Lighter, Quicker, Better

by Sax, Richard; Simmons, Marie

• ISBN13: 9780688177614
• ISBN10: 0688177611
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-20
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Summary

This award-winning cookbook with 200 innovative recipes that are lighter in fat, quicker to prepare, and better tasting than you ever thought possible is now available in paperback!

Table of Contents

Introduction	x
Appetizers & Snacks	2	(36)
Guilt-free Guacamole	6	(1)
White Bean Dip with Roasted Garlic Gremolata	7	(1)
Lighter Caponata	8	(2)
Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Dips, Romesco Style	10	(2)
Hummus-style Chick Pea Dip	12	(1)
Ginger and Garlic Eggplant Dip	13	(1)
Smoked Salmon Mousse	14	(1)
Yogurt Cheese	15	(1)
Fresh and Easy Salsa	16	(1)
Roasted Three-Pepper Salsa	17	(1)
Grilled Tomato and Vegetable Salsa	18	(1)
Papaya and Vegetable Salsa	19	(1)
Crunchy Pita Chips	20	(1)
Spicy Tortilla Chips	21	(1)
Salsa and Cheese Nachos	22	(1)
Jalapeno and Cheese Nachos	22	(1)
Crostini	23	(1)
White Bean Crostini Topping	24	(1)
Roasted Eggplant Crostini Topping	24	(1)
Escarole Crostini Topping	25	(1)
Savory Mushroom Crostini Topping	26	(1)
Frank Stitt's Sweet Potato Crostini	27	(1)
Tomato Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic	28	(2)
Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms	30	(2)
Potato Tortilla with Chives	32	(2)
Wine-steamed Mussels with Oregano and Orange	34	(2)
Pickled Shrimp	36	(1)
Marinated Mozzarella Nuggets	37	(1)
Soups	38	(40)
Chicken Broth	42	(1)
Beef Broth	43	(1)
Vegetable Broth	44	(2)
Hearty Pasta Soup with Two Beans	46	(2)
Green Minestrone with Farfalline	48	(2)
White Bean Soup with Parmesan Rinds and Gremolata	50	(2)
Ribollita	52	(2)
Nine-Bean Soup	54	(1)
Papazoi	55	(1)
Lentil Soup with Curried Vegetables and Rice	56	(2)
Winter Squash and Apple Soup	58	(1)
Mess o' Greens Soup	59	(1)
Thai-style Salmon Soup	60	(2)
Onion Soup with White Wine and Parmesan Toasts	62	(2)
Three-Mushroom Bisque	64	(2)
Curried Cream of Carrot Soup	66	(1)
Two-Potato Chowder	67	(1)
Corn and Shrimp Chowder with Tomatoes	68	(2)
New England-style Clam Chowder	70	(2)
Chilled Tomato and Yogurt Soup	72	(1)
Tomato Soup with Basil Aioli	73	(2)
Roasted Tomato Gazpacho	75	(2)
Basil Puree	77	(1)
Salads and Salad Dressings	78	(32)
Buttermilk-Herb Dressing	85	(1)
Bonaventure Spa House Dressing	86	(1)
Low-Calorie Vinaigrette	87	(1)
Tomato-Basil Dressing	88	(1)
Yogurt, Honey, and Lime Dressing	89	(1)
Two-Tone Slaw with Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing	90	(1)
Potato, Green Bean, and Feta Salad with Yogurt Dressing	91	(1)
Streamlined Classic Potato Salad	92	(1)
Potato Salad with Tomato Salsa	93	(1)
Warm White Bean Salad with Gremolata Dressing	94	(1)
Crisp Marinated Cucumbers	95	(1)
Spinach, Tomato, and Country Bread Salad	96	(1)
Mixed Greens with Green Goddess Dressing and Croutons	97	(1)
Mild Greens with Strawberries and Fresh Goat Cheese	98	(1)
Roast Beef and Beet Salad with Horseradish Dressing	99	(1)
Black-Eyed Pea, Green Pea, and Rice Salad	100	(2)
Chicken Caesar Salad	102	(2)
Thai-style Squid Salad	104	(1)
Tuna and Two-Bean Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette	105	(1)
Fresh Corn and Seafood Salad	106	(1)
Sardine, Potato, and Egg Salad with Mustard Dressing	107	(1)
Salmon and Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing	108	(2)
Pasta	110	(26)
Basic Chunky Tomato Sauce	113	(2)
Summer Salad Bowl Pasta	115	(2)
Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes and Three Cheeses	117	(1)
Ditalini with Garden-Fresh Summer Salsa	118	(1)
Rotelle with Provencale-style Pasta Sauce	119	(1)
Penne with Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Basil	120	(1)
Fusilli with Broccoli Rabe and Spicy Olive Oil	121	(1)
Penne with Potatoes, Green Beans, and Herbs	122	(1)
Linguine with Parsley Pesto and Toasted Walnuts	123	(1)
Fettuccine with Creamy Red Pepper Sauce	124	(1)
Soup Bowl Lasagna	125	(1)
Lighter Macaroni and Cheese	126	(2)
Roasted Vegetables with Rigatoni	128	(1)
Spaghetti and Little Herbed Meatballs	129	(1)
Rigatoni with Sliced Steak and Tomato-Vegetable Sauce	130	(2)
Shells with Roasted Chicken, Escarole, and Roasted Garlic	132	(2)
Tomato-steamed Seafood Stew over Green Linguine	134	(2)
Sandwiches, Pizza, and Eggs	136	(26)
Tuna Salad on Whole Wheat Toast	140	(1)
Warm Open-Face Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches	141	(1)
Chef's Salad in Pita Bread	142	(2)
Chick Pea Salad in Pita Bread	144	(1)
Tofu, Avocado, and Tomato Salad with Tahini in a Pita Pocket	145	(1)
Roasted Vegetable Pan Bagna	146	(1)
Toasted Healthy Hero	147	(1)
Cafe Kula Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Onion, Tomato, and Arugula	148	(1)
Deluxe Steak Sandwich, The Healthy Way	149	(2)
Basic Quick Pizza Dough	151	(2)
Red Onion and Vegetable Pizza	153	(2)
Streamlined Cheese Souffle	155	(2)
Souffleed Omeler with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil	157	(1)
Potato and Cheddar Frittata	158	(1)
Tomato and Spinach Strata with Three Cheeses	159	(3)
Vegetables	162	(40)
Asparagus and New Potatoes with Dill	166	(1)
Eggplant, Red Bell Pepper, and Garlic	167	(1)
Onions and Jerusalem Artichokes with Sage	168	(1)
Sweet Potatoes with Mushrooms, Onion, and Thyme	169	(1)
Spinach with Black Beans, Ginger, and Almonds	170	(1)
Broccoli with Fried Shallots	171	(1)
Dry-fried Green Beans	172	(1)
Brussels Sprouts Leaves with Dry-roasted Peanuts	173	(3)
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes without Cream	176	(1)
Pureed Potatoes with Celery Root	177	(1)
One-Step Browned New Potatoes	178	(1)
Oven-fried Potatoes	179	(1)
Grilled Sweet Potato Slices	180	(1)
Braised Romaine with Red Wine Vinegar	181	(1)
Greens with Garlic and Hot Pepper Oil	182	(1)
Kale with Potatoes and Bacon	183	(1)
Mom's Baked Stuffed Artichokes	184	(2)
Oven-roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Curls	186	(1)
Baked Beets with Balsamic Vinegar	187	(1)
Savoy Cabbage Agrodolce	188	(1)
Honey and Lemon-glazed Carrots	189	(1)
Cauliflower with Indian Spices	190	(1)
Baked Fennel with Melted Parmigiano-Reggiano	191	(1)
Oven-braised Leeks	192	(1)
Baby Limas with Red Onion and Fresh Oregano	193	(1)
Mushrooms with Garlic and Fresh Herbs	194	(1)
Twice-cooked Maple-glazed Pumpkin	195	(1)
Baked Tomatoes with Herb Crumb Topping	196	(1)
Broiled Zucchini with Lemon and Mint	197	(1)
Vegetable Stew Provencale	198	(4)
Bean & Grain Side Dishes	202	(18)
White Lima Beans with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil	206	(1)
Baked Red and White Kidney Beans	207	(1)
Black Beans with Red, Green, and Yellow Peppers	208	(1)
Chick Peas with Zucchini and Tomato	209	(1)
Stir-fried Lentils with Ginger and Soy	210	(1)
Pilaf with Currants and Cumin	211	(1)
Pilaf with Sunflower Seeds and Raisins	212	(1)
Warm Couscous Salad	213	(1)
Kasha with Two Mushrooms	214	(6)
Meatless Main Dishes	220	(32)
Barbara Tropp's Recipe for a Quick Supper	224	(1)
Beans and Greens with Slow-Cooked Garlic	225	(1)
Black Beans with Saffron Orzo Primavera	226	(2)
Sweet Potatoes Topped with Black Bean Chili	228	(2)
Burritos with Pinto Beans and Cheese	230	(1)
Vegetarian Chili with Chipotle Chilies	231	(1)
Chick Peas in Chunky Tomato Sauce over Couscous	232	(2)
Puerto Rican-style Rice and Beans	234	(2)
Baked Lentils, Mushrooms, and Rice Pilaf	236	(1)
Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf	237	(1)
Brown Rice Pilaf with Spinach, Parmesan, and White Beans	238	(2)
New Vegetable Paella	240	(2)
Fresh Corn Risotto	242	(1)
Baked Stuffed Poblano Chilies with Salsa	243	(3)
Three-Alarm Tofu and Mushroom Stir-fry	246	(2)
Baked Polenta with Wild Mushroom and Tomato Sauce	248	(2)
Crusty Kale and Potato Skillet	250	(2)
Fish and Shellfish	252	(24)
Cod en Papillote with Tomatoes, Dill, and Orange	259	(1)
Swordfish Steaks in Tomato, Fennel, and Citrus Sauce	260	(1)
Grilled Tuna with Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette	261	(1)
Grilled Grouper with Red and Golden Tomato Relish	262	(1)
Fish Steaks Glazed with Ginger, Soy, and Lime	263	(1)
Baked Halibut with Golden Onions and Orange	264	(2)
Oven-steamed Salmon on a Bed of Aromatic Vegetables	266	(1)
Swordfish Baked with Sweet Peppers and Vinegar	267	(1)
Seared Peppered Fish Steaks with Crispy Slaw and Soy Vinaigrette	268	(2)
Oven-fried Fish Fillets with Sweet Potato Slices and Gremolata	270	(1)
Seafood and Vegetable Saute with Chardonnay Glaze	271	(1)
Poached Snapper with Tomato and Herb Broth	272	(2)
Spicy Seafood Stew	274	(1)
Lima Beans with Clams	275	(1)
Poultry	276	(34)
Steamed Chicken Breasts with Vegetable Stew Provencale	280	(1)
Chicken Paprikas	281	(1)
Oven Barbecued Chicken Breasts	282	(2)
``Un-Fried'' Fried Chicken	284	(2)
Chicken and Vegetable Curry	286	(2)
Cornish Hens Braised in the Style of Osso Buco	288	(2)
Debra Ponzek's Coq au Riesling	290	(2)
Roast Pheasant with Apples	292	(4)
Turkey en Escabeche	296	(1)
Sauteed Turkey Cutlets with Orange Sauce	297	(1)
Turkey Cutlets with Arugula and Tomato Salad	298	(2)
Spring Turkey Ragout with Lemon and Tarragon	300	(2)
Turkey Burgers with Dried Tomato Ketchup	302	(2)
Diner-style Turkey Meat Loaf	304	(2)
Turkey Sausage and Peppers	306	(2)
Turkey and Black Bean Chili	308	(2)
Meats	310	(26)
Flank Steak in Zinfandel Marinade with Sauteed Shiitakes	314	(2)
Fillet of Beef Stroganoff over Poppy Seed Noodles	316	(2)
Stir-fried Beef with Broccoli and Red Peppers	318	(2)
Southwestern-style Meat Loaf	320	(2)
Osso Buco with Lemon Zest	322	(2)
Yogurt-Marinated Spice-Grilled Lamb	324	(2)
Honey-Roasted Pork Tenderloins	326	(1)
Choucroute Garnie	327	(2)
Stir-fried Orange Pork with Vegetables and Peanuts	329	(2)
Sauteed Venison Medallions with Lentils	331	(2)
Grilled Rabbit with Ancho Chili Sauce	333	(3)
Breads and Muffins	336	(14)
Quick Irish Brown Bread	339	(1)
Sweet Potato Biscuits	340	(1)
Buttermilk Biscuits	341	(1)
Parmesan Cornbread	342	(1)
Cornmeal Spoonbread with Fresh Greens	343	(2)
Maple-sweetened Oat Bran and Fig Muffins	345	(1)
Carrot Muffins	346	(1)
Toasted Cornmeal-Apple Muffin Wedges	347	(2)
Cranberry Cornmeal Muffins	349	(1)
Desserts	350	(32)
Fall Fruit Compote with Molasses Yogurt	354	(2)
Broiled Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds	356	(1)
Cool Strawberry-Rhubarb Coupe	357	(1)
Granola Topping or Cereal	358	(1)
Wine-poached Pineapple Compote with Candied Ginger	359	(1)
Clementines Poached in Spiced Riesling Syrup	360	(1)
Lighter Strawberry Fool	361	(1)
Hawaiian Tropical Fruit Sundae	362	(1)
Mango Mousse	363	(1)
Lemon Souffle with Warm Lemon Sauce	364	(1)
Prune and Armagnac Souffle	365	(1)
Super Chocolate Pudding	366	(1)
Lighter Rice Pudding	367	(1)
Baked Ricotta Pudding with Strawberry Sauce	368	(2)
Creme Caramel	370	(2)
Strawberry Ice Milk with Chunky Strawberry Sauce	372	(1)
Very Berry Ice Milk	373	(1)
Cranberry Ice Milk with Raspberry Sauce	374	(1)
Deep and Glossy Chocolate Sauce	375	(1)
Red Plum Sorbet	376	(1)
Pink Grapefruit and Campari Sorbet	377	(1)
Coffee Granita	378	(1)
Warm Orange Caramel Sauce	379	(1)
Ligher Custard Sauce	380	(2)
Cakes and Other Baked Goods	382	(24)
Spicy Gingerbread with Warm Cider-Lemon Sauce	386	(2)
Pear and Dried Cranberry Upside-down Kuchen	388	(2)
Lemon Yogurt Cake with Fresh Berries	390	(2)
Angel Food Cake with Fresh Strawberries	392	(2)
Amazing New York-style Cheesecake	394	(2)
Chocolate Bundt Cake	396	(2)
Orange-Chocolate-Walnut Torte	398	(2)
Deep, Dark Devil's Food Cake	400	(2)
Dried Fruit Tart with Flaky Oil Pastry	402	(2)
Lighter Brownies	404	(1)
Banana-Cinnamon Snacking Cake	405	(1)
Acknowledgments	406	(1)
Index	407