180 low making Recipes

you will need : makes 2 large baguettes or 4-5 smaller loaves(12 inches), sponge, bread flour, warm water(110 degrees ), instant or rapid rise yeast, dough, bread flour, instant or rapid rise yeast, warm water (110degrees), salt, glaze, egg beaten with 2 tbsp water, directions: this recipe requires 2 days... so plan ahead ., day 1, make the sponge. in a medium bowl, stir all of the ingredients until combined. you will need to cover the bowl with plastic wrap. let it sit at room temp until the sponge has risen and fallen at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours. i made mine in the late afternoon and started on it in the morning., day 2, in a mixer bowl, fitted with the dough hook, combine 3 cups of the flour and yeast. on low speed, add water and mix until the dough comes together. it will be about 2 minutes. stop the mixer and cover the bowl with a plastic wrap. let it sit at room temp for 20 minutes. after the 20 minutes. remove the plastic wrap and add the sponge from the previous day. add the salt and knead the dough on medium-low for about 8 minutes. after about 4 minutes, if the dough is still sticking to the sides if the bowl, add the remaining 1/2 cup flour, 2 tbsp at a time. the dough should not stick to sides only to the bottom of the bowl. complete kneading the dough for the additional 4 minutes. you should have kneaded the dough for a total of 8 minutes., turn the dough on a lightly floured counter top. form into a nice ball ., place the dough into a large , lightly oiled bowl. cover tightly with greased plastic wrap. let rise in a warm place. like with all my breads i let it rise in a cozy oven. (i turn on the oven for about a minute and then turn it off. ...it should feel just cozy, not hot or too warm.)let rise 1 hour., after the initial 1 hour rise time , you will need to turn the dough 2 times slide a bench scraper under 1 side of the dough. gently lift and fold 1/3 of the dough toward the center., repeat with the other side. finally, fold the dough in half perpendicular to the first folds. this should be a rough square. let it rise for 30 minutes . the process of turning and folding. cover the bowl with plastic wrap. let rise for an additional 30 minutes. this process stretches the dough gently and ensures that the sheets of gluten in the bread provide the proper structure and strength. top a large rimless(or inverted) baking sheet with parchment paper. turn the dough onto a lightly floured counter top. divide it into 2 loaves(i divided mine in 4-5 pieces as my baking stone is too small)., shape each piece into a baguette and lay each piece seam side down. space them about 4-5 inches apart., shaping the baguettes, work with 1 piece at a time. gently pat the dough into a rectangle., gently fold the bottom third of the dough up to the center. press to seal. bring the bottom of the dough up to the top and seal., flour your hand and create a large crease down the middle., top and the bottom of the dough together making sure it is secure ., gently roll the baguette back and forth to make a long log. lay each piece seam side down unto a parchment lined baking sheet., remember to space them. mist the baguettes with vegetable oil and cover loosely with plastic wrap.( i didn tsp cover them with plastic wrap). let rise in a warm place till doubled about 1 hr to 1 1/2 hr., after about 40 minutes of rising time prepare your oven. adjust your oven rack to the lower-middle position. place a baking stone on the rack and heat the oven to 500 degrees. let the baking stone heat for 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour. after the baguettes have doubled in size, score them with 1/2 inch slashes. use a very sharp knife or a sharp blade. brush the breads with egg-water mixture. carefully slide the breads and parchment paper unto the baking stone. immediately reduce the oven to 425 degrees. don tsp forget this step. bake until golden and center of bread registers at 210 or about 25 minutes. rotate loaves halfway to ensure even browning. i don tsp think i bothered with turning them. let cool for about 30 minutes. this bread is amazing for steak sandwiches. delicious, recipe was adapted from america s test kitchen baking cookbook .

low sodium chicken broth, boiling water, green onion, diced, mushrooms, chopped, squash, chopped (i used a baby crook squash), rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, white pepper, cornstarch , with, water (to make solution)

makes approx 20 biscuit, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, fine salt, cold unsalted butter, low-fat milk , plus extra milk for brushing, grated 2 year old cheddar cheese, fresh basil, chopped

low-fat mayonnaise, prepared pesto sauce (, of course , you could make your own!), fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (look for this in the specialty cheese section of your grocery, or you could use part-skim mozzarella), ripe tomato

tomatoes , halved lengthwise, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary or 1 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, chopped fresh thyme or 1 1/4 tsp dried thyme, dried crushed red pepper flakes, chicken stock (or, to make recipe vegetarian , use vegetable stock or low-sodium vegetable broth) or 6 cups canned low sodium chicken broth (or, to make recipe vegetarian, use vegetable stock or low-sodium vegetable broth), chopped fresh basil, french bread (1/4-inch-thick slices)

vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth, fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced, scallions, chopped, green and white parts kept separate, fresh squeezed orange juice, extra virgin olive oil , or grapeseed oil, carrot, peeled and finely diced, grated fresh ginger, grated orange zest, arborio rice, sake , mirin (a sweet rice wine) or white wine, yogurt cheese (to make , take non-fat or low-fat plain yogurt and put it into a fine colander with either paper towels or a coffee filter. set it over a container to collect the moisture and allow it to drain for 6 hours or overnight, but i have done this in as short as an hour, while not cheese it s still lost a lot of liquid. scoop the cheese out of the filter) or greek style yogurt or heavy cream, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

margarine, onion, chopped, garlic clove, finely chopped, dried lentils, water, low sodium chicken broth (i make my own broth and use about a litre and a half), carrots, peeled and thinly sliced, red potatoes, cubed (i leave skins on for extra nutrition), dried marjoram, dried tarragon, pepper, frozen peas (you can use canned if you want but that will increase the sodium content), uncooked orzo pasta (can substitute with small pasta of any shape), diced tomatoes with juice (i use the low sodium of course!)

onion, chopped, garlic, minced, butter or 1/4 cup margarine (to make a low fat dish, use liquid buds), whole tomatoes (i like to chop these up some), chicken broth, spaghetti, broken into pieces and uncooked, picante sauce, cumin, cooked white meat chicken or 2 cups turkey, cut into bitesized cubes (you can use leftovers or canned), grated cheddar cheese (use non-fat or low-fat cheese if desired)

jiffy cornbread mix, egg beaters egg substitute or 1/4 cup egg substitute, skim milk, fat free ranch dressing (or make your own 1 package. dry ranch salad dressing mix, 8 oz fat-free sour cream, and 1 cup low-fa), canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed, cranberry beans or 16 oz october beans, shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, ripe summer tomatoes, diced and drained or 1 pint sweet grape tomatoes, cut in half, green bell pepper, diced, red bell pepper, diced, spring onions, thinly sliced (optional), chopped green chilies, drained, canned corn, drained, coarsely chopped romaine lettuce, frozen green pea, thawed, hormel real bacon bits (i use hormel or oscar mayer) (optional), cooked elbow macaroni (optional), black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained (optional), broccoli florets , cut into bite-size buds (optional), diced celery (optional), sliced water chestnuts, cut in quarters (optional), kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional), canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained (optional), canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)

pasta (your choice , but i like rotini), onion - diced, mushrooms - diced, butter, olive oil, worcestershire, dry white wine, garlic powder, salt/pepper to taste, butter, flour, whole milk (don tsp try to make this low-fat or low-calorie, just enjoy as is!), bay leaves, bouquet garnish (i use a japanese bag, pre-made but you can make your own), cayenne pepper, sharp cheddar - shredded, swiss - shredded, reggiano - shredded, gouda - shredded, sour cream, crushed cheese crackers, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil

meat filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., rather than cooking onions separately for the filling , we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., percent lean ) ground beef, ground pork, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), minced fresh parsley leaves, minced fresh chives, egg white , lightly beaten, salt, ground black pepper, instructions, mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl until uniformly combined. use right away to fill pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days., mushroom filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., rather than cooking onions separately for the filling , we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., white mushrooms , wiped clean and quartered, unsalted butter, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tbsp), dried porcini mushrooms , rinsed and minced, salt, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), sour cream, minced fresh parsley leaves, ground black pepper, instructions, pulse the white mushrooms in a food processor until finely chopped , about 15 pulses; transfer to a bowl and set aside. melt the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. stir in the processed mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, and 1/4 tsp salt. cover, turn the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are wet and wilted, about 7 minutes., uncover, increase the heat to medium-high heat, and continue to cook until the mushroom liquid has evaporated and the mixture clumps and is starting to brown, about 7 minutes., add the reserved chopped caramelized onions. stir in the sour cream and cook until the mixture is sticky and cohesive but not wet, about 30 seconds. transfer the mixture to a bowl; cool slightly. stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste before filling the pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days., potato and cheese filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., while we prefer the flavor and texture of farmer s cheese here, an equal amount of ricotta cheese can be substituted. use either a food mill or a ricer to process the cooked potatoes for the filling; do not use a food processor or the filling will have a gummy texture. rather than cooking onions separately for the filling, we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., russet potato (about 9 oz), peeled and sliced 3/4 inch thick, salt, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), cheddar cheese , shredded (about 1/3 cup), farmers cheese (about 1/4 cup) (see note ), unsalted butter, ground black pepper, instructions, cover the potatoes by 1 inch of water in a large saucepan and add 1 tbsp salt. bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender and a fork can be slipped easily into the center, 10 to 12 minutes. drain the potatoes into a colander., a food mill or ricer over a medium bowl and process the potatoes into the bowl. add the caramelized onions. stir in the cheeses and butter until incorporated and season with salt and pepper to taste. cool slightly before filling the pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days.

low sodium chicken broth , plus water to make 2 cups, reduced sodium soy sauce (preferably kikkoman), dehydrated onion soup mix, fresh mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced, extra virgin olive oil, butter or 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or 1 tbsp each), uncooked orzo pasta, chopped onion, garlic, pressed or finely chopped,more to taste, water chestnut , rinsed under very hot water,drained,and thinly sliced, sliced scallion (green onions), chopped fresh parsley leaves, frozen peas, thawed and patted dry, freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper

low-fat tofu, firm, canola oil, gingerroot, fresh, peeled and minced, garlic cloves, minced, red curry paste, onion, chopped, diced tomatoes, light coconut milk, sugar, frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots), cilantro, fresh, chopped, salt, bow tie pasta, cooked (makes 3 cups)

low-fat buttermilk, reduced-fat mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, anchovy fillets, rinsed, garlic clove, minced, salt, fresh ground pepper, parmesan cheese (i used grated & added a little extra to make it thick)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, black pepper (to taste), prepared bottled teriyaki sauce, divided, green bell peppers, seeded and sliced, red bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips, onions, chopped, pineapple tidbits, well drained, heavy-duty aluminum foil

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, onion, diced, zucchini , or other green squash, diced (or if you prefer, you could make with all yellow squash, just don tsp mix or the color will be ugly), low-salt chicken broth, preferably homemade (or you could use vegetable stock and make it vegetarian), curry powder , or to taste, ground ginger , or to taste, heavy cream, salt and pepper, to taste, fried pipetas (pumpkin seeds), optional

red lobster shrimp pasta, olive oil, garlic, minced, shrimp, peeled, deveined and remove tails, clam juice or chicken broth, dry white wine, heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan cheese, lemon juice and chopped parsley, dried basil leaves and dried oregano leaves, crushed, linguine pasta (8 oz) cooked and drained, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. add garlic ; reduce heat to low. simmer until garlic is tender. add shrimp in same skillet and cook over medium-low heat until opaque. remove; reserve liquid in pan. add clam juice (i use the chicken broth when i m out of clam juice); bring to a boil. add wine; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes, stirring constantly. reduce heat to low; add cream, stirring constantly. add cheese; stir until, smooth. cook until thickened ., add shrimp to sauce. heat through. add remaining except linguine. pour over linguine in large bowl; toss gently to coat. serve with additional grated parmesan cheese, if desired. makes 6 servings.