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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read Full Story
Cooked couscous makes this meatless entrée more filling. Substitute 1 cup leftover cooked orzo, spaghetti, or vermicelli, if you prefer. Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup uncooked couscous 1 tablespoon water 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 large egg whites 3 large eggs Cooking spray 2 cups red bell pepper strips 1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) shredded Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Bring 1... Read Full Story
In Italian, "panini" means small bread and refers to a pressed sandwich. Using a grill skillet gives the sandwich appetizing grill marks, but the recipe works just as well in a regular nonstick skillet. If you don't have provolone cheese, you can use mozzarella. Ingredients 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise 4 teaspoons basil pesto 8 (1-ounce) thin slices sourdough bread 8 ounces sliced cooked turkey breast 2 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese 8 (1/8-inch-thick) slices tomato Cooking spray... Read Full Story
Yoga offers the inner harmony and body awareness required to achieve a healthier approach to eating. All that, and a leaner, stronger body too. By Laurel Kallenbach As my weight has crept higher over the past three years, my self-esteem has sunk lower, leaving me feeling depressed, inferior, and weak-willed. As I increasingly relied on food to bolster me through stressful or unhappy times, I lost confidence in my body, which seemed to betray me. My arches hurt, my back ached, I panted going... Read Full Story
By Brad Banks, The Miami County Weekend The University of Kansas is no longer a one-sport school. Coach Mark Mangino arrived in 2001 and promised to get the “Blue Wings Rising” — and he wasn’t talking boneless chicken. He has delivered, becoming bowl eligible four times. But this year, the Jayhawks soared to rare air indeed, making their first Orange Bowl appearance in 39 years and their first BCS appearance ever. In their last trip to Miami, the ’Hawks fell in overtime to coaching greenhorn... Read Full Story
