It’s important to me that i use ingredients that don’t require a trip to an exotic food store. And to include recipes that even an inexperienced or reluctant cook can have a go at this duvet day chicken noodle soup is real comfort food and is super light, too. As well as adding a delicious … Read more
Simple Pie Dough Measure and combine all the ingredients for either the Joy of Cooking or the Martha Stewart recipe into a mixing bowl or the bowl of a food processor, cutting the butter into small cubes (½″ / 1 cm). You should preferably use pastry flour, but AP flour is okay. Chill in the … Read more
381 calories per serving From Redbook Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 1 Tbsp. olive oil 5 garlic cloves, peeled 5 sprigs fresh rosemary 8 rib lamb chops, 1 inch thick (about 2 lb.), well-trimmed Kosher salt and pepper 1 cup red wine Quick Mashed Potatoes and Lemony Broccoli (at right) 1. In … Read more
Courgette and raisin loaf This new teatime favorite keeps well for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Courgette and raisin loaf Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves 10 Easy/prepare ahead/freeze (cake only) 150g (5oz) Plain Flour 150g (5oz) Caster sugar 1tsp Cinnamon 1/2tsp Baking Powder 1/2btsp Bicarbonate of … Read more
Light, fluffy foods need two things: air and something to trap that air. This might seem obvious, but without some way of holding on to air while cooking, baked goods would be flat. This is where gluten comes in. Gluten is created when two proteins, glutenin and gliadin, come into contact and form what chemists … Read more
393 calories per burger From Country Living Active time 20 minutes Total time 1 hour 25 minutes Makes 4 Burgers ¾ lb. lean (90%) ground beef ½ lb. ground turkey breast 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Sea salt and pepper Oil, for coating grill 4 slices reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 4 hamburger buns, … Read more
Orange and lemon cake with olive oil This cake is dairy free. Make it gluten free by using gluten-free baking powder. Orange and lemon cake with olive oil Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 5 minutes Serves 12 Easy/prepare ahead/freeze 225g (8oz) ground almonds 250g (9oz) rice flour 3tsp baking powder 200g (7oz) … Read more
Michael Laiskonis on Pastry Chefs Michael Laiskonis is the executive pastry chef at Le Bernardin, one of only four three-star Michelin restaurants in New York City. A self-proclaimed “accidental pastry chef,” he traveled around the United States extensively before working in a bakery, where he had his first big “aha” moment working with bread and … Read more
290 calories per serving From Good Housekeeping Total time 45 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 4 corn tortillas (6 inch) Nonstick cooking spray 1 jar (16 oz.) mild salsa* 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup frozen corn kernels 3 green onions, sliced 1 tsp. ground cumin 4 large eggs ½ cup … Read more
Citrus cheesecakes Juicy oranges complement this creamy cheesecake, and supply vitamin C too. Citrus cheesecakes Preparation time: 25 minutes, plus chilling Serves 6 Easy/Prepare ahead 50g (2oz) butter 200g (7oz) lighter dark chocolate Digestive biscuits, crushed 350g (12oz) low-fat cream cheese 100g (4oz) ricotta 50g (2oz) caster sugar Zest 1 Orange, and 50ml (2fl … Read more
6. 356°F / 180°C: Sugar Begins to Caramelize Visibly Unlike the Maillard reaction, which requires the presence of both amino acids and sugars and has a number of interdependent variables influencing the particular temperature of reaction, caramelization (the decomposition via dehydration of sugar molecules such as sucrose) is relatively simple, at least by comparison. Pure … Read more
230 Calories Per Serving From Good Housekeeping Active Time 17 Minutes Total Time 28 Minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 1 Package (10 Oz.) Frozen Chopped Spinach, Thawed, Squeezed Dry 4 Large Eggs 4 Large Egg Whites 2 Green Onions, Thinly Sliced ¼ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese ¾ Cup (3 Oz.) Shredded Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Salt … Read more
Passion fruit pavlovas Passion fruit pavlovas Using 0% Greek yogurt in place of cream really cuts down the fat content. Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus cooling Cooking time: 1 hour Serves 6 Easy/prepare ahead 3 large free-range eggs, separated 175g (6oz) caster sugar 1/2tsp white wine vinegar 1tsp cornflour 1tsp vanilla extract For the lime … Read more
Seared Scallops Scallops are one of those surprisingly easy but often-overlooked items. Sure, fresh scallops can be expensive, but you only need a few for a quick appetizer or part of a meal. Prepare the scallops for cooking by patting them dry with a paper towel and placing them on a plate or cutting board. … Read more
277 calories per serving From Woman’s Day Total time 25 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 1 lb. gnocchi, refrigerated or shelf-stable 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves cut into 1-inch strips Kosher salt and pepper ¼ cup freshly grated … Read more
400 calories per serving From Good Housekeeping Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 2 tsp. canola oil 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 lime 1 lb. skinless, boneless thinly sliced chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-wide strips Salt and pepper 4 burrito-size low-fat flour tortillas 1 cup reduced-fat (2%) shredded Mexican cheese blend ½ … Read more
205 calories per serving From Good Housekeeping Total time 15 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 2 tsp. olive oil 4 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick), trimmed of fat (4 oz. each) Salt and pepper 1 oz. Roquefort cheese, crumbled (¼ cup) 1. In 12-inch skillet on high, heat oil until hot. On waxed paper, … Read more
“I decided I’d like to use the recipes i make for my own family and friends. so much has changed in the last 30 years – not only have Sundays become less formal, but we have a far greater choice of ingredients. puddings are out for us in the week, but Sunday lunch wouldn’t be … Read more
365 calories per sandwich From Good Housekeeping Active time 10 minutes Total time 15 minutes Makes 4 Sandwiches Nonstick cooking spray 3 cups shredded red cabbage (6 oz.) 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar ½ tsp. celery seeds ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped ¼ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise … Read more
350 calories per serving From Country Living Active time 20 minutes Total time 30 minutes Makes 5 Main-Dish Servings 8 baby Yukon gold potatoes, quartered lengthwise 12 baby carrots, peeled 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and pepper 3 cups reduced-sodium, fat-free beef stock 1½ lb. hanger steak, cut into 5 pieces 1 … Read more