Fiona's Low Fat Cooking Blog

These lemon-blackberry parfaits taste decadent enough, yet they’re virtually fat-free—so long as you use nonfat milk to make the lemon pudding, and fat-free whipped topping in between the layers. ... Read More

Continuing the theme of low fat yet flavorful, texture-rich, nutritious salads, here’s a Chicken, Asparagus and Quinoa salad that's sure to please. It’s a great way to make use of ... Read More

We wind up our recipe exchange for Memorial Day with this easy, elegant and delicious Grilled Dill Salmon, from Laura Dolson, About’s Guide to Low Carb Diets. True, salmon is ... Read More

Salad is often thought of as diet food. If you’re caught eating a salad at work, or ordering a salad from a fast-food restaurant, people will assume you’re on some ... Read More

Enjoy this low-fat couscous salad featuring whole-grain couscous, garbanzo beans, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber and mint, tossed with a lemon and olive oil dressing. This is a great salad to ... Read More

Cheesecake is one of the ultimate high-fat desserts. A New York-style cheesecake can pack close to 600 calories and more than 40 grams of fat per serving, thanks to the ... Read More

What could be more low fat than a meringue? It’s the perfect base for a low-fat dessert, such as a pavlova—so long as you substitute "lite" or fat-free topping for ... Read More

Rain or shine, the last weekend in May heralds the unofficial start of the American summer. For those of us whose grills have been dormant for the past nine months, ... Read More

Today’s offering is a low-fat, low-carb Thai Whole Grilled Fish With Coriander-Chilli Sauce, from Darlene Schmidt, About's Guide to Thai Food. Darlene promises you'll love the tenderness of this fish ... Read More

About's Food Guides are exchanging recipes once more. This time we’re looking ahead to the Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. So grab your aprons and tongs and ... Read More

Here’s a simple, classic salsa verde using tomatillos, which, contrary to their similar sounding name and appearance under their papery skin, are not merely unripe tomatoes. Like tomatoes, they come ... Read More

Grilling season is almost here. To enjoy lower fat steaks, chops and poultry, it's best to trim all visible fat before cooking. Aside from using a good, sharp knife or ... Read More

Spaghetti and Meatballs is a meal most families enjoy. Here’s a low-fat version that uses extra-lean ground beef in the meatballs. These lower-fat meatballs are kept moist by adding canned ... Read More

This Low Fat Berry Delight is an easy, almost fat-free creamy treat. It comes together in minutes and just needs to chill for a few hours. I use strawberries and ... Read More

We’re being treated to unseasonably warm and dry weather in the Seattle area at the moment, so I’ve been making plenty of salads. If you’re eating low fat, you must ... Read More

With the Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, perhaps you’re beginning to think about cookouts and picnics. Everyone has their favorite picnic salads and side dishes. Here’s one of mine: ... Read More

This Shrimp, Edamame and Artichoke Salad is a lovely mix of flavors and textures. Edamame, or soybeans, are touted as a great source of, among other things, protein, essential-fatty-acids and ... Read More

In some ways, warmer weather makes eating low fat a little easier. We no longer crave heavy, fat-laden winter dishes, and we’re more inclined to reach for fresh summer produce. ... Read More

Half-spilled orange juice, sugary rainbow-colored cereal and burnt toast may not be what you had in mind, but what can you say when your beaming six year old, aided by ... Read More

Lean pork chops make a nice change from eating chicken, and the leanest cuts—from the loin—are leaner than chicken thighs, so don't feel guilty about eating pork chops from time ... Read More

Chelsie Kenyon, About’s Guide to Mexican Cuisine, suggests making these Breakfast Enchiladas for mom as a special Mother’s Day treat. To make them lower in fat and cholesterol, consider using ... Read More

For those who can’t eat wheat, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a great alternative to pasta and couscous. And even if you can eat wheat products, a side dish or salad ... Read More

Does your mom have a mandoline or a mango splitter, or anything in colorful silicone? If you’re stumped for ideas about what to give mom for Mother’s Day, I have ... Read More

About’s Food Channel is once again embarking on a recipe exchange, this time with mom in mind. We kick off our latest exchange with this fabulous Fruited French Toast with ... Read More

Bring a whole new meaning to eating fish sticks. Marinate chunks of firm white fish, such as halibut or cod, in a mild curried yogurt dressing, thread the pieces on ... Read More

I don’t need an excuse to dip into some taste-bud-tingling salsa, but if you need one, Cinco de Mayo is almost here. Bake some low-fat tortilla chips and enjoy one ... Read More

Celebrate this triumphant day in Mexico’s history with some wonderful flavors. Make low fat Chicken Enchiladas, or arrange a colorful and festive salad platter, featuring groups of black beans, sweet ... Read More