Italian Recipes (Most Popular)
A different salad which also works with other fruits than Blood Oranges such as strawberries, raspberries or apples. The season for Blood Oranges is so short--why not give it a try. It is very refreshing.
A very satisfying, fresh dish that is very fast and easy to make. If you want to cut down on the fat, just eliminate the parmesan cheese. The trick is not to overcook it. The bright green spinach and red tomatoes make it very colourful.
I love to cook, I love lasagna, I love to experiment. I tried every trick in the book to reduce the calories - it just might be the best lasagna I've ever made. a 2X3 inch slice comes out to about 200 calories.
Pasta dish I made with all of my left-over bits of pizza toppings! (Created 2007-04-10.) Admittedly high-sodium. :(
Can't imagine that this is going to come out very healthy once I've finished calculating the nutritional information (high in fat and sodium to be sure!), but it sure made a warm and comforting quick go-to meal from packaged items. I'm always pimping out my Kraft Dinner! ;-) [Created 2008-03-11.]
Sometimes I can't make something entirely from scratch, so I use canned tomato products to make something on the fly! This doctored-up sauce is great over fresh whole wheat pasta, and topped with shredded Italian cheeses. :) [Created 2009-04-19.]
Mmmm! Another yummy pizza based on Jenny's whole wheat pizza crust. :) [Created 2007-09-11]
Another great pasta sauce... Similar to the others I've made, but a little different. Protein, vitamins, and fiber abound! [Created 2007-11-09.]
My Grandma's recipe for spaghetti sauce. I serve it over whole wheat pasta with some grilled chicken slices.
Not low fat!! Very delicious in moderation. Can use lower calorie versions of all ingredients, still very good.
Italian pastry - small individual cream or custard filled tarts, this recipe features the ricotta cheese filling; can be filled with vanilla or chocolate cream or custard.
Why eat your green veggies? 'Cause Health Canada says so, that's why! Here's a link: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-al
iment/choose-choix/fruit/serving-porti
on/index_e.html [Created 2007-10-03.]
Something I whipped up to pour generously over whole wheat pasta... Topped with shredded Italian cheeses, it's the bomb! :) [Created 2007-01-29.]
Another great pasta sauce... Mmmm veggies 'n protein! ;-) [Created 2009-10-17.]
High fiber, low in fat, lots of crisp veggies! (Created 2007-03-22.)
To reduce sodium content use low-sodium or no salt added boullion cubes and reduced sodium beans & tomatoes.