Lean Thai-Style Beef Wraps | It's so easy to get into a rut at mealtimes. I usually ask my daughter what she wants for dinner, and often she cycles through the same few dishes she enjoys. But this week, I asked her to come up with something new. Her initial response was, "Why?" But then she thought about it a bit and realized that perhaps there is more to life than pizza and chicken. One of her ideas was an Asian-style wrap of sorts. So we thought about what we wanted to include in the wrap, went shopping, and made some yummy yet lean Thai-style beef wraps. | | Lean Thai-Style Beef Wraps | Eating a little lean red meat occasionally is fine, especially as it accents these flavorful Thai-style wraps. It is, after all, a good source of protein, iron, and zinc, as well a good source of important B vitamins. | | | Five Weekday Meals | A little bit of planning goes a long way when it comes to making dinner. All too often, I get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the day and then I realize, come 6 or 7pm, that I really need to get down to making something to eat. The question is usually what? So here are a few ideas for five days' worth of dinners | | | Lemon Ginger Shrimp | This lemon ginger shrimp dish has the advantages of being quick and easy to cook yet is elegant enough to serve when you have company. Enjoy with a crisp green salad. | | | Baking the Low Fat Way | Making cakes and muffins lower in fat is not impossible, but it does involve some compromise. Fat is a big component in baking, contributing to both taste and texture. Knowing this ahead of time, plus bearing one other key thing in mind, can help you whip up a lighter cake or some low fat muffins without fear of disaster. | | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Low Fat Cooking newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. | 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 | © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy | | | | | | | | |
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