New Twist on Old Favourites
0 Comments Published by Alexandria on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 9:37 p.m..
Macaroni and 4 Cheeses
Yield: 8 servings
Cooking spray
1 pound elbow macaroni
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen pureed winter squash
2 cups 1 percent lowfat milk
4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 1/3 cups)
2 ounces Monterrey jack cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup)
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon powdered mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon olive oil
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender but firm, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk into a large saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until it is defrosted. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Cheddar, jack cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 3 minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.
| Nutrition Information | |
| Nutritional Analysis per Serving | Calories: 392 |
| Total Fat: 11 grams | Saturated Fat: 2 grams |
| Protein: 18 grams | Carbohydrates: 56 grams |
| Fiber: 3.5 grams | |
And who doesn't like a Caesar salad? (I could do without the shrimp however.)
Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Yield: 4 servings
1/4 cup pasteurized egg product
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper
8 cups coarsely torn romaine lettuce
2 cups Garlic-Scented Croutons, recipe follows
20 to 24 Lemon Pepper Grilled Shrimp, recipe followsIn a small bowl, whisk together the egg product, garlic, anchovy paste, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream, whisking the whole time. Stir in the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss the dressing with the lettuce until well coated. Add the croutons and toss to combine. Divide the salad onto 4 plates and top each plate with 5 or 6 shrimp.
Garlic-Scented Croutons:8 slices French bread or other crusty bread (about 2 ounces)
1 teaspoon olive oil or olive oil spray
1 clove garlic
2 pinches salt
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush both sides of the bread with oil. Cut the garlic in half and rub it on to both sides of the bread. Sprinkle with salt. Cut the bread into cubes and spread onto a baking sheet. Bake until bread is crispy and golden brown, stirring once or twice, about 10 minutes.
Yield: 2 cups
1 pound large shrimp (20 to 24 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Preheat a grill pan over a medium-high flame, or prepare a grill. Toss shrimp with the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss again and grill until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and drizzle with the lemon juice.
| Nutrition Information | |
| Nutritional Analysis per Serving | Calories: 325 |
| Total Fat: 17 grams | Saturated Fat: 3 grams |
| Protein: 29 grams | Carbohydrates: 14 grams |
| Fiber: 3 grams | |
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