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Pork with Dried Apples & Prosciutto

Our favorite fall flavors come together in this simple skillet supper, united in a tangy cider sauce. Accompany the pork with mashed potatoes—perfect for soaking up the sauce.

» Pork with Dried Apples & Prosciutto

Bistro Flank Steak Sandwich

Make this bistro-style sandwich, sauce and all, completely on the grill. If you're in a hurry, just grill the steak and garlic and substitute jarred roasted red peppers for the grilled bell peppers. Make it a meal: Serve with Oven “Fries” and a glass of lemonade.

» Bistro Flank Steak Sandwich

Raspberry-Glazed Pork Chops with Pickled Onions

Brining enhances flavor and renders pork chops moist and juicy. While the chops brine, prepare the pickled onions and the raspberry sauce. The thick flavorful sauce, rich pork chops and pickled onions all come together in an explosion of flavors and textures.

» Raspberry-Glazed Pork Chops with Pickled Onions

Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Pepian Sauce

Tomatillos and pepitas form the basis for pepian sauce--one version of Mexican mole.

» Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Pepian Sauce

Apple-&-Fennel Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Roasted apples, fennel and red onion are the perfect foil to roasted pork tenderloin. Make it a meal: Stir sauteed broccoli rabe into quick-cooking barley to serve alongside.

» Apple-&-Fennel Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Slow-Cooked Provençal Beef Stew

The flavors in a slow-cooked beef stew improve as it sits for a day or two, so it is a perfect make-ahead for a dinner party. Buy nicely marbled meat, such as chuck, for this recipe.

» Slow-Cooked Provençal Beef Stew

Roasted Winter Vegetables with Cheesy Polenta

Creamy polenta laced with sharp Parmigiano-Reggiano makes a savory bed for sweet roasted vegetables. Butternut squash and cauliflower florets are called for, but you could vary the combination of roasted vegetables depending on the season or your cravings at the moment. Complete the meal with a salad of assertive winter greens.

» Roasted Winter Vegetables with Cheesy Polenta


Enjoy these healthy and delicious low fat recipes from EatingWell.

If you think low-fat means no flavor, think again! Lots of ingredients, such as fresh herbs, spices, citrus juice and zest, add tons of flavor with little if any fat. Choose healthy fats when you use them—monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats like olive oil help lower LDL cholesterol, and the omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and walnuts may help keep your blood pressure down. To be considered low-fat, our main dishes contain 20 grams or less fat while side dishes and desserts contain 10 grams or less. So reward your body and your taste buds with these delicious low-fat recipes today!

Low Fat Main Dishes

Roasted apples, fennel and red onion are the perfect foil to roasted pork tenderloin...
Ah, the magic of seared beef! Sauteing the onions with sugar turns them into a...
Make this bistro-style sandwich, sauce and all, completely on the grill. If you...
Black olives and lemon juice join steamed broccoli to make a rich-tasting sauce to...
Tomatillos and pepitas form the basis for pepian sauce--one version of Mexican mole.
A crunchy crust of crumbs and minced herbs seals in the natural juices.
This vegetarian tart would be a nice main dish for a shower or brunch.
Studding lamb chops with garlic and rubbing them with crushed peppercorns adds...
Our favorite fall flavors come together in this simple skillet supper, united in a...
Brining enhances flavor and renders pork chops moist and juicy. While the chops...
Creamy polenta laced with sharp Parmigiano-Reggiano makes a savory bed for sweet...
Broiled salmon nestles on top of a warm apple-studded lentil salad and a simple...
The flavors in a slow-cooked beef stew improve as it sits for a day or two, so it is...
Take a classic combination like fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, add a couple flavor-...

Low Fat Side Dishes

We eat so many raw carrots, it's easy to forget how excellent they can be...
Sweet corn grilled in the husk is so tender and good that it needs no butter.
Crunchy jícama and carrots combine with a zesty dressing for a terrific summer side...
This simple recipe is perfect for quick weeknight meals as well as special occasions.
Golden grains of couscous readily absorb the flavors of lemon, onion, herbs and...

Low Fat Desserts

Pureed banana gives this mixture an especially smooth texture, and orange-juice...
Healthful bonbons are truly a gift of love.
The fun of this festive bombe is discovering the brilliant cranberry sorbet interior.
Revisit your childhood while sipping one of these delicious treats on your front...
Roasted pears are a simple dessert on their own, or top with lightly sweetened...

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