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Introduction
x
Appetizers & Snacks
2
36
Guilt-free Guacamole
6
1
White Bean Dip with Roasted Garlic Gremolata
7
1
Lighter Caponata
8
2
Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Dips, Romesco Style
10
2
Hummus-style Chick Pea Dip
12
1
Ginger and Garlic Eggplant Dip
13
1
Smoked Salmon Mousse
14
1
Yogurt Cheese
15
1
Fresh and Easy Salsa
16
1
Roasted Three-Pepper Salsa
17
1
Grilled Tomato and Vegetable Salsa
18
1
Papaya and Vegetable Salsa
19
1
Crunchy Pita Chips
20
1
Spicy Tortilla Chips
21
1
Salsa and Cheese Nachos
22
1
Jalapeno and Cheese Nachos
22
1
Crostini
23
1
White Bean Crostini Topping
24
1
Roasted Eggplant Crostini Topping
24
1
Escarole Crostini Topping
25
1
Savory Mushroom Crostini Topping
26
1
Frank Stitt's Sweet Potato Crostini
27
1
Tomato Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic
28
2
Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms
30
2
Potato Tortilla with Chives
32
2
Wine-steamed Mussels with Oregano and Orange
34
2
Pickled Shrimp
36
1
Marinated Mozzarella Nuggets
37
1
Soups
38
40
Chicken Broth
42
1
Beef Broth
43
1
Vegetable Broth
44
2
Hearty Pasta Soup with Two Beans
46
2
Green Minestrone with Farfalline
48
2
White Bean Soup with Parmesan Rinds and Gremolata
50
2
Ribollita
52
2
Nine-Bean Soup
54
1
Papazoi
55
1
Lentil Soup with Curried Vegetables and Rice
56
2
Winter Squash and Apple Soup
58
1
Mess o' Greens Soup
59
1
Thai-style Salmon Soup
60
2
Onion Soup with White Wine and Parmesan Toasts
62
2
Three-Mushroom Bisque
64
2
Curried Cream of Carrot Soup
66
1
Two-Potato Chowder
67
1
Corn and Shrimp Chowder with Tomatoes
68
2
New England-style Clam Chowder
70
2
Chilled Tomato and Yogurt Soup
72
1
Tomato Soup with Basil Aioli
73
2
Roasted Tomato Gazpacho
75
2
Basil Puree
77
1
Salads and Salad Dressings
78
32
Buttermilk-Herb Dressing
85
1
Bonaventure Spa House Dressing
86
1
Low-Calorie Vinaigrette
87
1
Tomato-Basil Dressing
88
1
Yogurt, Honey, and Lime Dressing
89
1
Two-Tone Slaw with Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing
90
1
Potato, Green Bean, and Feta Salad with Yogurt Dressing
91
1
Streamlined Classic Potato Salad
92
1
Potato Salad with Tomato Salsa
93
1
Warm White Bean Salad with Gremolata Dressing
94
1
Crisp Marinated Cucumbers
95
1
Spinach, Tomato, and Country Bread Salad
96
1
Mixed Greens with Green Goddess Dressing and Croutons
97
1
Mild Greens with Strawberries and Fresh Goat Cheese
98
1
Roast Beef and Beet Salad with Horseradish Dressing
99
1
Black-Eyed Pea, Green Pea, and Rice Salad
100
2
Chicken Caesar Salad
102
2
Thai-style Squid Salad
104
1
Tuna and Two-Bean Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
105
1
Fresh Corn and Seafood Salad
106
1
Sardine, Potato, and Egg Salad with Mustard Dressing
107
1
Salmon and Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing
108
2
Pasta
110
26
Basic Chunky Tomato Sauce
113
2
Summer Salad Bowl Pasta
115
2
Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes and Three Cheeses
117
1
Ditalini with Garden-Fresh Summer Salsa
118
1
Rotelle with Provencale-style Pasta Sauce
119
1
Penne with Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Basil
120
1
Fusilli with Broccoli Rabe and Spicy Olive Oil
121
1
Penne with Potatoes, Green Beans, and Herbs
122
1
Linguine with Parsley Pesto and Toasted Walnuts
123
1
Fettuccine with Creamy Red Pepper Sauce
124
1
Soup Bowl Lasagna
125
1
Lighter Macaroni and Cheese
126
2
Roasted Vegetables with Rigatoni
128
1
Spaghetti and Little Herbed Meatballs
129
1
Rigatoni with Sliced Steak and Tomato-Vegetable Sauce
130
2
Shells with Roasted Chicken, Escarole, and Roasted Garlic
132
2
Tomato-steamed Seafood Stew over Green Linguine
134
2
Sandwiches, Pizza, and Eggs
136
26
Tuna Salad on Whole Wheat Toast
140
1
Warm Open-Face Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches
141
1
Chef's Salad in Pita Bread
142
2
Chick Pea Salad in Pita Bread
144
1
Tofu, Avocado, and Tomato Salad with Tahini in a Pita Pocket
145
1
Roasted Vegetable Pan Bagna
146
1
Toasted Healthy Hero
147
1
Cafe Kula Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Onion, Tomato, and Arugula
148
1
Deluxe Steak Sandwich, The Healthy Way
149
2
Basic Quick Pizza Dough
151
2
Red Onion and Vegetable Pizza
153
2
Streamlined Cheese Souffle
155
2
Souffleed Omeler with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
157
1
Potato and Cheddar Frittata
158
1
Tomato and Spinach Strata with Three Cheeses
159
3
Vegetables
162
40
Asparagus and New Potatoes with Dill
166
1
Eggplant, Red Bell Pepper, and Garlic
167
1
Onions and Jerusalem Artichokes with Sage
168
1
Sweet Potatoes with Mushrooms, Onion, and Thyme
169
1
Spinach with Black Beans, Ginger, and Almonds
170
1
Broccoli with Fried Shallots
171
1
Dry-fried Green Beans
172
1
Brussels Sprouts Leaves with Dry-roasted Peanuts
173
3
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes without Cream
176
1
Pureed Potatoes with Celery Root
177
1
One-Step Browned New Potatoes
178
1
Oven-fried Potatoes
179
1
Grilled Sweet Potato Slices
180
1
Braised Romaine with Red Wine Vinegar
181
1
Greens with Garlic and Hot Pepper Oil
182
1
Kale with Potatoes and Bacon
183
1
Mom's Baked Stuffed Artichokes
184
2
Oven-roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Curls
186
1
Baked Beets with Balsamic Vinegar
187
1
Savoy Cabbage Agrodolce
188
1
Honey and Lemon-glazed Carrots
189
1
Cauliflower with Indian Spices
190
1
Baked Fennel with Melted Parmigiano-Reggiano
191
1
Oven-braised Leeks
192
1
Baby Limas with Red Onion and Fresh Oregano
193
1
Mushrooms with Garlic and Fresh Herbs
194
1
Twice-cooked Maple-glazed Pumpkin
195
1
Baked Tomatoes with Herb Crumb Topping
196
1
Broiled Zucchini with Lemon and Mint
197
1
Vegetable Stew Provencale
198
4
Bean & Grain Side Dishes
202
18
White Lima Beans with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
206
1
Baked Red and White Kidney Beans
207
1
Black Beans with Red, Green, and Yellow Peppers
208
1
Chick Peas with Zucchini and Tomato
209
1
Stir-fried Lentils with Ginger and Soy
210
1
Pilaf with Currants and Cumin
211
1
Pilaf with Sunflower Seeds and Raisins
212
1
Warm Couscous Salad
213
1
Kasha with Two Mushrooms
214
6
Meatless Main Dishes
220
32
Barbara Tropp's Recipe for a Quick Supper
224
1
Beans and Greens with Slow-Cooked Garlic
225
1
Black Beans with Saffron Orzo Primavera
226
2
Sweet Potatoes Topped with Black Bean Chili
228
2
Burritos with Pinto Beans and Cheese
230
1
Vegetarian Chili with Chipotle Chilies
231
1
Chick Peas in Chunky Tomato Sauce over Couscous
232
2
Puerto Rican-style Rice and Beans
234
2
Baked Lentils, Mushrooms, and Rice Pilaf
236
1
Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf
237
1
Brown Rice Pilaf with Spinach, Parmesan, and White Beans
238
2
New Vegetable Paella
240
2
Fresh Corn Risotto
242
1
Baked Stuffed Poblano Chilies with Salsa
243
3
Three-Alarm Tofu and Mushroom Stir-fry
246
2
Baked Polenta with Wild Mushroom and Tomato Sauce
248
2
Crusty Kale and Potato Skillet
250
2
Fish and Shellfish
252
24
Cod en Papillote with Tomatoes, Dill, and Orange
259
1
Swordfish Steaks in Tomato, Fennel, and Citrus Sauce
260
1
Grilled Tuna with Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette
261
1
Grilled Grouper with Red and Golden Tomato Relish
262
1
Fish Steaks Glazed with Ginger, Soy, and Lime
263
1
Baked Halibut with Golden Onions and Orange
264
2
Oven-steamed Salmon on a Bed of Aromatic Vegetables
266
1
Swordfish Baked with Sweet Peppers and Vinegar
267
1
Seared Peppered Fish Steaks with Crispy Slaw and Soy Vinaigrette
268
2
Oven-fried Fish Fillets with Sweet Potato Slices and Gremolata
270
1
Seafood and Vegetable Saute with Chardonnay Glaze
271
1
Poached Snapper with Tomato and Herb Broth
272
2
Spicy Seafood Stew
274
1
Lima Beans with Clams
275
1
Poultry
276
34
Steamed Chicken Breasts with Vegetable Stew Provencale
280
1
Chicken Paprikas
281
1
Oven Barbecued Chicken Breasts
282
2
``Un-Fried'' Fried Chicken
284
2
Chicken and Vegetable Curry
286
2
Cornish Hens Braised in the Style of Osso Buco
288
2
Debra Ponzek's Coq au Riesling
290
2
Roast Pheasant with Apples
292
4
Turkey en Escabeche
296
1
Sauteed Turkey Cutlets with Orange Sauce
297
1
Turkey Cutlets with Arugula and Tomato Salad
298
2
Spring Turkey Ragout with Lemon and Tarragon
300
2
Turkey Burgers with Dried Tomato Ketchup
302
2
Diner-style Turkey Meat Loaf
304
2
Turkey Sausage and Peppers
306
2
Turkey and Black Bean Chili
308
2
Meats
310
26
Flank Steak in Zinfandel Marinade with Sauteed Shiitakes
314
2
Fillet of Beef Stroganoff over Poppy Seed Noodles
316
2
Stir-fried Beef with Broccoli and Red Peppers
318
2
Southwestern-style Meat Loaf
320
2
Osso Buco with Lemon Zest
322
2
Yogurt-Marinated Spice-Grilled Lamb
324
2
Honey-Roasted Pork Tenderloins
326
1
Choucroute Garnie
327
2
Stir-fried Orange Pork with Vegetables and Peanuts
329
2
Sauteed Venison Medallions with Lentils
331
2
Grilled Rabbit with Ancho Chili Sauce
333
3
Breads and Muffins
336
14
Quick Irish Brown Bread
339
1
Sweet Potato Biscuits
340
1
Buttermilk Biscuits
341
1
Parmesan Cornbread
342
1
Cornmeal Spoonbread with Fresh Greens
343
2
Maple-sweetened Oat Bran and Fig Muffins
345
1
Carrot Muffins
346
1
Toasted Cornmeal-Apple Muffin Wedges
347
2
Cranberry Cornmeal Muffins
349
1
Desserts
350
32
Fall Fruit Compote with Molasses Yogurt
354
2
Broiled Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds
356
1
Cool Strawberry-Rhubarb Coupe
357
1
Granola Topping or Cereal
358
1
Wine-poached Pineapple Compote with Candied Ginger
359
1
Clementines Poached in Spiced Riesling Syrup
360
1
Lighter Strawberry Fool
361
1
Hawaiian Tropical Fruit Sundae
362
1
Mango Mousse
363
1
Lemon Souffle with Warm Lemon Sauce
364
1
Prune and Armagnac Souffle
365
1
Super Chocolate Pudding
366
1
Lighter Rice Pudding
367
1
Baked Ricotta Pudding with Strawberry Sauce
368
2
Creme Caramel
370
2
Strawberry Ice Milk with Chunky Strawberry Sauce
372
1
Very Berry Ice Milk
373
1
Cranberry Ice Milk with Raspberry Sauce
374
1
Deep and Glossy Chocolate Sauce
375
1
Red Plum Sorbet
376
1
Pink Grapefruit and Campari Sorbet
377
1
Coffee Granita
378
1
Warm Orange Caramel Sauce
379
1
Ligher Custard Sauce
380
2
Cakes and Other Baked Goods
382
24
Spicy Gingerbread with Warm Cider-Lemon Sauce
386
2
Pear and Dried Cranberry Upside-down Kuchen
388
2
Lemon Yogurt Cake with Fresh Berries
390
2
Angel Food Cake with Fresh Strawberries
392
2
Amazing New York-style Cheesecake
394
2
Chocolate Bundt Cake
396
2
Orange-Chocolate-Walnut Torte
398
2
Deep, Dark Devil's Food Cake
400
2
Dried Fruit Tart with Flaky Oil Pastry
402
2
Lighter Brownies
404
1
Banana-Cinnamon Snacking Cake
405
1
Acknowledgments
406
1
Index
407