Entrees
Shrimp Carbonara
Use turkey bacon to reduce fat, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, and add peas or spinach to boost vegetables while
December 17, 2025
Use turkey bacon to reduce fat, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, and add peas or spinach to boost vegetables while
Keep the skin off and use cooking spray instead of olive oil to reduce calories, while adding chopped walnuts to
Skim all visible fat from the braising liquid and use cauliflower for half the potatoes in your mash to lighten
Remove the skin before eating to cut calories significantly, and use sugar-free cranberry sauce with fresh orange juice to reduce
Use reduced-sugar cranberry sauce and swap half the brie for light cream cheese mixed with herbs to reduce calories while
Use light cream cheese and reduce butter by half while adding lemon juice to the garlic sauce—you’ll keep all the
Use lean beef chuck and double the mushrooms and carrots to add volume without extra calories, plus skim any fat
Trim visible fat from the pork shoulder before cooking, and serve smaller portions alongside roasted root vegetables and a crisp
Use Greek yogurt to replace half the butter in the Béarnaise for a lighter sauce, and serve with a generous
Remove the chicken skin before cooking to reduce fat content, and load up on extra mushrooms and carrots to add