Fiona's Low Fat Cooking Blog July 2007 Archive

I won’t claim that these fish tacos are a genuine south-of-the-border creation, but they are delicious and low fat. Bake, broil or grill your choice of marinated firm, white fish—cod ... Read More

The American Heart Association recommends we eat fish at least twice a week. I've taken this to heart and try to follow this advice. Apart from halibut, my favorite fish ... Read More

Soup on a hot day might sound a little odd unless you're talking about a cold soup. Here's a lovely orange-colored soup of melon and mango, which is sweet, refreshing, ... Read More

This is a delightfully rich-tasting chicken dish made with skinless chicken breasts, light coconut milk, which has 50 percent less fat than the regular variety, and a little reduced-fat peanut ... Read More

Regular readers know that I have a thing for halibut. I love its firm, meaty flesh, which lends itself to all kinds fo flavors, or which be enjoyed pretty much ... Read More

Alas, the asparagus season is all but over. But you can make the most of what remains of it by combining crisp green asparagus spears with red, ripe tomatoes and ... Read More

Balsamic vinegar and fresh basil add a sweetness and tang to skinless chicken breasts. Roast these chicken breasts to succulent perfection, and serve with your favorite low-fat side dish or ... Read More

Getting your daily requirement of fruit is so easy during the summer months when there's a tempting rainbow of delicious, ripe berries and other seasonal delights. With fruit's natural sweetness, ... Read More

Potato salad is one my favorite picnic salads, but it can be dieter's nightmare, as the creamy dressing is often high in fat, especially saturated fat. With a couple of ... Read More

Salsa is a great low-fat or even fat-free way to add flavor and zing to fish, lean meat, or poultry. Salsa can be made with any number of ingredients, not ... Read More

Eating low fat doesn’t mean you should deprive yourself of dessert. While I wouldn’t recommend eating dessert every day, there are plenty of low-fat desserts we can enjoy from time ... Read More

This is a great way to get my fruit-averse younger daughter to eat some fruit. You can use strawberries or raspberries if you prefer, but blueberries are a big hit ... Read More

With the mercury rising, the last thing I want to do is spend a whole lot of time in a hot kitchen, and much as we enjoy a barbecue, my ... Read More

As expected, Burger King has begun to phase out trans fats. Like McDonald’s before it, Burger King had said it wouldn't be rushed into any hasty decisions that might compromise ... Read More

Microwavable whole-grain rice makes this salad a cinch to put together. I like to keep the tomato juices and seeds to add moisture to the salad. Take this Tomato Rice ... Read More

I can’t imagine a summer without eating corn on the cob. It’s cheap and easily available, but more to the point, it’s sweet and delicious, and virtually fat free. Until ... Read More

I love the Fourth of July. I may be a Brit, but I celebrate America's Independence Day along with everybody else. My American-born children sport their Old Navy flag t-shirts ... Read More

Here in the Pacific Northwest, salmon is almost taken for granted. It’s easily available, though admittedly not cheap, and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Salmon is a fatty fish, ... Read More