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When Intelligentsia Coffee opened in Pasadena recently, I was intrigued the lasagna cupcakes they served. The cupcakes are made by Heirloom LA , a catering business.
Cruft: Lasagna Cupcakes
Go lean by using ground turkey and build flavor with spices, beer, and a bit of chocolate Though we've never been shy about professing our undying affection for chili, it's not without its dangers, namely soaring sodium counts and reliance on fatty ground beef. Go lean by using ground turkey and build flavor with spices, beer, and a bit of chocolate.
Turkey Chili
Chicken Fried Rice
Our recipe turns fried rice on its head, relying on a ton of fresh produce, considerably less rice, and a bit of oil for crisping it up
Waffles with Ham & Egg
Our take on Denny's Slam has nicely balanced flavors, a perfect portion size, and a nutritional profile that's just what you want for the most important meal of the day Waffle and pancake plates are bad enough at most restaurants and diners, but throw in a side of eggs and breakfast meats and you're bound to start your day with the caloric equivalent of a triple cheeseburger.
We've ditched the cream and made an alfredo with chicken, vegetables, and far less calories and fat than your average dish Here's how restaurants make Alfredo: cream, butter, and cheese. We ditched the cream and made a basic bechamel sauce with flour, milk, butter, and Parmesan.
Loaded Alfredo
There's no need to worry about calories or trans fat with this comfort food recipe Pot pies may be one of America's favorite comfort foods, but there's nothing comforting about a dish that packs nearly 4 days' worth of trans fat.
Chicken Pot Pie
Honey-Mustard Salmon
This easy-to-cook salmon will save you hundreds of calories over your typical restaurant fare
The cheesy restaurant chicken dish (one likely to involve bacon and ranch dressing as well) will ruin any shot you have at a good day of eating.
Stuffed Chicken
Funky versions of America's simplest sandwich have been popping up at national restaurants and quick-service chains more and more in recent years.
Better Grilled Cheese
Chicken Fingers
With sweet, spicy chipotle-honey, these fingers are a unique and delicious twist on an old favoriteSeems like braised short ribs adorn every French and Italian menu in the country, but why pay the money for something you can do just as well at home, especially if you can cut the calories in half?
Guinness-Braised Short Ribs
Order ribs at a restaurant and you could gain a pound of fat by the time the bill comes. We keep them lean by serving up half-slabs with a perfectly balanced sauce. Order ribs at a restaurant and you could gain a pound of fat by the time the bill comes.