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By Ana Patuleia Ortins, from the cookbook, “Authentic Portuguese Cooking”. In Portugal, many little restaurants, especially sidewalk cafes, place a little tin of sardine pate on the table. My version is easy to make using cream cheese and scallions to tone down the flavour of sardines while giving it some spirit with Dijon mustard. Although you may enjoy whole char-grilled […]
Makes 4 servings Hands-on time: 20 minutes II Total time: 20 minutes 1 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 225 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 3/4-inch chunks 1-1/2 teaspoons sumac Pinch each salt and pepper 225 g green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup light sour cream 2 tablespoons lemon […]
Makes: 4 servings Hands on time: 25 minutes II Total time: 30 minutes Rice: 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed Crispy Pork: 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 green onion, minced 4 boneless pork loin chops (about 450 g total) 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg, lightly beaten Sesame Slaw: […]
By Carolyn Cashen; food blogger In the time it takes to have a pizza delivered, you can prepare this cheesy pizza with nutritious toppings for half the price. To be more economical, plan a pizza night once a week. The more costly ingredients, the bacon and pepperoni in particular, will last several weeks wrapped in zipper-lock bags. Ingredients: Directions: Recipe […]
By Carolyn Cashen; food blogger “Shrimp scampi” is an Italian/American name. “Scampi” is the word used for garlic butter, wine and Parmesan cheese, with bread, pasta or rice. “Scampi” is sometimes prepared with lobsters, scallops or chicken. “Scampi” is popular in Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, North Africa, and widely spread throughout the Mediterranean, (which includes France, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Italy, […]
By the American Heart Association; from the cookbook, “Healthy Fats, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook”. If you like pasta salad and tuna salad, then you’re sure to love this combination of the two. Each serving provides whole grain, omega-3 fatty acids, and vegetables. To make it even more wholesome and for a fancier presentation, line a bowl or platter with romaine lettuce leaves, […]
By the American Heart Association; from the cookbook, “Healthy Fats, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook”. You’ll never think of pasta salad in the same way again after you’ve sampled this recipe. It tastes rich and creamy and has just a little mustardy sass. Serves 4 Per serving: Calories 177; Total fat, 2.0 g (Sat fat 0.0 g, Trans fat 0.0 g, Polyunsaturated fat […]
By Jessie Price & the Eating Well Test Kitchen; from the cookbook, “The Simple Art of Eating Well Cookbook”. This is a fun take on French toast that kids love. We make a creamy banana filling, sandwich it between raisin bread, dip it in egg and cook it. It turns out as a French toast sandwich stuffed with banana. Per […]
By Jessie Price & the Eating Well Test Kitchen; from the cookbook, “The Simple Art of Eating Well Cookbook”. Nonfat milk and a bit of sharp Cheddar combine to make a rich sauce without all the butter usually found in gratins. Per serving: 184 calories; 8 g fat (5 g saturated, 2 g mono); 24 mg cholesterol, 17 g carbohydrate, […]
By Jessie Price & the Eating Well Test Kitchen; from the cookbook, “The Simple Art of Eating Well Cookbook”. Street vendors across Mexico sell this style of roasted or grilled corn – topped with mayonaise, chili powder, and Cotija cheese. Serve the unadorned corn on a platter with small bowls of the sauce, cheese and lime on the side so […]
By Jessie Price & the Eating Well Test Kitchen; from the cookbook, “The Simple Art of Eating Well Cookbook”. Combine cucumber, avocado and mango with a salty-sweet dressing for a taste of the tropics. Shopping tip: Fish sauce is a pungent Southeast Asian condiment made from salted, fermented fish. Find it in the Asian- food section of large supermarkets and […]
My mom has made rum balls for as long as I can remember. They look beautiful on a dessert spread and can be packaged in a decorative tin as a gift. I swapped coconut rum for the traditional rum and added shredded coconut. —Jana Walker, Macomb, Michigan Yields: 54 servings/about 4-1/2 dozen I Total time: Prep: 25 min. + standing […]
My holiday eggnog cake uses a convenient boxed mix and comes out perfect every time. It always gets compliments, and most people think that I spend hours in the kitchen working on it! My husband’s colleagues at work ask for it every Christmas. —Lisa Barrett, Durango, Colorado Yields:12-15 servings I Total time: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling […]
These candies disappear just as fast as I put them out. They’re a snap to whip up and make a beautiful presentation on any holiday cookie plate. I mound them high and sprinkle with coconut…then watch them vanish! —Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Yields: 30 servings/2-1/2 dozen I Total time: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Ingredients 1-3/4 cups confectioners’ […]
These pleasantly spiced pumpkin cookies with icing are a classic. Everyone enjoys the soft, cake-like texture. —Lisa Chernetsky, Luzerne, Pennsylvania Yields: 48 servings/4 dozen I Total time: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 […]
These cookies have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up—everyone loves them! And they’re so easy: With only six ingredients, you can whip them up at the last minute. —Deena Dillion, Ossian, Indiana Yields: 36 servings/3 dozen I Total time: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min./batch + cooling Ingredients 1 package (14 […]
My husband’s grandmother made a variety of cookies every year for her grandkids at Christmastime. She would box them up and give each child his or her own box. This crisp, orange flavored cookie is one of my favorites from her collection.—Heather McKillip, Aurora, Illinois Yields: 48 servings/4 dozen I Total time: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min./batch Ingredients 1 […]
Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, soft Christmas cookies. Roll half in powdered sugar and the other half in crushed vanilla wafers for visual appeal. —Audrey Larson, Bloomington, Minnesota Yields:42 servings/ 3-1/2 dozen I Total time: Prep/Total Time: 40 min. Ingredients 2-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 75 wafers) 1 cup ground pecans 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 […]
Here’s a nice Christmas treat that takes very little effort. The classic combination of chocolate and coconut is timeless.—Loraine Meyer, Bend, Oregon Yields: 48 servings/ 4 dozen I Total time: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + chilling Ingredients 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs 6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 3-3/4 […]
“Wonderful spicy iced pumpkin cookies that both kids and adults love!” Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract […]
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