Archive for October, 2007

Tomato Ricotta Cheese Tart

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 4-8
Time: 01:00
Notes:
Martha Stewart Recipe
Ingredients

2 cups course fresh bread crumbs
1/4 c olive oil, plus more for brushing over tart
1 c fat free ricotta cheese
1/2 c parmasan cheese
2 large eggs
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs thinly slice beefsteak tomatoes

Directions

Preheat oven to 450o F. Toss breadcrumbs with olive oil and press evenly [...]

Turkey Sausage Patties

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: Serves 8; 1 patty per serving
Notes:
Calories: 94 Protein: 13 g Carbohydrates: 3 g Total Fat: 3 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 35 mg Sodium: 127 mg
Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey meat
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon [...]

Johnnycakes

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 8
Time: 00:30
Notes:
Recipe from Cooking Light: Cal 189, Fat 3.2g, Protein 11.7g, Carb 27.8g, fiber 1.5g, chol 44mg, Fe 1.2mg, Na 509mg, Ca 101mg (1 serving = 3 johnnycakes and 1 tbsp sauce)
Ingredients
Sauce:

1/2c thinly sliced green onions
1/4c loosely packed fresh parsley
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp non fat sour cream
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/8 [...]

Tomato Basil Pizza

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 2-4
Time: 02:30
Notes:
Recipe from the All Clad pizza stone box: No dietary values available
Ingredients
For the dough:

1 tsp active dry yeast
1 c warm water (40-46oC or 105-115oF)
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
3c all purpose flour, plus extra as needed
1 tsp salt

For the pizzas:

cornmeal for dusting
extra virgin olive oil for brushing
12 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and [...]

Chicken Jambalaya

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 6
Notes:
Calories: 354
Protein: 44 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 104 mg
Sodium: 251 mg
Reprinted with permission from American Heart Association Cookbook, 5th Edition Copyright ) 1973, 1975, 1979, 1984, 1991, 1998 American Heart Association. Published by Times Books, a division of Random House, Inc
Ingredients

6 chicken [...]

Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 4
Time: 00:30
Notes:
Recipe from Cooking Light
Cal 333, Fat 9g (sat 1.6g), Protein 13.6g, Carb 57.3g, Fiber 6.6g, Chol 3mg, Fe 3.3mg, Na 808mg, Ca 92mg
Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 (15.5 oz can chickpeas), drained
1 14oz can fat free less Na chicken broth
1 1/2c uncooked [...]

Mussels in Herbed Tomato Broth

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 2
Time: 00:20
Notes:
Recipe from Cooking Light
Cal 297, Fat 6.4g (sat 1.2g), protein 32.6g, carb 23.1g, Fiber 3.4g, Chol 67mg, Fe 11mg, Na 999mg, Ca 110mg
Ingredients

4 basil leaves
4 fresh oregano sprigs
2 1/2c chopped plum tomatos (about 1 lb)
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 small lemon sliced
2 lbs small mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 1/2 c fat free less [...]

Red Velvet Cake

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 18
Time: 01:30
Notes:
Recipe from Cooking Light
Cal 308,fat 7.9g (sat4.9g0, protein 3.9g, carb 56.7g, fiber .5g, chol 22mg, Fe 1.3mg,Na 269mg, Ca 29mg
Ingredients

Cooking Spray
3c cake flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 2/3c granulated sugar
4 large egg whites
2c fat free buttermilk
1 (1oz) bottle red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

7 oz 1/3 less [...]

Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Yogurt

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 4
Time: 00:30
Notes:
Good with raw veggies as a dip or with a pita sandwich
Recipe from Betty Crocker’s Cookbook
Cal per 1/2 cup 30, Fat 0
Ingredients

1/4c chopped cucumber
1 med green onion chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1 med tomato, chopped
1/2 tsp cumin dash of pepper
1/2 c plain nonfat yogurt, drained

Directions

Mix all ingredients, cover and refrigerate at least 30min

Chicken Enchiladas

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 8
Time: 01:30
Notes:
Recipe from Healthy Heart Cookbook
Cal 220, Fat 5g (sat fat 1g) fiber 1g, Carb 24g, Protein 19g, Chol 41mg, Na 428mg
Ingredients

2 whole chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
3 stalks celery, cut into chunks
1 med onion, cut into chunks
1 1/2c chicken stock

Sauce:

1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 tsp gd cumin
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 [...]