6 plain ahead Recipes

potatoes (about 4 large), salt, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, neufchatel cheese, softened, nonfat plain yogurt, milk, salt, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, melted, paprika

ruby port, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, orange , zest of, strips, sultanas, currants, raisins, ready to eat prunes, chopped, sliced almonds, glace cherries, quartered, softened butter, soft brown sugar, organic eggs, beaten, plain flour, cinnamon, mixed spice, ground ginger, orange , zest of, grated

healthy, make-ahead, total time : 30 min, good news chickpeas are rich in both types of dietary fiber , which are important for maintaining heart health and for stabilizing blood sugar levels. pam anderson uses them as the base for this indian-flavored creamy (though cream-free) soup, which she prepares by first pureeing it, then simmering it, to save time. pureed beans give you richness without having to enrich the soup, she says., two 19-oz cans chickpeas, drained, light coconut milk, whole tomatoes, drained and chopped (1/2 cup), naturally sweetened apple juice, cilantro leaves, garam masala, ground ginger, chicken stock or low-sodium broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced

plain yogurt, cream cheese, softened, instant vanilla pudding mix, crushed pineapple, drained well (i go ahead and use a whole small can, even though it may be more than 1/4 cup), coconut extract, imitation rum flavoring/extract