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 2013-04-30T03:52:16Z Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:52:16 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/30/how-to-make-white-bean-dip.htm <p><img title="White Bean Dip" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/T/8/-/-/whitebeandipgatheringred..JPG" alt="White Bean Dip" width="180" height="270" /></p> <p>This is a great <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/appetizer1/ss/How-To-Make-White-Bean-Dip.htm">dipping recipe</a> for kids! White bean <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/appetizer1/r/Bean-Dip-Recipe.htm">dip</a> is easy to make, similar to hummus, and delicious as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies or baked pita chips.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/30/how-to-make-white-bean-dip.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/30/how-to-make-white-bean-dip.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:24:36 +0000 2013-04-30T13:24:36Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/30/a-healthy-salad.htm <p><img title="Healthy Salad" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/e/7/-/-/italiansalad.JPG" alt="Healthy Salad" width="188" height="125" /></p> <p>A salad is only as healthy as you make it! While it is a favorite of dieters, it can become rather unhealthy if poor salad toppings are chosen. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/FAQs/f/Preparing-A-Low-Calorie-Salad.htm">Find out why</a> not every salad is a healthy salad.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/30/a-healthy-salad.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/30/a-healthy-salad.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:52:16 +0000 2013-04-30T03:52:16Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/30/healthy-kids-snacks.htm <p><img title="healthy snacks" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/Z/3/-/-/hummusgetty.jpg" alt="healthy snacks" width="170" height="134" /></p> <p>I think both adults and kids alike could benefit from having great recipes and ideas for healthy snacking! I know when hunger strikes in the middle of the day at my house, that bag of pretzels or salty crackers seems awfully convenient. But is that really the healthiest snack for myself or my kids? This list will provide you with ideas for making<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/snacksbeverages/tp/Healthy-Kids-Snacks.htm"> snacks that are healthier</a> than the ordinary processed snack foods we sometimes reach for.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/30/healthy-kids-snacks.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/30/healthy-kids-snacks.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:48:29 +0000 2013-04-30T01:48:29Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/28/fruit-and-veggie-muffins.htm <p><img title="Fruit and Veggie Muffins" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/S/8/-/-/carrotmuffinsdone.JPG" alt="Fruit and Veggie Muffins" width="170" height="113" /></p> <p>Yes, that's right. These are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/muffins/r/Fruit-And-Veggie-Muffins-Recipe.htm">fruit and veggie muffins</a> made with fruits and vegetables to help you reach your daily requirement! Shredded carrots, applesauce and bananas make these tasty <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/muffins/ss/How-To-Make-Low-Calorie-Fruit-And-Veggie-Muffins.htm">muffins</a> high in nutrients and fiber. You could also toss in some shredded zucchini and raisins to add even more nutrients!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/28/fruit-and-veggie-muffins.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/28/fruit-and-veggie-muffins.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:12:54 +0000 2013-04-28T00:12:54Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/27/frozen-pineapple-pops.htm <p><img title="Frozen Pineapple Pops" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/M/8/-/-/pineapplepopsdone.JPG" alt="Frozen Pineapple Pops" width="170" height="255" /></p> <p>These frozen <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/desserts/r/Pineapple-Pops.htm">pineapple pops</a> are incredibly refreshing and so healthy. Not an ounce of sugar is added, but rather they are made of fruit and yogurt only. They area great snack <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/desserts/ss/How-To-Make-Frozen-Pineapple-Pops.htm">to make</a> for little ones and adults too!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/27/frozen-pineapple-pops.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/27/frozen-pineapple-pops.htm Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:41:40 +0000 2013-04-27T03:41:40Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/24/cold-pea-salad.htm <p><img title="Cold Pea Salad" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/k/4/-/-/coldpeasalad170.JPG" alt="Cold Pea Salad" width="167" height="125" /></p> <p>It's that time of year. The weather starts warming, and I feel like making lighter dinners! Oftentimes that means a simple grilled piece of lean meats accompanied by nutritious salads. Since green peas are in season, I thought I would share this simple recipe for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/vegetablesandpotatoes/r/Green-Pea-Salad.htm">cold pea salad</a>!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/24/cold-pea-salad.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/04/24/cold-pea-salad.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:01:20 +0000 2013-04-24T01:01:20Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/03/31/wild-rice-pilaf.htm <p><img title="Wild Rice Pilaf" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/I/8/-/-/wildricepilaf.JPG" alt="Wild Rice Pilaf" width="188" height="125" /></p> <p>I am always looking &#160;for more ways to add vegetables to my family's diet. Lately I've been making more <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/beverages/r/Low-Calorie-Vegetable-Smoothie.htm">vegetable smoothies</a> to do the trick. Other times I hide vegetables in every dish I can! This <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/grains/ss/How-To-Make-Wild-Rice-Pilaf.htm">wild rice pilaf</a> is a good example. Lots of chopped vegetables along with the high fiber wild and brown rice make for a highly <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/grains/r/Recipe-For-Low-Calorie-Wild-Rice-Pilaf.htm">nutritious side dish</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/03/31/wild-rice-pilaf.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/03/31/wild-rice-pilaf.htm Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:46:41 +0000 2013-03-31T03:46:41Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/03/28/fruit-smoothies.htm <p><img title="Pineapple Mango Smoothie" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/G/8/-/-/pinemangosmoothie.JPG" alt="Pineapple Mango Smoothie" width="179" height="125" /></p> <p>I'm always on the lookout for more good smoothie recipes. I tried out a couple easy all fruit smoothies this past week. My favorites include a refreshing<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/beverages/r/Kiwi-Strawberry-Smoothie.htm"> strawberry kiwi smoothie</a>, and a creamy<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/beverages/r/Pineapple-Mango-Smoothie.htm"> pineapple mango smoothie</a>. &#160;Pineapple was one sale this week, so I couldn't pass up the chance to use one of two in a smoothie!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/03/28/fruit-smoothies.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/03/28/fruit-smoothies.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:51:00 +0000 2013-03-28T22:51:00Z http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/03/23/easter-recipes.htm <p><img title="Spinach Quiche" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/lowcaloriecooking/1/0/z/1/-/-/spinquiche170.JPG" alt="Spinach Quiche" width="169" height="127" /></p> <p>Are you looking for just the right dishes to serve on Easter? This collection of healthy <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/menuplanning/tp/Easter-Recipes.htm">Easter dishes</a> will help you to put the finishing touches on your menu.</p> <p>Photo@ Kimberley K. 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It is easy on the budget, easy on the waistline, and ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/03/18/black-bean-soup.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/b/2013/03/18/black-bean-soup.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:14:38 +0000 2013-03-18T23:14:38Z