Spicy, salty, earthy and delicious, this nutritious pasta dish is easy to prepare and gluten free.
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Here's an updated version of "pastel de choclo," the classic corn and meat pie of South America. I'm not sure vegetables could be any more warming and hearty than they are in this casserole!
Lasagna doesn't have to be full of gluten. This tasty, nutritious version uses gluten-free crackers instead of traditional pasta noodles. It also uses cottage cheese and 0% fat yogurt in place of higher calorie ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.
Fresh spring asparagus, parsley and smoky ham give color and personality to this easy pasta dish. Try making things more interesting by adding a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for a subtle nutty flavor.
Almost all these ingredients can be kept on hand (shrimp and pineapple in the freezer) to make curried shrimp a perfect and easy weeknight dinner. Serve it with steamed basmati rice and flat leaf spinach.
For family pleasing appeal, you can't go wrong with a surprise filling of fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes tucked into each breast. The yogurt-ricotta base works with other add-ins as well, so feel free to experiment!
Serve up the best of both worlds with healthy green produce alongside a sensible portion of hearty grilled steak. Top it all off with a classic blue cheese dressing and dinner is served!
This seafood dish is sure to impress-sweet crab meat surrounded by delicate fillets of sole makes for an elegant presentation. Make it a meal by adding steamed green beans or haricot verts and a simple wild rice pilaf.
This pasta dish is destined to become a family favorite. Made with pantry ingredients and a cinch to pull together, there's something in here for everyone's tastes. Keep it in your rotation year round by substituting scallions for the ramps.
Here's a quick solution when you're not sure where dinner is coming from. If you don't have these exact ingredients on hand, use whatever cheese and green veggies are available. Dinner is served!
I love carbonara. But sometimes I find the egg sauce a bit, well, slimy. To fix that I often dilute the eggs with cream. While this tastes pretty darned good, it happens to have a pretty darned bad effect on my hips. So lately I’ve been using yogurt instead. You can use any kind of plain yogurt in this recipe (from non-fat to whole milk). I’m still partial to the whole milk version, but again, I swap it out for lower fat when my mind is on my hips. I also swap out the traditional bacon or pancetta for the much lighter Canadian version.
Prepare to add "tostada night" to your weekly repertoire-these just might unseat tacos when it comes to preferred Mexican fare. Make the lime crema alone to drizzle over salads or grilled chicken.
This classic Asian dish is usually packed with fat and calories thanks to lots of peanut butter. Lighten it up by adding lots of fresh veggies and using low-sodium broth and yogurt instead.
