hEalthy cookiNg basics

healthy cooking basics
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healthy cooking basics
Contents
Ch. 1 Stocks, Dressings & Sauces
Ch. 2 Nibbles & Noshes
Ch. 3 Breakfast & Brunch
Ch. 4 20-Minute Main Dishes
Ch. 5 Beef, Pork & Lamb
Ch. 6 Poultry
Ch. 7 Seafood
Ch. 8 Beans & Grains
Ch. 9 Side Dishes
Ch. 10 Sweets & Treats
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Ch. 1 Stock, Dressings & Sauces
Vegetable Stock, page 30
PointsPlus value: 0
Beef Stock, page 31
PointsPlus value: 1
Chicken Stock, page 32
PointsPlus value: 1
Homemade Marinara Sauce, page 34
PointsPlus value: 1
Asian Lime Vinaigrette, page 35
PointsPlus value: 1
Red Wine–Shallot Vinaigrette, page 37
PointsPlus value: 1.
Buttermilk-Herb Dressing, page 38
PointsPlus value: 1.
Creamy Balsamic Dressing, page 39
PointsPlus value: 1
Go-with-Everything Pico de Gallo, page 40
PointsPlus value: 1
Spinach-Basil Pesto Sauce, page 42
PointsPlus value: 2
No-Cook Raspberry Sauce, page 43
PointsPlus value: 1
Rich Chocolate Sauce, page 44
PointsPlus value: 2
Creamy Custard Sauce, page 45
PointsPlus value: 1
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Ch. 2 Nibbles & Noshes
Grilled Beef, Spinach, and Feta Bruschetta,
page 48
PointsPlus value: 3
Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken Skewers,
page 50
PointsPlus value: 3
Chicken and Goat Cheese Quesadillas,
page 51
PointsPlus value: 4
Tuna and White Bean Crostini, page 52
PointsPlus value: 5
Shrimp Cocktail with Smoky Tomato Salsa,
page 53
PointsPlus value: 3
Moroccan Carrot Dip with Toasted Pita
Triangles, page 54
PointsPlus value: 4
Pineapple-Poblano Salsa, page 55
PointsPlus value: 1
Mixed Green Salad with Avocado and
Roasted Corn, page 57
PointsPlus value: 3
Broccoli and Red Apple Salad, page 58
PointsPlus value: 3
Creamy Broccoli-Lemon Soup, page 59
PointsPlus value: 3
Butternut Squash Soup with Pear and
Cheese Toasts, page 61
PointsPlus value: 4
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Ch. 3 Breakfast & Brunch
Spinach and Mushroom Frittata with Goat
Cheese, page 64
PointsPlus value: 5
Wrap-and-Go Sausage and Pepper Omelette,
page 65
PointsPlus value: 10
Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato-Cilantro
Sauce, page 66
PointsPlus value: 6
Sweet Potato and Ham Hash, page 67
PointsPlus value: 4
Baked Egg Cups with Roasted Vegetables,
page 68
PointsPlus value: 4
Popover Pancake with Warm Berry Compote,
page 70
PointsPlus value: 6
Cranberry-Almond Granola, page 71
PointsPlus value: 7
Coconut French Toast with Tropical Fruit,
page 73
PointsPlus value: 6
Spiced Fruit Compote, page 74
PointsPlus value: 4
Fresh Apple Coffeecake with Pecan Streusel,
page 75
PointsPlus value: 6
Buttermilk-Maple Bran Muffins, page 76
PointsPlus value: 5
Lemon Corn Muffins with Raspberries,
page 78
PointsPlus value: 4
Orange-Glazed Cranberry Scones, page 79
PointsPlus value: 3
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Ch. 4 20-Minute Main Dishes
Beef Tenderloin and Arugula with Balsamic
Sauce, page 82
PointsPlus value: 6
Gnocchi with Swiss Chard and Red Pepper
Sauce, page 101
PointsPlus value: 8
Broiled Flank Steak with Fennel-Coriander
Rub, page 84
PointsPlus value: 4
Spinach, Artichoke, and Olive Pizza,
page 103
PointsPlus value: 5
Lemongrass Burgers, page 85
PointsPlus value: 7
Easy Moo Shu Pork, page 87
PointsPlus value: 6
Green Peppercorn Pork Chops, page 88
PointsPlus value: 6
Creamy Chicken Paprikash, page 89
PointsPlus value: 10
Indian-Spiced Chicken with Mango Raita,
page 90
PointsPlus value: 6
Mahogany Chicken Thighs, page 92
PointsPlus value: 8
Chicken with Moroccan Spices, page 93
PointsPlus value: 5
Thai Chicken Fried Rice with Scallions and
Mint, page 94
PointsPlus value: 7
Turkey Soup with Sweet Potato and Dill,
page 95
PointsPlus value: 6
Tuna with Cilantro-Ginger Sauce, page 96
PointsPlus value: 5
Shrimp Fra Diavolo, page 97
PointsPlus value: 7
Miso-Crusted Cod, page 99
PointsPlus value: 4
Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions,
page 100
PointsPlus value: 7
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Ch. 5 Beef, Pork & Lamb
Cider-Braised Beef with Root Vegetables,
page 106
PointsPlus value: 9
Apricot-Thyme Pork Loin with Port Wine
Sauce, page 126
PointsPlus value: 9
Rosemary Roast Beef Tenderloin and
Vegetables, page 108
PointsPlus value: 8
Pizza with Peppers and Prosciutto, page 128
PointsPlus value: 9
Grilled Flank Steak with Feta-Herb Sauce,
page 109
PointsPlus value: 5
Asian Beef and Bok Choy Salad, page 111
PointsPlus value: 5
Ginger Hoisin Burgers with Asian Slaw,
page 113
PointsPlus value: 6
Italian Beef and Pasta Bake, page 114
PointsPlus value: 8
Big Red Beef Stew, page 117
PointsPlus value: 10
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Fig
Sauce, page 118
PointsPlus value: 6
Sage-Rubbed Pork Chops with Mushrooms,
page 119
PointsPlus value: 5
Meatloaf with Shiitakes and Caramelized
Onions, page 121
PointsPlus value: 6
Grilled Pork with Tamarind Sauce, page 122
PointsPlus value: 4
Pork and Peanut Stir-Fry, page 124
PointsPlus value: 6
Horseradish-Glazed Grilled Ham with Sweet
Potatoes, page 125
PointsPlus value: 7
Lamb Chops with Artichokes, Garlic, and
Mint, page 129
PointsPlus value: 4
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Ch. 6 Poultry
Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken Pot Pies,
page 132
PointsPlus value: 10
Honey-Herb Roast Turkey Breast with Pan
Gravy, page 150
PointsPlus value: 5
Sage and Orange Baked Chicken with
Butternut Squash, page 134
PointsPlus value: 6
Turkey Cutlets with Lemon, page 151
PointsPlus value: 4
Oven-Braised Chicken and Cremini
Mushrooms, page 135
PointsPlus value: 5
Warm Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese
Dressing, page 136
PointsPlus value: 5
Chicken with Noodles and Vegetables in
Ginger Broth, page 139
PointsPlus value: 8
Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Zucchini Salad,
page 140
PointsPlus value: 5
Tea-Poached Chicken Fattoush Salad,
page 141
PointsPlus value: 8
Middle Eastern Chicken Kebabs with Rice
Pilaf, page 142
PointsPlus value: 9
Chicken and Black Bean Chili, page 144
PointsPlus value: 5
Gingery Chicken Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and
Peppers, page 145
PointsPlus value: 5
Coffee-Braised Chicken Thighs, page 146
PointsPlus value: 5
Chicken and White Bean Stew with Lemon
and Sage, page 147
PointsPlus value: 8
Chicken and Black Bean Mole Tostadas,
page 149
PointsPlus value: 9
Turkey Meatball Hero Sandwiches, page 152
PointsPlus value: 11
Cuban-Style Sloppy Joes, page 154
PointsPlus value: 6
Spinach and Nut-Stuffed Cornish Hens,
page 155
PointsPlus value: 9
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Ch. 7 Seafood
Grilled Salmon with Orchard Fruit Salad,
page 158
PointsPlus value: 6
Salmon with Mango-Ginger Salsa, page 160
PointsPlus value: 5
Poached Salmon with Dilled Yogurt, page 161
PointsPlus value: 7
Tuna with Grapefruit-Avocado Relish,
page 163
PointsPlus value: 7
Mediterranean Wheat Berry and Tuna Salad,
page 164
PointsPlus value: 6
Tilapia with Portuguese Tomato Sauce,
page 165
PointsPlus value: 6
Chinese-Style Steamed Fish with Sugar Snap
Peas, page 166
PointsPlus value: 5
Roast Cod with Fennel and Potatoes,
page 168
PointsPlus value: 7
Spanish Shrimp and Rice Stew, page 169
PointsPlus value: 6
Garlic Shrimp and Pasta with Tomatoes
and Rosemary, page 171
PointsPlus value: 9
Shrimp and Spinach Salad with Lemon
Dressing, page 172
PointsPlus value: 4
Scallop and Asparagus Stir-Fry, page 173
PointsPlus value: 6
Curried Steamed Mussels with Oven Frites,
page 174
PointsPlus value: 8
Lemon-Basil Clam Chowder, page 175
PointsPlus value: 4
Clams Steamed in Chile Broth with Angel
Hair Pasta, page 177
PointsPlus value: 8
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Ch. 8 Beans & Grains
Turkey and Rice Arancini, page 180
PointsPlus value: 10
White Bean Stew with Crisp Pancetta and
Rosemary, page 183
PointsPlus value: 4
Greek Chicken and Pasta Salad with Tzatziki
Dressing, page 184
PointsPlus value: 8
Sweet Chili-Glazed Chicken with Quinoa Pilaf,
page 185
PointsPlus value: 6
Pesto Salmon Fillets over French Lentils,
page 186
PointsPlus value: 10
Moroccan Harira, page 188
PointsPlus value: 5
Lentil Falafel Sandwiches, page 189
PointsPlus value: 8
Two-Bean Minestrone, page 191
PointsPlus value: 7
Mushroom-Barley Stuffed Cabbage,
page 192
PointsPlus value: 7
Middle Eastern Vegetarian Chili, page 193
PointsPlus value: 6
Thai Shrimp with Edamame, page 194
PointsPlus value: 6
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato-Basil Pesto,
page 196
PointsPlus value: 8
Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Beurre Blanc,
page 197
PointsPlus value: 5
White Bean Ravioli with Spinach, page 199
PointsPlus value: 7
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Ch. 9 Side Dishes
Steamed Asparagus with Tarragon Gremolata,
page 202
PointsPlus value: 1
Basmati Rice with Green Beans and Shallots,
page 218
PointsPlus value: 4
Roasted Tomatoes with Rosemary and
Balsamic Vinegar, page 203
PointsPlus value: 1
Penne and Broccoli with Parmesan, page 219
PointsPlus value: 4
Smoky Red Peppers with Capers, page 204
PointsPlus value: 2
Swiss Chard with Garlic and Grape Tomatoes,
page 206
PointsPlus value: 2
Spinach with Grapes and Pine Nuts,
page 207
PointsPlus value: 3
Potato-Leek Mash, page 209
PointsPlus value: 4
Spicy Soy-Glazed Sweet Potatoes, page 210
PointsPlus value: 4
Salad-Stuffed Mushrooms, page 211
PointsPlus value: 2
Roasted Eggplant–Tomato Stacks, page 212
PointsPlus value: 3
White Beans and Greens, page 214
PointsPlus value: 5
Indian Lentil and Rice Pilaf, page 215
PointsPlus value: 6
Bulgar Pilaf with Dates and Apricots,
page 216
PointsPlus value: 6
Quinoa with Squash and Cranberries,
page 217
PointsPlus value: 5
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Ch. 10 Sweets & Treats
Banana-Cardamom Cake with Cream Cheese
Frosting, page 222
PointsPlus value: 6
Cranberry-Orange Loaf Cake, page 223
PointsPlus value: 6
Apple Butter Fruit Cake with Walnut Streusel
Topping, page 224
PointsPlus value: 6
Sour Cream–Pecan Bundt Cake, page 226
PointsPlus value: 6
Toasted Coconut Cream Pie, page 227
PointsPlus value: 5
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes,
page 229
PointsPlus value: 4
Double Chocolate Almond Pie, page 230
PointsPlus value: 6
Pear and Cranberry Crisp, page 231
PointsPlus value: 6
Blueberry-Nectarine Tart with Phyllo Crust,
page 232
PointsPlus value: 3
Roasted Pineapple with Mint and Lime,
page 234
PointsPlus value: 2
Fruit Salad with Citrus-Basil Syrup, page 235
PointsPlus value: 3
Coconut-Ginger Rice Pudding, page 236
PointsPlus value: 6
White Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies,
page 237
PointsPlus value: 2
Apricot-Almond Squares, page 239
PointsPlus value: 4
Brown Butter–Spice Cookies, page 240
PointsPlus value: 2
Chocolate-Cherry Biscotti with Chocolate
Drizzle, page 241
PointsPlus value: 1
Frozen Mocha Pie, page 242
PointsPlus value: 5