30 reduced side Recipes

reduced-sodium chicken broth, chopped onions, divided, reduced-sodium soy sauce, butter, dried thyme, minute brown rice, fresh cauliflowerets, fresh broccoli florets, sweet red peppers , julienned, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, salted cashews, shredded cheddar cheese

fresh squeezed orange juice, fat free chicken broth, honey (if you like your sides on the sweeter side) (optional), cornstarch, extra virgin olive oil, carrots , julienned or 2 (10 oz) bags shredded or 2 (10 oz) bags julienne-cut, butter, salt

cider vinegar, instant apple cider drink mix, shredded cabbage, reduced-fat mayonnaise, dijon mustard, rye bread, reduced-fat swiss cheese (about 1/2 lb), corned beef , lean and thinly sliced and julienne (or shaved)

fresh broccoli florets, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth, sliced pimientos, drained, salt, pepper, pine nuts

rutabagas, olive oil, garlic, peeled and halved, low-fat, reduced sodium chicken broth, sugar, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper

great northern beans, drained, chopped onion, divided, grated parmesan cheese, salt, divided, black pepper, divided, garlic cloves, divided, black beans, drained, chopped green chiles, drained, ground cumin, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, sliced green onion tops, garlic pita chips

water, uncooked long grain rice, quick-cooking barley, salt, onion, chopped, carrots, chopped, sweet red pepper, chopped, turnip, chopped, chopped celery or celery root, minced fresh gingerroot, olive oil, fresh spinach , torn, canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained, reduced-sodium soy sauce

garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise, olive oil, baby arugula or baby spinach, salt, garlic cloves, chopped fresh oregano, grated fresh lemon zest, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, boneless leg of lamb , trimmed of fat on both sides and butterflied (from an 8-lb lamb leg on the bone; see cooks notes, red onions, peeled and root ends trimmed, but left intact, red potatoes, carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces, olive oil, divided, salt, freshly ground black pepper, asparagus, ends trimmed and stalks cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces, pan drippings from lamb, dry white wine, chicken stock or reduced-sodium broth, cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp cold water, salt, freshly ground black pepper

organic drained chick peas, organic onion, organic garlic, water, salt , pepper(lots) and grass fed butter(1-2 tbsp) to taste., simmer the chickpeas , onion and garlic in water until all liquid has reduced. throw the hot mixture into a blender or food processor with sea salt, pepper and a nice portion of butter and blend until smooth. serve right away hot, re-warm in oven or serve cold as a dip or side-dish.

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cooled and chopped, celery ribs, chopped (include the leaves!), chopped sweet onion, chopped carrot, water chestnuts, drained and chopped, chopped cashews, tarragon, ginger, mayonnaise (start on the low side), reduced sodium soy sauce (sometimes i use a bit more), sugar, black pepper, salt (or more )

sliced celery, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, butter, reduced-sodium chicken broth, water, cubed peeled potatoes, julienned carrots, pepper, chopped fresh parsley

uncooked wild rice or 1 cup wild rice, instant chicken soup powder, bagged broccoli , slaw (or mixture of small broccoli flowerets & carrot slices), walnut pieces (optional), red bell pepper, cut in strips, green onions, thinly sliced, jalapeno jack cheese , havarti or 3/4 cup gouda cheese, cut into small cubes, cooked roast beef, shaved or thinly sliced cut into strips, fat-reduced honey mustard dressing, lemon juice, curry powder, fresh ground pepper

canned great northern beans, drained, chopped onion, divided, grated parmesan cheese, salt, divided, black pepper, divided, garlic cloves, divided, canned black beans, drained, canned diced green chiles, drained, ground cumin, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2oz), sliced green onion top, pita bread (6-inch), butter-flavored cooking spray, garlic powder

water, uncooked long grain rice, quick-cooking barley, salt, onion, chopped, carrots, chopped, sweet red pepper, chopped, turnip, chopped, chopped celery or 1/2 cup celery root, minced fresh gingerroot, crisco light olive oil, fresh spinach , torn, canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained, reduced sodium soy sauce

unsweetened applesauce, crushed pineapple drained and reserve juice, skim milk, egg beaters, vanilla, flour, sugar, baking powder, brown sugar

boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed (1-1 1/4 lb total ), salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, divided, minced scallion, whites only, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh ginger, reduced-sodium chicken broth, cider vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar (i tend to like sweet and sour combinations a bit on the tart side, add more or substitut) or 1 tsp substitute (i tend to like sweet and sour combinations a bit on the tart side, add more or substitut), sliced scallion top, green only, cornstarch, reduced sodium soy sauce

all-purpose bleached flour (she notes: this flour is softer than unbleached flour and helps to make tender pancakes), sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, milk, egg, unsalted butter, melted, vanilla extract, vegetable oil for griddle, variations, lemon poppy seed pancakes : follow pancake recipe, whisking 1 tsp. of finely grated lemon zest and 1 tsp. of poppy seeds into the dry ingredients., orange cardamom pancakes : follow pancake recipe, whisking 1tsp. of finely grated orange zest and 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom into the dry ingredients., gingerbread pancakes : follow pancake recipe, substituting 4 tsps. of molasses for the sugar and adding it to the wet ingredients, then whisking 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 tsps. ground ginger and 1/8 tsp. ground cloves into the dry ingredients., chocolate chip pancakes : follow pancake recipe, sprinkling 1 tbsp. of miniature chocolate chips over the uncooked side of each pancake as it cooks., banana nutmeg : follow pancake recipe, whisking 1/2 tsp. nutmeg into the dry ingredients and dropping 5 or 6 thin slices of banana (you ll need 2 small bananas total) over the uncooked side of each pancake as it cooks., ginger pancakes : follow pancake recipe, whisking 1 tsp. ginger into the dry ingredients and sprinkling 1 tbsp. of finely chopped crystallized ginger (about 1/2 cup total) over the uncooked side of each pancake as it cooks., lemon blueberry : follow pancake recipe, whisking 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest into the dry ingredients and sprinkling about 2 tbsp. frozen blueberries (you ll need about 1 cup total) over the uncooked side of each pancake as it cooks., almond pancakes : follow pancake recipe, substituting 1 tsp. of almond extract for the vanilla extract., corn pancakes : flowwow pancake recipe, reducing flour to 3/4 cup and whisking 1/2 cup fine yellow corn meal into dry ingredients, and sprinkling 2 tbsp. of frozen corn (about 1 cup total) over the uncooked side of each pancake as it cooks.

flemish beef stew, american-style beer is used in this recipe. if you want to try another beer, go for a belgian ale - an imported pilsner might be too bitter., beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, onions (6 to 8 medium), chopped (7 cups), turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, pilsner-style beer such as budweiser, dijon mustard, thick) slices country-style bread, beef dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 tsp salt., heat oil and butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 2 to 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. transfer to a plate., add onions and remaining 1/4 tsp salt to pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to moderately low and cover pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes more., add beef along with any juices on plate, bay leaves, and beer and bring to a simmer., meanwhile , spread 1 tbsp mustard on each side of bread slices, then place bread on top of stew. simmer stew, covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours., just before serving, stir bread into stew, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is incorporated and stew is thickened. season with salt., stew can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. reheat over moderate heat., makes 6 to 8 main-course servings.