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Want to Low the Fat in Your Cooking? Learn to love low fat cooking recipes. A light mist is all you need to keep foods from sticking. Several brands have now added canola and olive oil sprays that add a slight flavor to your foods.

Stir-fry your vegetables in broth. Chicken, beef or vegetable broth give your vegetables a great flavor, and using broth instead of oil really cuts down on the fat and gives you excellent low fat cooking recipes.

Boil, Broil or Bake instead of frying! Always remove the skin from your poultry and trim the fat from your meats. Leaner meats are often "tougher" than fattier cuts. Use marinades to tenderize your flank steaks.

Red wine vinegar, soy sauce, crushed garlic, lime and fresh ginger make a fabulous marinade. Just put a trimmed flank steak in a zipper bag, add the marinade, then keep in your refrigerator for a few hours. Broil or grill for a delicious addition to your table, and so you have more great low fat cooking recipes.

Always keep a bottle of water with you. Fill a giant sports bottle with water in the morning, toss in some ice cubes, and sip on it all day. It will help with digestion, keep your skin clear, and keep you hydrated. Remember, drinking 8-10 glasses of fresh water each day is one of the best things you can do for your body, and the ideal partner to tasteful low fat cooking recipes.

Try some Green Tea. Several studies have shown that drinking Green Tea may help prevent some types of cancers. So try replacing a cup of coffee a day with a relaxing cup of Green Tea. Add some fresh lemon juice to get in a mini-dose of vitamin C! That`s other wondelful partner for your low fat cooking recipes.

Low fat Scalloped Potatoes? Sure, just modify the ingredients and it becomes a healthy low fat cooking recipe. Scrape four potatoes, then slice very thin. Slice an onion into thin rings. Low fat spray a 9" x 9" glass pan. Layer 1/3 of the potato slices on the bottom. Top with 1/2 the onion slices. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and about 1 Tablespoon flour. Repeat, then finish with the last 1/3 of the potato slices. Pour about 1/2 C skim milk over the top. Top with 1/4 Cup Low fat or nonfat cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake about 35-40 minutes at 375°. A terrific change of pace!

Everyone loves twice-baked potatoes, so try this low fat cooking recipe for a change. Bake four potatoes until done (450° for about 50-60 minutes--test for tenderness with a fork). Let cool slightly then slice in half lengthwise. Scrape out the pulp with a spoon, leaving the skins intact. Mix the pulp with skim milk, salt and pepper. Scoop the pulp back into the skins and broil about 1-2 minutes until the top is golden brown. Variations: add nonfat or Low fat sour cream or cheddar cheese to the mix for another great low fat cooking recipe.