Cooking Light - September 2014 USA

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SnackS P.102
Taste Test Awards: Te best
snacks on the market now
Dinner P.110
Friday nights get
fun and easy.
&
Fresh Pizza
Pizzazz
P.126
Six hearty pies for a

delicious dinner tonight
on the cover
photography
Christopher Testani
FooD StyLing
Simon Andrews
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Sarah Smart
5 dishes
you need to
cook this
month
114
p.
Smoky tilapia tacos

& pinto beans
tAco pie
Simple winS
Pile ank steak carne

asada and classic
taqueria xings onto
dough, and bake up a
killer pizza. p. 132
We couldnt get
enough of this basic
salad of spinach,
romaine, and
radicchio. p. 58
s c a n p h o t o s , s av e r e c i p e s . s e e p a g e 6 .
eASieSt
cAke ever
beSt new
combo
A treAt For
broccophileS
OK, theyre not really

cake, but our sugardredged toasts are
just as good. p. 73
Wheat berries, cukes,

watermelon, feta, and
tomatoessimply
amazing p. 101
Turn those green

orets into a garlicky
spread thats lick-theknife good. p. 81
September 2014 cOOKing lighT 1
Pepper is a better
companion to sugar
than it is to salt.
5 ways to
make mornings
easier and
cheerier
p. 70
p. 14
p. 73
Grilled challah
with gs
Healthy
Habits
Test Kitchen
Condential
11 | Todays Special
Beet salad from chef
Josh Habiger
45 | 12 Healthy Habits
Tis months goal:
Eat more sh.
137 | Fresh Right Now

Red seedless grapes
14 | Most Wanted
Our fun picks for the
breakfast table
50 | The Beauty Habit

Plums; whitening
toothpastes
16 | Pairings
Wines matched to
enchiladas
55 | The Diet Habit

Reining in cravings
18 | Help Me, Kenji

How to get sh skin
crispy
Cooking
Departments
35 | Nutrition IQ
Tree rules for picking
breakfast cereals
p.
27
superfast
pork stir-fry
Lets Get
Cooking
Nutrition
Made Easy
Proteinpacked
side
salads
p. 22
36 | By the Numbers
Six fast and easy
frittatas under 250
calories
38 | Recipe Makeover
Creamy, cheesy
hash brown casserole
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21 | Superfast
Fresh, seasonal dishes,
ready in 20 minutes
57 | Dinner Tonight
Fast weeknight menus
70 | Cooking Class
Sugared grilled toast
74 | Cooks Kitchen
A nifty little
open-plan kitchen
140 | Meatless Mondays

Fettuccine alfredo with
sauted asparagus
142 | Budget Cooking
Feed 4 people for less
than $10.
146 | Kid in the Kitchen
Maple-drizzled apple
streusel muns
150 | Global Pantry
Vegetarian red
lentil burgers
154 | Slow Cooker

Red beans and rice
156 | Quick Tricks
Creative toppers for
butternut squash soup
&
the rest...
4 | Editors Note
8 | Letters
159 | Sunday Strategist
163 | Recipe Index
From a pickler with

southern roots and
global air
p. 12
80 | Garden
Our fall broccoli haul
88 | Book Excerpt
Kid-friendly breakfasts
from young twin chefs
164 | Wow!
Herb-laminated biscuits
S c a n p h o t o S , S av e r e c i p e S . S e e p a g e 6 .
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Apple slices drape apple

sorbet at LAtelier de JeanLuc Rabanel in Arles.
Te good news is that,

concerning food, we are
becoming more like the
French. America is hungry
to expand the role that good
eating plays in our happiness.
Look to the boom in artisanal
handmade foodsbread,
cheese, coee, beer, yogurt,
and charcuterie; see the rise
of carefully grown local
crops aimed at farmers
markets and restaurants. Tis
ferment supports a culture
of French-like food leisure, in
We were in France, where food is the constant seducer. At
which legions of Americans
breakfast, we drank caf au lait and ate just-made baguettes amble through farmers
and local jams and perfect little strawberries and sheepsmarkets and foodie neighmilk yogurt. Lunch, as we drove from
borhoods; lollygag in
one Provenal town to the next,
coeehouses and
whats
brought a choice of the ubiquitous
cocktail shrines; and
exciting
sidewalk cafs that embody the
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humanity. Lunch was icy ros wine
casual restaurants
me at scott_mowbray
with cheese and salad and maybe an
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entre from the chalkboard. At night,
spirit of the moment.
we were back at the house for dinners
Tis rise in food culof roasted quail, or lamb tagine, or
ture is also seen in the
small chops of local grilled porkmeals that stretched past
rush toward fresh, honest
the 10 oclock sunset hour as the waning winds carried the
cooking that Cooking Light
soapy perfume of lavender up from the garden.
readers are part of.
At home in Alabama, I listen to earnest podcasts about
Our food culture is still
global economics when I jog: Its just something odd that
young, compared to that of
I do. Te experts jab at the French (and pretty much all
France, and still uneven, but
Europeans, except the Germans) for their overreaching
nding its condent feet and
welfare statism. I recuse myself from the politics. But these
expanding like the bloom on
experts possess no useful statistics to account for pleasure.
a ne Camembert.
Tey cannot quantify the value that a stinky cheese and an
earthy bottle of Languedoc wineand the generous time
to enjoy themcontribute to a nations well-being. Teir
accounting lacks essential seasoning.
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Shame on you for your Beauty

Habit article on exfoliating
scrubs (July, p. 52). With all the
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should use a New Mexican
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eets have become a hugely

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veggie doesnt mean they
dont need careful treatment: Tey can
run the gamut from steamed and bland
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Well-roasted beets can be eye-opening,
chef Josh Habiger says. A lot of chefs use
beets as a really colorful ingredient that
brightens up a plate. But if you dont do
the ingredient justice, you could be ruining
it for that person forever.
Te distinctive avor of beets lends itself
to simple preparations. You can make a
salad of roasted beets and vinegar; you
dont even need to add oil, he says.
Habiger was a founding chef of the
celebrated Catbird Seat in Nashville and
now runs the kitchen at Pinewood Social,
one of the countrys most buzz-worthy
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restaurants. He also worked in such

world-renowned kitchens as Te Fat
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Chicago. Tough well versed in some
of the planets most elaborate cooking,
Habiger shows restraint when needed,
as with this salad. Roasted beets get
tossed in a full-bodied, citrus-spiked
vinaigrette made with pureed roasted
leek. In his original versionavailable
this month at Pinewood Socialhe
grills the leeks for added complexity.
mArINAteD beet sALAD

Hands-on: 22 min. Total: 1 hr. 45 min.
1 pound red baby beets, trimmed

cup water, divided
teaspoon kosher salt, divided
6 thyme sprigs, divided
2 rosemary sprigs, divided
1 pound gold baby beets, trimmed
1 medium leek, white and light green
parts only, halved lengthwise
cooking spray
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1
8 teaspoon salt
6 cups herb salad mix
3 tablespoons plain fat-free
greek yogurt
1 tablespoon toasted unsalted
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1. Preheat oven to 375.

2. Place red beets, 14 cup water, a dash
of salt, 3 thyme sprigs, and 1 rosemary
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Q: How Do
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press llets rmly between
paper towels to remove surface moisture. Once the sh
is dry, preheat the skillet.
High heat is necessary when
the sh goes into the pan
because cold skin will bond
on a molecular level to a cool
pan, making it impossibly
stuck. But if you cook on
high the whole time, you end
up with blackened skin that
is still abby with fat and
moisture underneath.
So start on high heat, and
2
1. Heat oil in a skillet
over high heat, and
place llets, skin side
down, in pan. Add the
llets carefully so the
back ends drop in away
from you, preventing oil
from splattering.
2. Gently hold the llets
down with a spatula for
the rst minute or so to
keep skin in full contact
with the pan.
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then drop it to medium-low

to gently render fat. Lightly
hold down the sh with a
spatula so that the skin
remains in contact with the
pan for the rst minute or
so of cooking.
Cooking sh with the skin
side down evaporates moisture, renders fat, and browns
proteins. With steaks or
burgers, you aim for even
browning by ipping halfway
through cooking. But with
sh, youre better o cooking
it almost all the way through
skin side down. Tis maximizes crispness while providing a layer of insulation,
allowing the delicate meat
to cook gently. I cook my
sh about 75% of the way
through on the skin side,
then ip (I know its ready to
ip when the skin lifts easily
from the skillet). Te result
is shatteringly crisp skin,
minimal fat, and moist,
tender meat underneath.
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broccoli and
pecorino pesto pasta
This nut-free pesto trades traditional
pine nuts and Parmesan for broccoli
and nutty-tasting pecorino Romano.
Anchovy llets add meatiness, but you
can skip them if you like.
8 ounces uncooked wholewheat angel hair pasta
1 (12-ounce) package
microwave-in-bag fresh
broccoli orets
1
4 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin
olive oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh
lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh
lemon juice
1
4 teaspoon kosher salt
1
4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves
2 anchovy llets, drained
1 ounce pecorino romano
cheese, grated (about 14 cup)
1. Cook pasta according to
package directions, omitting
salt and fat. Drain pasta in a
colander over a bowl, reserving
1 cup cooking liquid.
2. Cook broccoli according to
package directions; cool 5
minutes. Combine broccoli and
remaining ingredients in the
bowl of a food processor; pulse
until nely chopped. With
processor on, slowly add
reserved 1 cup cooking liquid
through food chute until sauce
reaches desired consistency.
Place broccoli mixture in a large
bowl; add pasta, and toss to
combine. Serve immediately.
serVes 4 (serving size: about 1 12 cups)
calories 364; Fat 14.5g (sat 3.3g, mono 7.7g,
poly 1.9g); protein 12g; carb 49g; Fiber
8g; cHol 9mg; iron 3mg; sodiUm 366mg;
calc 139mg
smoky
pork
stir-fry
Smoked paprika and dark
sesame oil add depth to this
stir-fry. Serve over precooked
brown rice or soba noodles.
2 teaspoons canola oil
10 ounces pork
tenderloin, trimmed
and cut into bite-sized
pieces
1
2 teaspoon smoked
paprika
1
2 teaspoons dark
sesame oil
1 12 cups thinly sliced
orange bell pepper
(1 medium)
1 cup snow peas
1 tablespoon minced
peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons rice
vinegar
1 tablespoon lowersodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon chili
garlic sauce
3 cups tricolor
coleslaw
3 green onions,
thinly sliced
1. Heat a large skillet over
high heat. Add canola
oil; swirl to coat. Sprinkle
pork with paprika and
salt. Add pork to pan;
saut 3 minutes or until
browned. Remove pork
from pan.
2. Return pan to mediumhigh heat. Add sesame oil;

swirl to coat. Add bell
pepper, peas, ginger, and
garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes
or until vegetables are
crisp-tender, stirring
frequently. Combine
vinegar, soy sauce, sugar,
and chili garlic sauce in a
bowl, stirring with a
whisk. Add pork and soy
sauce mixture to pan; cook
1 minute. Stir in coleslaw;
cook 1 minute or until
slightly wilted. Remove
pan from heat; sprinkle
with green onions.
serVes 4 (serving size: about 1 cup)
calories 165; Fat 6.4g (sat 1g, mono
3g, poly 1.9g); protein 17g; carb 10g;
Fiber 3g; cHol 46mg; iron 2mg;
sodiUm 323mg; calc 44mg
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cup prechopped onion
12 ounces 90% lean ground sirloin
1
2 cup unsalted tomato sauce
1
4 cup bottled chili sauce (such as
heinz)
1
4 cup root beer
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon tomato paste
4 (1 12-ounce) hamburger buns,
toasted
3
4
two-pea
pasta
with bacon
breadcrumbs
You can use any short pasta
in place of the ziti.
8
8
1
8
2
1
3
1
1
cups water
ounces uncooked ziti
cup frozen green peas
ounces sugar snap
peas, trimmed and
halved diagonally
center-cut bacon
slices, chopped
cup panko (Japanese
breadcrumbs)
tablespoon unsalted
butter
cup thinly sliced
green onions
2 large garlic cloves,

sliced
1 cup unsalted chicken
stock (such as
Swanson)
1
1
4 teaspoon freshly
ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh
lemon juice
1 ounce parmesan
cheese, grated
(about 14 cup)
1. Bring 8 cups water to
a boil in a large saucepan. Add pasta; cook 5
minutes. Add green peas
and sugar snap peas;
cook 1 minute or until
pasta is done. Drain.
2. Heat a large nonstick
skillet over medium heat.
Add bacon to pan; cook

3 minutes or until bacon
begins to brown. Add
panko; cook 11 2 minutes
or until browned.
Remove panko mixture
from pan. Add butter to
pan; swirl until butter
melts. Add green onions
and garlic; cook 11 2
minutes. Stir in stock,
salt, and pepper; cook 3
minutes. Stir in pasta
mixture, juice, and
Parmesan cheese; toss.
Top with panko mixture.
1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over

medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat.
Add onion; cook 3 minutes. Add
beef; cook 4 minutes or until beef
begins to brown, stirring to crumble.
Stir in tomato sauce and next 7
ingredients (through tomato paste);
bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes
or until slightly thickened, stirring
occasionally. Divide beef mixture
evenly among bottom halves of
buns; top with top halves of buns.
serVes 4 (serving size: 1 sandwich)
CAlorIes 331; FAt 11.6g (sat 3.5g, mono 4.9g, poly
1.7g); proteIN 21g; CArb 35g; FIber 2g; CHol
52mg; IroN 4mg; soDIUm 555mg; CAlC 105mg
serVes 4 (serving size: 1 14 cups)

CAlorIes 365; FAt 7.5g (sat 3.8g,
mono 2g, poly 0.5g); proteIN 17g;
CArb 58g; FIber 6g; CHol 17mg;
IroN 4mg; soDIUm 394mg;
CAlC 148mg
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1Greek-style
edamame salad
8 cups water
cups frozen shelled edamame
1 12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 12 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1
1 cup chopped english cucumber
2 tablespoons sliced kalamata olives
2 tablespoons crumbled
feta cheese
1 12
1. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in

a saucepan. Add edamame; cook
3 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Combine oil, vinegar, oregano,
and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in
edamame and cucumber. Sprinkle
with olives and feta cheese.
soy love
this protein-packed
legume is also a good
topping for lettuce
salads. or add to stirfries or blend into a dip.
serVes 4 (serving size: 1 cup)

CalOrIes 121; Fat 9.1g (sat 1.8g, mono 5.1g, poly 1.5g);
prOteIN 5g; Carb 5g; FIber 2g; CHOl 4mg;
IrON 1mg; sOdIUm 234mg; CalC 59mg
sesame-CarrOt
sUCCOtasH
radIsH aNd CHIVe
Boil 1 12 cups frozen shelled edamame

3 minutes or until tender. Drain. combine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro,
1 12 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 12 tablespoons
dark sesame oil, 12 teaspoon sesame seeds,
and 14 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium bowl,
stirring with a whisk. Stir in edamame,
1 cup shredded carrot, and 14 cup sliced
green onions.
Boil 1 12 cups frozen shelled edamame 3

minutes or until tender. Drain. Melt 2 teaspoons
butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
add 1 cup fresh corn kernels, 12 cup chopped
sweet onion, and 1 minced garlic clove; saut 4
minutes. Stir in edamame, 1 pint halved cherry
tomatoes, 12 teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper, and 38 teaspoon kosher salt; saut
1 minute. Stir in 14 cup chopped fresh basil.
Boil 1 12 cups frozen shelled edamame

3 minutes or until tender. Drain. combine
1 12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 12
tablespoons white wine vinegar, 12 teaspoon
Dijon mustard, 14 teaspoon kosher salt, and
1
4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a
medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in
edamame, 1 cup thinly sliced radishes, and
1
4 cup chopped fresh chives.

CalOrIes 109; Fat 7.5g (sat 1g); sOdIUm 143mg

CalOrIes 121; Fat 4.7g (sat 1.6g); sOdIUm 210mg

CalOrIes 100; Fat 7.2g (sat 1g); sOdIUm 149mg
Chicken Thighs 2 Ways

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Vietnamese Caramel
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Fresh rosemary
can overpower a
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nely so it blends
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apricotrosemary
chicken
thighs
with roasted
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Fresh herbs turn a couple of
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stock (such as
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1
2 teaspoon kosher salt,
divided
1 cup uncooked
couscous
1
3 cup chopped fresh
at-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons dryroasted, unsalted
almonds, coarsely
chopped
1
3
cup apricot preserves

1 12 tablespoons white
wine vinegar
1 teaspoon nely
chopped fresh
rosemary
cooking spray
1 12 pounds skinless,
boneless chicken
thighs, trimmed
1
2 teaspoon freshly
ground black pepper
1. Bring stock and 1 8
teaspoon salt to a boil in

a small saucepan. Stir in
couscous. Remove pan
from heat; cover and let
stand 5 minutes. Stir in
parsley and almonds.
2. Combine 1 8 teaspoon
salt, apricot preserves,
vinegar, and rosemary in
a 2-cup glass measure.
Microwave at HIGH
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for 2 minutes, stirring

after 1 minute.
3. Heat a grill pan over
medium-high heat. Coat
pan with cooking spray.
Sprinkle chicken with
remaining 14 teaspoon
salt and pepper. Add
chicken to pan; grill 3
minutes on each side or
until almost done. Brush
chicken with half of
apricot mixture. Grill
chicken 1 minute on
each side or until done;
brush with remaining
half of apricot mixture.
Serve with couscous.
serVes 4 (serving size: 4 ounces
chicken and about 12 cup couscous)
CalOries 466; Fat 9.8g (sat 2g,
mono 3.9g, poly 2.2g); PrOtein 41g;
CarB 52g; FiBer 3g; ChOl 162mg;
irOn 3mg; sODiUm 442mg;
CalC 56mg
Serve with steamed, quartered baby bok

choy and precooked jasmine rice.
1 12 pounds skinless, boneless chicken
thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced peeled
fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1
2 cup unsalted chicken stock,
divided
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon sh sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1
1
4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1
6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
medium-high heat. Add canola oil;
swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 2
minutes. Turn chicken; add ginger,
garlic, and shallot. Cook 1 minute,
stirring frequently.
2. Combine 14 cup stock, sugar, and
next 5 ingredients (through red
pepper) in a bowl. Add to pan; cook
1 minute. Reduce heat to mediumlow; simmer 7 minutes or until
sauce has thickened and chicken is
done. Stir in green onions.
serVes 4 (serving size: 1 cup chicken mixture)
CalOries 306; Fat 11.8g (sat 2.1g, mono 5.4g, poly
2.9g); PrOtein 34g; CarB 15g; FiBer 1g; ChOl
162mg; irOn 2mg; sODiUm 648mg; CalC 50mg
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1
center-cut bacon slices, chopped

green onions
tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
garlic cloves, minced
ounces all-purpose our
(about 14 cup)
cups 2% reduced-fat milk
cups unsalted chicken stock
bay leaf
teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
teaspoon ground red pepper
medium shrimp, peeled and
deveined (about 1 pound)
(10-ounce) package frozen
corn kernels, thawed
1. Cook bacon in a large saucepan over

medium heat 6 minutes or until crisp.
Remove bacon from pan with a
superfast
online
slotted spoon, reserving drippings.

2. Tinly slice green onions; reserve
2 tablespoons dark green parts. Add
white and light green onion parts,
thyme, and garlic to drippings in pan;
saut 2 minutes. Weigh or lightly
spoon our into a dry measuring cup;
level with a knife. Sprinkle over onion
mixture; cook 1 minute, stirring
constantly. Stir in milk, stock, and bay
leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to
medium, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in
salt, black pepper, red pepper, shrimp,
and corn; simmer 4 minutes or until
shrimp are done. Discard bay leaf.
Divide soup evenly among 4 bowls;
sprinkle with bacon and reserved 2
tablespoons green onions.
CaLories 300; Fat 7.5g (sat 3g, mono 2.2g, poly 0.9g);
protein 28g; Carb 32g; Fiber 2g; ChoL 162mg;
iron 2mg; sodiUm 552mg; CaLC 274mg
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theres no better time to get ahead on
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rst item on the ingredient list.
Grams of protein
Choose cereals full of naturally occurring
proteinlike whole grains, nuts, and
seedsinstead of ones that contain added
proteins or isolates, which are often
highly processed. a half cup of skim milk
adds 4 more grams of protein.
Grams of suGar
thats the max you want in a serving: equal
to 2 heaping teaspoons. some complicated healthy cereals contain as much as
16g per servingmore sugar than a glazed
doughnut. added sugars should be low on
the ingredient list, never rst. lots of dried
fruit can also add lots of sugar.
nutrition
made easy
by the
numbers
Fast & Fun Frittata Combos

Six easy skillet breakfasts for under
250 calories
by S idney Fry, MS , rd
Frittatas in FiVe stePs

1. Preheat broiler to high. Combine 2 large
egg whites, 6 large eggs, 14 teaspoon kosher
salt, 14 teaspoon black pepper, and 13 cup
1% milk; stir with a whisk.
2. Heat a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over
medium heat. Saut any specied ingredients
until tender (some recipes skip this step).
3. Layer in veggies and cooked protein.
4. Sprinkle with cheese.
5. Carefully pour egg mixture over cheese.
Cook over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes or
until eggs are partially set; then broil 5 inches
from heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned
and almost set.
Two-ToMaTo, baSil & GoaT CheeSe
Saut 1 pint grape tomatoes and 2 teaspoons

chopped fresh thyme in 1 12 teaspoons olive oil.
Layer in 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and thinly sliced,
and 12 cup nely chopped fresh basil. Sprinkle with
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese.
CalorieS 201; FaT 12.2g (sat 4.5g); proTein 16g; SodiUM 321mg
FeTa, Green onion

& aSparaGUS
Layer in 8 ounces raw asparagus,

1
4 cup thinly sliced shallots, and
3 tablespoons chopped green
onions. Sprinkle with 2 ounces
crumbled feta cheese.
CalorieS 183; FaT 10.5g (sat 4.6g);
proTein 15g; SodiUM 426mg
CreaMy SMoked SalMon & dill
Layer in 12 cup thinly sliced red onion,

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon
chopped fresh chives, and 2 ounces thinly sliced
smoked salmon. Sprinkle with 2 ounces diced
1
3-less-fat cream cheese. Serve with lemon.
CalorieS 190; FaT 11.3g (sat 4.3g); proTein 17g; SodiUM 506mg
he frittata is a high-wow, low-diculty dish, though some cooks shy away, thinking that
the two-stage stovetop/oven technique is tricky (its not). Te dish is also cheap and, using our
approach, balanced and healthy. Tese uy, egg-based skillet meals pack in both protein
and a few vegetable servings in just ve steps, which weve listed below. Teyre delicious hot
or cold; make for breakfast, and enjoy leftovers later. Each frittata serves four.
spinach, ham & Gruyre
saut 3 cups spinach and 2 cloves

minced garlic in 1 12 teaspoons olive oil.
layer in 1 ounce prosciutto, crisped and
crumbled; 14 cup caramelized onions; and
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives. sprinkle
with 2 ounces shredded gruyre cheese.
caLOries 237; Fat 15.4g (sat 5.7g); prOtein 18g;
sODium 402mg
mushrOOm, Leek & FOntina
saut 8 ounces sliced mushrooms

and 12 cup sliced leeks in 2 teaspoons olive
oil. layer in 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
and 14 cup chopped green onions. sprinkle
with 2 ounces shredded fontina cheese.
caLOries 222; Fat 14.3g (sat 5.5g); prOtein 17g;

sODium 384mg
to avoid
overcooking,
pull the pan from
the broiler when
almost set. Let sit
10 minutes.
sausaGe,
Feta & kaLe
saut 3 cups
trimmed, thinly sliced
lacinato kale in 1 12
teaspoons olive oil.
layer in 4 ounces
turkey italian sausage,
cooked and crumbled,
and 12 cup chopped
red bell pepper.
sprinkle with 1 ounce
crumbled feta cheese.
caLOries 224; Fat 13.6g
(sat 4.7g); prOtein 19g;
sODium 519mg
nutrition
made easy
Hash Brown Casserole, Done Light

We drop the butter, trim the cheese, and create
a luscious mushroom cream.
Ours saves
207 calories, 15g

saturated fat, and
493mg sodium over
classic hash brown
casserole
he utter simplicity of hash brown casserole makes it a comfort-food star: Homey

shredded potatoes get cozy with butter,
cream soup, sour cream, and plenty of
cheese. Its a workingmans day-starter.
But unless youre the wood-chopping type, you likely
wont be able to burn o nearly 500 calories of cheesy
potatoes by lunch. Te challenge: Keep the mighty
comfort-lled portion and whack the calorie count.
One of the key players in classic hash brown
casserole is canned cream of mushroom soup, which
is packed with sodium and thickeners. We make our
own by simmering fresh mushrooms and garlic in
savory chicken stock, and then we puree it with light

sour cream to create a rich, velvety sauce. Te cheddar
remains, but in reduced-fat form; a little is stirred
into the mushroom cream, and the rest is saved for
a gooey, melty topping. We brown the frozen hash
browns in olive oil and bacon drippings, then bake
the casserole in a cast-iron skillet to create a crisp,
caramelized crust. Sauted mushrooms and onions
add texture and moisture. As if that werent enough,
we top it all o with extra-crunchy reduced-fat
kettle potato chipsa salty, crispy topper for
the creamy, cheese-lled casserole.Voil: less
than 300 calories, and mighty good.
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A HALF-DOZEN REASONS
WHY YOU CANT BEAT EGGS
PROTEIN
IN
If you startt your

weekday with cereal
or toast instead
stead of
eggs, heres a wake-up
ke-up call:
Did you know eggss have 6
grams of high-quality
lity protein?
And did you know a proteinpacked breakfast helps sustain
mental and physical
al energy
throughout the day?
y? Thats good
news, especially if youre a
body-building chess
ss champion.
not forget that eggs are

Lets n
naturally gluten-free. Always
natura
been, always will be. And
have b
awesome because there
thats a
exactly a glut of glutenisnt ex
breakfast options.
free br
Eggs are rich in choline,

holine,
which is a weird word but
its a good weird because
choline promotes normal cell
activity, liver function
tion and the
transportation of nutrients
throughout the body.
ody. Think
of it as a commuter
er train for
vitamins and minerals.
Eggs contain
zero carbs and
no sugar. That
means you can
eat a wellrounded breakfast during the
week without feeling round
yourself.
NO GLUTEN?
NO PROBLEM.
Unlike most cereals and

yogurt, eggs dont come with
complicated, jam-packed
a comp
ingredient list because they
ingredi
contain one ingredient.
only co
called eggs. And at 15
Its cal
serving, eggs are the least
a servi
expensive source of highexpens
quality protein.* Thats right, 15.
GOT
CHOLINE?
NE?
ZERO CARBS
NO SUGAR
MORE FOOD
FOR THOUGHT
INCREDIBLE,
INCR
ISNT
ISN IT?
AMINO
ACIDS
Eggs have all 9 essential

amino acids. Seems like a
lot but remember - they
ARE essential.
*Based on American Egg Board price comparison.
leucine
histidine
lysine
valine
methionine
threonine
tryptophan
isoleucine
phenylalanine
Most cereals and yogurts cant

say all this, mainly because
they dont have mouths, but
also because they dont have
the nutrient content eggs do.
So next time someone asks
how you like your eggs, say
you like em a whole heck of
a lot. Wake Up To Eggs!
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nutrition
made easy
A serving of this crowd-pleaser has

double the potassium of a banana.
Creamy, Cheesy
double-potato
hash brown
Casserole
Hands-on: 30 min.
Total: 45 min.
1 cup unsalted
chicken stock
(such as swanson)
2 cups chopped onion,
divided
2 (8-ounce) packages
presliced white
mushrooms, divided
6 garlic cloves
1
2 cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
1
4 ounces reduced-fat
sharp cheddar cheese,
shredded and divided
3 center-cut bacon slices
1 (30-ounce) package
frozen shredded hash
brown potatoes, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil,
divided
2 large eggs, lightly
beaten
2 ounces 40% less fat
original kettle-style
potato chips, crushed
3 tablespoons chopped
fresh at-leaf parsley
2. Combine stock, 1 cup
onion, half of mushrooms,
and garlic in a saucepan;

bring to a boil. Cover, reduce
heat, and simmer 10 minutes
or until mushrooms are
tender. Place mixture in a
blender. Remove center
piece of blender lid (to allow
steam to escape); secure
blender lid on blender. Place
a clean towel over opening
in blender lid (to avoid
splatters); blend until
smooth. Stir in sour cream,
pepper, salt, and 2 ounces
cheese; blend until smooth.
3. Cook bacon in a large
cast-iron skillet over medium
heat until crisp. Remove
bacon from pan; crumble.

Add half of potatoes to
drippings in pan; cover and
cook 4 minutes on each side
or until browned. Remove
potatoes from pan. Repeat
procedure with remaining
potatoes and 2 teaspoons oil.
Remove from pan.
4. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to
coat. Add remaining 1 cup
onion and remaining half of
mushrooms to pan; cook 6
minutes or until tender,
stirring occasionally. Return
potatoes to pan; add eggs,
stirring well to combine.
The how-To Behind a Crispier,

Creamier Casserole
MushrooM CreaM sauCe
We simmer and puree fresh mushrooms and garlic with light sour cream
to create a silky sauce, replacing
canned mushroom soup, heavy sour
cream, and butter to save 176 calories
and 11.5g sat fat per serving.
Pour sour cream mixture

evenly over potato mixture.
Sprinkle with bacon, the
remaining 2 ounces cheese,
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chips, and parsley. Bake at

400 for 10 minutes or until
cheese melts. Turn broiler on
(do not remove pan from
oven); broil 112 minutes or
until lightly browned.
serVes 8 (serving size: 1 wedge)
CaLories 273; FaT 9.7g (sat 4g, mono
2.9g, poly 0.7g); proTeiN 13g; CarB
34g; FiBer 3g; ChoL 63mg; iroN 1mg;
soDiuM 379mg; CaLC 178mg
Crispier, TasTier poTaToes

Instead of tossing frozen potatoes
directly into the dish, we brown them
to caramelize the natural sugars and
create a crispy crust. Reduced-fat
kettle chips top with savory crunch.
up The uMaMi
Meaty, pan-seared center-cut bacon
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h e a lt h y h a b i t # 9
Eat More
Fish
february
GET
MOvInG!
march
Its a good source of

protein and healthy
fat, and we could all
use a little more of it.
This months hero
shares his favorite
ways to get three
servings of seafood
into weekly meals.
COOK MORE
OFTEn!
april
WHOLE
GRAInS!
may
EAT
BREAKFAST!
june
GET
STROnGER!
by Kimb erly Hol l a nd
july
HEALTHy
FATS!
espite the eat

more sh push
from healthyeating advocates
and nutrition
researchers, Americans are
eating less seafood each year,
while red meat and poultry
consumption climb. Does it
matter? Well, it very well might.
august
GO
MEATLESS!
september
EAT MORE
FISH!
p o rt r a i t: j o h n c l a r k
october
november
december
HEALTHy
HABITS HERO
lyf Gildersleeve,
owner of Portlands
Flying Fish
Company
TuRn
THE
pAGE
FOR MORE
S e P t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 c o o k i n g l i g h t 45
eat more fish!
hEaLthy
habits
Good sh smells slightly

sweet, like the ocean.
Lyfs tips
for Eating
MorE
sEafood
1
Te primary fats in sh have been shown to
protect the body against heart disease, reduce
blood pressure and inammation, and possibly lessen your chances of some cancers.
But many sheries are in trouble, and
more sh needs to be sustainable sh.
Fortunately, a multitude of smartphone apps,
websites, and insignia on labels help pinpoint
seafood that has been caughtor raised
using planet-friendly means.
Apps in hand, all thats left to decide is
what type of seafood to cook and how to
cook it. However, for some people, thats
precisely the problem. We get a lot of customers asking for sh thats not so shy or
wanting to know how to cook it so it wont
taste shy, says Lyf Gildersleeve, this months
hero and owner of Portland, Oregons Flying
Fish Company. No sh is shy unless its
bad. Tats not to say there arent stronger
and milder sh. Everybodys got a dierent
palate, says Gildersleeve, and unfortunately,
one bad experience with sh sometimes
turns people o. People say they dont like
46 C o o k I n G L I G h T s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4
start melloW. If youre trying

sh for the rst time or are learning to
appreciate it anew, avoid stronger
sh. Some varieties of sh, like
chinook salmon, black cod, and sablesh, have
stronger avors than others because they have
a higher oil content. Go with something milder,
like a Dover or petrale sole, grouper, or even
snapper. Cod and tilapia are good, too.
sh, but I think they just

havent had the right sh.
Getting people to eat more
sh is Gildersleeves passion.
His parents started the original Flying Fish Company in
Sand Point, Idaho, where
Gildersleeve worked while growing up. He
went on to study aquaculture in college and
opened his own Flying Fish Company store.
Ive been selling sh my whole life, he says.
Good sh smells slightly sweet, like the
ocean. Fresh sh shouldnt be o-putting,
he says. Frozen sh, as long as it was frozen
and vacuum-packaged
immediately after being
caught, can be excellent.
Check the country of
origin, and only buy sh
from the USA, Canada,
TableT
and some parts of Costa
exclusive
Rica or Ecuador. If you
10 Favorite
Fish Dishes
do your homework, you
can nd some real gems.
Get your
kids
involved.
Instead of
trying to sneak in
seafood, make it an
engaging activity,
Gildersleeve suggests.
My daughter loves
when I bring crab
home and she gets to
crack the shell and pick
the meat out of it. Let
them help you make
patties. Then brown
them on a griddle and
make little sandwiches.
When theyre involved
in the process, they
appreciate it more.
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Find the
recipe for
cornmealcrusted
tilapia with
squash salad
at cooking
light.com.
Watch
the time.
The rst thing I
tell people when
they want to know how
to cook sh is, Dont
overcook it. The key is
to remove it from the
heat when its still a
bit underdone. Fish
continues to cook for
three minutes after you
take it o the stove.
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sweetness on the other, Frosted Mini-Wheats give
you nutrition you want with the taste you love.
eat more fish!
healthy
habits
Start with the seafood

you know you like. Then
begin to explore.
Hey!
CRAB CAKE SLIDERS wITH

YOgURT-DILL SAUCE
Hands-on: 35 min. Total: 35 min.
sustainable
choice
8
5
1
1
2
3
3
1
3
4
1
4
1
8
2
1
1
2
3
8
4
1 12
Sliders make seafood a smashing

hit: The sweet crab, pickled onion,
and creamy dill sauce will win over
even the pickiest of eaters.
whole-wheat slider buns

tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
tablespoon sugar
cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
tablespoons canola mayonnaise,
divided
tablespoons plain fat-free
Greek yogurt
tablespoon chopped fresh dill
cup nely chopped red bell pepper
teaspoon black pepper
green onions, chopped
large egg, lightly beaten
large egg yolk, lightly beaten
cup whole-wheat panko
ounces lump crabmeat, drained
and shell pieces removed
teaspoons canola oil
cups baby arugula
1. Preheat broiler to high. Hollow out

buns, leaving a 1 2-inch-thick shell.
Arrange buns in a single layer on a

baking sheet. Broil 11 2 minutes on
each side or until lightly toasted.
2. Place 14 cup vinegar and sugar in a
microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at
HIGH for 45 seconds. Stir in red
onion. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain.
3. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon
vinegar, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise,
yogurt, and dill in a small bowl.
4. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons
mayonnaise, bell pepper, and next 5
ingredients (through yolk). Add panko
and crab, stirring to combine. Working with damp hands, divide crab
mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping
each into a 34 -inch-thick patty.
medium-high heat. Add oil to pan;
swirl to coat. Add crab cakes to pan;
cook 4 minutes on each side or until
golden and thoroughly heated.
6. Spread 1 teaspoon yogurt mixture on
bottom half of each bun. Top with 1
patty. Divide onions and arugula among
sliders. Top with top halves of buns.
Hi!
Su
SERVES 4 (serving size: 2 sliders)

CALORIES 387; FAT 14.5g (sat 1.2g, mono 5.7g, poly 2.8g);
PROTEIN 22g; CARB 45g; FIBER 4g; CHOL 143mg;
IRON 3mg; SODIUM 731mg; CALC 128mg
Recipe by Kimberly Holland

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Peeke, MD, author of Te
Hunger Fix and senior
science advisor for Elements
Behavioral Health.
When youre using food
to soothe stressed, tired, or
sad feelings and you feel
simultaneously out of con
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should bring pleasure.
Crave control is particu
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allison, PHd
director, nutrition
obesity research
Center, university
of alabama
at Birmingham
BY CIN DY HATCHER
restricting and trigger foods

tend to be higher in calories.
Te key to keeping a craving
from delivering a blow to
your calorie budget may be
to avoid it until you get to
a place of control and you
feel you can eat that food in
healthier portions.
You can also assert power
over these cravings by iden
tifying cues when a trigger
food appears. Go to the
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advises. Ask yourself, What
am I really hungry for? Are
you truly Hungry, or are you
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Once youve regained
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Doing this helps you feel
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diet distortions trick yourself into eating less.

People tend to spontaneously eat less under certain circumstances: when theyre given
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from the Cooking Light Kitchen
Fast
weeknight
menus
one
week,
five fast
meals
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Monday
Caprese
Pasta
Tuesday
Ginger
Steak
Wednesday
Roasted
Chicken
Thursday
Broiled
Tilapia
Friday
Stued
Potatoes
Caprese mac
and Cheese,
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Meatless Monday
Caprese Mac and Cheese +
Chopped Tricolor Salad
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minutes
game plan
While Water
for pasta comes
to a boil
broil tomatoes.
simple sUb
you can use any short
pasta you have on
hand for this dish, such
as large elbows or
rotini, instead of the
penne pasta.
1
2
2 cups grape tomatoes,

halved
4 teaspoons extra-virgin
olive oil, divided
6 ounces uncooked penne
2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 teaspoons all-purpose
our
1 34 cups 1% low-fat milk
1
1
black pepper
3 ounces part-skim
mozzarella cheese,
shredded (about 34 cup)
1.5 ounces parmesan cheese,
grated (about 13 cup)
cup torn fresh basil leaves

cooking spray
3 tablespoons panko
1
8 teaspoon crushed
red pepper
small basil leaves (optional)
1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. Combine tomatoes and
2 teaspoons oil on a jellyroll pan. Broil 3 minutes or

until tomatoes begin to
break down.
3. Cook pasta in a large
saucepan according to
package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
Return pasta to pan.
4. Heat a small saucepan
over medium heat. Add
remaining 2 teaspoons oil to

pan; swirl. Add garlic; cook
1 minute, stirring frequently.
Stir in our. Add milk, salt,
and black pepper, stirring
with a whisk. Bring to a
simmer; cook 1 minute or
until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove pan from
heat; stir in cheeses. Add
cheese mixture to pasta; toss.
Stir in tomato mixture and
torn basil. Spoon pasta mixture into 4 (6-ounce) gratin
dishes coated with cooking
spray. Sprinkle panko and red
pepper over pasta mixture.
Broil 2 minutes or until
panko is browned. Garnish
with basil leaves, if desired.
serVes 4 (serving size: about 2 cups)

calories 391; fat 13.9g (sat 5.7g, mono
5.5g, poly 0.9g); proteiN 21g; carb
46g; fiber 3g; chol 26mg; iroN 2mg;
soDiUm 603mg; calc 436mg
choppeD
tricolor salaD
combine 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons
white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon
minced garlic, 12 teaspoon sugar,
1
4 teaspoon kosher salt, and
1
black pepper in a large bowl,
stirring with a whisk. add 2 cups
thinly sliced baby spinach leaves,
1 12 cups thinly sliced romaine
lettuce, and 1 cup thinly sliced
radicchio; toss to coat. let stand
10 minutes before serving.
calories 74; fat 6.8g (sat 1g);
soDiUm 143mg
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While pasta
cooks
prepare sauce.
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Tuesday
Ginger Steak + Sesame
Brown Rice + Chili-Basil Slaw
dinner
tonight
game plan
While steak
marinates
prepare slaw.
While steak
grills
prepare rice.
hOW-tO
With the blade facing
away from you, press
and drag the at side
of a knife over nely
minced garlic on your
cutting board to get a
paste consistency.
2 12 tablespoons lowersodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon grated
peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon nely
minced garlic,
mashed into a paste
1
black pepper
1 (1-pound) sirloin steak,
trimmed
cooking spray
1 (8.8-ounce) package
precooked brown rice
(such as Uncle Bens)
4 green onions, thinly

sliced
1 12 tablespoons toasted
sesame seeds
2 teaspoons dark
sesame oil
1. Combine soy sauce,
ginger, garlic paste, and
pepper in a small bowl,
stirring with a whisk.
Reserve half of soy sauce
mixture. Add steak to
remaining soy sauce
mixture, and toss to coat.
Let stand at room tem
perature for 15 minutes.
2. Heat a grill pan over
mediumhigh heat. Coat
pan with cooking spray. Add

steak to pan; grill 4 minutes
on each side or until desired
degree of doneness. Place
steak on a cutting board; let
stand 5 minutes. Cut across
the grain into thin slices.
3. Prepare rice according to
package directions. Stir in
green onions, sesame seeds,
and oil. Serve rice mixture
with steak. Drizzle with
reserved soy sauce mixture.
Chili-basil slaW
Combine 1 tablespoon rice
vinegar, 2 teaspoons sweet chili
sauce, 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil,
and 12 teaspoon lower-sodium soy
sauce in a large bowl, stirring with
a whisk. add 3 cups thinly sliced
napa (chinese) cabbage and
1 large peeled and grated carrot;
toss to coat. sprinkle with 12 cup
small fresh basil leaves.
CalOries 32; Fat 1.3g (sat 0.2g);
sODiUm 44mg
serVes 4 (serving size: 3 12 ounces steak,

1
2 cup rice, and 2 teaspoons sauce)
CalOries 285; Fat 10.3g (sat 2.5g, mono
3.3g, poly 1.9g); prOtein 26g; Carb
21g; Fiber 2g; ChOl 60mg; irOn 3mg;
sODiUm 385mg; CalC 64mg
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Wednesday
Dijon-Herb Chicken Thighs +
Tomato-Basil Bread Salad
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tonight
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minutes
game plan
Use this simple, fresh

5-ingredient marinade
for chicken or sh.
Brush on and bake, or
marinate for 1 hour.
WHILe OVeN
preHeAts
prepare chicken.
WHILe CHICkeN
bAkes
prepare salad.
mAke AHeAD
toast bread cubes at
400 for 15 minutes
or until golden. Store
in a large zip-top
plastic bag.
mOre FOr LAter

Double the herb and
mustard mixture.
Use as a marinade, or
thin with olive oil for a
quick vinaigrette.
1
2
1
2
fresh chives
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 (6-ounce) bone-in
chicken thighs (about
1 12 pounds), skinned

black pepper
cooking spray
2. Combine parsley, chives,
olive oil, Dijon mustard,

and garlic in a small bowl,
stirring well with a whisk.
Rub herb mixture evenly
over meaty side of chicken
thighs; sprinkle evenly with
salt and pepper.
3. Arrange chicken on a
baking sheet or jelly-roll pan

coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 450 for 25 minutes
or until done.
4. Preheat broiler to high
(do not remove pan from
oven). Broil chicken for 3
minutes or until browned.
serVes 4 (serving size: 1 chicken thigh)
CALOrIes 270; FAt 13.9g (sat 2.7g, mono
7.4g, poly 2.3g); prOteIN 33g; CArb
1g; FIber 0g; CHOL 162mg; IrON 2mg;
sODIUm 453mg; CALC 23mg
tOmAtO-bAsIL
breAD sALAD
Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil,
1 12 tablespoons red wine vinegar,
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and
1
4 teaspoon black pepper, stirring
with a whisk. Add 3 cups toasted
whole-grain bread cubes, 2 cups
chopped english cucumber,
2 cups chopped seeded tomato,
1
4 cup chopped fresh basil, and 2
tablespoons chopped fresh chives.
CALOrIes 182; FAt 8.6g (sat 1.3g);
sODIUm 185mg
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Tilapia and Fennel-Yogurt
Sauce + Couscous + Carrots
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minutes
game plan
WHILe COUsCOUs
sImmers
prepare salad.
WHILe sALAD
stANDs
prepare yogurt sauce.
cook sh.
LeFtOVer LUNCH
top pita halves with
yogurt sauce, sliced
fennel, and carrot
salad. add chickpeas
or chicken for protein.
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1 12
1
3
4
1
2
1
1
2
5
1
cup nely chopped

fennel bulb
cup plain fat-free
greek yogurt
tablespoon chopped
fennel fronds
teaspoons white
wine vinegar
teaspoon honey
teaspoon kosher salt,
divided
cup panko (Japanese
breadcrumbs)
tablespoon grated
lemon rind
black pepper
teaspoons olive oil
garlic clove, thinly sliced
1
2
1
4
4
2
teaspoon ground
coriander
teaspoon ground cumin
teaspoon ground
red pepper
(4-ounce) tilapia llets
tablespoons fresh
lemon juice
1. Combine fennel bulb,

yogurt, fronds, vinegar,
1 teaspoon honey, and
1
4 teaspoon salt in a bowl,
stirring with a whisk.
3. Combine 14 teaspoon salt,
panko, rind, and black
pepper in a bowl. Heat oil
and garlic in an ovenproof
skillet 1 minute or until
garlic is golden. Remove
garlic from pan with a
slotted spoon; discard. Add
2 teaspoons oil from pan to

panko mixture; toss to coat.
4. Return pan to mediumhigh heat. Combine coriander, cumin, red pepper, and
remaining 14 teaspoon salt in
a bowl. Sprinkle one side of
llets with spice mixture.
Add llets, spice-side down,
to remaining oil in pan; cook
3 minutes. Turn llets; top
evenly with panko mixture.
Add lemon juice to pan.
Place pan in oven; broil 90
seconds or until topping is
golden and llets are done.
Serve with yogurt sauce.
serVes 4 (serving size: 1 llet and
1
4 cup yogurt sauce)
CALOrIes 216; FAt 8g (sat 1.5g, mono
4.7g, poly 1g); prOteIN 27g; CArb
reD pepper COUsCOUs

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a
saucepan over medium heat. Add
1 cup uncooked israeli couscous;
saut 3 minutes. Add 34 cup
chopped red bell pepper and 12
cup chopped red onion; saut 4
minutes. Add 1 12 cups unsalted
chicken stock and 1 tablespoon
unsalted tomato paste; bring to a
boil. Cover, reduce heat, and
simmer 10 minutes.
sODIUm 53mg
sHAVeD CArrOt sALAD

Combine 4 cups shaved carrots,
1
2 cup thinly sliced red onion,
1
4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1
tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon
fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon
honey, and 14 teaspoon crushed
red pepper. Let stand 10 minutes.
sODIUm 81mg
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Family-Friendly Friday
Spinach and Ham Stued
Potatoes + Apple Salad
dinner
tonight
game plan
WHILe pOtAtOes
COOk
prepare spinach
mixture.
WHILe pOtAtOes
COOL
prepare salad.
teCHNIQUe tIp
cut one-third o each
potato to scoop out
and stu more easily.
use it all
FLAVOr sWAp
Sub 1 cup shredded
rotisserie chicken
breast for the ham.
top the slices removed

from each potato with
cheese; broil to melt.
Sprinkle with green
onions and bacon.
1
4
4 (8-ounce) baking potatoes

2 tablespoons water
1 (5-ounce) bag baby
spinach
2 tablespoons plain fat-free
greek yogurt
1
1
black pepper
2 ounces lower-sodium
ham, diced (such as Boars
head; about 12 cup)
2 ounces cheddar cheese,
cup chopped green

onions
1. Pierce potatoes liberally

with a fork. Microwave at
HIGH 14 minutes or until
tender. Remove potatoes
from microwave, and cool
for 10 minutes.
2. While potatoes cook,
bring 2 tablespoons water to
a simmer in a large skillet
over medium-high heat.
Add spinach to pan; cook
for 2 minutes, stirring until
spinach wilts. Cool for 5
minutes. Place spinach in a
paper towel, and squeeze out
any excess liquid. Coarsely

chop spinach.
3. Cut one-third o each
potato lengthwise. Remove
pulp from potato, leaving a
1
8-inch-thick shell. Combine potato pulp, yogurt,
salt, pepper, ham, cheese,
and spinach in a large bowl,
stirring to combine. Evenly
ll potato shells with
spinach mixture; sprinkle
with green onions.
serVes 4 (serving size: 1 potato)
AppLe AND ALmOND sALAD

Combine 1 12 tablespoons olive
oil, 1 12 tablespoons white wine
vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard,
1
4 teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper, and 18 teaspoon kosher
salt in a large bowl, stirring with a
whisk. Add 6 cups mixed spring
greens, 14 cup toasted sliced
almonds, and 1 thinly sliced
medium apple. toss to coat.
CALOrIes 110; FAt 8g (sat 0.9g);
sODIUm 120mg
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dinner
tonight
Caprese maC
aND Cheese
grape tomatoes (1 pint)

basil
garlic
crushed red pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
penne (6 ounces)
all-purpose our
panko (Japanese
breadcrumbs)
part-skim mozzarella
cheese (3 ounces)
parmesan cheese
(1.5 ounces)
1% low-fat milk
Chopped tricolor salad
baby spinach (2 cups)

romaine lettuce
(1 small head)
radicchio (1 small head)
garlic
extra-virgin olive oil
white wine vinegar
sugar
basil
dark sesame oil
lower-sodium soy sauce
rice vinegar
sweet chili sauce
DijoN-herb roasteD
ChiCkeN thighs
parsley
chives
garlic
olive oil
dijon mustard
112 pounds bone-in
chicken thighs, skinned
tomato-basil bread salad
english cucumber
(1 medium)
tomato (1 large)
basil
chives
olive oil
red wine vinegar
dijon mustard
whole-grain bread
(5 ounces)
seareD giNger
steak With sesame
broWN riCe
green onions
ginger
garlic
toasted sesame seeds
dark sesame oil
lower-sodium soy sauce
8.8-ounce package
precooked brown rice (1)
1 pound sirloin steak
Chili-basil slaw
napa (chinese)
cabbage (1)
carrot (1 large)
Crispy tilapia aND

feNNel-yogUrt saUCe
lemon (1)
fennel
garlic
ground coriander
ground cumin
ground red pepper
olive oil
white wine vinegar
panko (Japanese
breadcrumbs)
honey
plain fat-free greek

yogurt
1 pound tilapia llets
red pepper Couscous
red bell pepper

(1 medium)
red onion
olive oil
israeli couscous
Unsalted chicken stock
(such as swanson)
Unsalted tomato paste
shaved Carrot salad
lemon (1)
carrots (1 pound)
red onion
parsley
crushed red pepper
olive oil
honey
spiNaCh aND ham

stUffeD bakeD
potatoes
green onions
5-ounce package
baby spinach (1)
8-ounce baking
potatoes (4)
cheddar cheese
(2 ounces)
plain fat-free greek
yogurt
lower-sodium ham
(such as boars head)
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white wine vinegar
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sliced almonds
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Cook like a genius

as Keith Schroeder
reveals the science
behind his art.
THIS MONTHS LESSON
Grilled
bananas
on sugared
rum toast
Grilled
Toast
grew up with French

toast here in the States,
but toast became
something altogether
dierent during my
trips to Southeast Asia. Tere
I kept stumbling across toast
places, where a piece of bread
becomes an elegant dessert.
Shibuya Honey Toast is
particularly popularpillowy,
butter-rich bread thats blockcut, toasted, and topped with
ice cream. Its my starting point
for these recipes.
Ive also come to believe that
black pepper is a better companion to sugar than it is to salt;
it provides a welcome spike of
avor without muddying other
delicate avors. I sneak it into
everythingice cream, pound
cake, jamsbecause anything
sweet welcomes it. Especially
bananas. So sugar-up your toast,
brown it a little too much, and
have the pepper mill handy.
turn
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page
for recipe
Atlanta chef Keith Schroeders

rst Cooking Light cookbook,
Mad Delicious, comes out next month.
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sugared
Keiths Recipe Breakdown

Grilled bananas on suGared rum toast
Who knew toast could be so delicious? Brushed with butter, dipped in sugar, and grilled, the bread (a nice enriched challah)
becomes almost brled. The riper the bananas, the quicker they will soften during cooking; be mindful when handling.
Ingredient
Amount
Why
Follow These Steps:
dark rum
1
4 cup
Bananas. Rum.
>> Combine rum, brown sugar,
brown sugar
3 tablespoons
the molasses gives depth and is welcome

with charred things.
butter
2 12 tablespoons,
melted and divided
Some for the toast. Some for the sauce.
black pepper
1 teaspoon,
freshly ground
Methinks sugar and black pepper are more

natural partners than salt and pepper.
kosher salt
1
8 teaspoon
Salt heightens avors and helps combat

cloying sweetness.
bananas
4, peeled and cut in

half lengthwise
Use mini bananas or Manzanos if you can nd

them. Any perfectly ripe banana will work, though.
cooking spray
to keep things moving.
challah bread
4 (34-ounce)
blocks, crusts
removed
Youll be sugar-dredging this. then youll grill.

You may never bake again.
granulated
sugar
2 tablespoons
this will bind with the butter and create something

between a glaze and a candy on the bread.
serVes 4 (serving size: 1 bread block, 1 banana, and 1 tablespoon sauce)

Calories 304; Fat 10g (sat 4.9g, mono 2.8g, poly 0.9g); protein 3g; Carb 50g; Fiber 3g; CHol 38mg;
iron 1mg; sodium 236mg; CalC 18mg
and 1 tablespoon butter in a

saucepan. Bring to a simmer
over medium-high heat. (Be
careful; rum will ame up when
it comes to a boil.) When ames
subside, stir with a whisk until
syrupy. Remove from heat; stir
in pepper and salt. Keep warm.
>> Heat a grill pan over medium
heat. Coat bananas with cooking
spray. Place on grill pan; grill 2
minutes on each side or until
lightly charred.
>> Brush bread with remaining
11 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle
granulated sugar onto a small
plate. Dredge bread evenly in
sugar. Place bread in pan; grill
15 seconds on each side or until
lightly charred, being careful not
to scorch. Serve bread with
bananas and sauce.
VARIATION
GRILLEd FIG TOAST
Use turbinado sugar in place

of brown sugar and Saba*
in place of rum; omit salt.
replace bananas with 6 fresh
gs, halved. arrange on a
platter; drizzle with 1 teaspoon
extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle
with 14 teaspoon coarse sea salt.
(*Saba is a sweet-tart condiment
made from grape must; you can
substitute balsamic syrup.)
serVes 4 (serving size: 1 bread block,
3 g halves, about 2 teaspoons sauce,
1
4 teaspoon oil, and dash of salt)
Calories 288; Fat 11g (sat 5g);
sodium 315mg
in a cooks kitchen
Small
Space,
Big ideaS T
Faced with a tight spot,
a Venice, California, couple
concocts a clever recipe
for a compact, convenient
kitchen redo.
by SuSa n H e e g e r
hree years ago, architect Douglas Pierson,

of the ecominded rm (fer) Studio, and
his wife, Youn Choi, designer at Pod
Designstudios, hatched a creative x for a
too-small house: Tey razed their garage
and built a second, larger house beside the rst, which
then became a rental. Although their lot was zoned for two
homes, a 650-square-foot footprint dictated that the new,
bermodern home had to be built skyward. A 30-foot
height limit meant that kitchen and living room would
share a single, open-plan oor, with bedrooms above.
We couldnt t in a dining room, says Douglas.
Te kitchen had to accommodate integrated spaces for
storage, prep, cooking, and eating, all in about 200
faux gloW
to compensate for lost
window light, the
homeowners installed a
frosted glass backsplash, backlit with a
concealed light box.
pantry
HIdeaWay
the wall behind the
sink and fridge
conceals the
familys pantry, as
well as most of the
homes plumbing
and electrical.
Space
Savvy
Everyday dishes
are easily reached
on open shelves.
Utensils and linens
are stored in
drawers on the
opposite side.
square feet. It also had to ow seamlessly into the living

space to create more room for entertaining and to ensure
that cooking doubled as family time for the couple and
their children, Oscar, 12, and Sora, 9.
Te solution to the space crunch began with a custom
island. A 13 x 4foot slab of honed white quartz crowns a
steel frame and surrounds the stovetop, with a spacious
prep counter on one side and a cantilevered dining table
on the other. Combined, the island becomes a
centerpiece for both living and cooking.
For quick access, tableware tucks neatly
on open shelves under the counter, with
drawers below for pots and pans,
linens, and atware. A galley-style
conguration puts sink, dishwasher, fridge, and ovens in

easy reach of the stove, while on the reverse side of the
appliance wall, a small, walk-in pantry holds dry goods.
Recessed ceiling lights illuminate workstations, and a
built-in credenza separates the kitchen from the stairs to
the upper oor, adding yet more storage space.
In old-style cooking, says Youn, who grew up in
Korea, beautiful food was prepared behind the scenes
and brought to the table. Now, with time so short,
especially for working parents, it makes sense to
share the whole experience as a family.
When not in use, the Ikea urban bar
chairs stow snugly under the island
table, freeing up surrounding space.
S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 c o o k i n g l i g h t 75
in a cooks kitchen
What makes this

a cooks kitchen?
designing from scratch allowed douglas and youn to
make practical choices that set the tone for healthy
eating and harmonized with the homes contemporary
vibe. youn, the familys primary cook, has 30 minutes to
an hour to prepare dinner once she leaves work and
grabs the kids. as soon as i walk in, all i need is right in
front of me, she says. her Korean-inuenced cooking
incorporates fresh produce into Korean bibimbap,
pancakes, noodles, and curries, all of which may start on
the stove and nish in a small, nearby convection oven
topped with cabinetry that holds bakeware for the job.
as she stirs and sauts, the children perch on bar stools
at the table chatting or doing homework. When food is
cooked, she parks it on stove burners to keep it warm.
1
a varIety of WoodS for

dIfferent functIonS
honey-colored maple sets o open
shelving; darker American walnut fronts
cupboard doors. Recessed grips at the
tops or sides keep cabinet fronts simple.
to preserve the heavily tracked kitchen
oor, Douglas and Youn applied three
coats of a clear, water-based seal.
underStated
countertopS
Polished, honed quartz
lends a crisp edge and doesnt
compete with the collage of
dierent woods. competitively
priced with marble and granite, it
wipes clean with a nonabrasive,
biodegradable stone cleaner.
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electrIc ovenS
for even HeatIng
A compact, 24-inch Whirlpool
convection oven is a go-to kitchen tool.
its small enough for toast, big enough for
whole meals, says Youn. the larger, 30inch convection oven, also a Whirlpool and
mounted below the rst, accommodates
food for dinner parties, as well as holiday
roasts and turkeys.
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from the
CL garden
roccoli gets a bad rap as a

veggie that kids, and even
some adults, cant learn to
love. Overcooked, its a
khaki-colored, limp, gassy
disappointment. But broccoli deserves a
fresh look, especially now, when the fall
orets have a sweeter character.
Growing your own means you can eat
root to fruit: Te fresh leafy greens,
crunchy center stalks, and tender side
shoots all await exploration beyond the
perfect tree-shaped head. Tis is also a
versatile vegetableits great raw as a
fresh snack with a zesty dip; steamed
and sprinkled with lemon juice; stirfried (where the orets soak up avor);
or shaved into slaw or salad. No need to
hide it in a cheesy casserole: Minimal
cooking and a light hand make the most
of the homegrown harvest.
A cool-season crop, broccoli ourishes when daytime temperatures are
between 60 and 75 degrees (dont we
all?). Give your chosen variety ample
time to mature well before the rst frost
Bunches and
Bunches of Broccoli
This brassica thrives in cool weather.

We grow it twice a year, and nd
our autumn harvest sweeter by a head.
by m a ry b e t h s h a d d i x
this beauty
produces smaller,
tighter heads and
good avor.
P h o t o g r a P h y: ( l o c at i o n ) c e d r i c a n g e l e s
picked fresh for september
blue
wind
Waltham
This is a reliable
variety that performs
well in cooler autumn
temperatures.
date. In areas with moderate climates,

transplants are usually o to a great start
in July and August, harvestable within
60 days or so. Seek varieties known for
cool-season tolerance, such as Calabrese
or Waltham, and those prized for extra
harvests of side shoots after the main
head is cut, such as DeCicco. Most
varieties cook up and taste somewhat
similar, with the exception of Purple
Sprouting (shown in the main image at
left), which has stalks close to asparagus
in appearance and avor.
Broccoli lives large, so give it elbow
roomat least 18-inch spacingand
keep it fed. Like most of its brassica
brethren, broccoli is a heavy feeder and
thrives in nitrogen-rich soil. Provide
compost and apply high-nitrogen
organic fertilizer every few weeks.
Charred broCColi with

orange browned butter
green broCColi spread
Part pesto, part romesco, fully delicious.

This simple spread is great slathered over
grilled bread, as a dip for raw veggies, or as a
sandwich condiment. Make ahead and keep
for up to three days, but leave out the lemon
juice until youre ready to serve so it doesnt
turn the broccoli brown.
ounces broccoli orets (212 cups)
10
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1
4 teaspoon salt
1
4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2. Arrange broccoli on a foil-lined
6 ounces broccoli orets (about 2 cups)

cup canola mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1
6 basil leaves
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 (114-ounce) slice bread, torn
1 anchovy llet
1
3
baking sheet; coat with cooking spray.

Bake at 450 for 12 minutes or until
crisp-tender and lightly browned,
stirring once. Heat broiler to high,
leaving pan in oven; broil 2 minutes
or until lightly charred.
3. Melt butter in a small skillet over
medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until
browned. Remove from heat. Stir in
rind and juice. Combine broccoli and
butter mixture in a large bowl. Sprinkle
with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
1. Cook broccoli in boiling water 3

minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
Rinse under cold water until cool.
Drain well.
2. Combine broccoli, mayonnaise, and
remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.

Calories 50; Fat 3.2g (sat 1.9g, mono 0.8g, poly 0.2g);
protein 2g; Carb 5g; Fiber 2g; Chol 8mg;
serVes 10 (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

Calories 36; Fat 2.2g (sat 0g, mono 1.3g, poly 0.8g);
S C a n p h o T o S , S av e r e C i p e S . S e e p a g e 6 .
Healthy and delicious weeknight meals? No problem!

Introducing easy ready-made main dishes and sides from the kitchen of
Cooking Light. Available now in the refrigerated section at Super Target.
cooking Light is a food and recipes magazine focused on living a healthy lifestyle. These products are developed under license from cooking Light magazine; cooking Light is not intended as a nutritional claim.
cooking Light is a trademark of Time Inc. Lifestyle Group. All referenced trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. 2014 Time Inc.
from the
CL garden
smoky bacon
also goes great
with broccoli and
can easily stand in
for pancetta in this
baked egg dish.
1
4
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

dash of grated whole nutmeg
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated
(about 14 cup)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1
1 2 ounces pancetta, chopped
1 cup sliced sweet onion
brOCCOLI, pANCettA,
AND pArmesAN FrIttAtA
p h o t o g r a p h y: ( r e c i p e s a n d p r o d u c e ) r a n dy m ayo r ; f o o d s t y l i n g : k e l l i e g e r b e r k e l l e y; p r o p s t y l i n g : c l a i r e s p o l l e n
Baked frittatas are like overstued omelets

that you dont have to worry about ipping.
To save time, you can microwave the broccoli
orets in a covered microwave-safe bowl at
HIGH for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
6 ounces small broccoli orets
(about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1

2. Cook broccoli orets in boiling
water for 2 minutes. Drain and plunge
sHAVeD brOCCOLI-AppLe
sALAD wItH tArrAgON
DressINg AND bACON
3
1
1
2
1
4
1
1
3
3
1
12
1
2
This is a refreshing new twist on the

broccoli-and-bacon picnic standard
that sometimes gets drenched in
mayonnaise dressing.
tablespoons cider vinegar
teaspoon whole-grain dijon mustard
shallot, thinly sliced
cup plain fat-free greek yogurt
tablespoons canola mayonnaise
tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon
chopped fresh tarragon
ounces broccoli orets
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Jazz or gala apples, cored
and cut into wedges
into ice water; drain broccoli well.

3. Combine thyme, salt, pepper,
nutmeg, eggs, and cheese in a medium
bowl, stirring with a whisk.
4. Heat a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick
skillet over medium heat. Add oil; swirl
to coat. Add pancetta; cook 4 minutes
or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
Remove pancetta. Increase heat to
medium-high. Add onion; saut 3
minutes or until tender. Add broccoli;
saut 1 minute. Add egg mixture; cook
3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle with pancetta. Place pan in
oven; bake at 350 for 12 minutes or
until center is set. Cut into 8 wedges.
serVes 4 (serving size: 2 wedges)
CALOrIes 221; FAt 13.7g (sat 4.9g, mono 5.1g, poly 2.2g);
prOteIN 17g; CArb 7g; FIber 2g; CHOL 380mg;
IrON 2mg; sODIUm 547mg; CALC 166mg
2 applewood-smoked bacon slices,

cooked and crumbled
1. Combine rst 5 ingredients in a
bowl, and let stand for 10 minutes.
Add yogurt, mayonnaise, and tarragon;
stir with a whisk.
2. With processor on, add broccoli
through the food chute of a food
processor tted with the slicer attachment. Transfer broccoli to a bowl. Add
juice to bowl of food processor. Repeat
procedure with apples; add apples to
bowl with broccoli.
3. Combine dressing and broccoli
mixture; toss well to coat. Cover and
refrigerate for 3 hours. Stir in bacon
just before serving.
recipes by Katherine Cobbs

KIDS
Our New COOkbOOk
Fast, FamilyFriendly
BreakFasts
From our new kid-authored book, four easy recipes

for busy mornings r e c i p e s By Li LLy a nd aud rey a nd rews
88 c o o k i n g l i g h t s e p t e m B e r 2 0 1 4
Lilly (left) and

audrey conspire
in the kitchen.
Twelveyear-old
identical twins
Lilly and Audrey
Andrews are real
cooks who know
the joys of playing around in the kitchen; theyve
been doing so since they were
3 years old. In their rst book,
We Cooking, out next month
($22, amazon.com), they share
more than 80 of their favorite
tried-and-true recipes that are
guaranteed to please kids and their
parents. Te book is loaded with
tips for making recipes easier for
kids to prepare, plus ideas on how
to ri on dishes by using dierent
ingredients. Heres a tasty sampling from the breakfast chapter.
p h o t o g r a p h y: c o u r t e s y o f o x m o o r h o u s e a n d ( b o o k ) r a n dy m ayo r . p o r t r a i t s : m e g s m i t h
impress your friends

by cooking for them
Chilaquiles
and eggs
Hands-on: 27 min.
Total: 27 min.
Do you sometimes forget to

chip-clip your bag of tortilla
chips after snacking? Yes? Then
youll love our chilaquiles!
Chilaquiles is a delicious
Mexican dish that usually
includes tortillas. We use stale
tortilla chips insteadthat way,
you can say you left that bag
open on purpose. A tip: If youre

making this for dinner, use
shredded chicken instead of
eggs. Save a little extra tomato
for more color in the garnish.
2 large tomatoes,
chopped
2 jalapeo peppers,
seeded
1 cup organic vegetable
broth
1
4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, peeled

1 tablespoon olive oil
1
4 cup chopped red
onion
4 cups tortilla chips
(about 40 chips)
6 large eggs
1 ripe avocado, peeled
and sliced
1
4 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon nely
chopped fresh cilantro
1. Place tomatoes and

jalapeos in a blender. Add
broth, salt, and garlic.
Cover and process on high
speed for 1 minute or until
smooth; set aside.
2. Heat a 12-inch saut
pan over medium-high
heat. Add oil; swirl to
coat. Add onion; saut 2
minutes or until just tender,
stirring occasionally. Add
tomato mixture to pan.
Bring to a simmer. Reduce
heat to medium-low, and
continue to simmer,
uncovered, for 10 minutes,
stirring occasionally.
3. Add chips to pan, and
stir to coat with tomato
mixture. Crack eggs, 1 at
a time, over chips, evenly
spacing them in a circle
inside pan. Reduce heat to
medium-low, cover, and
cook for 5 to 7 minutes or
until eggs are set but still
runny in the centers.
Remove pan from heat.
Arrange avocado slices
over eggs. Top with dollops
of sour cream and a
sprinkle of cilantro. Serve
immediately.
seRVes 6
CalORies 312; FaT 19.6g (sat 4.1g, mono
9g, poly 6.1g); PROTein 10g; CaRB 26g;
FiBeR 5g; ChOl 186mg; iROn 2mg;
sOdiuM 394mg; CalC 89mg
s e P T e M B e R 2 0 1 4 c o o k i n g l i g h t 89
KIDS
Our New COOkbOOk

BaNaNaalmoND
BUTTer FreNCh
ToaST SaNDwiCheS
Hands-on: 20 min.
Total: 20 min.
Breakfast sandwiches make us

want to dance around the
kitchenespecially when our
panini press is involved. But you
dont need a press to make this
sandwich. Just cook it in a frying
pan with some cooking spray,
and press on it with the back of
a spatula. Presto! (Get it?!)
2 large eggs
1
4 cup unsweetened
almond milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
extract
1
4 teaspoon ground
cinnamon
2 tablespoons almond
butter
4 teaspoons maple syrup

1 banana
4 (1.5-ounce) slices
multigrain bread
Cooking spray
1. Crack eggs into a
shallow bowl. Add almond
milk, vanilla extract, and
cinnamon; stir with a
whisk to combine.
2. Combine almond butter
and maple syrup in a small
bowl. Cut banana lengthwise into 4 thin slices;
cut crosswise into halves.
Spread almond butter
mixture evenly across
bread slices. Top 2 bread
slices with 4 banana
pieces. Place remaining
2 bread slices over banana,
sandwiching almond
Warm,
gooey almond
butter ? yum!
90 c o o k i n g l i g h t S e p T e m B e r 2 0 1 4
butter and bananas inside.

3. Heat a panini press to
425 or high heat. Dip
sandwiches in egg mixture,
and let excess drip o.
Lightly coat grill plates of
panini press with cooking
spray, if needed. Arrange
sandwiches on press. Close
panini press, pushing
down gently to atten.
Cook 3 to 4 minutes or
until sandwiches are
browned on the outside
and hot in the center.
4. Place sandwiches on a
cutting board. Cut in half
diagonally. Serve hot.
SerVeS 4 (serving size: 12 sandwich)
CalorieS 228; FaT 8.3g (sat 0.8g,
mono 5g, poly 2g); proTeiN 9g; CarB
33g; FiBer 6g; Chol 47mg; iroN
2mg; SoDiUm 228mg; CalC 69mg
Creamy, Dreamy
TropiCal SmooThie
Wish you were on the beach right

now? One sip of our smoothie and
youll be there before you can say
aloha. Coconut milk and Greek
yogurt make this smoothie supercreamy, and pineapple gives it a
sweeeeet tropical kick.
4 teaspoons unsweetened
shredded coconut (optional)
2 cups fresh or frozen
pineapple chunks
1 cup plain low-fat Greek
yogurt
1 cup light coconut milk
1 cup crushed ice or ice cubes
3 tablespoons honey
1. If you would like to garnish
with coconut, toast it rst. Heat
a small skillet over medium
heat. Add coconut akes; cook,
stirring frequently, for 1 to 2
minutes or until golden brown.
2. Place pineapple, yogurt,
coconut milk, ice, and honey in
a blender. Process on high
speed for 60 seconds or until
smooth or desired consistency.
3. Pour into tall glasses.
Garnish each serving with
1 teaspoon toasted shredded
coconut, if desired. Serve
smoothies immediately.
SerVeS 4 (serving size: about 1 cup)
CalorieS 140; FaT 2.1g (sat 1.6g, mono 0.2g,
poly 0.2g); proTeiN 6g; CarB 27g; FiBer
1g; Chol 3mg; iroN 0mg; SoDiUm 25mg;
CalC 140mg
S C a n p h o t o S , S av e r e C i p e S . S e e p a G e 6 .
KIDS
EVEN MORE
Our New COOkbOOk
HUNGER-SMASHING
OPTIONS
Jammin Oat muffins

Hi! Its me, Lilly. When I was 6, I went to an

amazing bakery called Mun Street, and I
fell in love with a Raspberry Cheesecake
mun! In honor of that life-changing mun,
meet the Jammin Oat Mun.
Cooking spray
6 ounces unbleached all-purpose our
(about 113 cups)
3
4 cup quick-cooking steel-cut oats
1
3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1
8 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3
4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1
4 cup canola oil
1
4 cup maple syrup
1
4 cup raspberry preserves or jam
IN THE DIET &
NUTRITION AISLE

2. Lightly coat a 12-cup mun tin
with cooking spray; set aside. Weigh

or lightly spoon our into dry
measuring cups; level with a knife.
Combine our, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Crack egg into a medium bowl, and
beat lightly with a fork. Add milk, oil,
and maple syrup; mix well.
4. Pour egg mixture into our mixture,
and stir until combined (mixture
should still be lumpy and very wet).
Spoon 13 cup batter into each mun
cup. Spoon 1 teaspoon preserves or
jam into center of each cup of batter.
Bake at 400 for 16 minutes or until
muns spring back when touched
lightly in centers. Cool in pan for 5
minutes. Place muns on a wire rack.
Cool 15 minutes before serving.
sERVEs 12 (serving size: 1 mun)
CaLORiEs 243; fat 6g (sat 0.7g, mono 3.4g, poly 1.7g);
PROtEin 4g; CaRB 44g; fiBER 2g; CHOL 16mg; iROn
2mg; sODium 133mg; CaLC 83mg
specialk.com/proteineffect
, TM, 2014 Kellogg NA, Co.
92 c o o k i n g l i g h t s E P t E m B E R 2 0 1 4
S C a n p h o t o S , S av e r e C i p e S . S e e p a g e 6 .
Special K Protein cereal has10g of protein

and 3g of fiber. It helps you lay the smack
down on hunger so you can stay on track.
AS PART OF A HIGH PROTEIN DIET.
Special K protein products are designed to increase daily intake of protein and ber while managing caloric intake.
Diets high in protein (30% of total daily calories from protein) have been shown to help reduce hunger. , TM, 2014 Kellogg NA, Co.
september 2014
Its tasty. Its easy. Its built for speed.

>> 10 whole-grain lunch bowls >> the best healthy snacks to buy right now
>> 3 fun dinners for hanging out with friends and family
Photography by Squire Fox // Illustrations by Livy Long
c o o k i n g l i g h t 95
This uy, gluten-free

grain works beautifully
in pilafs and delicate
salads. To keep the
grains from getting
too mushy, try a ratio
of 1 cup quinoa to 114
cups water. Bring to a
boil, cover, reduce
heat, and simmer 12
to 14 minutes or until
liquid is absorbed and
quinoa is tender. Yield:
about 3 cups cooked
quinoa. Per cooked
cup: 220 calories, 8g
protein, 5g ber.
2
3
S c a n P h o T o S , S av e r e c i P e S . S e e P a g e 6 .
nutty, chewy, robust

wheat berries work
well in stews, stir-fries,
and hearty salads.
cook as you would
pasta, in a large pot of
boiling water. check
for doneness after 30
minutes, but know
they may take as long
as an hour to reach
desired tenderness.
Drain when done.
one cup uncooked
yields about 2 cups
cooked. Per cooked
cup: 320 calories, 14g
protein, 12g ber.
10
9

1. Black Bean Quinoa Salad

with chipotle Steak
We love the chipotle-rubbed sirloin, but this

salad is a wonderful use for any leftover steak.
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
teaspoon kosher salt, divided
teaspoon chipotle chile powder
2 (6-ounce) top sirloin steaks
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned
chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1
4 teaspoon honey
1
1 2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup unsalted black beans,
rinsed and drained
3
4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1
4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1
4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1
1 2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 ounce crumbled feta cheese
(about 14 cup)
1
2 cup ripe peeled avocado, sliced
1
2
1
4
1
4
1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high
heat. Combine 1 teaspoon oil, 14

teaspoon salt, chipotle chile powder,
and black pepper; rub evenly over
steaks. Add steaks to pan; cook 4
minutes on each side or until desired
degree of doneness. Let stand 10
minutes. Cut steaks diagonally across
the grain into thin slices.
2. Combine remaining 4 teaspoons oil,
remaining 14 teaspoon salt, juice, and
next 4 ingredients (through honey) in
a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir
in quinoa, beans, bell pepper, cilantro,
green onions, and spinach; toss to coat.
2. RoaSted caRRot, chicken,

and GRape Quinoa Bowl
Caramelized carrots and fresh, juicy grapes

lend a welcome sweetness to this quinoa.
2 cups (34-inch) diagonally cut carrot
2 teaspoons olive oil
1
2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
cooking spray
5 tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat
greek yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1
1 2 tablespoons honey
3
1
1 12 cups shredded skinless, boneless
rotisserie chicken breast
1 12 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1
2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1
2 cup fresh at-leaf parsley leaves
1
2 cup toasted sliced almonds
4 cups mixed salad greens
2. Combine carrot, oil, and 14 teaspoon
salt on a jelly-roll pan coated with

cooking spray; toss to coat. Bake at
450 for 15 minutes or until tender.
3. Combine remaining 14 teaspoon salt,
yogurt, and next 5 ingredients (through
pepper) in a large bowl, stirring with a
whisk. Add carrot, quinoa, and next 5
ingredients (through almonds); toss.
Place 1 cup salad greens in each of 4
shallow bowls; top each serving with
about 11 2 cups quinoa mixture.
serVes 4
3. kale caeSaR Quinoa

Salad with RoaSted chicken
We skip the croutons and add toasted walnuts

for a bit of heart-healthy crunch.
2
2
1 12
1
1
2
1
4
1
1.5
5
1 12
1 12
2
tablespoons hot water

tablespoons canola mayonnaise
tablespoons olive oil
teaspoon anchovy paste
garlic clove, grated
ounces shaved Parmesan cheese,
divided (about 6 tablespoons)
cups thinly sliced stemmed
lacinato kale
cups cooked quinoa
cups chopped skinless, boneless
tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in

3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Add
kale, quinoa, and chicken; toss to coat.
Top with remaining 3 tablespoons
Parmesan cheese and walnuts.
4. caulifloweR and chickpea

Quinoa with tahini dRizzle
Roasting adds an earthy depth of avor to the

veggies, but you can save time by keeping
them rawjust toss right into the quinoa.
2 12 cups chopped cauliower orets
2
3 cup chopped onion
1 (15-ounce) can organic chickpeas,
rinsed, drained, and patted dry
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1
4 cup chopped fresh at-leaf parsley
1
1
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Sprinkle with feta. Divide quinoa

mixture evenly among 4 shallow bowls;
top evenly with steak and avocado.
1
4
2
2
2
1
2
1
cup pine nuts, toasted

tablespoons tahini
tablespoons water
tablespoons plain nonfat
greek yogurt
teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce
garlic clove, minced

2. Combine rst 3 ingredients on a
jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Bake at 400
for 20 minutes or until cauliower is
tender, stirring once. Place remaining
1 tablespoon oil, cauliower mixture,
quinoa, and next 4 ingredients
(through nuts) in a large bowl; toss.
3. Combine tahini and remaining
ingredients in a small bowl, stirring
with a whisk. Drizzle tahini mixture
over cauliower mixture.
minutes. Cut into 12-inch-thick cubes.

medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon
oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add tofu; saut
4 minutes or until browned. Place tofu
in a bowl. Return pan to medium-high
heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil
to pan. Add onions and next 4 ingredients (through bell pepper); stir-fry
4 minutes or just until tender. Add 2
tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
vinegar, and salt; cook 30 seconds.
Add mushroom mixture to tofu.
3. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon soy
sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar,
quinoa, cabbage, cilantro, and sugar.
Toss well to combine.
heavy-duty paper towels. Cover with

additional paper towels; let stand 15

CALOrIes 397; FAt 20.1g (sat 4.4g, mono 12g, poly 2.8g);
7. Smoked Salmon
wheat BeRRy Salad with
capeR-yoGuRt dReSSinG
5. aSian StiR-fRy Quinoa Bowl

1. Arrange tofu on several layers of
1. Combine 21 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar,

salt, pepper, and sugar in a large bowl,
stirring well with a whisk. Add wheat
berries, nuts, and chicken; toss.
2. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over
medium heat. Add remaining 11 2
teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add
onion and thyme; cook 3 minutes or
until tender. Add to wheat berry
mixture; toss. Stir in cherries and
arugula; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.


8 ounces extra-rm tofu

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil,
divided
1 cup (1-inch) slices green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
5 ounces thinly sliced shiitake
mushroom caps
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons lower-sodium
soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
1
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
1
4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1
2 teaspoon sugar
1 ounce baby arugula leaves

2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
6. cheRRy, chicken, and

pecan wheat BeRRy Salad
What a fantastic combo! If you cant

nd fresh cherries, add 14 cup boiling
water to 14 cup dried cherries. Let
stand 10 minutes; drain and chop.
3
2
3
4
1
2
1
4
1
1 2
1
4
6
tablespoons olive oil, divided

tablespoons apple cider vinegar
teaspoon sugar
cups cooked wheat berries
cup pecan halves and pieces, toasted
ounces shredded skinless, boneless
chicken breast
1
2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
3
2
2
2
1
3
4
1
2
3
2
1 12
3
4
1
3
312
tablespoons water
tablespoons capers, drained
tablespoons plain 2% greek yogurt
tablespoons cider vinegar
teaspoon Dijon mustard
teaspoon sugar
ounces 13-less-fat cream cheese
cups thinly sliced english cucumber
cup fresh dill
ounces cold-smoked salmon,
cut into thin strips, divided
4 cups baby spinach leaves

bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in
wheat berries, cucumber, onion, dill,
and 112 ounces salmon; toss to coat.
Place 1 cup spinach in each of 4 bowls;
top each serving with 1 cup wheat
berry mixture and 12 ounce salmon.
serVes 4
CALOrIes 275; FAt 7.1g (sat 3g, mono 1.3g, poly 0.6g);
SEE THE GOODNESS

BEFORE ITS GULPED.
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CAN SEE!
NO ARTIFICIAL
COLORS, FLAVORS
OR PRESERVATIVES
GOOD FOR MOMS. AWESOME FOR KIDS.
1
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8. Cashew ChiCken wheat

Berry salad with Peas
The thigh meat lends an especially moist, rich

avor, but you can use any leftover chicken.
4
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
2
1 12
3
4
1
2
1
3
teaspoons hoisin sauce

tablespoon rice vinegar
tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
tablespoon minced garlic
teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
cups chopped cooked chicken thighs
cup sugar snap peas, halved
diagonally
cup dry-roasted, unsalted cashews
cup thinly sliced green onions

medium bowl, stirring well with a
whisk. Add wheat berries, chicken,
and peas; toss well to coat. Stir in
cashews and onions.
CALOrIes 376; FAt 13.3g (sat 3g, mono 6.6g, poly 2.6g);

10 pitted Castelvetrano olives, sliced
4 ounces canned or jarred white tuna
packed in oil, drained
medium bowl, stirring well with a
whisk. Stir in wheat berries and onion;
toss to coat. Place about 34 cup wheat
berry mixture on each of 4 plates.
Sprinkle with olives; top with tuna.
serVes 4
10. wheat Berry salad with

MelOn and Feta
We were blown away by this intriguing mix of

fresh, crunchy, and juicy produce with chewy
wheat berries and creamy cheese.
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1 2
9. tuna, Olive, and wheat

Berry salad
Be sure to seek out a sustainable

type of tuna. We like Wild Planets
sustainable wild albacore tuna in extra-virgin
choice
olive oil; a 5-ounce can, once
drained, gives you the correct amount here.
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
4
2 12
tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
teaspoon black pepper
1
1
1
3
2
2
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

tablespoons white wine vinegar
teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
teaspoon tomato paste
cup sliced English cucumber
cup chopped watermelon
cup yellow grape tomatoes, halved
tablespoons chopped fresh mint
ounces feta cheese, crumbled
(about 12 cup)
tablespoons unsalted sunower
seed kernels

large bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
Stir in wheat berries; toss to coat. Stir
in cucumber, watermelon, tomato, and
mint; toss to coat. Sprinkle with
cheese and sunower seeds.
recipes by robin bashinsky,

tiany Vickers Davis, sidney Fry,
and Adam Hickman
Each pouch provides 3/4 cup fruit juice, which

is 1 1/2 servings of fruit according to the U.S.
Dietary Guidelines. As part of a well-balanced
diet, eat a variety of fruits every day and be sure
to make most of your fruits whole fruit.
2
Consume a variety of beverages every day.
3
Each pouch provides 1/2 cup fruit and vegetable
juice, which is one combined serving of fruits and
vegetables according to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines (3/4 from fruit juice and 1/4 from vegetable
juice). Be sure to make most of your fruits and
vegetables whole fruits and vegetables.
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Our 2014 TasTe TesT awards (our fth annual installment, by the way)
are like a love letter to snacks. Theyre an important, fun part of a healthful diet,
keeping eating interesting and helping bridge the gap between meals when youre
on the go. Whether you opt for sweet, salty, crunchy, or creamy, the snack category
is exploding with better options these days. Here, 24 of our favorites across many
categories, each clocking in at less than 200 satisfying calories. >>
2014 tAste test AWArDs >>
sun Chips
Harvest CheddarFlavored
multi-Grain snacks
If you crave cheddar avor that
smacks of comfort-food familiarity,
this is a chip you can feel good
about. The grains in the chip itself
add a slightly nutty sweetness.
Angies boom Chicka pop

sea salt popcorn
Often bagged popcorn is overly chewy,
doused with fake butter, or even stale,
but not this one. Its fresh and light with
just the right amount of salt.
planters NUtrition
Wholesome Nut mix
A premium blend of almonds, whole
cashews, and macadamia nuts (it doesnt
skimp on the latter, so you dont have to
be stingy with your snackmates) that is
nicely crisp and not overly salty.
stonyeld Organic Nonfat strawberry Greek Yogurt

The strawberry avor is authentic in this surprisingly creamy
(rare for a nonfat Greek yogurt) treat. The low-tang factor makes
it a good protein-packed snack for nonGreek lovers.
Cedars taboule salad

A sizable low-calorie portion
satises with a high ratio of grains,
bright lemon avor, and surprisingly fresh-tasting parsley that
doesnt turn wimpy in the mix.
Justins ChocolateHazelnut butter 80-Calorie packs

Drop one of these in your bag to give your toast
or banana a boost. With its combination of
fresh-roasted hazelnut and dark cocoa avors,
this creamy spread satiates a candy bar craving.
emerald
Cocoa roast Almonds
A deeply velvety coating of
chocolaty goodness in each
crunchy bite satises a sweet
tooth without maxing out on
calories or saturated fat.
stacys multigrain pita Chips

A hearty, seeded texture makes this
chip a sturdy dipper, with the butteryrich avor you expect from a pita chip.
You can taste the whole grains (wheat,
rye, barley, oats, and millet).
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Clif mojo Dark Chocolate

Cherry Almond trail mix bar
This is a grown-ups granola bar: a substantial,
chocolate- and cherry-rich treat with both
good chew and crunch.
Introducing Club Cornbread Cracker Bites.

Made with real butter and cornmeal for the delicious
cornbread taste you lovenow in the perfect bite-sized snack.
Available in Homestyle Original and Spicy Jalapeo.
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Lundberg Original sea salt

rice Chips
With 18g whole grains in a serving and a
lower sodium level than most chips, this
toasty, rice-packed snack oers a thick
texture thats pleasantly crunchy, earthy,
and equally good dipped or naked.
wholly Guacamole
Classic 100-Calorie minis
Well seasoned with chunks of
avocado and a garlic-rich
undertone. Guacamole is so
easy to overdo, portion-wise,
and these 100-calorie cups
keep that in check.
Krave pineapple Orange beef Jerky

The portion size (about a third of the
package) is hugely satisfying, with only 80
calories and 8g protein. With a moist and
tender texture, the beef is not overly salty
and just sweet enough to round out the
avor with a citrusy kick.
Amys Orange biscotti

Tastes straight from a (good) bakery with an authentic
orange avor and a hint of bitter edge. Just the right
texture to withstand coee dunks. The addition of
brown rice our earns our whole-grain approval.
Nibmor
extreme dark
Chocolate with Cacao
Nibs (80% Cacao)
Built-in portion control
for choc-lovers. This is a
purists dark chocolate
smooth and slightly tannic,
with a pleasant crunch
from the nibs.
Nature Valley roasted

Nut Crunch Almond Crunch bar
Crazy-crunchy in a peanut brittle sort of way.
We loved the very simple ingredient prole, the
low sugar count, and the homemade taste.
boars Head Hummus

Testers refused to choose between two
avors in this lineup: Both the Roasted
Red Pepper and Roasted Pine Nut
were big pleasers, the former for its
bright red-pepper notes, the latter for
pine-nutty intensity.
purely elizabeth
Cranberry pecan Ancient
Grain Granola Cereal
Quinoa, amaranth, and chia
add a healthy boost to this
fresh, sophisticated mix that
strikes the right salty-savorysweet balance. Its dry, loose
texture tastes homemade.
Nabisco triscuit Original

A classic for a reason: Its a wholegrain powerhouse with a straightforward recipe (just wheat, oil, and
saltseriously) and a nutty, toasty
texture that provides what feels like
innite layers to bite through.
love cereal again

seven gluten free Chex avors to fall for
no articial colors or avors no high fructose corn syrup
Wheat Chex is NOT gluten free. 2014 General Mills
Find your avor at chex.com/seven
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snyders of Hanover
Gluten-Free pretzel sticks
Our team preferred these over regular pretzels:
Theyre crunchier, snappier, and not as dense.
A big score for the gluten-free gang.
Whole Foods 365 Organic

Light string Cheese
The light version actually beat out the
full-fat as a favorite. Nicely salty and
tangy without feeling waxy. Good
stringability and no added sodium like
the competition.
Nonnis tHINAddictives pistachio

Almond thins
What we imagine would happen if a marzipanlike biscotti and a nut-riddled cracker got
together. Treat them sweet with a coee
sidecar, or savor them with a spread of goat
cheese or Neufchtel.
Chobani Flip Vanilla Golden Crunch

Luscious texture with a nice crunchy
contrast (courtesy of pued millet, cornakes, pecans, and oats) that you stir in at
your own preferred ratio. The vanilla avor is
pleasantly subtle and not overly sweet.
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Late July Organic restaurant-style

Chia and Quinoa tortilla Chips
Crispy and delicate with 20g whole grains
per serving. Theres deep, toasty avor and
an interesting texture, thanks to the subtle
chia and quinoa crunch.
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sunsweet Amazin berry blend

This moist mix of dried plums, cherries,
cranberries, and blueberries is just the right
blend of tangy, tart, and sweet without
veering too far in one direction. We liked
that the fruits stayed separate instead of
meshing into a big clumpy mix.
your
every
day
treat.
Made with nutritious ingredients,
Wholly Guacamole dips are
a tasty treat you can enjoy,
every day!
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3 casual meals that

let the eaters
pile on their own
fave toppings
taco night P. 112
SWEEt P otat0 night P. 116
chiLi night P. 118
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Even as the deceleration of the weekend

begins, many families nd Friday night
eating just as chaotic as on any weekday:
After all, its a workday, a soccer day, a
get-stu-done day. Friday dinner needs to
be exible, with a menu that will hold up
over a few hours and can be dished out
easily. With that end in mind, weve got you
covered: three nourishing, serve-yourself
supper bars with enough options to
appeal to everyones tastes.
by chEryL SLocum
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SUPPER
BAR SUCCESS
First choose your base dish: tacos, stued potatoes,
or chili. Then decide just how simple you want things
to be: Make one option or both, depending on
tastes and time. Broil sh or grill steak for the taco
lling. The potatoes and chili oer veggie or meatlover options, or you can please a split crowd by
making a bit of each. Load the sweet potato with
hearty grains and veggies, or top it with cinnamonscented chicken. Serve our chili meat-free, or stir in
cooked ground beef or turkey. Set out some extra
toppings for everyone to pick and choose from, and
youve got a winning Friday night supper bar.
The
Taco
bar
These toppings are
hearty enough to make
tacos a complete meal.
Lemon-Pepper
Flank Steak
Tacos /
Cabbage and
Mango Slaw
Lemon-Pepper Flank
Steak Tacos
Smoky Tilapia Tacos
Cabbage and Mango Slaw
Simmered Pinto Beans
with Chipotle Sour Cream
Lime wedges
Cilantro leaves
Pickled red onions
Salsa verde
Sliced jalapeo peppers
Shredded lettuce
Chopped fresh tomatoes
taco oPtion 1
Lemon-pepper
Flank steak tacos
This steak is simple to prepare and

ready in a ash. The results are
avorful and supermoist. Dont be
tempted to save time by skipping
the resting step before slicing
the juices will run out from the
meat, making it dry.
1 (1 14-pound) ank steak,
trimmed
2 teaspoons grated
lemon rind
3
black pepper
cooking spray
2 tablespoons fresh
lemon juice
1 tablespoon lower-sodium
soy sauce
1
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 ounce queso fresco,
crumbled (about 14 cup)
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1. Sprinkle steak with
rind and pepper, pressing

to adhere.
2. Heat grill pan over
medium-high heat. Coat
pan with cooking spray. Add
steak to pan; grill 6 minutes
on each side or until desired
degree of doneness. Place
steak on a cutting board;
let stand 5 minutes.
3. Combine juice, oil, soy
sauce, and garlic in a small
bowl. Cut steak diagonally
across grain into thin slices.
Drizzle steak with soy sauce
mixture; sprinkle with salt.
4. Heat tortillas on grill

pan coated with cooking
spray 20 seconds on each
side or until lightly charred.
Divide steak among tortillas.
Sprinkle each taco with
about 1 teaspoon cheese.
serVes 6 (serving size: 2 tacos)
4g, poly 1g); prOteIN 22g; CArb 20g;
FIber 2g; CHOL 56mg; IrON 1mg;
toPPing oPtion
Cabbage and
mango slaw
We made this slaw to top tacos,

but the tangy-sweet-hot salad
can stand on its own as a side dish.
Serve it alongside broiled pork
chops or with your favorite jerk
chicken. For extra heat, you can
mix in a whole minced serrano
chile rather than half.
3 cups thinly sliced
Savoy cabbage
1 cup ripe peeled
julienne-cut mango
1
2 cup vertically sliced
red onion
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1
1
black pepper
1
2 serrano chile, seeded
and minced
1. Combine all ingredients in
a medium bowl; toss to coat.
S c a n P h o T o S , S av E r E c i P E S . S E E P a g E 6 .
FUSS-FREE FIXINGS
toP The taco toppings hold up well, so slice, shred, and chop
ahead, and store everything covered and refrigerated right
in their serving dishes. aboVE Taco night keeps everything
light and easyand that makes for happy moms.
tOppinG OptiOn
simmered pinto
beans with Chipotle
sour Cream
Refried beans can be high in fat;

instead serve these pinto beans
simmered with earthy cumin.
Like the slaw, this topping can be
served as a side dish, too.
2 teaspoons olive oil
cup chopped onion
cup chopped red bell
pepper
1
1
stock
1
1
black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can unsalted
pinto beans, rinsed and
drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3
4 cup reduced-fat sour
cream
3 tablespoons low-fat
buttermilk
1 12 teaspoons minced
chipotle chiles, canned
in adobo sauce
1
2
1
2
tACO OptiOn 2
smoky tilapia tacos

Hands-on: 10 min.
Total: 21 min.
Inexpensive tilapia is
readily available and
sustainable. Broiling makes this a
no-fuss sh dish. The tilapia cooks
fast, so make sure all the other
components for the taco are ready
before you put it under the heat.
sustainable
choice
1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Spanish smoked
paprika
1
4 teaspoon ground
coriander
1
black pepper
3
8
teaspoon kosher salt,

divided
2 pounds tilapia llets
1 tablespoon nely
chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons canned
chopped green chiles
1 diced peeled avocado
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
cooking spray
6 lime wedges

2. Combine rst 4 ingredi1
4
ents and teaspoon salt.

Brush llets with oil, and
sprinkle with spice mixture.
Place llets on a baking
sheet. Broil 6 minutes or

until sh akes easily when
tested with a fork.
3. Combine remaining 1 8
teaspoon salt, cilantro, chiles,
and avocado in a bowl;
lightly mash with a fork.
4. Heat tortillas on a grill
pan coated with cooking
spray 20 seconds on each
side or until lightly charred.
Divide avocado mixture and
sh among tortillas. Serve
with lime wedges.
serVes 6 (serving size: 2 tacos)
1. Heat a saucepan over
medium-high heat. Add oil;

swirl to coat. Add onion,
bell pepper, cumin, and
garlic; saut 2 minutes. Add
stock, salt, black pepper, and
beans; simmer 7 minutes.
Stir in juice and parsley.
2. Combine remaining
ingredients; serve with beans.
serVes 6 (serving size: about 14 cup
beans and 2 tablespoons cream)
Cheddar,
Broccoli, and
Barley Sweet
Potato
The
sTuffed
poTaTo
bar
Try our hearty
barley or chicken
option, or go for
your own custom
creation.
Cheddar, Broccoli,
and Barley Sweet
Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes with
Cinnamon Chicken
and Cashews
Crumbled cooked bacon
Chopped parsley
Chopped chives
Green peas and mint
Marshmallows
Toasted pecans
perfect roasted sweet potatoes

Preheat oven to 400. Pierce 6 (8-ounce) sweet potatoes with a fork. Rub
potatoes with 112 teaspoons olive oil; wrap each in foil. Place potatoes on
a jelly-roll pan; bake at 400 for 1 hour or until tender. Partially split
potatoes in half lengthwise; u the esh with a fork. Sprinkle evenly
with 38 teaspoon kosher salt and 14 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
serVes 6 (serving size: 1 potato)
CALOrIes 205; FAt 1.2g (sat 0.2g); sODIUm 245mg
tOPPING OPtION
tOPPING OPtION
Cheddar, broccoli, and

barley sweet potatoes sweet potatoes with
Cinnamon Chicken
Hands-on: 12 min.
and Cashews
Total: 1 hr. 10 min.
sweet potato
with Cinnamon
Chicken and
Cashews
6 roasted Sweet potatoes

(recipe above)
1
3 cup uncooked pearl barley
1 12 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon nely
chopped garlic
4 12 cups coarsely chopped
broccoli orets
(about 1 large head)
1
4 cup water
1
1
4 teaspoon crushed
red pepper
2 ounces cheddar cheese,
Hands-on: 20 min.
6 roasted Sweet potatoes

(recipe above)
1
4 cup nely chopped celery
1
4 cup dried tart cherries
1
4 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons orange juice
1
4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
8 teaspoon ground red
pepper
1
2 cups shredded skinless,
boneless rotisserie
chicken breast
1
2 cup dry-roasted cashews,
unsalted
1
4 cup thinly sliced green
onions
1. Preheat oven to 400. Bake

potatoes according to recipe
instructions above.
2. Cook barley according to
package directions, omitting
salt and fat.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet
over medium-high heat. Add
oil; swirl to coat. Add garlic;
cook 30 seconds, stirring
constantly. Add broccoli and
1
4 cup water to pan. Cover and
cook 4 minutes or until
crisp-tender. Stir in cooked
barley, salt, and pepper;
uncover and cook 1 minute.
Stir in cheese. Top potatoes
with barley-broccoli mixture.
1. Preheat oven to 400. Bake

potatoes according to recipe
instructions above.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet
over medium heat. Add oil;
swirl to coat. Add celery; cook
2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add cherries and next 5
ingredients (through salt);
cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken
and cashews; cook 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with onions. Top
potatoes with chicken mixture.
serVes 6 (serving size: 12 cup

topping and 1 potato)
CALOrIes 409; FAt 17.1g (sat 4g, mono 10.8g,
poly 1.7g); prOteIN 9g; CArb 58g; FIber
10g; CHOL 10mg; IrON 2mg; sODIUm
399mg; CALC 168mg
serVes 6 (serving size: about 13 cup

topping and 1 potato)
CALOrIes 412; FAt 10.6g (sat 2g, mono 6.3g,
poly 1.5g); prOteIN 20g; CArb 61g; FIber
8g; CHOL 44mg; IrON 3mg; sODIUm
462mg; CALC 97mg
Five-Bean
Chili / Cheesy
Corn Bread
Croutons
the
chili
bar
For meat lovers,
you can add
ground beef to our
vegetarian chili.
Five-Bean Chili
Cheesy Corn Bread
Croutons
Toasted Corn and
Tomato Chili Topping
Sour cream
Crushed corn chips
Chopped white onion
Diced avocado
Shredded cheddar
Radishes
Goat cheese
Five-bean Chili
Hands-on: 30 min.
Here is a make-ahead chili that

both meat lovers and vegetarians
will love: It packs in all the classic
avors you want and is loaded
with beans that give the dish a
rich, almost meaty character.
Serving this chili the next day lets
avors meldif the beans soak up
a lot of liquid overnight, you can
add more vegetable broth or even
water to thin out the stew.
1
2
1
2
2
1 12
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1
1
2
4
3
2
1
1
tablespoon canola oil

cups prechopped onion
cup chopped carrot
tablespoons unsalted
tomato paste
tablespoons minced
fresh garlic
teaspoons dried oregano
teaspoons chili powder
teaspoon Spanish
smoked paprika
cups stemmed and
torn kale
cups organic vegetable
broth
red bell peppers, chopped
jalapeo pepper,
seeded and chopped
(14.5-ounce) can
unsalted diced tomatoes,
undrained
(15-ounce) can unsalted
black beans, rinsed
and drained
(15-ounce) can unsalted
kidney beans, rinsed and
drained
REPEAT AS NEEDED
The Friday night supper bar is bound to be a hit and is perfect to

plan on serving ofteneven when its just movie night at home
with friends. choices galore make it a crowd-pleaser.
toPPing oPtion
1 (15.5-ounce) can unsalted

chickpeas (garbanzo
beans), rinsed and drained
1 (15.8-ounce) can unsalted
great northern beans,
rinsed and drained
1 (16-ounce) can unsalted
pinto beans, rinsed and
drained
1. Heat a large Dutch oven
over medium heat. Add oil;

swirl to coat. Add onion and
carrot; saut 10 minutes or
until tender. Stir in tomato
paste and next 5 ingredients
(through paprika); cook 2
minutes, stirring constantly.
Add kale and remaining
ingredients. Cover and
simmer 45 minutes.
S c a n P h o T o S , S av E r E c i P E S . S E E P a g E 6 .

2. Combine rst 5 ingredi-
Cheesy Corn
bread Croutons
Hands-on: 17 min.
These toasted corn bread cubes

are crispy and hearty enough
to top a bowl of chili without
falling apart into crumbs.
1 cup ne cornmeal
1.5 ounces all-purpose our
(about 13 cup)
1 teaspoon baking
powder
1
2 teaspoon salt
1
2 teaspoon baking soda
1
2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter,
melted and cooled
2 ounces sharp cheddar
cheese, shredded
(about 12 cup)
1 large egg, lightly
beaten
cooking spray
ents in a medium bowl,

stirring with a whisk. Stir in
remaining ingredients except
cooking spray. Spread batter
in an 8-inch square metal
baking pan coated with
cooking spray. Bake at 400
for 20 minutes or until a
wooden pick inserted in
center comes out clean.
Cool in pan on a wire rack
10 minutes. Invert onto
rack, and cool completely.
Leave oven on.
3. Cut corn bread into 36
(11 3-inch) cubes. Spread in
an even layer on a baking
sheet; bake 10 minutes or
until bread is toasted.
serVes 12 (serving size: 3 croutons)
SIMPLIFY IT
if you dont have time to toast the

corn, thats ne. its a great chili
topping either way.
tOPPING OPtION
toasted Corn and

tomato Chili topping
Toasting the corn kernels brings

the sugars forward and adds a
sweet caramel-y element to this
salsa. For a shortcut, you can
thaw frozen re-roasted corn
kernels instead.
1 12 cups fresh corn kernels
cooking spray
1
3 cup nely chopped onion
fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped
pickled jalapeo
1 tablespoon pickled
jalapeo juice
1
2 medium tomatoes,
seeded and diced
2. Arrange corn in a single
HELP YOURSELF
Keep toppings like sour

cream and cheese chilled
until diners arrive to prevent
spoiling or melting. its also a
good idea to let everyone
slice the avocado and radish
as needed to keep the
avocado from turning brown
and the radish from drying
out. crumble chips right
onto the chili to avoid waste.
layer on a baking sheet

coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 400 for 10 minutes
or until corn is golden and
lightly toasted. Combine
corn and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl,
tossing to combine.
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Recipe p. 132
Five of these pizzas use refrigerated fresh dough

from the supermarket for easy weeknight prep!
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Ratatouille
Pizza
Recipe p. 134
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In classic ratatouille style,

the veggies cook separately
to give each the perfect
crisp-tender texture.
Grilled individual
Hawaiian Pizzas
Heres a supersimple grilled pizza your kids will

love. Dont feel like grilling? No problem: Bake
them. Cook the dough on a hot pizza stone at
500 for 4 minutes, add toppings, and bake
an additional 8 minutes or until done.
12
1
1
3
1
ounces refrigerated fresh pizza dough

tablespoon honey
teaspoon water
(12-inch-thick) fresh pineapple slices
(4-ounce) slice 33%-less-sodium ham
(about 14 inch thick)
Cooking spray
2
3 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn
into small pieces
1
These mini pies

are a cinch to ip
on and o the
grill, giving the
ame-kissed
crust delectably
toasty avor.
1. Remove dough from refrigerator.

Let stand at room temperature,
covered, for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat grill to high heat.
3. Combine honey and 1 teaspoon
water in a medium bowl. Add pineapple and ham; toss to coat. Add
pineapple and ham to grill rack coated
with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on
each side or until well marked. Remove
from grill; cut into 1-inch pieces.
4. Divide dough into 4 portions. Roll
each portion into a 7-inch circle on a
lightly oured surface. Lightly coat
dough with cooking spray. Place dough
on grill rack; grill 2 minutes on each
side or until lightly browned.
5. Reduce grill temperature to medium.
6. Spread marinara evenly over pizzas,
leaving a 12-inch border. Arrange
pineapple and ham over pizzas;
sprinkle with cheese. Place pizzas on
grill rack; grill pizzas 3 minutes or until
cheese melts. Sprinkle with pepper.
SERVES 4 (serving size: 1 pizza)
CALORIES 401; FAT 10.9g (sat 4.8g, mono 2.1g, poly 0.7g);
PROTEIN 19g; CARB 54g; FIBER 7g; CHOL 40mg;
IRON 2mg; SODIUM 690mg; CALC 17mg
CaPreSe Pizza
12 ounces refrigerated fresh pizza dough

cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon cornmeal
3.25 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese,
thinly sliced
cooking spray
1
1
1
4 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1 12

3. Combine tomatoes and 1 tablespoon
oil on a parchment-lined baking sheet;
toss to coat tomatoes. Broil 10 minutes
or until tomatoes begin to brown.
4. Bring vinegar to a simmer in a
saucepan over medium heat; simmer
10 minutes or until reduced by half.
5. Place a pizza stone or heavy baking
sheet in oven. Preheat oven to 500
(keep pizza stone or baking sheet in
oven as it preheats).
6. Roll dough into a 14-inch circle on
a lightly oured surface; pierce dough
liberally with a fork. Remove pizza
stone from oven. Sprinkle cornmeal
over pizza stone. Place dough on pizza
stone; bake at 500 for 5 minutes.
7. Remove stone from oven. Combine
remaining oil and garlic; brush evenly
over crust, leaving a 1-inch border. Top
with tomatoes and cheese. Spray
border of crust with cooking spray.
Bake 12 minutes or until cheese melts
and crust browns. Sprinkle with salt
and pepper. Drizzle with vinegar;
sprinkle with basil. Cut into 8 wedges.
BBQ Pizza with Slaw

The sweet, tangy, spicy barbecue topping

comes together in a snap with the help of
supermarket rotisserie chicken.
12 ounces refrigerated fresh
pizza dough
1
3 cup unsalted ketchup
1
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 teaspoon ground ancho
chile pepper
1 teaspoon lower-sodium
Worcestershire sauce
3
4 teaspoon smoked paprika
3
4 teaspoon garlic powder
1
2 teaspoon onion powder
3 ounces shredded skinless,
boneless rotisserie chicken breast
2 teaspoons cornmeal
3 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar
cheese, grated (about 34 cup)
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Dash of sugar
1
4 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
1
4 cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons grated carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh
at-leaf parsley
1

3. Combine ketchup and next 8
ingredients (through onion powder) in
a small saucepan; bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat; cook 6 minutes. Combine
2 tablespoons ketchup mixture and
chicken in a small bowl; toss to coat.
4. Roll dough into a 14-inch circle on
a lightly oured surface; pierce liberally
with a fork. Carefully remove pizza
stone from oven. Sprinkle cornmeal
over stone; place dough on stone.
Spread remaining sauce over crust,
leaving a 12-inch border. Arrange
chicken mixture over dough. Sprinkle
with cheese. Bake at 500 for 9 minutes
or until crust and cheese are browned.
5. Combine vinegar, oil, and sugar in a
medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Stir in cabbage, onion, and carrot;
toss to coat. Top pizza with cabbage
mixture, parsley, and red pepper. Cut
into 8 wedges.
CALOrIes 399; FAt 9.7g (sat 3.6g, mono 3g, poly 0.8g);
pizza Recipes
Carne asada Pizza

Look for queso fresco in Mexican markets or

at your local cheesemongers. This beefy pie
delivers all the zingy avors of a street taco:
tangy lime, pungent onion, fragrant cilantro,
and smoky, spicy chiles. The three-cheese
blend oers extra meltiness.
12 ounces refrigerated fresh pizza dough
2 small poblano peppers
8 ounces ank steak, trimmed
1
1
2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1
8 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
1 small red onion, cut into
1
2-inch-thick rings
1
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from 1 can
chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1 ounce part-skim mozzarella cheese,
1 ounce cheddar cheese, shredded
(about 14 cup)
1 ounce queso fresco, crumbled
(about 14 cup)
1 cup chopped seeded tomato
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons minced red onion
Cilantro sprigs (optional)
3. Arrange poblanos on a foil-lined
baking sheet. Broil 8 minutes or until
charred on all sides, turning occasionally. Wrap peppers in foil; close tightly.
Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and seed
peppers; discard skin, membrane, and
seeds. Cut into 14 -inch-thick strips.
5. Sprinkle steak with cumin, chipotle
powder, and salt. Heat a grill pan over
high heat. Coat pan with cooking
spray. Add steak to pan; cook 4
minutes on each side or until well
marked. Let stand 10 minutes. Tinly
slice steak across the grain.
6. Add onion rings to pan; grill 4
minutes on each side or until well
marked. Place in a bowl; cover with
plastic wrap. Combine marinara and
adobo sauce.
7. Roll dough into a 15 x 9inch
rectangle on a lightly oured surface.
Pierce dough liberally with a fork.
Sprinkle cornmeal on pizza stone.
Place dough on hot stone; bake at 500
for 5 minutes. Remove stone from
oven. Spread sauce mixture over dough,
leaving a 12-inch border; top evenly
with mozzarella and cheddar. Arrange
poblano and onion slices over pizza;
top with steak. Sprinkle with queso
fresco. Return stone to oven; bake
pizza 9 minutes or until crust is done.
8. Combine tomato, juice, and
minced red onion; sprinkle tomato
mixture over pizza. Top with cilantro
sprigs, if desired.
Pizza crust
PerfecTion
1. Rest refrigerated fresh

dough at room temp for 30
minutes so its easier to roll.
2. Pierce the rolled dough all

over with a fork to prevent it
from bubbling and pung.
serVes 4 (serving size: 2 slices)

CaLOries 419; Fat 10.2g (sat 4.8g, mono 3.7g, poly 1g);
prOteiN 26g; Carb 54g; Fiber 9g; CHOL 49mg;
irON 3mg; sODiUm 685mg; CaLC 153mg
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(about 14 cup)
5 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese,
shredded (about 1 14 cups)
1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in 34 cup
Ratatouille Pizza
12 ounces refrigerated fresh pizza

dough
1 red bell pepper
2 cups (12-inch) cubed eggplant
1
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini rounds
1 cup thinly sliced yellow squash rounds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese,
torn into small pieces
3
4 cup very thinly sliced red onion rings
1
(about 14 cup)
1
3 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1
3. Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise;
discard seeds and membranes. Place
pepper halves, skin sides up, on a
foil-lined baking sheet; atten with
hand. Broil 12 minutes or until
blackened. Wrap pepper in foil;
close tightly. Let stand 10 minutes.
Peel and cut into 14 -inch-thick strips.
sheet in oven. Heat oven to 500 (keep
stone or sheet in oven as it preheats).
oil; swirl to coat. Add eggplant; saut
3 minutes. Add 14 teaspoon salt and
garlic; saut 2 minutes. Remove
eggplant mixture from pan; set aside.
Add zucchini, squash, and oregano to
pan; saut 3 minutes. Remove zucchini

mixture from pan; set aside.
6. Combine marinara and vinegar.
7. Roll dough into a 14-inch circle.
Pierce liberally with a fork. Remove
stone from oven. Sprinkle cornmeal on
stone. Place dough on stone; bake at
500 for 5 minutes. Remove from oven.
Spread marinara mixture over dough,
leaving a 12-inch border; top with
half of mozzarella. Arrange zucchini
mixture over cheese. Top with remaining mozzarella, eggplant mixture,
peppers, and onion rings. Sprinkle
with Parmesan. Bake 10 minutes or
until crust is done. Top with basil and
crushed red pepper. Cut into 8 wedges.
DeeP-Dish MushRooM
anD onion Pizza
Hands-on: 35 min.
1 14
1
2
3
4
3
9
teaspoons dry yeast

teaspoon sugar
cup warm water (110)
tablespoons olive oil
ounces all-purpose our, divided
(about 2 cups)
1
4 cup semolina our
3
8 teaspoon salt
cooking spray
1
1 2 cups thinly vertically sliced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1
2 teaspoon dried oregano
1
4 teaspoon salt, divided
1
1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
3
1 bay leaf
warm water in the bowl of a stand

mixer; let stand 5 minutes. Add 3
tablespoons oil. Weigh or lightly spoon
7.9 ounces (about 134 cups) all-purpose
our into dry measuring cups; level
with a knife. Add 7.9 ounces our,
semolina, and 38 teaspoon salt to yeast
mixture; mix at medium-low speed
with a dough hook until smooth (about
4 minutes). Turn dough out onto a
lightly oured surface. Knead until
smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes),
gradually adding remaining 14 cup
all-purpose our. Place dough in a
large bowl coated with cooking spray,
turning to coat top. Cover and let rise
in a warm place (85), free from drafts,
11 2 hours or until doubled in size.
2. Heat a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl
to coat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes or
just until tender. Stir in garlic; cook 30
seconds, stirring constantly. Add
oregano, 18 teaspoon salt, pepper, and
mushrooms. Cook 6 minutes or until
mushrooms release their moisture.
3. Combine remaining 1 8 teaspoon salt,
marinara, and bay leaf in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and
simmer 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
4. Preheat oven to 425. Place oven
rack in bottom third of oven.
5. Coat bottom and sides of a 10-inch
springform pan with 1 tablespoon oil.
Punch dough down; turn dough out
onto a lightly oured surface. Gently
press dough into a 13-inch circle.
Carefully lift dough and place in
prepared pan. Press dough into bottom
and halfway up sides of pan. Sprinkle
Parmesan evenly over dough. Top with
mushroom mixture. Spread marinara
mixture over mushroom mixture.
Sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake at 425
for 28 minutes or until crust and
cheese are browned. Let stand 5
minutes. Cut into 6 wedges.
serVes 6 (serving size: 1 wedge)
CALOrIes 410; FAt 18g (sat 4.9g, mono 9.8g, poly 1.6g);
prOteIN 15g; CArb 47g; FIber 3g; CHOL 19mg; IrON
3mg; sODIUm 663mg; CALC 266mg
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Great
Grapes
Falls red fruits oer
the sweetest rewards.
by Ch e ry l s lo Cu m
hough you can get

grapes year-round,
now is peak season
for late summers
red seedless varieties. Flames are round and mildly
sweet; oval-shaped Crimsons are
juicy and crisp; Scarlet Royals
elongated berries have thick
skin; and tightly clustered Rubys
have a mild avor. Youll taste
the dierence this time of year,
when these fruits are at their
sweetest. Frozen, they make an
addictive snack; fresh, they
complement most cheeses, from
pungent blue to mild Brie. We
roast them to bring out deep,
rich, grapy avor, then toss with
earthy kale and salty Manchego
cheese in a memorable salad.
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Roasting extends the life of

older grapes. Keep the cooked
fruit in the fridge up to 4 days.
preserve
Freeze hardy herbs
like rosemary in olive
oil in ice trays: saves
herbs, infuses oil.
ChiCken and
roasted Grape salad
Roasting mellows the tartness, deepens the

avor, and intensies the sweetness of fresh
grapes. The result? A midpoint between a
raisin and a juicy fresh grape.
3 cups seedless red grapes
cooking spray
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons nely chopped rosemary
6 cups cut prewashed kale, stemmed
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1
4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
4 cups shredded skinless, boneless
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, thinly diagonally sliced
2 ounces Manchego cheese, shaved
2. Arrange grapes in a single layer on a
wire rack set in a jelly-roll pan coated

with cooking spray. Bake at 325 for
1 hour and 15 minutes or until slightly
shriveled. Cool on wire rack.
3. While grapes bake, combine oil and
rosemary in a small microwave-safe
dish; microwave at HIGH 40 seconds.
Remove from microwave, and let stand
20 minutes. Strain through a sieve into
a bowl; discard solids.
4. Place kale in a large bowl; massage
kale with hands until tender and dark
green. Add strained oil, vinegar, and
salt; toss to coat. Add roasted grapes,
chicken, lemon juice, green onions, and
celery; toss. Top with cheese.
Calories 342; Fat 14.3g (sat 4.3g, mono 6.4g, poly 1.5g);
iron 2mg; sodiUm 541mg; CalC 255mg
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Creamy, Light Fettuccine Alfredo

Cut the heavy cream and save a days worth of
sat fat with this cheesy, veggie-packed pasta.
Fettuccine AlFredo
with AspArAgus
to regain the creaminess,

warm 14 cup fat-free milk in
a saucepan; add leftover
pasta. reheat gently;
stir occasionally.
The splash of vodka works as a avor enhancer,

adding a little jolt to the creamy sauce.
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus spears,
trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3
1
2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vodka or water
2 ounces 13-less-fat cream cheese
1
4 cup fat-free milk
1.5 ounces vegetarian parmesan cheese,
grated (about 6 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1. Cook pasta according to package
directions. Drain in a colander over a
bowl. Reserve 14 cup pasta water.
2. Heat a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
Add asparagus, 14 teaspoon salt, and
1
4 teaspoon pepper; saut 6 minutes or
until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
Add rind and juice; toss. Keep warm.
3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan
over medium heat. Add vodka and
garlic; cook 1 minute. Add cream
cheese, stirring until smooth. Stir in
milk, Parmesan cheese, remaining
1
1
2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 4
teaspoon pepper. Stir in reserved pasta
water, pasta, and asparagus; toss to coat
noodles. Sprinkle with chives.
serVes 4 (serving size: about 2 cups)
cAlories 365; FAt 11.2g (sat 5.9g, mono 3.3g, poly 0.6g);
protein 16g; cArb 50g; Fiber 4g; chol 28mg;
iron 4mg; sodium 609mg; cAlc 212mg
recipe by tiany Vickers davis

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Feed 4 for Less Than $10

Go big, go bold: Turn up the avor with
vibrant accents of citrus, chiles, and herbs.
$ 2.45
Vietnamese barbecue Pork

and noodle salad
Hands-on: 20 min.
Sambal oelek is a condiment youll

be happy to have on hand. Made by
grinding together chiles, vinegar or lime, a
touch of sugar, and salt, its great in marinades
and salad dressings, or it can add heat and
complexity to a fruity mango salsa.
5 teaspoons dark sesame oil,
divided
2 tablespoons lower-sodium
soy sauce
1
1 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
(ground fresh chile paste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large shallot, chopped
1 (12-ounce) pork tenderloin
cooking spray
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1
2
1
1
2
2
ounces uncooked rice vermicelli

tablespoon fresh lime juice
cups sliced romaine lettuce
cup thinly sliced cucumber
cup julienne-cut carrot
tablespoons chopped dry-roasted,
unsalted peanuts
4 lime wedges
1. Combine 1 tablespoon sesame oil

and next 5 ingredients (through
shallot) in a mini food processor;
process until smooth. Place pork in a
large zip-top plastic bag. Set aside
1
4 cup marinade; add remaining
marinade to bag, and seal. Marinate
pork in refrigerator 1 hour, turning
after 30 minutes.
3. Remove pork from bag; discard
remaining marinade. Place pork on a
broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

Cook 25 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion
registers 140. Let pork stand 10
minutes; thinly slice.
4. Cook noodles according to the
package directions; drain and toss with
remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil and
lime juice. Divide noodles evenly
among 4 bowls, and top each serving
with 12 cup lettuce, 14 cup cucumber,
and 2 tablespoons carrot. Drizzle each
serving with 1 tablespoon reserved
marinade. Divide pork slices evenly
among bowls; top each serving with
11 2 teaspoons chopped peanuts and
1 lime wedge.
serVes 4 (serving size: 1 salad)
calories 373; Fat 10.1g (sat 1.8g, mono 4.1g, poly 3.5g);
Protein 21g; carb 51g; Fiber 2g; cHol 55mg;
iron 3mg; sodium 455mg; calc 53mg
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This fresh herb chutney is the

perfect quick condiment for
meattry with beef or lamb.
mellow
tame quinoas bitter

edge by replacing
25% of the water
with white wine.
Grilled cHicken tHiGHs witH

cilantro-mint cHutney
Serve this moist chicken dish over brown rice.

For a refreshing side, sprinkle beefsteak
tomato and cucumber slices with black pepper,
and then drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
3 tablespoons grated fresh onion
2 12 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
4 (6-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs
1
cooking spray
1 cup cilantro leaves
1
2 cup mint leaves
1
3 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons chopped seeded
jalapeo pepper
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of the ingredient. for staples and other ingredients, we include the cost for only
the amount used. salt, pepper, and cooking spray are freebies.
1. Combine rst 3 ingredients in

a large zip-top plastic bag; stir in
2 tablespoons oil and 134 teaspoons
cumin. Add chicken to bag, seal,
and massage marinade into chicken.
Marinate in refrigerator 2 hours.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3. Remove chicken from bag. Sprinkle
chicken with 14 teaspoon salt. Place on
grill rack coated with cooking spray;
grill 8 minutes on each side.
4. Combine cilantro, mint, onions,
and jalapeo in a food processor. Add
remaining 112 teaspoons oil, remaining
1
1
4 teaspoon cumin, and 4 teaspoon salt;
process until smooth. Serve chicken
topped with chutney.
serVes 4 (serving size: 1 chicken thigh and
about 1 12 tablespoons chutney)
calories 331; Fat 24g (sat 4.8g, mono 11.8g, poly 5.5g);
Protein 24g; carb 5g; Fiber 1g; cHol 135mg;
iron 2mg; sodium 332mg; calc 46mg
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Mica (age 12)
she thought the muns
tasted great. she especially liked
the maple drizzle on top.
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Katie (age 14)

she said, i wished
there was more. next time,
make a double batch.
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these muns were light and
uy with just enough sweetness
and tartness from the apple.
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oday I made apple

streusel muns. Tey
were so good they
never actually made
it to the table; we ate
them straight out of the oven. If
you dont have buttermilk, you can
make your own by adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1
cup milk. Some of the taste testers
thought the apples in the muns
werent cooked enough. I liked the
texture of the apples, but you
could always blanch them for a
couple of minutes in boiling
water and then cool them before
adding to the batter so theyre
more tender. Te maple drizzle
gave these a dessert-style twist; I
loved the sweet hit it added. My
mom is pretty good at making
muns, but I think these beat
hers. Youll love them, too.
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If you can ensure these wont

get eaten beforehand, enjoy for
breakfast with Greek yogurt.
apple streusel
Muffins with
Maple Drizzle
Hands-on: 25 min.
Total: 45 min.
streusel:
2 tablespoons oldfashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons spelt our
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1
2 teaspoon ground
cinnamon
muns:
5 ounces spelt our (about
1 cup)
2.5 ounces whole-wheat
pastry our (about 12 cup)
2 teaspoons ground
cinnamon
1 12 teaspoons baking powder
1
2 teaspoon baking soda
1
3
4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1
2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 granny smith apple,
diced (about 1 14 cups)
1
2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1
2 teaspoon water
2. To prepare streusel,
combine rst 5 ingredients

in a bowl; set aside.
3. To prepare muns, weigh
or spoon 5 ounces spelt our
and whole-wheat pastry
our into dry measuring
cups; level with a knife.
Combine ours, cinnamon,
baking powder, baking soda,
and salt in a medium bowl.
4. Combine buttermilk, 1 2
cup sugar, oil, 1 tablespoon
melted butter, and egg in a
bowl. Add buttermilk
mixture to our mixture,
stirring just until combined.
Fold in apple. Divide batter
among 12 paper-lined
slice it
Use a serrated knife to get

clean, even tomato slices.
the teeth grab hold of the
thin skin and wont slip.
mun cups; top evenly with

streusel. Bake at 400 for 16
minutes or until a wooden
pick inserted in the center
comes out with moist
crumbs clinging. Cool in
pan 5 minutes. Remove
from pan; cool completely.
5. Combine powdered sugar,
syrup, and 1 2 teaspoon water
in a bowl; stir until smooth.
Drizzle evenly over muns.
serVes 12 (serving size: 1 mun)
calOries 194; fat 5.2g (sat 1.6g, mono
2.2g, poly 0.8g); prOtein 4g; carb
35g; fiber 2g; chOl 21mg; irOn 1mg;
sODiuM 196mg; calc 77mg
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Dried Red Lentils

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turN
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awardwinning
cookbook
author
burgers
love having a stash of

red lentils (actually they
are a gorgeous orangepink color) in a glass jar
in my pantrythey are
just so beautiful. Tey are also a
exible go-to ingredient: Tey
cook quickly in boiling water
(about 20 minutes), provide
protein and substance (especially valuable if cooking for
vegetarians or vegans), and lend
themselves to many dishes. And
because they are dried, they
keep almost indenitely when
stored in a dry, airtight container.
In India, red lentils are known
as masoor dal and often boiled
until soft (usually in a proportion of 3 cups water to 1 cup
lentils), then avored with fried
minced onions and spices. Tis
is traditionally eaten with rice
and chapati (Indian atbread),
but you can also serve it as a
soup course in a Western meal.
I like to knead cooked mashed
red lentils into a standard yeast
dough to give more protein heft
to the bread. Its delicious.
But one of the most interesting ways to prepare red lentils is
to make meatless burgers,
spiced with onion and a little
tomato paste, as well as a generous squeeze of lemon juice. You
can make them ahead and serve
them at room temperature as
an appetizer or as a vegetarian
main course, or instead you can
shape them ahead, then pan-fry
and serve them hot.
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ax seeds
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crunchy clusters
When you add ax seeds to our Non-GMO Projectt

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Red lentils are rich in

protein: 17 grams in 1 cup
of cooked legumes.
reD LeNtIL bUrgers

The classic version of these meatless burgers

comes from Turkey, where cooked lentils are
combined with ne bulgur to make the meat
for the patties. I tend to have rice on hand
more often, so I use that instead. Lightly wet
your hands before shaping the patties; the
water helps prevent the mixture from sticking
to your skin. Serve cooked burgers on leaf
lettuce if you wish, sprinkled with fresh herbs,
and put out lemon wedges, a bowl of chopped
cucumber, and a chile sauce or a creamy
yogurt-based sauce as accompaniments.
Cooked patties freeze well; reheat in the oven
at 350 for 10 minutes or until heated.
1
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
4
2
1 14
3
4
6
cup dried small red lentils

cup uncooked long-grain white rice
tablespoons olive oil, divided
tablespoons chopped green onions
tablespoon tomato paste
cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
teaspoons kosher salt
cup diced english cucumber
lemon wedges
1. Rinse and drain lentils; place lentils
and rice in a large saucepan. Cover

with water to 3 inches above lentil
Quinoa
gets nutrition rolling.
mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce

heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until
lentils and rice are tender. Drain.
2. Place lentil mixture in a food
processor; pulse until nely chopped.
Set aside (keep mixture in processor).
3. Heat a large skillet over medium
heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan;
swirl to coat. Add green onions to pan;
cook 2 minutes or until softened. Stir
in tomato paste and red pepper; cook
1 minute, stirring frequently. Add
green onion mixture, 2 tablespoons
cilantro, lemon juice, and salt to food
processor; process until combined.
4. Divide mixture into 12 equal
portions, gently shaping each into a
1
2-inch-thick patty. Return skillet to
oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 6 patties
to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side
or until browned. Remove cooked
patties from pan. Repeat procedure
with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and
6 patties. Sprinkle with remaining
2 tablespoons cilantro. Serve patties
with cucumber and lemon wedges.
serVes 6 (serving size: 2 patties, 2 tablespoons
cucumber, and 1 lemon wedge)
CALOrIes 249; FAt 7.6g (sat 1g, mono 5g, poly 0.8g);
m i c r o w av e t i p
ere at the tail end of sweet corn season, so get in as

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after all. but those silks and husks can be a mess to deal
with, right? not if you use this cooking method, perhaps
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Easiest Technique for Clean Cobs
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slow
cooker
Easiest Red Beans and Rice

Big, bold Nawlins avor builds in the
slow cooker while youre at work.
Slow Cooker red

BeanS and riCe
Hands-on: 30 min.
1 pound dried red

kidney beans
1 pound andouille
sausage, quartered
lengthwise and
cut crosswise into
3
4-inch pieces
1
1 2 cups chopped onion
1 12 cups chopped
poblano chile
1 cup diced celery
fresh thyme
1
10 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (12-ounce) can
lager-style beer
(such as budweiser)
4 cups unsalted chicken
stock (such as swanson)
1
2 teaspoon ground
red pepper
1
black pepper
3 bay leaves
1
2 cup thinly sliced green
onions, divided
2 tablespoons
cider vinegar
4 cups hot cooked
long-grain rice
1. Sort and wash beans;
place in a large saucepan.
Cover with water to 2
inches above beans; cover
and let stand 8 hours.
Drain beans.
2. Return beans to
saucepan. Cover with
water to 2 inches above
beans; bring to a boil.
Cook 10 minutes; drain.
3. Heat a large skillet over
medium-high heat. Add oil
to pan; swirl to coat. Add
sausage; cook 6 minutes or
until browned. Add onion
and next 5 ingredients
(through garlic); cook 8
minutes. Stir in beer; bring
154 c o o k i n g l i g h t S e P T e M B e r 2 0 1 4
to a boil. Cook 2 minutes,

scraping pan to loosen
browned bits. Place
sausage mixture in a
6-quart electric slow
cooker. Add beans, stock,
red pepper, black pepper,
and bay leaves. Cover and
cook on LOW for 8 hours.
4. Discard bay leaves. Stir
in 14 cup green onions and
vinegar. Serve over rice;
sprinkle with remaining
1
4 cup green onions.
SerVeS 8 (serving size: 1 cup bean mixture,
1
1
2 cup rice, and 1 2 teaspoons green onions)
CalorieS 486; FaT 10.1g (sat 3.3g,
mono 5.2g, poly 0.8g); ProTein 30g;
CarB 65g; FiBer 16g; CHol 33mg;
iron 7mg; SodiUM 634mg;
CalC 117mg
recipe by robin Bashinsky
Dont be turned o by the total

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preheat oven to 400.
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into 8 (12-inch-thick)
slices; rub each with
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turning once. combine
1
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cheese, 1 12 tablespoons
chopped fresh basil, and
1
4 teaspoon crushed red
pepper. divide among
toasted bread rounds.
bake 4 minutes.
serVes 8 (serving size: 1 crouton)
CaLorIes 41; Fat 1.5g (sat 0.9g);
sodIUm 98mg
beet Cream
wIth Goat
Cheese and
ChIVes
place 14 cup pickled
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light whipping cream,
3 tablespoons water,
and 12 teaspoon honey
in a blender. process
until smooth. swirl 1
tablespoon cream into
each bowl; top with 1 12
teaspoons goat cheese
and 12 teaspoon chives.
serVes 8 (serving size: 1 table
spoon beet cream, 1 12 teaspoons
goat cheese, and 12 teaspoon chives)
CaLorIes 33; Fat 2.4g
(sat 1.6g); sodIUm 35mg
spICed popCorn
and baCon
cook 1 bacon slice in
a nonstick skillet until
crisp. remove bacon
from pan, reserving
drippings; crumble
bacon. toss 1 cup hot
air-popped popcorn
in reserved drippings
with crumbled bacon, 1
tablespoon brown sugar,
1
2 teaspoon chili powder,
1
and 14 teaspoon ground
red pepper.
serVes 8 (serving size:
2 tablespoons)
CaLorIes 37; Fat 2.8g (sat 1g);
sodIUm 95mg
parmesan and
shaLLot CrIsps
saut 1 large sliced shallot
in 1 teaspoon olive oil until
lightly browned. grate
3 ounces ParmigianoReggiano cheese (about
3
4 cup) into a bowl.
spoon cheese into 8
equal mounds on a
parchment-lined baking
sheet. flatten mounds
with the back of a spoon,

and gently press shallot
slices into each. bake 20
minutes or until golden.
serVes 8 (serving size: 1 crisp)
ChIpotLe
KaLe ChIps
toss 1 cup chopped kale
leaves (stemmed) with
1 teaspoon olive oil,
1
and 14 teaspoon chipotle
chile powder. arrange
kale on a baking sheet.
bake 8 minutes.
1 tablespoon)
CaLorIes 9; Fat 0.6g (sat 0.1g);
sodIUm 66mg
roasted red
pepper and
Cream
place 12 cup bottled
roasted red bell
peppers, 1 12 teaspoons
extra-virgin olive oil, 12
teaspoon ground cumin,
and 1 garlic clove in a
food processor; process
until smooth. drizzle 1
tablespoon puree over
soup in each bowl; top
with 1 tablespoon light
sour cream and freshly
ground black pepper.
1 tablespoon puree and
1 tablespoon sour cream)
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serVes 8
(sat 0g); sodIUm 294mg
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BEVERAGES
creamy, Dreamy
tropical smoothie p.90
BREADS
Apple streusel
muffins with maple
Drizzle p.149
cheesy corn Bread
croutons p.119
Jammin oat
muffins p.92
DESSERtS
grilled Bananas
on sugared rum
toast p.73
grilled Fig toast p.73
GRAinS
september recipe index
Asian stir-Fry Quinoa

Bowl p.99
Black Bean Quinoa
salad with chipotle
steak p.98
cashew chicken
Wheat Berry salad
with Peas p.101
cauliflower and
chickpea Quinoa with
tahini Drizzle p.98
cherry, chicken, and
Pecan Wheat Berry
salad p.99
kale caesar Quinoa
salad with roasted
chicken p.98
roasted carrot,
chicken, and grape
Quinoa Bowl p.98
smoked salmonWheat
Berry salad with caperyogurt Dressing p.99
tuna, olive, and Wheat

Berry salad p.101
Wheat Berry salad with
melon and Feta p.101
MAin DiShES
beef
carne Asada
Pizza p.132
ginger steak with
sesame Brown
rice p.61
lemon-Pepper Flank
steak tacos p.113
fish & shellfish
creamy smoked
salmon and Dill
Frittata p.36
smoky tilapia
tacos p.114
tilapia and Fennelyogurt sauce p.64
pOrK
Broccoli, Pancetta, and

Parmesan Frittata p.83
creamy, cheesy
Double-Potato hash
Brown casserole p.40
grilled individual
hawaiian Pizzas p.130
slow cooker red Beans
and rice p.154
smoky Pork stir-Fry
p.22
pOultry
Apricot-rosemary
chicken thighs with
roasted Almond
couscous p.28
BBQ Pizza with
slaw p.131
Dijon-herb chicken
thighs p.62
grilled chicken thighs
with cilantro-mint
chutney p.144
sausage, Feta, and kale
Frittata p.37
sweet Potatoes with
cinnamon chicken and
cashews p.117
vegetarian
caprese Pizza p.131

cheddar, Broccoli,
and Barley sweet
Potatoes p.117
chilaquiles and
eggs p.89
Deep-Dish mushroom
and onion Pizza p.134
Feta, green onion, and
Asparagus Frittata p.36
mushroom, leek, and
Fontina Frittata p.37
ratatouille Pizza p.134
red lentil Burgers p.153
two-tomato, Basil,
and goat cheese
Frittata p.36
MiScEllAnEOUS
spinach and ham

stuffed Baked
Potatoes p.67
spinach, ham, and
gruyre Frittata p.37
Vietnamese caramel
chicken p.28
Beet cream with

goat cheese and
chives p.156
chipotle kale
chips p.156
Fontina and Basil
croutons p.156
Parmesan and shallot
crisps p.156
roasted red Pepper
and cream p.156
spiced Popcorn and
Bacon p.156
PAStA
Broccoli and Pecorino

Pesto Pasta p.22
caprese mac and
cheese p.58
Fettuccine Alfredo with
Asparagus p.140
two-Pea Pasta with Bacon
Breadcrumbs p.24
SAlADS
Apple and Almond

salad p.67
cabbage and mango
slaw p.113
chicken and roasted
grape salad p.138
chili-Basil slaw p.61
chopped tricolor
salad p.58
edamame succotash
salad p.27
greek-style edamame
salad p.27
marinated Beet
salad p.12
radish and chive
edamame salad p.27
sesame-carrot
edamame salad p.27
shaved BroccoliApple salad with
tarragon Dressing
and Bacon p.83
shaved carrot
salad p.64
tomato-Basil Bread
salad p.62
Vietnamese Barbecue
Pork and noodle
salad p.142
SAnDwichES
BananaAlmond
Butter French toast
sandwiches p.90
crab cake sliders
with yogurt-Dill sauce
p.49
root Beer sloppy

Joes p.24
SAUcES
green Broccoli
spread p.81
SiDES
charred Broccoli
with orange Browned
Butter p.81
Perfect roasted sweet
Potatoes p.117
red Pepper couscous
p.64
simmered Pinto Beans

with chipotle sour
cream p.114
toasted corn
and tomato chili
topping p.120
SOUPS & StEwS

Five-Bean chili p.119
shrimp and corn
chowder p.31
simple Butternut
soup p.156
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