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

In Step 4, the macaroni mixture is cooked over medium-low heat so the cheese won't become stringy and the sauce, grainy. Ingredients 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 ounces sourdough bread, torn into pieces 1 teaspoon butter, melted 12 ounces large elbow macaroni 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded extrasharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup egg substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated low-fat milk Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place tomatoes in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with black pepper. Bake at 375° for 30 ... Read Full Story