You might need to buy:
  • whole-grain penne
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • low-fat milk or 1 1/2 cups plain soymilk
  • salt
You might need to buy:
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • heavy cream
  • ricotta

1 cup equals 329 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 465 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

You might need to buy:
  • uncooked spaghetti
  • cornstarch
  • white vinegar
  • sugar
  • canola oil
  • fresh snow peas
  • shredded carrots
  • minced fresh gingerroot
  • crushed red pepper flakes

1-1/3 cups equals 340 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 699 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

You might need to buy:
  • uncooked egg noodles
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2% milk
  • salt
  • finely chopped onion
  • finely chopped green pepper
  • TOPPING:
  • soft bread crumbs
Belongs to staceydan Fon-Tuna Melts 
You might need to buy:
  • capers
  • chopped Sicilian green olives
  • anchovy paste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Pepper
  • thick slices crusty Italian bread

Per serving: 263 calories, 18 grams protein, 20 grams fat, 2 grams carbohydrates, 81 milligrams cholesterol, 782 milligrams sodium, 69 percent calories from fat.

You might need to buy:
  • smoked fish
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • ground white pepper

Makes 4 servings, each containing approximately:
345 calories
34 gm. carbohydrate
9 gm. fat
48 gm. cholesterol
31 gm. protein
587 mg. sodium
3 gm. fiber

You might need to buy:
  • green tea bags
  • hot water
  • ginger juice
  • low-sodium tamari sauce
  • frozen pineapple juice concentrate
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • ahi tuna fillets
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • cooked brown rice

Makes 6 servings, each containing approximately:
210 calories
9 gm. carbohydrate
10 gm. fat
76 mg. cholesterol
20 gm. protein
93 mg. sodium
1 gm. fiber

You might need to buy:
  • Blueberry Ginger Sauce:
  • fresh blueberries
  • minced ginger
  • fresh lime juice
  • cane sugar
  • sea salt
  • chopped scallions

333 calories, 34g protein, 11g carbohydrate, 18g fat (2.3g saturated), 2g fiber

You might need to buy:
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • cornstarch
  • honey
  • canola oil
  • sesame oil
  • red pepper flakes
  • bean sprouts
  • unsalted roasted peanuts