Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

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  • Crabby shrimp dip (page 3)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; American South; Low fat
    • Ingredients: sour cream; Sriracha sauce; Worcestershire sauce; crabmeat; cooked shrimp; scallions; Neufchâtel cheese; crackers; celery
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  • Ham biscuits (page 4)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory; Quick / easy; Sandwiches & burgers; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat
    • Ingredients: self-rising flour; buttermilk; ham; chives
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  • Bacon-wrapped figs (page 5)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; Summer; American South; Low fat
    • Ingredients: turkey bacon; black mission figs; spicy brown mustard; honey
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  • Oysters Rockefeller (page 6)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Main course; Entertaining & parties; American; Low fat
    • Ingredients: fennel; spinach; scallions; dry white wine; Parmesan cheese; whole wheat breadcrumbs; oysters; lemons; garlic powder
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  • Paula Deen's house seasoning (page 6)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Spice / herb blends & rubs; American South
    • Ingredients: salt; black peppercorns; garlic powder
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  • Family reunion deviled eggs (page 8)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Egg dishes; Appetizers / starters; Lunch; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: hard-boiled eggs; mayonnaise; Greek yogurt; hot sauce; black peppercorns; scallions; sweet paprika
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  • Mini Hot Brown (page 9)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat
    • Ingredients: milk; cheddar cheese; black peppercorns; whole wheat bagels; deli smoked turkey; tomatoes; hot paprika
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  • Everyone's favorite pimiento cheese

    Everyone's favorite pimiento cheese (page 11)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat
    • Ingredients: Greek yogurt; pimientos; garlic powder; Worcestershire sauce; apple cider vinegar; dry mustard; cheddar cheese; Monterey Jack cheese; Neufchâtel cheese; whole grain crackers; vegetables of your choice
    • Accompaniments: Benne seed wafers
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  • Georgia caviar (page 12)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: black-eyed peas; corn; canned diced tomatoes; red bell peppers; Vidalia onions; jalapeño chiles; Italian dressing; black peppercorns; baked tortilla chips
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  • Southern tomato sandwiches (page 13)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: tomatoes; whole wheat bread; avocados; garlic powder; parsley
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  • Pimiento cheese-stuffed mushrooms

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat
    • Ingredients: button mushrooms; breadcrumbs; Greek yogurt; pimientos; garlic powder; Worcestershire sauce; apple cider vinegar; dry mustard; cheddar cheese; Monterey Jack cheese; Neufchâtel cheese
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  • Cheese-stuffed baby bell peppers (page 14)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: baby bell peppers; goat cheese; ricotta cheese; Parmesan cheese; thyme; black peppercorns
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  • Benne seed wafers (page 16)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Cookies, biscuits & crackers; Snacks; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: benne seeds; store-cupboard ingredients
    • Accompaniments: Everyone's favorite pimiento cheese
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  • Cheddar and currant cheese ball (page 17)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: Neufchâtel cheese; extra-sharp cheddar cheese; Parmesan cheese; scallions; Worcestershire sauce; black peppercorns; pecans; dried currants; parsley; crackers
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  • Three-cheese ring with pepper jelly

    Three-cheese ring with pepper jelly (page 18)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Jams, jellies & preserves; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian; Low sugar
    • Ingredients: Neufchâtel cheese; mayonnaise; cottage cheese; sharp cheddar cheese; scallions; garlic powder; black peppercorns; ground cayenne pepper; pecans; sugar; jalapeño chiles; apple cider vinegar; lemons; Pomona's Universal Pectin; red bell peppers
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  • Honey-glazed spicy pecans (page 20)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Spice / herb blends & rubs; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: ground cinnamon; nutmeg; ground allspice; black peppercorns; honey; pecans; egg whites
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  • White bean and sun-dried tomato dip (page 21)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: canned cannellini beans; sour cream; black peppercorns; sun-dried tomatoes in oil; parsley
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  • Pickled shrimp (page 23)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Chutneys, pickles & relishes; Appetizers / starters; Main course; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat
    • Ingredients: black peppercorns; coriander seeds; cumin seeds; garlic; limes; shrimp; red onions; jalapeño chiles
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  • Mexican 5-layer dip (page 24)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Main course; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; American South; Mexican; Low fat
    • Ingredients: avocados; limes; garlic powder; canned refried beans; sour cream; tomato salsa; Mexican cheese; baked tortilla chips; crunchy vegetables of your choice
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  • Boiled shrimp with curried yogurt dip (page 25)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Main course; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat
    • Ingredients: coriander seeds; black peppercorns; allspice berries; bay leaves; shrimp; Greek yogurt; curry powder; honey
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  • Black-eyed pea salad (page 29)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Salads; Appetizers / starters; Side dish; Picnics & outdoors; American South; Low fat
    • Ingredients: balsamic vinegar; black peppercorns; romaine lettuce; canned black-eyed peas; cucumbers; tomatoes; avocados; scallions; radishes
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  • 7-layer molded salad (page 30)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Mousses, trifles, custards & creams; Salads; Dessert; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat
    • Ingredients: lemon gelatin powder; canned mandarin oranges; walnuts; raisins; bananas; dried apricots; unsweetened canned crushed pineapple; cottage cheese
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  • Easy coleslaw (page 32)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Quick / easy; Salads; Side dish; Cooking ahead; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yogurt; buttermilk; balsamic vinegar; cabbage; dill; black peppercorns
    • Accompaniments: Chopped turkey barbecue
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  • Colorful broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot slaw

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Salads; Side dish; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yogurt; parsley; broccoli; red bell peppers; yellow bell peppers; carrots; sunflower seeds
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  • All-new macaroni salad (page 35)

    from Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up Paula Deen Cuts the Fat by Paula Deen and Melissa Clark (co-author)

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Salads; Side dish; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Picnics & outdoors; American South; Low fat; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: elbow macaroni pasta; carrots; radishes; pimiento-stuffed green olives; parsley; scallions; mayonnaise; black peppercorns
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  • ISBN 10 194301602X
  • ISBN 13 9781943016020
  • Published Sep 08 2015
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 416
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Imprint Paula Deen Ventures

Publishers Text

Paula Deen has lost over 40 pounds and has maintained her weight loss for over two years by swapping out ingredients to reduce fat and calories. Paula's key to weight loss is moderation and accountability and one day a week she still enjoys good old southern cooking with biscuits and all. Only now she will have one biscuit instead of three. One does not have to give up taste when reducing calories and these recipes are a testament to that. Paula shares 250 of her favorite recipes lightened up. This brand new cookbook presents lightened up versions of fifty of her classic Southern recipes and presents new recipes that cuts the calories but not the delicious taste. Including:

- The Lady's New Cheesy Mac
- New Savannah Gumbo
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Beaufort Shrimp Pie
- Nutty Sweet Potato Balls
- All-New Peach Cobbler

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