Curried Chicken Turnovers

2 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup currants 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, chopped 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 35 [...]

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Cucumber Salad

This recipe is so simple and so darn tasty.  It is in my refrigerator a good portion of the summer. Whisk together 1 T. sugar, 2 T. rice wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, (I don’t put the salt in, or i use sea salt.) and 1/4 tsp. black pepper in a medium bowl.  Add 1/4 [...]

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Kung Pao Chicken

1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 4 cups broccoli florets 1 tablespoon ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World), divided 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons low-sodium [...]

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Greek Spaghetti Squash Salad

1 (3-pound) spaghetti squash 5 cups chopped plum tomato 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese 1 cup chopped seeded cucumber 1 cup green bell pepper strips 1/4 cup vertically sliced red onion 1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives 3 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried [...]

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Spaghetti Squash Gratins with Chunky Tomato Sauce

1 (2-pound) spaghetti squash 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped 3 oregano sprigs 3 thyme sprigs 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh [...]

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Chipotle Meat Loaf

Meat loaf: 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup regular oats 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup tomato sauce 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon [...]

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Chicken Cordon Bleu–lightened version

1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 5 teaspoons butter, melted 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 teaspoon paprika 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces) [...]

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Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Mascarpone

1 1/2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce) 1 (14-ounce) can less-sodium beef broth Cooking spray 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice or other short-grain rice 3/4 cup chopped shallots 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/4 cup (1 ounce) mascarpone [...]

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Spicy Collard Greens

1 smoked turkey wing, skinned 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1 dried Anaheim chile, stemmed and chopped (about 3 tablespoons) 1 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 (16-ounce) package collard greens, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons lemon juice   Preparation Remove meat [...]

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Two-Potato Latkes

2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup grated fresh onion 1 pound shredded peeled baking potato 1/2 pound shredded peeled sweet potato 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces) 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1 large egg, lightly beaten Cooking spray [...]

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