Low Fat Cooking for Summer

A tasty, healthy snack of roasted zucchini rounds topped with breadcrumbs and shredded parmesan.

Low Fat Blueberry Coffee Cake

This healthy summer vegetable saute uses a little heart-healthy olive oil in the skillet, which adds almost no saturated fat to these delicious vegetables. Enjoy these veggies with some grilled fish, chicken or lean pork.

Sorbet is virtually fat-free dessert, and a welcome treat on hot sunny days. This strawberry sorbet is made with fresh in-season strawberries, but when fresh strawberries are out of season, it's better to use frozen strawberries for maximum flavor.

Make an easy fresh and fruity spread for your morning toast with this easy back-of-the box recipe for freezer jam. Not all pectins are the same in terms of quantities of fruit and sugar to use, and quantities will be different if you use a different kind of fruit. Nonetheless, the end result is well worth it. So, here's how to make fat-free strawberry freezer jam

If Dad's trying to eat healthfully, here are some great low-fat Father's Day recipes that should fit the bill.

A simple and delicious low fat banana berry smoothie makes a great start to your day.

Wondering what to do with all that rhubarb? After making pies and compote, try some delicious rhubarb muffins, which make a great snack or picnic item.

It's too hot to cook your favorite low-fat recipes, so what can you eat that doesn't require a stove, oven or grill? Here are some low-fat, no-cook recipes to see you through the hottest days of the year.

A tasty selection of low-fat summer foods for a great Fourth of July celebration.

Fire up your grill, toss some salads and enjoy some fresh fruit for these terrific low fat summer recipes. Here are my top 10 low fat recipes for the summer.

Don't fall into the trap of thinking you're eating healthy just because you're eating salad. Salads cease to be low fat once you start adding meat, cheese, creamy dressings and croutons. How can you build a satisfying yet healthy, low fat salad? Here are some tips.

A photo collection of low-fat summer desserts, with links to recipes.

A chilled fruit soup of cantaloupe melon and mango with a hint of ginger, making a low-fat, low-calorie appetizer.

A collection of delicious low-fat picnic foods offered by some of the guides on About.com's Food Channel.

A low fat summer frittata that uses liquid egg substitute, sliced zucchini, fresh tomatoes, a hint of cheese and some freshly chopped basil.

A low-fat spinach and mushroom frittata made with liquid egg substitute, spinach, mushrooms and sliced tomatoes, and topped with reduced-fat cheese.

A delicious and nutritious blend of pineapple, banana, orange, kiwifruit, mango and low-fat buttermilk.

Perfect as a side dish or even as a meal in itslef, this low fat zucchini and tomato gratin makes the most of the summer harvest.

Available year round, the ubiquitous tomato comes into its own in the summer. Find out how to choose, store and prepare tomatoes for all manner of dishes, hot or cold.

Fresh asparagus at the grocery stores is a sure sign of spring. Full of vitamins and antioxidants, asparagus is a nutritional power house. It fits well into a low fat diet, provided you don't smother it with high fat sauces. So how do we cook and eat this wonderful spring and summer time vegetable so that it remains crisp yet tender?

Keep cool this summer by eating soup—cold soup, of course. Gazpacho combines the fresh flavors of juicy vine-ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions and cilantro.

Serve this delightful low fat pea and mint soup at Easter or as a light spring lunch. In the summer, serve this soup chilled with a tablespoon of low fat sour cream or yogurt on top.

A wonderful low fat fish recipe featuring asparagus spears rolled in sole fillets, and baked on a bed of sliced potatoes.

Low Fat Asian Halibut in Foil is a quick and easy meal to prepare. Cooking in foil packets minimizes clean up, which is always a good thing. Enjoy this low fat fish dish with whole grain rice.

Naturally low in fat, this Lemon-Soy Halibut makes a healthy and quick spring or summer supper.

Enjoy this heart-healthy salmon and asparagus in foil. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect against heart disease. This dish derives a little under 31% of its calories from fat, so still fits in well with a low fat diet.

Fish is always a great low fat option. Try these aromatic, easy to prepare Asian-style fish rolls for a delightful low fat dinner.

Low fat fish like flounder or sole are perfect dinner choices if you're watching your intake of fat. This baked flounder dish is quick and easy to prepare, and a good choice any night of the week.

There are countless low fat ways to use a rotisserie chicken. Discover 10 ways to use a rotisserie chicken right here, as well as tips on how to handle your pre-cooked bird.

Are you looking for a quick, low fat chicken recipe? Try this low fat Southwestern-style Chicken en Papillote. Using sealed foil or parchment packs is a great low fat way to cook meat, fish and vegetables. It basically steams the food, locking in moisture and flavor. Best of all, there's no clean up.

This tangy low fat lemon chicken dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal supper any night of the week. In the summer, just cook it on the grill for about 5-6 minutes each side.

A light and tasty salad made with a blend of Fresh Herb salad greens, sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onion and shrimp meat, with a light vinaigrette.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day or any time during spring and summer, enjoy the mildly peppery taste of watercress in this low fat watercress soup.

Spring heralds the arrival of fresh Alaskan Halibut. It's not cheap so it's something of a treat. This low fat Lemon-Parsley Halibut is simple and delicious, requiring no added fat. Simply broil and serve with some rice, couscous or quinoa.

Ditch the doughnut and start your day with low fat, energy-boosting yogurt-granola parfait.

Low in saturated fat, shrimp can easily fit into a low fat diet. Enjoy this low fat shrimp with spring vegetables dish witha side dish of rice.

This low fat strawberry-mango buttermilk smoothei is a healthy and delicious way to start your day.

Salmon is full of important nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, which our bodies need but can't manufacture. Enjoy this roasted spice-rubbed salmon with any low-fat side dishes of your choice.

A delicious low fat recipe for chicken satay with a creamy peanut sauce.

A low fat spaghetti and tomatoes dish that's quick and easy to prepare, and perfect for a simple summer supper.

A wonderfully refreshing cold soup featuring cucumbers, spring onions, mint and parsley blended with thick Greek yogurt.

When it's hot outside, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven, or tend to steaming pots of food. Perhaps firing up the grill is off the list, too. So what kinds of meals do you prepare when it's too hot to cook? See submissions

A super-healthy recipe for poached salmon with yogurt sauce.

Every summer we have pounds and pounds of zucchini to use. The delicate flavor of zucchini makes it ideal for all manner of recipes, both savory and sweet. If you're left wondering what to do with an abundance of zucchini, try some of these great low fat options, from muffins to soup and plenty in between.

Fresh-fruit smoothies are the perfect way to enjoy a healthy liquid snack during long, hot summer days.