We're betting our versions of these classics will become family favorites at your house. And as an added bonus, most of the recipes are ready in 35 minutes or less.

• Cook chicken and turkey with the skin on to keep it more moister and flavorful. Remove the skin after cooking.
• Replace stuffings and breaded toppings or coatings with herbs and spices.
• Broil, roast or bake meat or meat loaf on a rack inside a broiling pan to catch the fat.
• Baste meats with juice, wine, or broth instead of butter.
• Cook stews and soups ahead, then refrigerate and skim the fat off the top before reheating.
• Replace a portion of the meat in a recipe with beans, grains, or vegetables.

• Use low-fat 1[SPECIAL_CHAR "37"] or 2[SPECIAL_CHAR "37"] milk when a recipe calls for milk.
• Try low-fat or nonfat sour cream, yogurts, cream cheese, and cottage cheese in recipes calling for regular versions.
• If a recipe calls for cream, try replacing all or part of it with evaporated skim milk or fat-free half-and-half.
• Use reduced-fat cheeses in casseroles, omelets, sandwiches, and lasagna.