serves 12
You might need to buy:
- coffee-flavored liqueur
- egg yolk
- instant coffee powder
- semisweet chocolate chips
- confectioners' sugar for decoration
ready in about 35 minutes;
serves 48
You might need to buy:
- egg yolk
- Irish cream liqueur
Introduced to India by Portuguese settlers, this spicy stew can also be made with pork, beef or lamb. Serve over steamed basmati rice.
Spice meter: 3/5
ready in about 50 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- white wine vinegar
- chopped fresh ginger
- curry powder
- ground cumin
- ground cardamom
- ground cloves
- yellow mustard seeds
- olive oil
- chopped onions
- diced tomatoes in juice
- cinnamon stick
- chopped fresh cilantro
ready in about 40 minutes;
serves 8
You might need to buy:
- salsa
- cumin
- monterey jack and cheddar blend cheese
You might need to buy:
- sesame oil
- garlic
- light brown sugar
- soy sauce
- salt
This simple salad is a version of an Italian standard. You’ll find fresh, white mozzarella cheese in most delis or supermarkets – it’s very different from the pale yellow, packaged mozzarella.
serves 1
You might need to buy:
- Ingredients:
- balsamic vinegar
- extra-virgin olive oil
- fresh mozzarella cheese
Bursting with the bold flavors of ginger and sesame oil, this colorful salad makes a perfect lunch or light dinner.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
POINTS® Value: 4
ready in about 20 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- fat-free mayonnaise
- dark sesame oil
- table salt
- black pepper
Lightly toasting the tortillas in a dry skillet helps enhance their flavor without adding any calories. Try this technique with nuts and seeds, too.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 4
ready in about 50 minutes;
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- canned tomato sauce
- salsa
- chili powder
- ground cumin
- low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Takes a long time, but sooooo worth the effort
ready in about an hour;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- Tartar sauce:
- low-fat mayonnaise
- sweet pickle relish
- Creole mustard
- Crab cakes:
- finely chopped onion
- finely chopped red bell pepper
- chopped fresh parsley
- fresh lemon juice
- freshly ground black pepper
- vegetable oil
You might need to buy:
- oregano
- chili powder
- Open Pit BBQ sauce
- ketchup
- mustard seeds
- celery seeds