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How to Make a Low Fat Sauce
Creamy white sauces are delicious over vegetables, with pasta, or served with white meat. Traditionally, these sauces are high in fat. Learn how to make a low fat sauce that works just as well.

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.

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.

How To Lower the Fat in Children's Diets - Overweight Kids and Healthy Eating
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?

Phyllo Dough for Low Fat Pies and Pastries - How to Make Low Fat Pies
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.

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.

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

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.

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

Mini 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.

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

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

Cooking Spray
Try this low fat cooking quick tip: make your own cooking spray.

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

How to Make a Great Meringue
Making a meringue seems daunting, but it's actually pretty straightforward, so long as you follow a few basic rules.