QuickTips Index

How to Make Fat Free Broth
Canned or boxed fat-free broth is convenient, but you can make your own richer-tasting fat-free broth at home even without a gravy separator.

10 Ways to Use Low Fat Yogurt
Low Fat or nonfat yogurt makes a great substitute for cream and other full-fat dairy products in all kinds of low fat recipes. Here are 10 ways to use low fat yogurt.

Low Fat Snacks Close to Mealtime
It's hard to resist picking and nibbling while preparing dinner. It's so easy to pop a cube or two of cheese in our mouths, a slice or two of bread and butter, all while we prepare the family meal. The trouble is, each mouthful represents extra calories, and, in all likelihood, extra fat. So here's a great tip that works for me.

20 Ways to Cut Fat in Cooking
Take 20 simple steps to lower the fat in your cooking. Low fat cooking is easier than you think.

How to Lower the Fat in Children's Diets
Researchers predict that nearly half of all children in North and South America will be overwieght by 2010. One-third are already considered overweight. How can we lower the fat in children's diets and help them lead healthier lives?

Yogurt for Dessert
When you get the urge to eat something creamy for dessert, consider yogurt. Yogurt is the perfect low-fat alternative to cream, ice cream and much healthier than even the light or fat-free toppings from the freezer cabinet.

Creamy Salad Dressing
Make low fat or fat-free creamy salad dressings in a snap.

Low Fat Baking
Low fat baking can change the texture of muffins, quick breads and cakes. But there a few things you can do to ensure low fat baking success.

Phyllo Dough for Low Fat Pies and Pastries
Why give up pies and pastries when there's a light, crisp and flaky alternative. Phyllo (or filo) dough is a great low fat substitute for regular pastry and pie crusts.

Yogurt Cheese
Looking for a low fat alternative to cream cheese or sour cream but find nonfat yogurt too watery? Try making yogurt cheese.

Quick Low-Fat Tips for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a good excuse for us all to overeat. The fat and calorie content of most Thanksgiving meals is staggering. Yet it's possible to eat a little less fat and fewer calories. Here are six quick tips to help.

Low Fat Corn on the Cob
Bring out the flavor of corn on the cob without resorting to slathering it with butter, and enjoy a succulent, low-fat sweet vegetable treat.

Cooking Spray
Try this low fat cooking quick tip: make your own cooking spray to reduce the fat in your cooking.

Lower Fat Pizza
Make your own quick and healthy, low fat pizza using whole wheat pita bread, reduced fat cheese and plenty of veggies.

Stir Frying
Try this low fat cooking quick tip next time you want to make a stir-fry.

Chocolate Chips
Use mini chocolate chips in your next low fat chocolate chip cookie recipe. You make a smaller measure of chocolate chips go further.

Foil Packets
Cooking in foil packets is a great low fat way to prepare meals. On nights where everyone wants a different entree, you can prepare, say, a chicken packet, a pork packet and a fish packet, keeping everyone happy, and without feeling like a short-order cook.

Roasted Garlic
Enjoy the delicate flavor of roasted garlic on your bread. It's a wonderful low fat alternative to fat-laden, restaurant-style garlic bread.

Low Fat Croutons
Top your salad or soup with these low fat croutons.

Trimming Fat from Meat
Even with the leanest cuts of meat, it's still advisable to trim any remaining fat. Here's a tip that will help you do it more efficiently.