p> <p>Did you know that cauliflower was such a versatile vegetable? I've been experimenting with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/vegetablesandpotatoes/tp/Low-Calorie-Cauliflower-Recipes.htm">several different ways</a> of using this winter vegetable, and have been delighted with the results!</p> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div><p>Photo@ Kimberley K. Eggleston, licensed to About.com, Inc</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/31/ways-to-use-cauliflower.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:32:29 +0000 2012-01-31T01:32:29Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/26/how-to-make-your-own-buttermilk.htm <p><img title="Buttermilk" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/W/3/-/-/lowcalranch170.JPG" alt="Buttermilk" width="125" height="167" /></p> <p>Usually I keep a small container of buttermilk around as I make a lot of recipes which call for buttermilk. But, when I'm in a pinch, its nice to have a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/FAQs/f/How-Do-I-Make-My-Own-Buttermilk.htm">recipe</a> for making my own buttermilk substitution. Most often, I have the two ingredients, milk and vinegar, necessary to make it on hand.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/26/how-to-make-your-own-buttermilk.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/26/how-to-make-your-own-buttermilk.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:34:57 +0000 2012-01-26T02:34:57Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/24/how-to-make-cauliflower-mashed-potatoes.htm <p><img title="Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes" src=" http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/N/6/-/-/caulimashedpotgather400.JPG" alt="Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes" width="175" height="117" /></p> <p>I made some delicious <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/vegetablesandpotatoes/ss/How-To-Make-Cauliflower-Mashed-Potatoes.htm">mashed potatoes</a>, substituting cauliflower for some of the potatoes for savings in calories. They were delicious, and the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/vegetablesandpotatoes/r/Cauliflower-Mashed-Potatoes.htm">recipe</a> was simple! I was happy to see my kids eating lots of cauliflower, although they had no idea they were doing so.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/24/how-to-make-cauliflower-mashed-potatoes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/24/how-to-make-cauliflower-mashed-potatoes.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:09:56 +0000 2012-01-24T03:09:56Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/11/cauliflower-macaroni-and-cheese.htm <p><img title="Cauliflower Mac and Cheese" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/5/6/-/-/bowlsmacaroni400.JPG" alt="Cauliflower Mac and Cheese" width="200" height="133" /></p> <p>I treated myself to a little comfort food with this tasty <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/pasta/r/Baked-Cauliflower-Macaroni-And-Cheese.htm">cauliflower macaroni and cheese</a> just the other night. I can sit down to a bowl of this macaroni and eat&#160;a serving or two of veggies with the cauliflower without even noticing. Next time you crave a bit of comfort food on a chilly night, try<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/pasta/ss/How-To-Make-Cauliflower-Macaroni-And-Cheese.htm"> making a batch </a>of this tasty macaroni.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/11/cauliflower-macaroni-and-cheese.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/11/cauliflower-macaroni-and-cheese.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:39:20 +0000 2012-01-11T02:39:20Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/10/healthy-granola-bars.htm <p><img title="Homemade Granola Bars" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/E/6/-/-/granolabarsdone400.JPG" alt="Homemade Granola Bars" width="200" height="133" /></p> <p>Is one of your new year's resolutions to eat healthier snacks? Instead of reaching for that processed granola bar that seems like a healthy snack, why don't you try one of these <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/snacksbeverages/ss/How-To-Make-Low-Calorie-Granola-Bars.htm">homemade granola bars</a>. These bars are loaded with healthy, nutritious ingredients, and make for a healthy and filling snack. Plus you can whip up a batch rather quickly with this <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/snacksbeverages/r/Low-Calorie-Granola-Bars.htm">simple recipe</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/10/healthy-granola-bars.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2012/01/10/healthy-granola-bars.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:40:37 +0000 2012-01-10T02:40:37Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/30/how-to-make-baked-chicken-nuggets.htm <p><img title="Baked Chicken Nuggets" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/-/6/-/-/chknuggetsdone400.JPG" alt="Baked Chicken Nuggets" width="170" height="113" /></p> <p>Have you ever tried to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/chicken/ss/Low-Calorie-Baked-Chicken-Nuggets-Recipe.htm">make your own baked chicken nuggets</a>? If not, you should! It is quite easy, and quite a bit healthier than any chicken nuggets you would get at a fast food joint. The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/chicken/r/Low-Calorie-Baked-Chicken-Nuggets.htm">recipe</a> uses a crunchy cornflake breading, and a very hot oven to get a moist and tender chicken nugget with a crisp crunchy coating.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/30/how-to-make-baked-chicken-nuggets.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/30/how-to-make-baked-chicken-nuggets.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:18:25 +0000 2011-12-30T05:18:25Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/29/new-hummus-flavors.htm <p><img title="Hummus Ingredients" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/u/5/-/-/gatheringredhummus400.JPG" alt="Hummus Ingredients" width="158" height="105" /></p> <p>Have you every tried hummus flavors that are different from the traditional kind? I have a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/appetizer1/tp/Top-Low-Calorie-Hummus-Recipes.htm">list</a> of hummus recipes that might give you a whole new vision of what hummus can be1 From <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/spreads/r/cucumberhummus.htm">cucumber hummus,</a> to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/spreads/r/guacamolehummus.htm">guacamole hummus</a>, to even <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/spreads/r/Low-Calorie-Chocolate-Hummus-Recipe.htm">chocolate hummus</a>, there is a flavor here for everyone. The best part is, you can easily <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/appetizer1/ss/howtomakehummus.htm">make your own hummus </a>at home.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/29/new-hummus-flavors.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/29/new-hummus-flavors.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:35:55 +0000 2011-12-29T20:35:55Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/28/can-i-eat-hummus-on-a-low-calorie-diet-plan.htm <p><img title="Low Calorie Hummus" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/N/3/-/-/hummus170.JPG" alt="Low Calorie Hummus" width="167" height="125" /></p> <p>Hummus has gained great popularity as a healthy, delicious dip and spread. But is&#160;it considered <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/FAQs/f/hummuslowcaloriefood.htm">a low calorie food</a>? &#160;While not necessarily low in calories, as a tablespoon has around 25 calories, or 100 calories in a quarter cup serving, hummus is made from rather healthy ingredients. That is why I don't mind including hummus as a part of my diet when used in moderation.&#160;&#160;</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/28/can-i-eat-hummus-on-a-low-calorie-diet-plan.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/28/can-i-eat-hummus-on-a-low-calorie-diet-plan.htm Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:59:43 +0000 2011-12-28T21:59:43Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/13/easy-and-healthy-meals.htm <p><img title="menu" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/y/1/-/-/menu170.JPG" alt="menu" width="127" height="169" /></p> <p>If you are like me, the holidays can get a little hectic, and it may be harder to make sure you are preparing healthy meals. Time is tight! For a quick meal, try a healthy <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/fishandshellfish/r/Poachedsalmon.htm">poached salmon</a> paired with green salad and rice, or opt for a simple meatloaf paired with a baked potato and vegetable. If you have some time in the morning, prepare the scalloped potatoes and muffins in the morning, and make this incredible <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/menuplanning/tp/Meatloaf-Menu.htm">meatloaf dinner</a> that the family will love.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/13/easy-and-healthy-meals.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2011/12/13/easy-and-healthy-meals.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:13:46 +0000 2011-12-13T23:13:46Z