Lower the calories in your recipes

Many times when cooking, we use ingredients that add more fats or calories to our recipes. We must be careful at this essential point, as this could reduce the caloric intake of the dishes we prepare. It is important to keep in mind that it is not good to completely eliminate fats; it is not healthy. Consider these tips that will help you reduce calories in your recipes while allowing the intake of nutrients that benefit the health of your diners. - Identify all the calorie-rich elements in the original recipe. - Make a list of low-calorie products that can replace them. Start gradually. - Begin by substituting a portion of the original products with low-calorie options, and check how it affects the flavor and consistency of the original dish. - Sometimes it is advisable to leave a minimal portion of fats so that the dish does not lose its identity. If baked, especially, a small amount of fat is essential for giving body to the dish. - If your recipe includes eggs, replace them with a substitute. One egg has 4 times more calories than its most common substitutes, such as tofu. - For sweet baked dishes (commonly cakes), replace oils, butters, or margarines with fruit puree or applesauce. - Decrease the butter. Reducing it will make a difference. Eliminate a tablespoon of butter or margarine you add to vegetables, baked potatoes, or bread, which equals 100 calories per tablespoon. You could save 700 calories a week. - Use skim or low-calorie milk instead of whole milk. - Use reduced-fat mayonnaise or low-calorie cream instead of regular. Yogurt (skim and unsweetened) is also a good candidate for replacement in these cases. - Remove the skin from poultry, either before cooking or afterward. Chicken, for example, will dry out if cooked without skin, so it is wise to ensure it does not reach the table by removing it after cooking. Now that you have read these simple tips, why not put them into practice in the kitchen? They will help you a lot. Cooking Recipes (we recommend clicking on the recipe title for more preparation details) Lemon Chicken Scaloppine. Easy chicken recipe with a bit of lemon and coated with paprika. Baked Lemon Chicken. A delicious baked lemon chicken recipe with shallots and oregano. A gravy can be made with the juices released by the chicken while baking. Lemon Chicken with Capers. This chicken is delicious and perfect for a great lunch or dinner. The recipe features lemon and capers that give the chicken a very rich flavor. Mashed Potatoes. This delicious mashed potato recipe is easy to follow and prepare. Pair your meat dishes with this mashed potato. Grilled Potatoes with Goat Cheese. These delicious potatoes are boiled, sliced, and grilled with goat cheese and mint leaves. Orange Steak. A delicious meat dish with a rich orange flavor. Apple Pie. Delicious caramelized apple pie with a fluffy-textured crust to accompany whatever you desire.