Herb Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients: 9 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock 4 cups balsamic vinegar 1/2 ounce cornstarch slurry (cornstarch with cold water) 2 tablespoons fresh chopped garlic 2 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped 2 ounces fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablospoons, fresh oregano, chopped 1-1/2 ounces fresh basil, chopped 2 ounces chives, chopped 4 cups extra-virgin olive oil Directions: Use stock or a quality [...]

Papaya-Plantain Salsa Ingredients: 1 plantain, ripe, finely diced 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 papaya, finely diced 1/2 peppers, red and orange, finely diced 1/2 red onion, finely diced 2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped 2 teaspoons chives, finely sliced 1 cup white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons honey Lime juice from 2 limes 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Directions: In a nonstick sauté pan, toast the diced plantain in 1 teaspoon [...]

Roast Chicken and Shredded Mozzarella Tortellinis Ingredients: 4 oz. chicken breast 1/2 teaspoon canola oil Pinch fresh oregano, chopped Pinch fresh basil, chopped Pinch paprika 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella 1/2 cup skim-milk ricotta 1/4 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped 18 wonton skins 1 cup water 18 arugula leaves 1 tomato, chopped 1 recipe Red Pepper Coulis Directions: Preheat [...]

Red Pepper Coulis Ingredients: 4 pounds red peppers (or substitute other vegetables) 1 ounce minced shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeño pepper 2 ounces olive oil 2 ounces tomato paste 2 90-count potatoes, peeled and diced 18 ounces chicken or vegetable stock 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped 1-3/4 ounces balsamic vinegar Directions: Cut peppers in half and [...]

Hot-and-Sour Sauce Ingredients: 24 ounces chicken stock, defatted 2 ounces sesame oil 4 ounces white wine 3 ounces rice wine vinegar 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh-squeezed 1/3 teaspoon lime rind 2 ounces scallions, chopped 2 teaspoons ginger, chopped 1/2 teaspoon jalapeño pepper 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon cilantro Directions: Heat chicken stock and wine. Thicken with cornstarch slurry made with vinegar. Take off heat and cool. Add remaining [...]

Whole Grain Cinnamon Pancakes Recipe Notes This nutritious and delicious brown sugar infused treat is so good that you’ll be craving breakfast for lunch, dinner, dessert and a mid-night snack. Whole grains are a good source of B vitamins, Vitamin E, magnesium, iron and fiber, as well as other valuable antioxidants not found in some fruits and vegetables. [...]

Vegetable Pasta Recipe Notes Twirl forkfuls of hearty, whole-grain spaghetti, tossed with a simple tomato sauce and good-for-you cannellini beans and broccoli. Ingredients: 8 ounces dried whole grain spaghetti 3 cups broccoli florets 1 (14.5 ounce) can Muir Glen® no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained 1 15-ounce can Progresso® cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/4 cup [...]

Orange Fruit Dip Recipe Notes This fluffy healthy orange fruit dip blossoms into the ideal serving solution for your family and friends. Ingredients: 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free orange crème or French vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 [...]

Veggie Salad Pocket Recipe Notes Trade mayo for a tasty hummus spread made from white beans and fat-free dressing. Packed with veggies, this sandwich provides 150 calories of delicious satisfaction! Ingredients: 1 cup chopped yellow summer squash and/or zucchini 3/4 cup chopped broccoli 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (2/3 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped, pitted kalamata or ripe olives 2 tablespoons snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley or regular parsley 1/4 cup [...]

Bacon and Cheddar Quiche Recipe Notes Say oui to this quiche! This French-inspired breakfast favorite was healthily tweaked without dropping the cheddar and bacon, and every slice will be a pièce de résistance. Cheddar, bacon, and eggs, oh my! Have no fear; this dish can be healthified with simple substitutions to cut reduce fat and calories. For 83% [...]