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Potato Skins
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
4 large baking (russet) potatoes (12 ounces each), well scrubbed
4 slices center-cut bacon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated
1 large tomato (10 to 12 ounces), finely chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. With fork, pierce each potato 3 times. Place potatoes on parchment
paper. Microwave on High for 8 minutes. Turn over; microwave on High for
10 minutes more, or until tender. Cover with kitchen towel; let cool.
3. Meanwhile, in 18" by 12" jelly-roll pan, arrange bacon in single layer. Roast
for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
When cool, crumble. Discard fat from pan but do not wipe clean; set pan
aside. Reset oven to 475°F.
4. Cut each potato in quarters lengthwise. With spoon, scoop potato from
skins, leaving about 1⁄4 inch of potato with skin and being careful not to
break through skin. Reserve cooked potato for another use.
5. Arrange skins, skin-side up, in single layer on reserved pan. Brush with
oil; sprinkle with 1⁄8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
6. Roast for 13 to 15 minutes or until browned and crisp. Transfer, skin-sides
down, to serving plate.
7. To assemble, spread 1 teaspoon sour cream on each skin. Top with
cheese, tomato, bacon, and chives.
EACH SERVING About 120 calories, 4g protein, 16g carbohydrate, 5g total fat (2g saturated), 3g fiber, 13mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium
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Potato Skins
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
4 large baking (russet) potatoes (12 ounces each), well scrubbed
4 slices center-cut bacon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated
1 large tomato (10 to 12 ounces), finely chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. With fork, pierce each potato 3 times. Place potatoes on parchment
paper. Microwave on High for 8 minutes. Turn over; microwave on High for
10 minutes more, or until tender. Cover with kitchen towel; let cool.
3. Meanwhile, in 18" by 12" jelly-roll pan, arrange bacon in single layer. Roast
for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
When cool, crumble. Discard fat from pan but do not wipe clean; set pan
aside. Reset oven to 475°F.
4. Cut each potato in quarters lengthwise. With spoon, scoop potato from
skins, leaving about 1⁄4 inch of potato with skin and being careful not to
break through skin. Reserve cooked potato for another use.
5. Arrange skins, skin-side up, in single layer on reserved pan. Brush with
oil; sprinkle with 1⁄8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
6. Roast for 13 to 15 minutes or until browned and crisp. Transfer, skin-sides
down, to serving plate.
7. To assemble, spread 1 teaspoon sour cream on each skin. Top with
cheese, tomato, bacon, and chives.
EACH SERVING About 120 calories, 4g protein, 16g carbohydrate, 5g total fat (2g saturated), 3g fiber, 13mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium
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Philly Cheesesteaks
MAKES 4 SANDWICHES
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
11⁄2 pounds sirloin steak, frozen for 2 hours
4 ounces sliced American or provolone cheese
4 hoagie or hero rolls, warmed and split
Sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers, for serving (optional)
1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions,
season with 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring
occasionally, for 8 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until
golden brown and very tender, 6 to 8 minutes more; transfer to a bowl.
2. Meanwhile, slice the steak very thinly.
3. Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over
medium-high heat. Season the steak with 1⁄2 teaspoon each salt and
pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through,
3 to 4 minutes.
4. Lay the cheese over the steak, cover, and cook until the cheese melts,
about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and gently fold the cheese into
the steak.
5. Form sandwiches with the rolls, steak mixture, and onions. Top with
mushrooms or bell peppers, if desired.
EACH SANDWICH About 714 calories, 47g protein, 40g carbohydrate, 40g total fat (15g saturated), 3g fiber, 150mg cholesterol, 1,444mg sodium
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Philly Cheesesteaks
MAKES 4 SANDWICHES
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
11⁄2 pounds sirloin steak, frozen for 2 hours
4 ounces sliced American or provolone cheese
4 hoagie or hero rolls, warmed and split
Sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers, for serving (optional)
1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions,
season with 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring
occasionally, for 8 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until
golden brown and very tender, 6 to 8 minutes more; transfer to a bowl.
2. Meanwhile, slice the steak very thinly.
3. Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over
medium-high heat. Season the steak with 1⁄2 teaspoon each salt and
pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through,
3 to 4 minutes.
4. Lay the cheese over the steak, cover, and cook until the cheese melts,
about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and gently fold the cheese into
the steak.
5. Form sandwiches with the rolls, steak mixture, and onions. Top with
mushrooms or bell peppers, if desired.
EACH SANDWICH About 714 calories, 47g protein, 40g carbohydrate, 40g total fat (15g saturated), 3g fiber, 150mg cholesterol, 1,444mg sodium
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76 MAC ’N ’ CHEES E 77
1. Cook pasta as label directs, adding shredded carrots to boiling water just
before draining.
2. In 4-quart saucepot, heat milk and garlic powder over medium heat
until hot. Slowly stir in Cheddar and blue cheeses until melted and smooth.
Remove from heat. Whisk in yogurt, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Toss with
pasta and carrots. Garnish with parsley.
EACH SERVING About 475 calories, 24g protein, 50g carbohydrate, 20g total fat (12g saturated), 3g fiber, 51mg cholesterol, 920mg sodium
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
12 ounces shells or elbow pasta
3 cups shredded carrots
1⁄2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups finely grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
3⁄4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1⁄4 cup hot pepper sauce
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Whole-Grain Shells with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 box (13.25 ounces) medium whole-grain shells
1 pound frozen peas
6 ounces goat cheese, softened
1. Heat covered 6-quart pot of water to boiling over high heat. Add
2 teaspoons salt.
2. In 8- to 10-inch skillet, combine walnuts, garlic, and oil. Cook over medium
heat until golden and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1⁄8 teaspoon each
salt and pepper.
3. Add pasta to boiling water in pot. Cook for 1 minute less than label
directs, stirring occasionally. Add peas; cook for 1 minute more. Reserve
1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and peas; return to pot. Add goat
cheese, 1⁄2 cup cooking water, 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper.
If mixture is dry, toss with additional cooking water. To serve, top with
garlic-and-walnut mixture.
EACH SERVING About 430 calories, 20g protein, 59g carbohydrate, 15g total fat (5g saturated), 9g fiber, 13mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium
Buffalo Mac ’n’ Cheese
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76 M AC ’ N ’ C HEESE 77
1. Cook pasta as label directs, adding shredded carrots to boiling water just
before draining.
2. In 4-quart saucepot, heat milk and garlic powder over medium heat
until hot. Slowly stir in Cheddar and blue cheeses until melted and smooth.
Remove from heat. Whisk in yogurt, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Toss with
pasta and carrots. Garnish with parsley.
EACH SERVING About 475 calories, 24g protein, 50g carbohydrate, 20g total fat (12g saturated), 3g fiber, 51mg cholesterol, 920mg sodium
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
12 ounces shells or elbow pasta
3 cups shredded carrots
1⁄2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups finely grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
3⁄4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1⁄4 cup hot pepper sauce
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Whole-Grain Shells with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 box (13.25 ounces) medium whole-grain shells
1 pound frozen peas
6 ounces goat cheese, softened
1. Heat covered 6-quart pot of water to boiling over high heat. Add
2 teaspoons salt.
2. In 8- to 10-inch skillet, combine walnuts, garlic, and oil. Cook over medium
heat until golden and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1⁄8 teaspoon each
salt and pepper.
3. Add pasta to boiling water in pot. Cook for 1 minute less than label
directs, stirring occasionally. Add peas; cook for 1 minute more. Reserve
1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and peas; return to pot. Add goat
cheese, 1⁄2 cup cooking water, 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper.
If mixture is dry, toss with additional cooking water. To serve, top with
garlic-and-walnut mixture.
EACH SERVING About 430 calories, 20g protein, 59g carbohydrate, 15g total fat (5g saturated), 9g fiber, 13mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium
Buffalo Mac ’n’ Cheese
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Spinach and Pepperoni–Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 bunch spinach, thick stems discarded and leaves roughly chopped
1 can (15 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and black pepper
Cornmeal, for dusting
1 pound pizza dough (thawed if frozen), halved and set at room temperature for 30 minutes
2 ounces pepperoni, very thinly sliced
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated
1 ounce grated Asiago cheese, finely shredded
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Generously oil an 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Heat
1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach; cook,
tossing occasionally, until beginning to wilt. Transfer to a plate and let cool;
squeeze out excess moisture.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, oregano, sugar,
1 tablespoon Parmesan, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper.
3. On a surface lightly dusted with cornmeal, shape each ball of dough
into a 12-inch circle. Transfer one circle to the prepared pan, fitting it in
the bottom and up the sides, letting the excess hang over the edges.
4. Scatter the pepperoni over the dough in an even layer. Top with the
spinach and mozzarella. Place the remaining dough on the spinach and
cheese, fitting it up the sides of the pan. Using a sharp knife, cut six 3-inch
slits in the top of the dough (to help the steam from the spinach escape).
5. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the dough; sprinkle with the Asiago and
remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Pinch the two overhangs together to
seal, and then cut away the excess dough.
6. Lightly brush the dough with oil and bake until the crust is golden brown
and the cheese has melted, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, and
then transfer to a cutting board.
EACH SERVING About 509 calories, 19g protein, 56g carbohydrate, 22g total fat (7g saturated), 4g fiber, 35mg cholesterol, 1,687mg sodium
DEEP DISH PIZZA
This dish originated in
Chicago in 1943. The
thick filling and crust
require a longer baking
time, so the mozzarella is
buried under the tomato
layer to avoid burning.
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Spinach and Pepperoni–Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 bunch spinach, thick stems discarded and leaves roughly chopped
1 can (15 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and black pepper
Cornmeal, for dusting
1 pound pizza dough (thawed if frozen), halved and set at room temperature for 30 minutes
2 ounces pepperoni, very thinly sliced
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated
1 ounce grated Asiago cheese, finely shredded
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Generously oil an 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Heat
1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach; cook,
tossing occasionally, until beginning to wilt. Transfer to a plate and let cool;
squeeze out excess moisture.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, oregano, sugar,
1 tablespoon Parmesan, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper.
3. On a surface lightly dusted with cornmeal, shape each ball of dough
into a 12-inch circle. Transfer one circle to the prepared pan, fitting it in
the bottom and up the sides, letting the excess hang over the edges.
4. Scatter the pepperoni over the dough in an even layer. Top with the
spinach and mozzarella. Place the remaining dough on the spinach and
cheese, fitting it up the sides of the pan. Using a sharp knife, cut six 3-inch
slits in the top of the dough (to help the steam from the spinach escape).
5. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the dough; sprinkle with the Asiago and
remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Pinch the two overhangs together to
seal, and then cut away the excess dough.
6. Lightly brush the dough with oil and bake until the crust is golden brown
and the cheese has melted, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, and
then transfer to a cutting board.
EACH SERVING About 509 calories, 19g protein, 56g carbohydrate, 22g total fat (7g saturated), 4g fiber, 35mg cholesterol, 1,687mg sodium
DEEP DISH PIZZA
This dish originated in
Chicago in 1943. The
thick filling and crust
require a longer baking
time, so the mozzarella is
buried under the tomato
layer to avoid burning.
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Onion Rings
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2⁄3 cup buttermilk
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium sweet onion, sliced 1⁄4-inch thick with rings separated
1. Place flour in a dish. Whisk together egg and buttermilk in a second dish.
Toss together panko and 3 tablespoons oil in a third dish. Season with salt
and pepper.
2. Dip onion in flour, then in egg mixture, and then in breadcrumb mixture.
3. Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush 2 large baking sheets with remaining
3 tablespoons oil. Place in the oven and heat for 5 minutes. Arrange onion
rings on hot pans. Bake, turning once, until golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes.
EACH SERVING About 443 calories, 10g protein, 54g carbohydrate, 20g total fat (3g saturated), 2g fiber, 51mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium
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Onion Rings
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2⁄3 cup buttermilk
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium sweet onion, sliced 1⁄4-inch thick with rings separated
1. Place flour in a dish. Whisk together egg and buttermilk in a second dish.
Toss together panko and 3 tablespoons oil in a third dish. Season with salt
and pepper.
2. Dip onion in flour, then in egg mixture, and then in breadcrumb mixture.
3. Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush 2 large baking sheets with remaining
3 tablespoons oil. Place in the oven and heat for 5 minutes. Arrange onion
rings on hot pans. Bake, turning once, until golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes.
EACH SERVING About 443 calories, 10g protein, 54g carbohydrate, 20g total fat (3g saturated), 2g fiber, 51mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium
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