Cook Without Book

Yield:  6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)               Ingredients 1/3 cup   cider vinegar 2 teaspoons   olive oil 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon   Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon   caraway seeds 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/4 teaspoon   pepper 7 cups   shredded red cabbage 1 1/2 cups   diced Golden Delicious apple (about 2 medium) Preparation Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended. Add cabbage and apple; toss well. Cover and chill thoroughly, tossing occasionally. Tip: If you want to add a little more tartness to this salad, you can make it with Granny Smith apples. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 55 Calories from fat: 0.0% Fat per serving: 1.9g Saturated fat per serving: 0.2g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g Protein per serving: 1.1g Carbohydrates per serving: 10g Fiber per serving: 2.1g C...

Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  5 hours Yield:  Yield: 16 sandwiches (serving size: 1/3 cup meat, 1/4 cup slaw, 1 bun)              Ingredients 2 tablespoons   smoked sweet paprika 1 tablespoon   dry mustard 3 tablespoons   packed dark brown sugar Salt and pepper 8  bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 lb. total), skin removed 3/4 cup   cider vinegar 1/2 cup   ketchup 1/4 teaspoon   cayenne 4 cups   finely sliced red cabbage 16  whole-wheat hamburger buns, lightly toasted Preparation 1. In a bowl, mix paprika, mustard, 2 Tbsp. brown sugar and 1 tsp. each salt and pepper. Add chicken and rub with spices to coat. Transfer to a slow cooker or cover and chill up to 8 hours to marinate. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk vinegar, ketchup, cayenne, remaining brown sugar and 1 tsp. each salt and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup; cover and chill. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Cover and ...

Yield:  Makes 4 servings                      Ingredients 1/4 cup   chopped scallions 1/4 cup   mango chutney (such as Major Grey) 1 1/2 tablespoons   vegetable oil 1 tablespoon   cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1/8 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 3 1/2 cups   (3/4-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato (about 1 1/2 pounds potatoes) 1/4 pound   green beans, trimmed and halved (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons   chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Whisk together the first 6 ingredients (through pepper). Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 13 minutes or until just tender; drain. Cook the beans in boiling salted water 4 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse beneath cold running water. Combine potatoes, beans, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add the chutney dressing; toss to coat. Nutritional In...

Prep: 8 minutes; Cook: 11 minutes; Total time: 15 minutes. While the potatoes and beans are cooking, make the vinaigrette. Yield:  Makes 4 servings Serving size: 1 1/4 cups               Ingredients 1 pound   fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise 1/2 pound   thin string beans, trimmed and halved crosswise 2 teaspoons   Dijon mustard 2 1/2 tablespoons   cider vinegar 1 tablespoon   olive oil 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/4 teaspoon   pepper 2 tablespoons   chopped fresh dill, divided 3/4 pound   medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined (about 17) 3 tablespoons   pecan halves, toasted Preparation 1. Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water to 3 inches above potatoes. Bring to a boil; simmer potatoes just until tender (about 8 minutes). Add string beans; simmer until beans are crisp and tender (about 3 minutes). Drain. 2. While potatoes cook, combine Dijon, vinegar, o...

Prep Time:  45 minutes Cook Time:  45 minutes Yield:  Makes 16 servings (serving size: 1 slice)              Ingredients Cake: Cooking spray 3 cups   all-purpose flour 2 cups   sugar 2/3 cup   sifted natural unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons   baking soda 3/4 teaspoon   salt 1 1/2 cups   brewed coffee, at room temperature 2/3 cup   canola oil 2  large egg whites 2 tablespoons   apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons   vanilla extract Frosting: 3  large egg whites 1 1/2 cups   sugar 1/4 teaspoon   cream of tartar Dash of salt 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract Preparation 1. Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°. Coat 2 (9- x 1 1/2 -inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. Cover bottoms of pans with parchment paper. Coat parchment with cooking spray; set aside. 2. To make cake: Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in...