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Saucy Porcupine Meatballs

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:20:40 +0000

These meatballs are stuffed with plenty of rice, which, as it cooks, pokes out of the meatballs, making them look like prickly little porcupines. The little meatballs are cooked in a mildly tangy tomato sauce that’s a sure crowd-pleaser.

Stir-Fried Celery with Peanuts

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:25:00 +0000

Stir-Fried Celery with Peanuts

Prep all the ingredients before you begin the celery stir-fry—once the skillet is hot, the dish cooks in minutes. Cut zest from the orange with a vegetable peeler before you juice it.

Chilled Key Lime Mousse

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:01:42 +0000

Chilled Key Lime Mousse

This refreshing chilled Key lime mousse is a perfect union of cream and foam, tangy lime and soft sweet custard. The method is simple but a little unusual—you make a custard with fresh Key lime juice rather than milk or cream. Key limes, which are about the size of a Ping-Pong ball, are wonderfully fragrant and more acidic than regular limes. They are available all year at well-stocked supermarkets. If you can’t find them, by all means use regular limes.

Lemon Pound Cake

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:23:55 +0000

Lemon Pound Cake

This wonderful rich, sweet lemon pound cake is downright zingy and the candied lemon slices are a beautiful bittersweet topping that’s better than frosting. The best part, though: when you taste it you won’t miss all the butter we cut out compared with a traditional pound cake recipe.

Clementine & Five-Spice Chicken

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:09:28 +0000

Clementine & Five-Spice Chicken

This chicken recipe gets intense, complex flavor from tangy clementines, five-spice powder and pungent Sichuan peppercorns. This dish is a marvel for entertaining: it takes just 35 minutes of prep and a handful of ingredients, but it looks and tastes super-special. Feel free to use mandarins, honey tangerines or oranges here instead of the clementines.

Sweetened Ricotta & Apricot Crepes

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:02:51 +0000

Sweetened Ricotta & Apricot Crepes

Lightly sweetened ricotta, toasted almonds and a drizzle of apricot jam give these crepes a sophisticated edge. Try them for brunch or dessert.

Sausage & Applesauce Brunch Crepes

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:46:19 +0000

Sausage & Applesauce Brunch Crepes

Applesauce, turkey sausage and Cheddar turn crepes into a hearty brunch dish. Serve with a green salad and fresh fruit.

Banana-Caramel Crepes with Nutella

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:21:56 +0000

Banana-Caramel Crepes with Nutella

Try these banana and Nutella crepes for a special brunch or luscious dessert. In this method, we fold the crepe into a square leaving a little “window” in the middle to show off what’s inside. Feel free to roll or fold your crepes around your filling any way you choose.

Feta & Spinach Couscous Patties

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:16:51 +0000

Feta & Spinach Couscous Patties

Feta, spinach and dill flavor these tofu patties. Slice some lemon wedges and pick up some whole-wheat pita bread to serve with this Greek-inspired meal.

Creamy Chicken Potpie

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:03:27 +0000

Creamy Chicken Potpie

An irresistible crisp (but easy) phyllo crust tops these homey individual chicken potpies. Make a double batch and freeze extras to have on hand anytime. Serve with a butterhead lettuce salad with red onion and white-wine vinaigrette.

Firehouse Frito Pie

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:35:05 +0000

Firehouse Frito Pie

Classic Frito pie is a pile of Fritos topped with beefy chili and runny cheese often made straight in the chip bag! Our refined and lightened version is fresh-tasting and delicious. A whole 1/2 cup of chili powder gives it plenty of punch. Top with tomato, lettuce and just a little cheese (hold the Whiz, please).

Beef & Bean Enchiladas

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:23:54 +0000

Beef & Bean Enchiladas

These beef enchiladas, topped with a zesty green and red homemade sauce, are perfect for a party or a potluck. To cut calories and saturated fat we fill them with 90%-lean beef bulked up with chopped portobello mushrooms and beans. Although white-flour tortillas are traditional in San Antonio, we go for whole-wheat or corn tortillas to add a little fiber.

Carne Asada Tacos

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:13:07 +0000

Carne Asada Tacos

These flank-steak soft tacos are so tasty and easy, they should be in everyone’s repertoire. Plus they’re made with fresh corn tortillas (not fried) and topped with a quick homemade salsa made with avocado, tomato, onion and a bright squeeze of lime.

Slow-Cooker Picadillo

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:23:28 +0000

Slow-Cooker Picadillo

Picadillo, a Latin American-style hash, is usually made with ground beef. This one uses bison or lean beef and plenty of spices including chili powder, cumin, oregano and cinnamon.

Tofu Tropic Smoothie

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:15:53 +0000

Tofu Tropic Smoothie

Mango, pineapple and lime flavor this tropical smoothie. Silken tofu adds staying power.