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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
By chrispink
Prep: 10 minutes Total: 35 minutes Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 2 inch...
- 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes (4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- Snipped chives for garnish, optional
Devils on Horseback
By chrispink
Joan Rivers and Martha make hors d'oeuvres inspired by the best picture nominees, including Devils on Horseback
- 24 large dates, pitted
- 12 slices bacon, halved crosswise
- 1/3 cup crumbled Stilton cheese
Green Beans with Vinaigrette
By chrispink
Prep: 15 minutes Total: 15 minutes Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket
- 2 pounds green beans, stem ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground peppe
All-American Buffalo Chicken Tenders
By chrispink
Transform a familiar (and irresistible) bar snack into dinner by serving spicy chicken and a cool dipping sauce wit...
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, such as safflower
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Basic Healthy Granola
By chrispink
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 1/4 cups regular rolled oats
- 1/8 cup flax meal
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional when adding dried fruit
- Nutritional information: Rich in fiber and heart-healthy omega-3s, these recipes have 20 percent to 30 percent fewer calories and 30 percent to 60 percent less fat than most store-bought brands.
- Per 2/3 cup serving: 194 calories; 4 g protein; 5 g fat; 34 g carbs; 4 g fiber
Pineapple, Papaya, and Sunflower Seed Granola
By chrispink
Starting with Basic Healthy Granola, add nutritious fruits and nuts and you'll have a delicious, healthy snack that...
- Makes 3 1/2 cups
- Ingredients for
- 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds
- 1/8 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple
- 1/2 cup chopped dried papaya
Pear-Cranberry Pie with Faux Lattice
By chrispink
On a lightly floured work surface, roll 1 disk of dough to 1/8 inch thick
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- Pate Brisee
- 5 ripe Bartlett pears (2 1/2 pounds; Bosc or Anjou can be substituted)
- 6 cups (24 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
Four-Berry Salad
By chrispink
Balsamic vinegar and brown sugar make a sweet-tart dressing for the berries
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons light-brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved, or quartered if large
- 1 cup blueberries
- 3/4 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 2 tablespoons small mint leaves
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped (optional)
Blueberry Breakfast Shake
By chrispink
Breakfast shakes made with blueberries and yogurt are a healthy way to start the day
- 1/2 cup blueberries, picked over and rinsed
- 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 5 ice cubes
Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce
By chrispink
Three types of ground meat, aged cheese, and fresh herbs converge for a meatball that's light yet super flavorful
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup torn fresh basil
- FOR THE MEATBALLS:
- 12 ounces ground beef chuck (85 percent lean)
- 12 ounces ground pork
- 12 ounces ground veal
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup plain fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Garnish: chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley