These calzones are stuffed with a summery combination of corn and broccoli, but you can use whatever you have in your fridge. Part-skim ricotta and mozzarella make these kid friendly pizza pockets lower in saturated fat. Plus a whole-wheat crust adds a nutty flavor and extra fiber. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping. Courtesy of EatingWell.com.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears-cooked and cut off)
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 4 scallions, scapes or green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• All-purpose flour for dusting
• 20 ounces prepared whole-wheat pizza dough, thawed if frozen
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
DIRECTIONS
Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 475°F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Combine broccoli, corn, mozzarella, ricotta, scallions, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into an 8-inch circle. Place a generous 3/4 cup filling on one half of each circle, leaving a 1-inch border of dough. Brush the border with water and fold the top half over the filling. Fold the edges over and crimp with a fork to seal. Make several small slits in the top to vent steam; brush each calzone with oil. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the calzones, switching the pans halfway through, until browned on top, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
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While this Emeril Lagasse cake is definitely a bit of a calorie indulgence, the butter in this recipe really makes this cake stand apart from the other oil based varieties. It can be made in a Bundt pan or into cupcakes. Try using a bit less sugar and a dash of lemon juice to elevate the icing and make it less sweet. You can also butter AND flour the pans if you are worried about your cakes sticking. Walnuts can be substituted for the pecans (or nuts can be omitted altogether). This is a great cake to make for a special occasion, party or while entertaining guests.
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 3 (9-inch) cake pans with 1 tablespoon of the butter and set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer. Add the sugar, and beat. In a medium bowl or on a piece of parchment, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, and mix well. Add the dry ingredients, alternating with the eggs, beating well after the addition of each. Add the vanilla extract and mix. Add the carrots and beat on medium speed until well incorporated, about 2 minutes. Fold in the nuts. Divide between the 3 cake pans and bake until set and a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest in the cake pans for 10 minutes. Invert onto wire racks, remove from the pans, and let cool.
For the Frosting: In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugar gradually, beating constantly. Add the vanilla and pecans. When the cake is cool, place 1 cake layer on a cake plate or stand. Spread the top with cream cheese frosting and top with a second and third cake layer, spreading the icing between each layer. Spread the icing around the sides of the cake and let harden slightly before serving. To serve, cut into wedges.
This salad makes great use of many early summer vegetables and herbs. You can add asparagus or snap peas and it can be served over a bed of lettuce. It’s a great accompaniment to fish or chicken, especially at a summer picnic or BBQ!
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups shelled edamame soy beans
• 16 oz. yellow wax beans, green beans or a combination of both
• 1 ½ cups diced red tomatoes
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or tarragon leaves
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Cook the edamame in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water, then drain well and pat dry. Repeat with the green beans and yellow beans. Combine the vegetables in a bowl.
Add the vinegar, oil, herbs, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper to a glass screw-top jar. Seal the jar and shake vigorously to mix the vinaigrette.
When you’re ready to serve, shake the jar again to re-mix the vinaigrette and pour it over the vegetables. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Alternate Method: Whisk the vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 3/4 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil. Add all of the beans, tomatoes, basil, and thyme, and toss to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and pepper, and serve.
Broccoli and Corn Calzones
Broccoli and Corn Calzones
These calzones are stuffed with a summery combination of corn and broccoli, but you can use whatever you have in your fridge. Part-skim ricotta and mozzarella make these kid friendly pizza pockets lower in saturated fat. Plus a whole-wheat crust adds a nutty flavor and extra fiber. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping. Courtesy of EatingWell.com.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears-cooked and cut off)
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 4 scallions, scapes or green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• All-purpose flour for dusting
• 20 ounces prepared whole-wheat pizza dough, thawed if frozen
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
DIRECTIONS
Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 475°F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Combine broccoli, corn, mozzarella, ricotta, scallions, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into an 8-inch circle. Place a generous 3/4 cup filling on one half of each circle, leaving a 1-inch border of dough. Brush the border with water and fold the top half over the filling. Fold the edges over and crimp with a fork to seal. Make several small slits in the top to vent steam; brush each calzone with oil. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the calzones, switching the pans halfway through, until browned on top, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake
While this Emeril Lagasse cake is definitely a bit of a calorie indulgence, the butter in this recipe really makes this cake stand apart from the other oil based varieties. It can be made in a Bundt pan or into cupcakes. Try using a bit less sugar and a dash of lemon juice to elevate the icing and make it less sweet. You can also butter AND flour the pans if you are worried about your cakes sticking. Walnuts can be substituted for the pecans (or nuts can be omitted altogether). This is a great cake to make for a special occasion, party or while entertaining guests.
INGREDIENTS
• 3 sticks, plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Pecan Cream Cheese Icing:
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 (1-pound) box confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 3 (9-inch) cake pans with 1 tablespoon of the butter and set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer. Add the sugar, and beat. In a medium bowl or on a piece of parchment, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, and mix well. Add the dry ingredients, alternating with the eggs, beating well after the addition of each. Add the vanilla extract and mix. Add the carrots and beat on medium speed until well incorporated, about 2 minutes. Fold in the nuts. Divide between the 3 cake pans and bake until set and a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest in the cake pans for 10 minutes. Invert onto wire racks, remove from the pans, and let cool.
For the Frosting: In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugar gradually, beating constantly. Add the vanilla and pecans. When the cake is cool, place 1 cake layer on a cake plate or stand. Spread the top with cream cheese frosting and top with a second and third cake layer, spreading the icing between each layer. Spread the icing around the sides of the cake and let harden slightly before serving. To serve, cut into wedges.
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Summer Vegetable Salad
Summer Vegetable Salad
This salad makes great use of many early summer vegetables and herbs. You can add asparagus or snap peas and it can be served over a bed of lettuce. It’s a great accompaniment to fish or chicken, especially at a summer picnic or BBQ!
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups shelled edamame soy beans
• 16 oz. yellow wax beans, green beans or a combination of both
• 1 ½ cups diced red tomatoes
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or tarragon leaves
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Cook the edamame in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water, then drain well and pat dry. Repeat with the green beans and yellow beans. Combine the vegetables in a bowl.
Add the vinegar, oil, herbs, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper to a glass screw-top jar. Seal the jar and shake vigorously to mix the vinaigrette.
When you’re ready to serve, shake the jar again to re-mix the vinaigrette and pour it over the vegetables. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Alternate Method: Whisk the vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 3/4 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil. Add all of the beans, tomatoes, basil, and thyme, and toss to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and pepper, and serve.
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