Recipes

Makes 8 servings PANNA COTTA * INGREDIENTS 1 cup low-fat (1%) milk ¼ cup sugar 1 envelope plain powdered gelatin 2 tablespoons cold water 1 large container (16-18 ounces) fat-free Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 recipe cranberry pear sauce (see below) DIRECTIONS 1. In a large saucepan, heat the milk with the…

Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1½ cups French lentils 3 cloves garlic 2 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf 2 cups apple cider 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 shallots, minced 3 tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 apple, diced 5 ounces baby spinach ½ cup…

Makes 6 servings GRAIN 1½ cups medium or coarsely ground bulgur wheat DRESSING 1 large garlic clove, minced Generous ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses* 2 to 3 tablespoons water or dry white wine ¾ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup expeller-pressed canola or safflower oil SALAD 2 Belgian endives or…

Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1 large cauliflower (2½ to 3 pounds) with its greens ¼ pound Tuscan kale* (about 6 leaves) or regular kale, ribs removed and leaves torn 1 large onion, thinly sliced 6 garlic cloves, crushed 1½ tightly packed teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, or more to taste Finely grated zest of 2/3 large…

Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 3 large heads kohlrabi, cut into ½-inch-thick wedges 2 leeks, white and light green parts, well rinsed and sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds 1 large bulb fennel, cored and sliced ¼ cup dry white wine 1 cup vegetable stock, or canned low-sodium vegetable broth, more…

Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS FOR THE TOPPING 1/ 3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats ½ cup whole-wheat pastry flour ¼ cup sliced almonds 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/ 8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons…

Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 2/ 3 cup low-fat buttermilk 4 cups whole-grain cereal flakes ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Olive oil cooking spray 2 tablespoons honey DIRECTIONS 1. Place the chicken…

Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 1½-inch length fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1½ tablespoons yellow curry powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup light coconut milk 1 cinnamon…

Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS ½ small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons ¾ pound green beans, trimmed ¾ pound wax beans, trimmed ¼ cup honey ½ cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 medium red…

Makes 6-8 servings INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan 2 eggs ¾ cup brown sugar 12 ounces soft silken tofu 3 cups (two 15-ounce cans) puréed pumpkin (unsweetened and unseasoned) ½ teaspoon cinnamon, or more to taste ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon allspice Grated zest and juice of 1…

Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup couscous, preferably whole wheat Salt 2 large carrots, grated ½ cup chopped pecans ½ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup chopped scallions ¼ cup olive oil, or more as needed Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, or more juice as needed 1 teaspoon coriander Pinch of cayenne, or to…

Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 15-ounce cans no-salt-added black beans ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast or diced smoked tofu 6 cups shredded romaine ¼ cup low-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons Mexican hot sauce 12 tostados 1 avocado, diced ½ cup grated Mexican…

Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup olive oil 1 dried guajillo* chili, stem and seeds removed 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 large red onion, chopped 2 pounds sweet potato, cut into ½-inch cubes DIRECTIONS 1. Pour the oil into a very large skillet and set over medium heat….

Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons bottled salsa, preferably green tomatillo salsa 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 3 sprigs cilantro, plus more for garnish ¼ teaspoon kosher salt DIRECTIONS 1. Steam the green beans until tender-crunchy, about 3 minutes. Allow…

Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 small butternut squash (about 1¼ pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces ½ pound baby shiitake mushroom caps, left whole, or larger caps, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices 3 large shallots, cut into ¼-inch dice ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon Maldon or other flaky sea salt Coarsely ground…

Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound red bell peppers (3 large), cored, seeded, and cut into ½-inch dice 1 pound green bell peppers (3 large), cored, seeded, and cut into ½-inch dice 1 red finger chile or serrano chile, thinly sliced ¾ cup dry white…

Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 pound green beans or haricots verts 2 medium sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1½ tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon Maldon or flaky sea salt DIRECTIONS 1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot….