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
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
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
Mmmm - you know how the yummy aroma of microwave popcorn can quickly fill up a room and make you hungry for your own bag. But not all kernels are king. So I was glad to see Consumer Reports ‘ (CR) take on the popular brands.
CR taste panelists tried 11 microwave popcorns. They found most of them tasted about the same with little or no difference in flavor or texture. Only two had 0.5 grams of trans fat or more per half-bag: Market Pantry had 1.4 grams; Jolly Time had 0.5 grams. All had... Read Full Story
Ingredients:
1 frying chicken (2 1/2-3 lbs.), cut up
1/2 pound bacon
4 medium potatoes, pared
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chopped shallots, green onions or sliced onions
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
Wash and dry chicken. In Dutch oven, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon. Add chicken, browning well on all sides. Remove to a 2 quart casserole dish as pieces brown.
Cut... 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
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
Ingredients: 1/4 pound salt pork 3 parsley sprigs, chopped 1 frying chicken, cut up 1 bay leaf Flour 3 quarts water (or more if needed) 3 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper to taste 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 20 okra pods (or a 10-ounce package frozen okra, thawed) 2 tablespoons flour (opt) 6 large, fresh tomatoes, chopped Cooked white rice 1 hot red pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped Directions: Wash salt pork under cold water to rinse off excess salt. Blot dry and cut into... Read Full Story
These pretty appetizers have a lot going for them: The sweetness of the honeyed walnuts and orange sections complements the endive's natural bitterness, while goat cheese provides a smooth contrast to the crunch of the greens and nuts. Ingredients 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons honey, divided Cooking spray 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons orange juice 16 Belgian endive leaves (about 2 heads) 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese 16 small orange... Read Full Story
