English Muffin Hawaiian Pizza
Serves: 1 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons marinara sauce 1 light whole-wheat English muffin, split in half 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese 2 slices deli ham, chopped 2 tablespoons canned pineapple tidbits, well drained 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
Irish Lamb Stew
INGREDIENTS 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 3/4 pounds white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 large leeks, white part only, halved, washed (see Tip) and thinly sliced 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium […]
Chile-Cheese Brunch Casserole
Makes: 12 servings INGREDIENTS 6 corn tortillas 5 large eggs 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 large egg whites, or 1/4 cup dried egg whites reconstituted according to package directions 2 16-ounce containers low-fat cottage cheese 2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 4 4-ounce cans chopped mild green […]
Whole Roasted Lemon-Herb Chicken on a Bed of Vegetables
Makes: 6 servings, 3-4 ounces chicken & 2/3 cup vegetables each INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, divided 1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs, divided 2 lemons, divided 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1 small onion, quartered 1 4- to 4 […]
Lentil & Almond Burgers
INGREDIENTS 6 cups water 1 cup brown or French green lentils 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 cup finely chopped carrot 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 medium) 1/3 cup finely chopped celery (about 1 stalk) 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper […]
Chicken Curry with Rice
INGREDIENTS 1 cup basmati rice 3 teaspoons canola oil 6 skinless chicken thighs, trimmed 2 cups finely chopped onions, (about 3 medium onions) 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Madras 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), or to taste 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken […]
Greek Omelet
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup cooked spinach 4 large eggs 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces) 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS Squeeze spinach to remove any excess water. Blend eggs with a fork in a medium bowl. Add feta, scallions, dill, […]
Sauerkraut & Sausage Casserole
INGREDIENTS 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway or fennel seeds 1 large sweet-tart apple, such as Braeburn, chopped 1 cup dry white wine 10 ounces turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 1/2 cups drained sauerkraut, rinsed 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard 1/4 […]
Cube Steak with Mushroom-Sherry Sauce
INGREDIENTS 4 4-ounce cube steaks 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried 1/2 cup dry sherry (see Note) 1/2 cup […]
Turkey & Balsamic Onion Quesadillas
INGREDIENTS 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 4 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 8 slices deli turkey, preferably smoked (8 ounces) DIRECTIONS Combine onion and vinegar in a bowl; let marinate for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving the vinegar for another use, such as salad dressing. Warm 2 […]
