Decadent, rich, gourmet foods that are also low calorie.

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  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    There are ways to alter meals to make them still very decadent, yet lower in calories.

    If you already know this, what exactly are you asking for? "Rich" foods by definition mean high fat or high sweetness (or both). The only way to do that low cal is with artificial fats/sweeteners.

    A more pertinent question is why you are seeking out fake rich foods, when portion control already allows for including non-fake rich foods even when dieting (er, sorry, "lifestyle changing").
  • imaginaryplant
    imaginaryplant Posts: 93 Member
    Thank you everyone for such amazing answers!
  • imaginaryplant
    imaginaryplant Posts: 93 Member
    There are ways to alter meals to make them still very decadent, yet lower in calories.

    If you already know this, what exactly are you asking for? "Rich" foods by definition mean high fat or high sweetness (or both). The only way to do that low cal is with artificial fats/sweeteners.

    A more pertinent question is why you are seeking out fake rich foods, when portion control already allows for including non-fake rich foods even when dieting (er, sorry, "lifestyle changing").


    I think you misunderstood my original question. I apologize if it wasn't completely clearly written, my brain has been in a funny place lately. I think the answers given were perfect examples of what I was trying to get across.
  • stevenlcopeland
    stevenlcopeland Posts: 57 Member
    I'm glad I never got hung up in the how food looks camp or worried about a food being rich and decadent. So I guess my suggestion of protein shakes, peanut butter, or if I really want to splurge boiled turkey necks do not fit the definition of gourmet. And we wonder why our species is getting fat, when actual time is spent worrying what might look good to eat or did it cost over 20.00 dollars a pound to purchase and my guests will be impressed when they arrive for supper. Glad I never got caught up in thinking food is part of my social life. But then again people may think I'm crazy spending my lunch hour at the YMCA trying to decide what decadent, rich, and gourmet exercise I'm going to do for the second time that day. Yes my gourmet breakfast before work consists of the same challenges at the gym.
  • imaginaryplant
    imaginaryplant Posts: 93 Member
    I'm glad I never got hung up in the how food looks camp or worried about a food being rich and decadent. So I guess my suggestion of protein shakes, peanut butter, or if I really want to splurge boiled turkey necks do not fit the definition of gourmet. And we wonder why our species is getting fat, when actual time is spent worrying what might look good to eat or did it cost over 20.00 dollars a pound to purchase and my guests will be impressed when they arrive for supper. Glad I never got caught up in thinking food is part of my social life. But then again people may think I'm crazy spending my lunch hour at the YMCA trying to decide what decadent, rich, and gourmet exercise I'm going to do for the second time that day. Yes my gourmet breakfast before work consists of the same challenges at the gym.

    Uhhh...good for you? I guess that makes you the best person. Congrats. O_o
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    I think and hope you might like this site.
    Has a lot of recipes and the nutrition information for each.

    http://www.epicurious.com/recipesmenus/
  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,463 Member
    The Cook This Not That books have some really good recipes. If I am reading your request correctly, the duck recipe in that book is what you want. I made it and it is fantastic!
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,831 Member
    I love the More-than-demi-glace pastes. The 1-pound containers live in the fridge for a year or so. I usually have beef/veal, chicken, and mushroom. Each adds an incredible amount of richness to a sauce or gravy that lacks fat.

    Drain your own yogurt until it is very thick and use it anytime sour cream is called for.

    Never underestimate the power of 1 tablespoon of butter stirred in at the last minute to make a whole pan of veggies taste like they are drowning in butter sauce.

    Toss the salad or coleslaw in a bowl with the dressing -- it takes much less to coat the whole bowl than you think. 2 tablespoons of dressing goes a very long way.

    Don't skimp on olive oil. It's good for you.

    Oh, no. Now that I mentioned the buttered veggie thing, I think I'll have to glamourize those green beans tonight with a little lemon and butter. It'll definitely be worth the 50 calories. Or maybe really gild the lily and have buttered bread crumbs.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Cooking Light has a recipe section. You will find a ton of delicious meals there.
  • Rocket_Man44
    Rocket_Man44 Posts: 896
    http://www.theironyou.com/

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