Sunday, January 23, 2011

Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • 2 Tbps maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp grainy mustard
  • salt
Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Whisk together maple syrup, oil, mustard and salt.
  • Slice sprouts in half, toss with maple mixture and roast at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Author: Runners World magazine
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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Pretty-in-Pink Strawberry Cupcakes

Ingredients:

Cupcake Recipe
  • 1 package(s) (18 1/4-oz.) cake mix, plain white or yellow
  • 1 package(s) (3-oz.) strawberry gelatin
  • 1 cup(s) (finely chopped fresh) strawberries, with juice (from 1 1/2 cups whole berries)
  • 3/4 cup(s) milk
  • 3/4 cup(s) vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
Frosting Recipe
  • 1 package(s) (8-oz.) cream cheese, reduced-fat, at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoon(s) (1/2 stick) butter, unsalted, at room temperature
  • 3 cup(s) (up to 3 1/2 cups) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 cup(s) (fresh ) strawberries, mashed and drained (3/4 cup hulled berries)
  • sprinkles, pink and white, for garnish (optional)
  • 24 slice(s) strawberry, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 24 cupcake cups with paper liners.
  • Combine the cake mix, gelatin, strawberries and juice, milk, oil and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping down sides again if needed. Spoon about 1/3 cup batter into each lined cupcake cup, filling it 3/4 full. (You will get between 22 and 24 cupcakes; remove empty liners, if any.) Place pans side by side in the oven.
  • Bake until cupcakes are lightly golden and spring back when pressed gently with a finger, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven, place pans on wire racks to cool for 5 minutes, then remove cupcakes to wire racks to cool for another 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare frosting: Blend cream cheese and butter in large mixing bowl with electric mixer on low speed until combined, 30 seconds. Stop mixer and add 3 cups confectioners’ sugar and the mashed strawberries. Mix on low speed until incorporated, 1 minute. Increase speed to medium and blend until frosting is fluffy, 30 to 45 seconds longer, adding up to 1/2 cup more sugar if needed to get a spreadable consistency.
  • Place a heaping tablespoon of frosting on each cupcake and swirl to spread it out with back of spoon. Refrigerate, uncovered, until frosting sets, 20 minutes. Decorate with sprinkles and strawberry slices, if desired.
Author: Delish.com
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 308
  • Yields 22 to 24 cupcakes
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Molten Chocolate Cakes

Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar, plus additional for dusting
  • 4  1-ounce squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) butter or margarine, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup(s) heavy or whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • Confectioners' sugar
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional
Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease eight 6-ounce custard cups. Dust with granulated sugar.
  • In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat chocolate, butter, and cream over low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth. Remove pan from heat. Add vanilla. With wire whisk, stir in flour just until mixture is smooth.
  • In medium bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat 1/4 cup granulated sugar, eggs, and yolks until thick and lemon-colored, about 10 minutes. Fold egg mixture, one-third at a time, into chocolate mixture until blended.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared custard cups. (Can be made ahead. Wrap well and refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze up to 2 weeks.) Place cups in jelly-roll pan and bake cakes until edges are set but centers still jiggle, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack 3 minutes. Run thin knife around sides of cups to loosen cakes; invert onto plates. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
Author: Good Housekeeping
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 280
  • Yields 8 cakes
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Lobster-Noodle Casserole

Ingredients:
  • 2  (1 1/2-pound) fresh lobsters
  • 3 tablespoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 3 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 1  shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
  • 3 clove(s) garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1/4 cup(s) brandy
  • 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1/2 pound(s) (medium) egg noodles, cooked and drained
  • 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
  • 6 sprig(s) thyme
Directions:
  • Cook the lobsters:
    Fill a large bowl halfway with ice and water and set aside. Bring a large pot of water and 3 tablespoons of the salt to a boil and plunge the lobsters, headfirst, into the water with long-handled tongs. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 4 minutes. Drain the lobsters and place in the prepared ice bath to cool. Crack the shells and remove the tail and claw meat. Reserve the shells. Cut the tail meat into 1/2-inch-thick medallions and the claw meat into large pieces and set aside.
  • Bake the casseroles:
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat four 1-cup-capacity baking dishes or one 9-inch round baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside. Melt the remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until soft. Add the reserved shells, tomato paste, and garlic and cook, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes. Move the pan away from the heat and add the brandy. Return to the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, whisking continuously. Reduce heat to medium low, add 1 1/2 cups water, and simmer until thickened slightly -- about 15 minutes. Strain the mixture and stir in the cream, remaining salt, and pepper. Add the egg noodles, lobster meat, and lemon juice and toss to coat. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared baking dishes, cover with foil, and bake until the lobster is cooked through and the noodles are hot -- about 20 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately.
Author: Country Living
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 595
  • Yields 4 servings
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Pineapple and Soy-Glazed Salmon

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/4 cup(s) pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoon(s) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup(s) dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon(s) light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon(s) miso
  • 4  (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh-ground black pepper
Directions:
  • Marinate the salmon: In a medium saucepan over high heat, cook the pineapple juice, soy sauce, and sherry for 20 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 5 more minutes. Using a whisk, stir in miso. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool. Season the salmon fillets with the pepper and place them in a shallow baking dish. Pour the pineapple glaze over the salmon fillets, turning to coat each side, and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Roast the fillets: Place the salmon on the top shelf of the oven and cook until the flesh turns opaque -- about 7 minutes. Change the oven temperature setting to broil and cook until the glaze begins to brown -- 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Author: Country Living
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 329
  • Yields 4 servings
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Chocolate Crunch

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Wheat Chex cereal, (2 ounces)
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks broken in half, (2 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup salted roasted almonds, (2 1/2 ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)
Directions:
  •  Combine Chex, pretzels and almonds in a medium bowl. Drizzle with melted chocolate; stir to combine. Spread the mixture on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Tip -  To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.
Author: EatingWell.com
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 218
  • Yields 4 servings
  • Serving size - 3/4 C
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Fish Sticks

Ingredients:
  • Canola oil cooking spray
  • 1 cup(s) whole-wheat dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup(s) whole-grain cereal flakes
  • 1 teaspoon(s) lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 2  large egg whites
  • 1 pound(s) tilapia fillets
Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray.
  • Place breadcrumbs, cereal flakes, lemon pepper, garlic powder, paprika and salt in a food processor or blender and process until finely ground. Transfer to a shallow dish.
  • Place flour in a second shallow dish and egg whites in a third shallow dish. Dredge each strip of fish in the flour, dip it in the egg and then coat all sides with the breadcrumb mixture. Place on the prepared rack. Coat both sides of the breaded fish with cooking spray.
  • Bake until the fish is cooked through and the breading is golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes.
Author: EatingWell.com
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 274
  • Yields 4 servings
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BBQ Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup(s) prepared barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon(s) honey
  • 1 1/2 pound(s) chicken tenders (see Tips & Techniques)
  • 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cup(s) coarse dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see Tips & Techniques)
  • Olive oil or canola oil cooking spray
Directions:
  • Combine barbecue sauce, mustard, and honey in a large bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of the sauce in a small bowl. Cut any large chicken tenders in half lengthwise, then add all the tenders to the large bowl with the remaining sauce; stir to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in another shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish. Coat each tender in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in egg and let any excess drip off. Then roll in the breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess. Place the tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Generously coat both sides of each tender with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Turn each tender over and continue baking until the outside is crisp and the tenders are cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Serve with the reserved sauce for dipping.
Author: EatingWell.com
Nutritional Facts:
  • Calories -  67
  • Yields 24 tenders
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Oven Fries

Ingredients:
  • 3  large all-purpose potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Russet (1 1/2 pounds total)
  • 2 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions:
  • Set oven rack on the upper level and preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a baking sheet lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine oil, salt, paprika and pepper in a large bowl. Add potato wedges and toss to coat. Spread the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Loosen and turn the potatoes; roast until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Serve immediately.
Author: EatingWell.com
Nutritional Facts:
  • Calories - 160
  • Yields 4 servings
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Frozen Fruit Tart

Ingredients:
  • 8  (5'' by 2 1/2'' each) graham crakers
  • 2 tablespoon(s) whole natural almonds
  • 1 tablespoon(s) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon(s) honey
  • 2 teaspoon(s) water
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) light vanilla ice cream, such as slow or double-churned
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) mango or passion fruit sorbet
  • 3  ripe nectarines, each pitted and cut into 8 wedges
  • 2  ripe plums, each pitted and cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 cup(s) raspberries
Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare crust: In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse graham crackers until fine crumbs form. Add whole almonds and sugar; pulse until almonds are finely chopped. In cup, mix canola oil, honey, and water; drizzle over crumb mixture. Pulse until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and up side of 9" round tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Bake crust 8 to 10 minutes or until set and lightly browned at edges. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Remove ice cream and sorbet from freezer; let stand at room temperature 10 minutes or until slightly softened. Spoon ice cream and sorbet alternately into tart shell, pressing with back of spoon to smooth; cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Carefully remove side of pan and place tart on round platter. Arrange circle of nectarine wedges 1 inch from edge of tart, then circle of plum wedges inside nectarines. Mound raspberries in center of tart. Serve immediately.
Author: Good Housekeeping
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 235
  • Yields 8 servings
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Fruit Foccacia

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound(s) fresh pizza dough, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon(s) margarine or butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup(s) blueberries
  • 1 cup(s) rapsberries
  • Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 15 1/2" by 10 1/2" jelly-roll pan with parchment paper.
  • On lightly floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll dough to a 14" by 10" oval. Transfer to prepared pan and reshape. Cover with clean dishtowel and let stand 15 minutes.
  • In cup, mix olive oil and margarine; brush over dough. Sprinkle dough with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
  • Bake dough 10 minutes. Remove from oven and top with blueberries and raspberries; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Return focaccia to oven; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until fruit is juicy and dough is browned at edges.
  • Slide focaccia onto wire rack using parchment paper. Loosen bottom of focaccia with spatula and remove parchment paper. Cool slightly to serve warm, or serve at room temperature. To serve, sprinkle focaccia lightly with confectioners' sugar.
Author: Good Housekeeping
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 195
  • Yields 8 servings
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Peach and Blueberry Crumble

Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup(s) hazelnuts (filberts)
  • 2 1/2 pound(s) ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1 pint(s) blueberries
  • 1/2 cup(s) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup(s) old-fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon(s) margarine or butter, cut up
  • 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil
Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread hazelnuts in 8" by 8" metal baking pan. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted, shaking pan occasionally. Remove pan from oven. Wrap hot hazelnuts in clean cloth towel; with hands, roll hazelnuts back and forth in towel until as much skin as possible rubs off. Cool nuts completely. Chop hazelnuts.
  • Meanwhile, in shallow 2-quart ceramic or glass baking dish, toss peaches, blueberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon flour until evenly coated. Spread fruit mixture in an even layer in baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, mix oats, cinnamon, remaining flour, and remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar. Add margarine and oil. With fingertips, blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in hazelnuts. Sprinkle topping over fruit.
  • Bake crumble 30 to 35 minutes or until fruit is bubbly at edges and topping is browned. Cover loosely with foil after 25 minutes if top is browning too quickly. Cool slightly on wire rack to serve warm, or serve at room temperature.
  •  Tip - To remove skins from peaches, submerge them in boiling water for 15 to 20 seconds. Then, with slotted spoon, transfer peaches to bowl of ice water. When cool enough to handle, drain and peel. The skins should slip right off.
Author: Good Housekeeping
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 270
  • Yields 8 servings
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Summer Shortcakes

Ingredients:

Shortcakes
  • 1/2 cup(s) old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup(s) whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup(s) packed light brwon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
  • 3/4 cup(s) low-fat buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoon(s) canola oil
  • 1  large egg
Berries
  • 1 pound(s) strawberries, hulled into quarters
  • 1 cup(s) blackberries
  • 1 cup(s) blueberries
  • 1 cup(s) raspberries
  • 2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
Filing
  • 4 ounce(s) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
  • 1/3 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup(s) nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1/2  teaspoon(s) grated fresh lime peel
Directions:
  • Prepare Shortcakes: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray large cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place oats in blender and blend until finely ground.
  • In large bowl, with wire whisk, combine ground oats, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until blended. Break up lumps of brown sugar with fingers if necessary.
  • In small bowl, with wire whisk, mix buttermilk, oil, and egg until well blended. Add buttermilk mixture to oat mixture and stir just until blended.
  • Spoon dough by 1/4 cups onto prepared cookie sheet, 3 inches apart, making 8 mounds. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until firm when pressed. Transfer Shortcakes to wire racks to cool.
  • Meanwhile, prepare Berries: In medium bowl, combine berries, granulated sugar, and lime juice. Makes 6 cups. Set Berries aside.
  • Prepare Filling: In another medium bowl, with mixer at medium speed, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 cup yogurt. With rubber spatula, gently fold in lime peel and remaining yogurt.
  • To serve, split Shortcakes in half. Place bottom half of a Shortcake on each of 8 dessert plates. Top with Filling and Berries; replace Shortcake tops.
Author: Good Housekeeping
Nutritional Facts:
  • Calories - 320
  • Yields 8 servings
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Oat and Almond Breakfast Bars

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup(s) honey
  • 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cup(s) old-fashioned oats, uncooked
  • 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup(s) (packed) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup(s) sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup(s) toasted wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup(s) raisins
  • 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13" by 9" metal baking pan with nonstick foil (if not using nonstick, lightly grease foil).
  • In 2-cup liquid measuring cup, stir oil, honey, vanilla, and egg until mixed. In large bowl, with fork, mix oats, flour, sugar, almonds, wheat germ, raisins, and salt until combined. With rubber spatula, stir honey mixture into oat mixture until blended; scrape into prepared pan. With wet hand, pat oat mixture evenly into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until pale golden around edges. Cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 1 hour.
  • When cool, transfer using foil to cutting board. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces. Store in tightly sealed container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.
Author: EatingWell.com
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 155
  • Yields 24 bars
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Chicken-Apple Sausage

Ingredients:
  • 2 teaspoon(s) canola oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 medium sweet apple, such as Gala or Honeycrisp, peeled and diced
  • 1 pound(s) ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon(s) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) fennel seed, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
Directions:
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add apples and cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cool for 5 minutes. Wipe out the pan.
  • Add chicken, sage, sugar, fennel, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the apples and onions. Gently mix to combine.
  • Generously coat the pan with cooking spray and heat over medium. Using a 1/3-cup measure, scoop 4 portions of the sausage mixture into pan, flattening each into a 3-inch patty. Cook until the patties are browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning. Coat the pan with cooking spray again and repeat with remaining sausage mixture.
Author: EatingWell.com
Nutritional Facts:
  • Calories - 112
  • Yields 8 patties
Rating:
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Green Eggs and Ham Frittata

Ingredients:
  • 8  large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2  leeks, white and light green parts only, diced
  • 1 bag(s) (5-ounce) baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup(s) diced ham
  • 1/2 cup(s) shredded havarti or Muenster cheese
Directions:
  • Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
  • Whisk eggs, dill, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add spinach and ham; cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cook, lifting the edges of the frittata so uncooked egg can flow underneath, until the bottom is light golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top, transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the eggs are set, 6 to 8 minutes. Let rest for about 3 minutes before serving. Serve hot or cold.
Author: EatingWell.com
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 217
  • Yields 6 servings
Rating:
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Overnight Oatmeal

Ingredients:
    • 8 cup(s) water
    • 2 cup(s) steel-cut oats (see Ingredient note)
    • 1/3 cup(s) dried cranberries
    • 1/3 cup(s) dried apricots, chopped
    • 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, or to tast
Directions:
  • Combine water, oats, dried cranberries, dried apricots and salt in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Turn heat to low. Put the lid on and cook until the oats are tender and the porridge is creamy, 7 to 8 hours.
    Stovetop Variation: Halve the above recipe to accommodate the size of most double boilers: Combine 4 cups water, 1 cup steel-cut oats, 3 tablespoons dried cranberries, 3 tablespoons dried apricots and 1/8 teaspoon salt in the top of a double boiler. Cover and cook over boiling water for about 1 1/2 hours, checking the water level in the bottom of the double boiler from time to time.
    Ingredient Note: Steel-cut oats, sometimes labeled "Irish oatmeal," look like small pebbles. They are toasted oat groats -- the oat kernel that has been removed from the husk -- that have been cut in 2 or 3 pieces. Do not substitute regular rolled oats, which have a shorter cooking time, in the slow-cooker oatmeal recipe.
Author: EatingWell.com
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 193
  • Yields 8 servings
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Healthy New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) water
  • 12 large cherrystone or chowder clams, scrubbed
  • 2 slice(s) bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 stalk(s) celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1 large (12-ounce) potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 2 cup(s) reduced-fat (2%) milk
  • Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon(s) snipped fresh chives
Directions:
  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling on high. Add clams; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until clams open, transferring clams to bowl as they open. Discard any unopened clams
  • Into 4-cup liquid measuring cup, strain clam broth through sieve lined with paper towel. Add water to broth to equal 2 1/2 cups total.
  • Rinse saucepan to remove any grit. In same saucepan, cook bacon on medium until browned. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. To bacon fat in pan, add onion, carrot, and celery, and cook 9 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, remove clams from shells and coarsely chop.
  • Stir flour into vegetable mixture; cook 1 minute, stirring. Gradually stir in clam broth. Add potato; heat to boiling. Cover; simmer on low 12 minutes or until potato is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk, clams, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and bacon; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle with chives to serve.
Author:  Good Housekeeping
Nutritional Facts:
  •  Calories - 180
  • Yields 6 servings
Rating:
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Zucchini Rice Casserole

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) long-grain brown rice
  • 3 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cup(s) (about 1 pound) diced zucchini and/or summer squash
  • 2  red or green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) low-fat milk
  • 3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup(s) shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 cup(s) fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
  • 2 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounce(s) turkey sausage, casings removed
  • 4 ounce(s) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
  • 1/4 cup(s) chopped pickled jalapeños
Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Pour rice into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir hot broth into the rice along with zucchini (and/or squash), bell peppers, onion, and salt. Cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 35 to 45 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, whisk milk and flour in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbling and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add 1 1/2 cups Jack cheese and corn and cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add sausage. Cook, stirring and breaking the sausage into small pieces with a spoon, until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
  • When the rice is done, stir in the sausage and cheese sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Jack cheese on top and dollop cream cheese by the teaspoonful over the casserole. Top with jalapeños.
  • Return the casserole to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
Author: EatingWell.com
Nutritional Facts:
  • Calories - 248
  • Yields 12 servings
  • Serving size - 1 C
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Caesar Salad

Ingredients:
  • 4 ounce(s) Italian bread
  • 1 clove(s) garlic, cut in half
  • Nonstick olive oil cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup(s) light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup(s) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon(s) anchovy paste
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 package(s) (18-ounce) hearts of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Rub bread slices, on both sides, with cut sides of garlic. Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes; place in jelly-roll pan. Spray bread liberally with cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes or until golden-brown and crisp. Cool croutons in pan.
  • Meanwhile, in large salad bowl, with wire whisk, mix together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, anchovy paste, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add lettuce and croutons to dressing in bowl; toss to coat.
Author: Good Housekeeping
Nutritional Facts:
  • Calories - 140
  • Yields 6 first course servings
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