Cook Without Book

Yield:  8 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups soup and 1 tablespoon cheese)                    Ingredients 1 tablespoon   olive oil Cooking spray 1 cup   chopped onion 1 cup   sliced carrot 1/2 cup   chopped green bell pepper 2  garlic cloves, crushed 2  (14-ounce) cans less-sodium beef broth 1  (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1  (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1  (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 teaspoons   dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1/4 teaspoon   black pepper 6 ounces   uncooked ditalini pasta 1/2 cup   grated fresh Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oil in a large Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add beef broth and next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat,...

Yield:  10 servings (serving size: 1 cup)                  Ingredients 2 1/4 cups   (6 ounces) uncooked wagon wheel pasta Cooking spray 3/4 pound   ground round 1 cup   chopped onion (about 1 medium) 3 cups   low-fat spaghetti sauce 1/2 teaspoon   ground oregano 2  (14-ounce) cans less-sodium beef broth 1  (15-ounce) can no-salt-added kidney beans, undrained Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Coat a Dutch oven with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add meat and onion; cook over medium heat until meat is browned, stirring until it crumbles. Drain. Return meat mixture to pan; add cooked pasta and remaining ingredients. Cook 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 223 Calories from fat: 0.0% Fat per serving: 4.2g Saturated fat per serving: 1.1g Monounsatur...

Salsa verde brings the flavors of the southwest to this chili recipe. You'll find the salsa and masa harina—used to thicken the chili—in the Latin foods section of the supermarket. Mexican beer is a natural to use in and drink with this chili. Green onions, queso fresco, and sour cream are good condiment choices. Yield:  7 servings (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups) Ingredients Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/2 pound   chili-style ground sirloin 1 cup   chopped onion 1 cup   chopped green onions 1/3 cup   chopped green bell pepper 1/2 pound   Cajun smoked sausage, chopped (such as Conecuh) 1 tablespoon   minced fresh garlic 1  (12-ounce) bottle beer 2 teaspoons   chili powder 1/2 teaspoon   ground chipotle chile pepper 1/4 teaspoon   ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon   ground coriander 1  (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped 1  (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinse...

Ingredients Method 3/4 cup   rajma (kidney beans) 1 1/2 cups   steamed rice (chawal)  (use leftovers if you have any) 1/2 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) 1  small stick of  cinnamon (dalchini) 1/2 cup   sliced onions 1 tbsp  thinly  sliced ginger (adrak) 1 to 2   sliced green chillies 1/4 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) 1 tbsp   coriander (dhania) powder 1 tbsp   dried mango powder (amchur) 1/2 tsp   black salt (sanchal) 1 tbsp   oil salt  to taste Soak the rajma in water overnight. Drain and discard the water. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a pressure handi. Add the cumin seeds and cinnamon and allow them to crackle. Add the onions and sauté for a few minutes till they are translucent. Add the ginger and green chillies and sauté for a few more minutes. Add the soaked rajma, along with 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles. ...