Cook Without Book

                    Ingredients 2  zucchini 1  egg white 1/4 cup   milk 1/2 cup   shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup   seasoned breadcrumbs Vegetable cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Cut zucchini into 3-inch sticks. Whisk an egg white in a small bowl, and add milk. Combine Parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture, and then roll in breadcrumb mixture. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place zucchini on sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.

               Ingredients 3 pounds   cubed, unpeeled red potatoes 6  garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup   1% low-fat milk 3 tablespoons   butter 1 1/4 teaspoons   salt 1/2 teaspoon   black pepper 1 cup   grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup   dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup   chopped fresh chives or green onions Preparation 1. Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife (about 20 minutes). Drain; return to pot over low heat. 2. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash potatoes with a potato masher to desired consistency. 3. Preheat broiler. 4. Transfer potatoes to a shallow 1 1/2-quart ovenproof casserole or baking dish. Combine cheese, breadcrumbs, and chives; sprinkle over potatoes. Broil 4-5 inches from heat source until cheese melt...

              Ingredients 1  large garlic clove, chopped 1/2 pound   cremini mushrooms, stems removed 1 tablespoon   fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons   olive oil, divided 1  large onion, chopped (about 3 cups) 1 cup   canned lentils, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup   whole-wheat breadcrumbs 1  large egg, whisked 1 teaspoon   salt 1/2 cup   yellow cornmeal 2 ounces   goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) 6  whole-grain buns 8  tomato slices (optional) Fresh basil leaves (optional) Preparation 1. Pulse first 3 ingredients in food processor until finely chopped. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a skillet; turn down to medium, and cook onion, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Add mushroom mixture, and cook, stirring, about 2-3 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Remove from heat, and let cool. 3. Stir cooled mushroom mixt...

                             Ingredients 2 1/2 cups   water 1 cup   dried lentils 2  bay leaves 1 teaspoon   olive oil 1 cup   finely chopped onion 1/2 cup   finely chopped carrot 1 cup   (4 ounces) shredded smoked cheddar cheese 1/2 cup   dry breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons   chopped fresh thyme 1 1/4 teaspoons   salt 3/4 teaspoon   garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon   paprika 1/2 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon   ground red pepper 3  large egg whites, lightly beaten Cooking spray 8 teaspoons   stone-ground mustard 8  (2-ounce) whole wheat sandwich buns, toasted 8  (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato 2 cups   trimmed arugula Preparation Place first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Discard bay leaves. Plac...

  Ingredients 2 1/2 cups   water 1 cup   dried lentils 2  bay leaves 1 teaspoon   olive oil 1 cup   finely chopped onion 1/2 cup   finely chopped carrot 1 cup   (4 ounces) shredded smoked cheddar cheese 1/2 cup   dry breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons   chopped fresh thyme 1 1/4 teaspoons   salt 3/4 teaspoon   garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon   paprika 1/2 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon   ground red pepper 3  large egg whites, lightly beaten Cooking spray 8 teaspoons   stone-ground mustard 8  (2-ounce) whole wheat sandwich buns, toasted 8  (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato 2 cups   trimmed arugula Preparation Place first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Discard bay leaves. Place lentils in a large bowl; partially mash with a potato masher. Cool slightly. Heat oil ...

                Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  25 minutes Yield:  Makes 8 burgers (serving size: 1 burger) Ingredients 1  large garlic clove, chopped 1/2 pound   cremini mushrooms, stems removed 1 tablespoon   fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons   olive oil, divided 1  large onion, chopped (about 3 cups) 1 cup   canned lentils, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup   whole-wheat breadcrumbs 1  large egg, whisked 1 teaspoon   salt 1/2 cup   yellow cornmeal 2 ounces   goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) 6  whole-grain buns 8  tomato slices (optional) Fresh basil leaves (optional) Preparation 1. Pulse first 3 ingredients in food processor until finely chopped. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a skillet; turn down to medium, and cook onion, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Add mushroom mixture, and co...

Yield:  8 servings                    Ingredients 2 1/2 cups   water 1 cup   dried lentils 2  bay leaves 1 teaspoon   olive oil 1 cup   finely chopped onion 1/2 cup   finely chopped carrot 1 cup   (4 ounces) shredded smoked cheddar cheese 1/2 cup   dry breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons   chopped fresh thyme 1 1/4 teaspoons   salt 3/4 teaspoon   garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon   paprika 1/2 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon   ground red pepper 3  large egg whites, lightly beaten Cooking spray 8 teaspoons   stone-ground mustard 8  (2-ounce) whole wheat sandwich buns, toasted 8  (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato 2 cups   trimmed arugula Preparation Place first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Discard bay leaves. Place lenti...

          Parmesan Potato Pancakes                             Ingredients 2 cups   leftover mashed potatoes 2 tablespoons   chopped fresh chives or green onions 1  large egg white 1/4 cup   seasoned breadcrumbs, divided 2 tablespoons   grated fresh Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons   olive oil, divided Preparation 1. Combine potatoes, chives, egg white, and 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs in a large bowl. 2. Combine 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and cheese on a small plate. Divide the potato mixture into 8 equal (1/4-cup) portions; dredge in breadcrumb mixture, shaping each portion into a 1/4-inch-thick patty. 3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet. Add 4 patties; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and remaining 4 patties. Serve pancakes hot with applesauce and low-fat sour cream.