Post by chief_cook2 on Aug 28, 2005 15:05:48 GMT -6
The Top Twelve Fat Fighters for your Pantry
These ingredients have little or no fat and should be in everyone’s pantry.
Vinegars—from balsamic to mango
Lemons and limes—peels and juice
Tomatoes—fresh, canned, or dried
Capers—small nonpareil, if possible
Beans—from black to pinto
Onion Family—garlic, onions, scallions, and shallots
Fresh Herbs—especially basil, flat-leaf parsley, thyme, tarragon, rosemary, chives, dill, and cilantro
Spices—especially black pepper, sea salt, cumin, ginger, curry powder, nutmeg, hot pepper (like cayenne or red pepper flakes), saffron, and paprika
Mustards—from Dijon to honey mustard
Roasted Red Bell Peppers—or pimientos
Wine and Spirits- especially dry vermouth, sherry, and brandy
Fat-free stocks and broths
These ingredients have little or no fat and should be in everyone’s pantry.
Vinegars—from balsamic to mango
Lemons and limes—peels and juice
Tomatoes—fresh, canned, or dried
Capers—small nonpareil, if possible
Beans—from black to pinto
Onion Family—garlic, onions, scallions, and shallots
Fresh Herbs—especially basil, flat-leaf parsley, thyme, tarragon, rosemary, chives, dill, and cilantro
Spices—especially black pepper, sea salt, cumin, ginger, curry powder, nutmeg, hot pepper (like cayenne or red pepper flakes), saffron, and paprika
Mustards—from Dijon to honey mustard
Roasted Red Bell Peppers—or pimientos
Wine and Spirits- especially dry vermouth, sherry, and brandy
Fat-free stocks and broths