Archive for May, 2009
Tijuana Torta
Tijuana Torta A Mexican-style torta is just like a burrito, except the “wrapper” is a hollowed-out roll instead of a tortilla. Here it’s filled with mashed spiced black beans and a quick guacamole. Take this vegetarian version to another level (and add calcium) by melting Monterey Jack cheese onto the bean side of the sandwich. [...]
Strawberry & Cream Cheese Sandwich
Strawberry & Cream Cheese Sandwich Sliced strawberries and reduced-fat cream cheese come together in a sandwich for this quick and healthy lunchbox treat. Makes 1 serving Ingredients: 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) 1/4 teaspoon honey 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest 2 slices very thin whole-wheat sandwich bread 2 medium strawberries, sliced Method: Combine [...]
Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks
Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks Every bit as good as the restaurant-appetizer version — no deep fryer required. Serves: 4 Ingredients • Canola oil cooking spray • 1/2 cup(s) whole-wheat flour • 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour • 2 tablespoon(s) cornmeal • 1 teaspoon(s) salt • 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper • 1 1/2 pound(s) zucchini, (about 3 [...]
Multi-Grain Waffles
Multi-Grain Waffles Traditional waffles are a butter-laden, high-carb indulgence, but they make the transition to good fats and smart carbs beautifully, yielding crisp, nutty-tasting waffles with all the sweet pleasure of the original. The batter can also be used for pancake. Serves: 8 Ingredients • 2 cup(s) buttermilk • 1/2 cup(s) old-fashioned rolled oats • [...]
Mini Greek Pizza Muffins
Mini Greek Pizza Muffins All the flavors of a Greek pizza make these savory muffins bite-size treats for adults and kids alike. Makes 2 dozen mini muffins Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2/3 cup finely chopped onion 2/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 [...]
Chicken Salad Wraps
Chicken Salad Wraps Guaranteed crowd-pleasers, these wraps are perfect for leftover grilled chicken. The distinctive salty flavor from the fish sauce is balanced by fresh mint and lemon juice. Serves: 4 Ingredients: • 1/2 cup(s) lemon juice • 1/3 cup(s) fish sauce, (see Ingredient note) • 1/4 cup(s) sugar • 2 clove(s) garlic, minced • [...]
Baked Apple-Cinnamon French Toast
Baked Apple-Cinnamon French Toast This apple-cinnamon French toast is quick to assemble, but the best part about it is that you can make it the night before then finish in it the oven the next morning. Serves: 4 Ingredients * 1 cup(s) nonfat milk * 2/3 cup(s) pasteurized liquid egg whites, such as Egg Beaters [...]
How to Make Missi Roti, English/Urdu Recipe
Missi Roti Ingredients: Whole wheat flour – ½ cup Gram flour – 2 cups Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp Dry fenugreek leaves – 2 tbsp Coriander leaves – 1 cup Onion – 1 medium Green chillies – 4 Pomegranate seeds – 1 tbsp Turmeric powder – 1 tsp Chaat masala – 1 tsp Salt – [...]




