In the magazine's early days, we shied away from indulgent ingredients like puff pastry. Now, though, we understand that these items can fit into a healthful diet. This dish registers at just 30 percent calories from fat--root vegetables help balance the fat from the flaky topping. You can also bake in individual (10-ounce) ramekins or crocks for the same amount of time.
Fresh spinach, chicken, and a combination of cheeses make this pasta dish comforting enough for the last days of winter yet fresh enough for the first days of spring. Serve family style or portion out in individual ramekins. Either way, this penne pasta casserole is definitely worth sharing.
Lean and flavorful sirloin tip is perfect in a coconut milk braise inspired by the curries of Southern India. If you like, add 2 cups frozen peas or sliced okra during the final 10 minutes of cooking and serve over rice.
Crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, these salsa-topped cakes make a lovely vegetarian entree. They offer a great way to use leftover basmati rice; if you're starting with cooked rice, use about 1 1/2 cups. Add mixed greens to the plate for even more color.
This dish is inspired by timpano, a rustic Italian pastry dome filled with pasta, meatballs, cheese and eggs - the perfect way to use up leftovers and make a whole new meal. Adding frozen peas and carrots to boxed macaroni & cheese is an easy way to put some vegetables in this kid- favorite food. Line small ramekins with pastry, ham or grilled zucchini, fill it with the macaroni mixture, and your little ones will eat to the beat of their own individual drums! Click here to visit the new home of KitchenDaily!
California version of the classic Spanish gazpacho recipe. Chilled soup made with ripe, uncooked tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, celery, onion, and seasoned with fresh herbs, Tabasco sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
If you like pizza you will love this casserole. Pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, onions and homemade pizza sauce are tossed with rotini pasta,
This refreshing, better-for-you veggie salad brings on the Mexican flavor thanks to black beans, cheese and fresh avocados, peppers and onions. Pair it with any main dish.
When a craving for pumpkin pie hits, don't ditch your diet. Reach for frozen egg product to replace the eggs. The creamy pumpkin custard, made with evaporated milk and all the usual spices, is as good as it gets with only 195-calories a slice.
