Cooking a la Emily Carlson

This is one of my favorite recipes, I make it at least a couple of times a month. I have found that you don't really need the heavy whipping cream , it doesn't make much difference in taste. I like to saute a side of mushrooms to go with it. I also use boneless chicken breasts in place of thighs. This recipe is from Cooking Light. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 2 chicken thighs and 1 cup rice) Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (3 1/2-ounce) bags boil-in-bag brown rice 1/3 cup dry white wine 8 skinless, boneless ... Read Full Story

Yield 12 servings (serving size: 1 pretzel) Ingredients * 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) * 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar * 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°) * 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided (about 14 1/2 ounces) * 1 teaspoon salt * Cooking spray * 6 cups water * 2 tablespoons baking soda * 1 teaspoon cornmeal * 1 teaspoon water * 1 large egg * 2 teaspoons kosher salt Preparation Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add ... Read Full Story

Chocolate and bananas are a natural pair. Toast and top with a spoonful of peanut butter for breakfast. Rating: Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas) 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at ... Read Full Story

A small amount of the pasta's cooking liquid is whisked into the egg mixture to prevent the eggs from overcooking when added to the hot pasta. This procedure, called tempering, results in a rich, creamy sauce that easily coats the noodles. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1/2 cup chopped pancetta (about 2 ounces) 2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 2 large) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and ... Read Full Story

Described as "juicy, flavorful, and tender" in an online review, this dish dresses up pork chops with dried plums. Serve with couscous for a one-dish supper. Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 1 teaspoon butter 1 cup pitted dried plums, halved (about 4 ounces) 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over ... Read Full Story