Recipes with milk, skim

Freezer-friendly macaroni casserole with diced ham, cheddar, and mozzarella. Make-ahead comfort food that bakes from frozen in under an hour, perfect for busy weeknights.

Potato chowder with diced potatoes, grated carrot, and onion simmered in chicken broth, then finished with a creamy skim milk base thickened by a flour slurry. A lighter chowder with all the comfort and none of the heaviness.

Spaghetti pizza with a pasta crust topped with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, mushrooms, and gooey mozzarella. A fun mashup of two Italian favorites ready in 25 minutes.

Elegant smoked chicken roulades stuffed with a Port wine mousse and diced dried fruits, sliced on the bias and drizzled with a bourbon-veal stock sauce. A showpiece dinner.

Lighter cheesecake made with Neufchatel and blended cottage cheese for a tangy, creamy filling with less fat than classic versions. Graham cracker dusted pan, no crust fuss.

Curried pumpkin soup with crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and a hint of clove thickened with milk. A creamy, warmly spiced fall soup ready in under an hour.

Baked doughnuts made with Bisquick, applesauce, and yogurt for a lighter twist on a classic. Finished with a sweet almond glaze, these skip the deep fryer but keep all the golden, nutmeg-spiced flavor.

It tastes very good and gives a thicker consistency similar to buttercream.

Microwave salmon patties with yogurt-cucumber dill sauce. Canned salmon, bread, milk, and egg shape into tender patties that set in 7 minutes. Light weeknight dinner.

Baked Idaho potatoes topped with a creamy broccoli, mushroom, turkey ham, and Dijon mustard sauce made with yogurt instead of cream. A lighter loaded potato that's microwave-quick.

Mini crab tarts in flaky pastry shells with Swiss cheese, cream cheese, nutmeg, and shredded carrots. Baked until set and golden for an elegant, bite-sized seafood treat.

Fruit yogurt smoothie with frozen banana, pineapple, peaches, and nonfat vanilla yogurt. A thick, creamy low-fat breakfast drink with no added sugar.

Light blueberry lemon snack cake with an oat streusel topping drizzled with honey. A wholesome, low-fat baked treat with bright lemon and juicy berries in every bite.

Overnight baked French toast layered with cinnamon apples. Thick bread slices soaked in vanilla custard, topped with spiced apple slices and a buttery cinnamon sugar crust that bakes golden.

A simple, flavorful microwave twist on classic Lyonnaise potatoes, featuring thinly sliced potatoes cooked with onions, garlic, rosemary, and skim milk for a light, herby side dish. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Golden apricot rice pudding baked in individual molds with a brown sugar and dried apricot bottom that becomes a caramel topping when unmolded. Elegant and simple.

Lightened-up Irish colcannon using instant potato flakes and skim milk for a fast, low-calorie version of the classic cabbage and potato side. Ready in 20 minutes.

Marble pound cake with browned butter, vanilla-almond batter, and cocoa swirl. Uses yogurt and egg whites for a lighter texture in a classic tube pan shape.

A lighter take on chicken tetrazzini using skim milk and light cream cheese instead of heavy cream. Spaghetti, mushrooms, and chicken bake in a sherry-spiked sauce under a parmesan crust.

Silky, chilled crab mousse with Neufchatel cheese, yogurt, and a horseradish zing. A lighter take on the classic seafood spread that's elegant enough for any gathering.

A vegetable-packed white lasagna layered with a creamy pesto sauce, mashed white beans, mushrooms, peppers, eggplant, and spinach-ricotta. No tomato in sight, finished with a parmesan-breadcrumb crust.

Lapsi is a traditional Indian bulgur wheat dessert cooked in milk with saffron, cardamom, fennel seeds, and golden raisins. Topped with slivered almonds for a warm, fragrant sweet.

Cheesy vegetable rice bake with zucchini, green pepper, cheddar and cream cheese. A comforting low-calorie casserole that comes together in about an hour.

Lighter chocolate banana fudge cake made with whole wheat flour, mashed bananas, and egg whites instead of butter and yolks. Topped with a glossy cocoa glaze and chopped walnuts. Rich without the heaviness.

Low-fat turkey stroganoff with ground turkey breast, mushrooms, paprika, and dill in a skim milk sauce. The classic Russian-style comfort dish, lightened up.

This cake is remarkable; no one would ever believe that it is so low in fat and calories.

A scrumptious bread that is easy to make and tastes great plain or toasted.

Crispy oven-baked chicken with a cornflake crumb crust, milk dip, and garlic seasoning. No deep fryer, no greasy mess. The shatter-crisp coating that earned its keep on Sunday tables.

Rich egg yolk bread with dried cranberries, pecans, and orange zest baked in a tube pan. The best way to use leftover yolks from meringue or angel food cake.

Ginger peach parfait layers vanilla pudding with fresh peaches and spiced whipped topping flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A light, no-bake dessert.

Sugar-free peppermint chocolate cake made with unsweetened chocolate, peppermint extract, and granulated sugar replacement. A diabetic-friendly chocolate cake with a cool mint kick.

Traditional Irish colcannon with mashed potatoes, steamed cabbage, leeks simmered in milk, garlic, and a warm hint of mace. Hearty, comforting, and dairy-optional.

Drop biscuits made with sweet potato and sour cream, topped with a crunchy brown sugar crust. Tender, slightly sweet, and golden. A Southern-style biscuit that needs no butter.

Flourless-style chocolate squares with melted unsweetened chocolate, cake flour, hazelnuts, and skim milk. Fudgy, nutty, and lower in fat than traditional brownies.

No-bake pumpkin layer pie with sweet cream cheese and whipped topping over a graham cracker crust, plus a thick spiced pumpkin pudding layer. A lighter holiday alternative.

Healthy breakfast bran muffins with carrots, walnuts and dried fruit.

A light, no-bake cheesecake made with blended cottage cheese instead of cream cheese, set with gelatin and lightened with whipped egg white and whipped topping. Sugar-free, airy, and poured into a graham crust.

Fettuccine Alfredo lightened up with skim milk and cream cheese, finished with garlic-bloomed butter and a thick blanket of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Silky, garlicky, and surprisingly rich.

Lighter cheddar chicken pot pie with a Bisquick crust, loaded with potatoes, carrots, celery, and chicken in a cheesy broth filling. Comfort food with less guilt, ready in 90 minutes.

Light, crispy breaded bluefish fillets baked in just 10 minutes, served with a tangy yogurt-based mock tartar sauce. Low-fat, high-protein, and ready in 20 minutes.

Thick and creamy raspberry milkshake made with skim milk, frozen raspberries, and a scoop of low-fat ice cream. A low-calorie Weight Watchers treat that blends up in under 5 minutes.

Peanut butter filled fudge cupcakes hide a cream cheese and peanut butter core inside rich cocoa cupcakes. Bake reveals a fudgy exterior with a soft, cheesecake-like peanut butter center.

Savory bread pudding with arugula, chicken sausage, artichoke hearts, and fontina cheese baked in a Dijon mustard custard. A hearty brunch or dinner dish.

A hearty hot cereal with oat bran, shredded apple, raisins, and a hint of caraway, sweetened with maple syrup for a healthy breakfast.

Individual baked corn custards with green onions and a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb topping. Scaled for two, low-calorie, and elegant enough for a dinner party side.

Chicken breast cubes and mushrooms in a creamy Madeira wine and sour cream sauce, spooned over herbed biscuits. An elegant skillet dinner ready in 40 minutes.

BLT corn chowder puts bacon, lettuce, and tomato into a creamy potato and corn soup. Made with skim milk and Canadian bacon, it's lighter than it looks and ready in 35 minutes.

Low-fat cranberry poppy seed loaf made with skim milk, egg substitute, and fresh lemon zest. A tender quick bread with tart cranberry pops and a subtle crunch from poppy seeds.