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              Ingredients 2 cups   cooked long-grain rice 3/4 cup   (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 3/4 cup   egg substitute, divided 1 teaspoon   dried dillweed 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1  small garlic clove, crushed Cooking spray 1  (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained 3/4 cup   fat-free milk 1/4 cup   sliced green onions 1 tablespoon   Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon   ground white pepper Green onion strips (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine rice, 1/4 cup cheese, 1/4 cup egg substitute, dillweed, salt, and garlic; press into a 9-inch pieplate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Arrange artichoke quarters on bottom of rice crust; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Combine remaining 1/2 cup egg substitute, milk, and next 3 ingredients; pour over cheese. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or u...

               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 2 tablespoons   olive oil 1  large or 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced 1  carrot, chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons   tomato paste 1  sprig fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp dried 2 pounds   tomatoes, cored and chopped, or 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, including the juice 2-3 cups   water or tomato juice 1 teaspoon   sugar, optional 1/4 cup   chopped fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional Preparation 1. Put the oil in a large pot over medium heat. When it's hot, add the onion and carrot, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften (3-5 minutes). Add the tomato paste, lower the heat a bit, and continue to cook, stirring to coat the vegetables with the paste, until the paste begins to darken--don't let it burn (1-2 minutes). 2. Strip the thyme lea...

                  Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour Yield:  12 servings (serving size: 3 ounces pork with apples and onion) Ingredients 2 tablespoons   packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon   ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon   salt 1/8 teaspoon   ground red pepper 1/8 teaspoon   black pepper 1  garlic clove, minced 1  (2 1/2-pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed Cooking spray 2  medium onions, cut into wedges 1/3 cup   balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons   butter 2  Granny Smith apples, cut into wedges 2  Rome apples, cut into wedges Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 425°. 2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. 3. Rub garlic over surface of trimmed pork loin. Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add pork and onion; cook 10 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. 4. Place the pork in a 13-...

Vegetarian Chipotle Nachos                               These vegetarian nachos flavored with chipotle chiles have all the heartiness of the beef version. You can also use the spicy bean mixture to fill  tacos  and burritos. Look for meatless crumbles in the produce section near the tofu and other soy products. Ingredients   Cooking spray 1 cup   chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium)   1 cup   chopped onion (about 1 medium)   1  (12-ounce) package meatless fat-free crumbles (such as Lightlife Smart Ground) 1  (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1  (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1  (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained 1/4 cup   chopped fresh cilantro   8 cups   baked corn tortilla chips (6 ounces) 2 cups   shredded romaine lettuce 1 cup   diced...

          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.

Cabbage Soup Cabbage takes the center stage in this tasty vegetable soup. Cooking Time:  10-15 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Cabbage,shredded 1 medium • Olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons • Onion ,diced 1 medium • Garlic,chopped 4 cloves • Ginger,chopped 1 inch • Leek,chopped 2 • Potato,Boiled, peeled And Grated 1 medium • Vegetable stock 3 cups • Salt to taste • Black pepper powder to taste Method Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add onion, garlic, ginger, leeks, potato and sauté for three to four minutes. Add cabbage, mix well and cook for five minutes. Add vegetable stock and wine, mix well and simmer for ten to fifteen minutes. Add salt and black pepper powder, mix well and cook for a minute. Serve piping hot.

Paneer Mushroom Paneer and mushrooms make a delicious combination. Cooking Time:  20-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Paneer (cottage cheese) 150 grams • Mushroom,quartered 200 grams • Oil 2 tablespoons • Onions 3 medium • Tomato 1 medium • Salt to taste • Green capsicum 1 medium • Pineapple slices,tinned 3 • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Coriander powder 1 teaspoon • Ginger paste 1 teaspoon • Garlic paste 1 teaspoon • Tomato puree 2 tablespoons • Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon Method Heat oil in a non stick pan. Thickly slice onions. Roughly chop tomato. Add onions to the pan and saute for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and salt, toss and cook. Cut capsicum to small pieces. Cut cottage cheese into small cubes. Cut pineapple into small cubes. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and cori...

Poached Eggs With Chickpeas Eggs poached on a bed of spicy chickpea mixture in the oven. Cooking Time:  20-25 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Non Veg Ingredients • Eggs 4 • Chickpeas (kabuli chana),soaked and boiled 1/2 cup • Tomato 1 medium • Oil 2 tablespoons • Onion ,finely chopped 1 medium • Garlic,finely chopped 1 teaspoon • Pickled jalapeno peppers,sliced 1 small • Tomato puree 1 tablespoon • Salt to taste • Cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon • Crushed red chillies 1/4 teaspoon • Parsley,chopped 2 tablespoons • Paneer (cottage cheese) 50 grams Method Puree tomato. Heat oil in a non stick pan, add onion, garlic, pickled jalapeno, tomato puree and saute till fragrant. Add chane, add readymade tomato puree and mix Preheat oven to 200° C. Add salt, cumin powder, red chilli powder, crushed red chillies and 1 tsp pa...

        Egg Macho Eggs mixed with vegetables, masalas, topped with cheese and chaat masala and baked. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Non Veg Ingredients • Eggs 3 • Olive oil 1 tablespoon • Onions,cubed 1 cup • Red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon • Salt to taste • Fresh coriander leaves,finely chopped 1 tablespoon • Green capsicum,diced 1 cup • Tomatoes,chopped 2 tablespoons • Tomato basil pasta sauce 4 tablespoons • Cheese,grated for garnish • Chaat masala to sprinkle Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat olive oil in a non stick pan, add onions and saute till translucent. Break eggs into a bowl, add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and coriander leaves and whisk well. Add capsicum, tomato, tomato basil sauce and salt to the pan and mix well. Transfer the mixture into a baking ...

Omelette Curry Whenever there is leftover omelette, do make this wonderful curry. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Non Veg Ingredients • Eggs 5 • Oil 4 tablespoons • Onions,chopped 3 medium • Salt to taste • Red chilli powder 1 1/2 teaspoons • Green chillies,chopped 3 • Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon • Ginger-garlic paste 1 1/2 tablespoons • Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon • Coriander powder 2 teaspoons • Cumin powder 1 teaspoon • Tomato puree 1/2 cup • Salt to taste • Coconut milk 1 cup • Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon • Fresh coriander leaves,chopped 1 tablespoon Method Heat 2 tbsps oil in a non stick pan. Break eggs into a large bowl and beat with a hand blender till frothy. Add half the onions to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add salt, ½ tsp red chilli powder and half the green chillies to the eggs and beat ...

Poached Eggs in Tomato Chlli Sauce Poached eggs served with flavourful tomato chilli sauce. Cooking Time:  25-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  20-25 minutes   Category:  Non Veg Ingredients • Eggs 8 • Tomatoes,diced 8 medium • Green chillies,roasted 6 big • Onions 4 medium • Oil 8 tablespoons • Salt to taste • Crushed black peppercorns 2 teaspoons + to sprinkle • Vinegar 4 tablespoons • Cream 4 tablespoons • Processed cheese,grated 4 tablespoons Method For each portion, toughly dice 1 onion. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a non stick pan. Heat some water in another non stick pan and add salt. Add onion to the first pan and saute till soft. Roughly chop 1½ roasted chillies and remove seeds. Add 2 tomatoes and salt to the onion. Add ½ tsp crushed black peppercorns and toss and let it cook. Add 1 tbsp vinegar to the water heating in the second pan. Break an egg and drop into the water. Place ...