You might need to buy:
  • small clove garlic

Simmer syrup with butter and toasted pecans for a rich flavor.
Add a pinch of salt and a dash of vanilla extract to heighten other flavors.

You might need to buy:
  • unsalted butter
  • maple syrup
  • vanilla extract
  • table salt

These very light pancakes are best served with maple syrup. Home stovetops vary, so you may need to adjust the burner setting between medium-low and medium. For maximum rise, allow the eggs and buttermilk to come up to room temperature before using them. Low-fat buttermilk works best here; if using fat-free buttermilk, reduce the amount to 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons. Although these pancakes are at their puffiest when served in batches, they can be kept warm on a cooling rack coated with cooking spray and placed over a sheet pan in a 200-degree oven for up to 20 minutes.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • sour cream
  • table salt
  • baking soda
  • sugar
  • all-purpose flour
  • - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Omitting mayo from typical deli fare doesn’t mean you can’t give your sandwich a flavor boost. Try green-tomato chutney with grilled cheese and low-fat versions of ranch dressing with chicken.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 8

ready in about 10 minutes; serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • diet thousand island salad dressing
  • pumpernickel bread
  • cooked crisp turkey bacon
  • deli-sliced turkey

Grilled sandwiches like this one can be cooled and then tightly wrapped to retain that great grilled taste.
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 15 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • Dijon mustard
  • white wine vinegar
  • frozen orange juice concentrate

Fast food gets a face-lift in this recipe renovation. With a few ingredient switches and creative cooking techniques, we remade Cheeseburger with Fries for nearly half the calories and fat.
Now POINTS® Value: 9
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about an hour and 10 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • cayenne pepper
  • kosher salt
  • raw extra lean ground beef
  • dried bread crumbs
  • lettuce
  • low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • Instructions
You might need to buy:
  • garlic powder
  • shredded Mexican blend cheese or monterey jack cheese
  • sea salt
  • canola oil
  • sour cream
  • salsa
You might need to buy:
  • shredded Mexican blend cheese or monterey jack cheese
  • garlic powder
  • sea salt
  • canola oil
  • sour cream
  • salsa