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small small step step solutions solutions they they can can implement implement little little by by little, little, leading leading to to big big payoffs payoffs down down the the road road for for themselves themselves and and their their families. families. With With Recipe Recipe Rehab, Rehab, were were able able to to give give people people the the tools tools and and information information they they need need to to create create dishes dishes they they can can feel feel good good about about cooking cooking any any night night of of theweek. the week. Weve also got you covered onlineand on the gowith RecipeRehab.com. Inspired Weve also got you covered onlineand on the gowith RecipeRehab.com. inspired by by the the book, book, the the site site caters caters to to anyone anyone looking looking for for easy, easy, accessible accessible ways ways to to eat eat healthier. healthier. With With tons tons of of chef chef tips, tips, simple simple swaps, swaps, how-to how-to videos, videos, and and more, more, RecipeRehab.com RecipeRehab.com makes makes it it easier easier than than ever ever for for home home cooks cooks to to get get healthy healthy without without skipping skipping all all their their favorite favorite foods. foods. We We also also believe believe that that health health should should never never be be an an inconveniencebreakfast inconveniencebreakfast on on the the go go or or last-minute last-minute weeknight weeknight dinners dinners can can be be fast, fast, delicious, delicious, and and still still good good for for the the whole whole family. family. All All of of the the recipes recipes in in this this book book were were created created by by real real chefs chefs and and trained trained professionals professionals who who know know

When When Ii was was asked asked to to cook cook on on the the premiere premiere season season of of what what became became the the hit hit show show Recipe Recipe Rehab Rehab on ABC stations, my initial reaction was; Why hadnt anyone produced a show like this before!? on ABc stations, my initial reaction was; Why hadnt anyone produced a show like this before!? Finally, Finally, there there was was a a TV TV program program that that shared shared not not only only a a fresh fresh perspective perspective on on delicious, delicious, satisfying satisfying meals meals created created by by real real chefs, chefs, but but also also provided provided a a huge huge wake-up wake-up call call about about the the kinds kinds of of (un(unhealthy) healthy) foods foods we we are are feeding feeding our our families families on on a a daily daily basis. basis. Weve Weve all all heard heard the the statistics statistics about about the the health health crisis crisis facing facing Americans: Americans: About About two-thirds two-thirds of of the the adult adult population population is is classified classified as as overweight overweight or or obese, obese, and and among among our our children, children, approximately approximately one one in in three three kids kids and and teens teens is is overweight overweight or or obese. obese. Even even more more disturbing disturbing is is the the fact fact that, that, acaccording cording to to a a recent recent study, study, the the number number of of obese obese adults adults is is on on track track to to increase increase dramatically dramatically over over the the next next twenty twenty years. years. Its its clear clear that that this this is is a a complex complex problem problem that that will will require require a a number number of of apapproaches proaches to to solve, solve, from from changes changes in in public public policy policy to to changes changes in in our our attitudes attitudes and and lifestyles. lifestyles. But But one one change change we we can can all all implement implement right right now now is is to to spend spend a a little little more more of of our our time time cooking cooking and and eating eating healthy healthy meals meals at at home. home. It it has has been been shown shown that that shared shared family family meals meals have have a a number number of of healthy healthy benefits: benefits: families families who who cook cook at at home home and and eat eat together together are are known known to to eat eat more more fruits fruits and and vegetables, vegetables, eat eat fewer fewer fried fried foods foods and and junk junk foods, foods, and and drink drink less less soda soda than than other other families. families. And And kids kids who who eat eat at at home home with with their their families families have have a a lower lower body body mass mass index index (BMI) (BMi) than than those those who who dontthey dontthey also also perform perform better in school! better in school! What What Ii love love about about Recipe Recipe Rehab Rehab is is that that it it gives gives everyone everyone in in America America the the power power to to create create incredible-tasting, incredible-tasting, restaurant-quality restaurant-quality foods foods that that are are also also good good for for them, them, right right in in his his or or her her own own kitchen. kitchen. Each each week, week, two two celebrity celebrity chefs chefs face face off off in in a a competition competition to to transform transform a a familys familys favorite favorite unhealthy, unhealthy, high-calorie high-calorie dish dish into into something something that that tastes tastes just just as as delicious, delicious, but but is is much much healthier. healthier. And And when when Ii say say the the chefs chefs face face off, off, Im im not not kiddingwe kiddingwe are are in in it it to to win win it! it! Heres Heres the the lineup lineup of of my my fierce fierce competitors, competitors, whose whose recipes recipes you you will will soon soon be be preparing preparing and and eating eating (for (for more more information information on on these these amazing amazing chefs, chefs, turn turn to to page page viii): viii): Spike Spike Mendelsohn, Mendelsohn, Aida Aida Mollenkamp, Mollenkamp, Scott Scott Leibfried, Leibfried, Govind Govind Armstrong, Jet Tila, Jill Davie, Daniel Green, Laura Vitale, Calvin Harris, Jaden Hair, and Mareya Armstrong, Jet Tila, Jill Davie, Daniel Green, Laura Vitale, calvin Harris, Jaden Hair, and Mareya Ibrahim. ibrahim. We We are are lucky lucky to to have have an an amazingly amazingly talented talented group group of of notable notable chefs, chefs, food food writers, writers, and and cooks cooks on on this this show show (as (as well well as as on on RecipeRehab.com RecipeRehab.com and and in in this this book)! book)! Weve Weve all all signed signed on on to to be be a a part part of of the the Recipe Recipe Rehab Rehab project project because because we we care care deeply deeply about about the the health health and and wellness wellness issues issues facing facing Americans. Americans. As As culinary culinary professionals, professionals, we we feel feel that that it it is is our our duty duty to to share share the the knowledge knowledge and and skills skills weve weve learned learned in in the the kitchen kitchen through through years years of of hard hard work work and and practice practice to to help help home home cooks cooks find find
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a a thing thing or or two two about about how how to to make make food food taste taste delicious delicious and and look look beautiful, beautiful, and and how how to to translate translate chef-y recipes into easy-to-master meals for anyone cooking at home. chef-y recipes into easy-to-master meals for anyone cooking at home. For For example, example, Chef chef Laura Laura Vitales Vitales French French Toast Toast Casserole casserole is is the the perfect perfect Sunday-morning Sunday-morning breakbreakfast fast for for a a crowd. crowd. It it can can be be prepared prepared the the night night before, before, so so you you just just pop pop it it in in the the oven oven in in the the morning morning and, and, voila voila warm, warm, wholesome wholesome breakfast breakfast for for only only 160 160 calories calories per per serving. serving. And And then then theres theres Chef chef Jill Jill Daviss Daviss Better Better than than Takeout Takeout Orange Orange Chicken, chicken, an an amazing amazing weeknight weeknight dinner dinner option option that that you you can can whip whip together together in in a a mere mere thirty thirty minutes minutes (less (less time time than than it it takes takes for for your your local local Chinese chinese joint joint to to deliver!), deliver!), and and offers offers plenty plenty of of flavor flavor and and nutrition nutrition for for under under 500 500 calories. calories. And And of of course, course, theres theres always always room room for for dessert. dessert. Chef chef Spike Spike Mendelsohn Mendelsohn will will show show you you how how to to make make his his flaky, flaky, delicious delicious Phyllo phyllo Apple Apple Cups, cups, which which take take fifteen fifteen minutes minutes to to bake bake and and will will satisfy satisfy your your apple apple pie pie cravings cravings for for less less than than 150 150 calories! calories! In in addition addition to to sharing sharing our our favorite favorite recipes, recipes, we we also also wanted wanted to to empower empower you you to to make make healthier healthier versions of your own family traditions. Throughout the book youll find tips and tricks that versions of your own family traditions. Throughout the book youll find tips and tricks that will will help help you you get get creative creative and and rehab rehab your your favorite favorite over-the-top over-the-top recipes recipes with with improved improved cooking cooking techniques techniques and and smart smart ingredient ingredient substitutions. substitutions. Being Being part part of of the the Recipe Recipe Rehab Rehab TV TV show, show, Web Web site, site, and and book book has has been been a a humbling humbling and and moving moving experience experience for for me. me. Ii feel feel lucky lucky to to have have met met so so many many incredible incredible people, people, and and to to have have the the opporopportunity to watch firsthand as families lives are changed by the simple act of cooking the tunity to watch firsthand as families lives are changed by the simple act of cooking the right right foods, foods, the the right right way. way. Ii urge urge you you to to take take inspiration inspiration from from those those families families and and try, try, cook, cook, test, test, taste, taste, and and explore explore all all of of the the recipes recipes in in this this book. book. And And even even more more important, important, Ii urge urge you you to to get get excited excited about about eating eating real, real, delicious, delicious, clean clean foods foods again. again. Making Making better better choices choices is is in! in! Being Being healthy healthy and and happy happy will will never never go go out out of of style. style. Life Life should should be be full full of of good good taste. taste. xx, xx,

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Ch e f J i l l Dav i e

is the chef de cuisine at Josie restaurant, named one of the top

Meet Our Chefs . . .

twenty-five restaurants in L.A. by Los Angeles Magazine. She was named one of the top ten students of the year at the Culinary Institute of America and received the Baby Chef from Food and Wine magazine. Shes also competed on the Food Networks The Next Iron Chef and is the cohost of Shopping with Chefs on Fine Living TV with David Myers.
C h e f D an i e l G r e e n

hails from England and is author of three cookbooks, which

feature health-conscious and delicious recipes. Inspired by his own successful weight loss, he advocates for healthy cooking, and has made television appearC h e f S p i k e M e nd e l s o h n

is the owner of two Washington, D.C., restaurants,

ances on the BBC and many other networks.

Good Stuff Eatery and We, The Pizza. He has cooked at the famed Les Crayres in France, worked for Thomas Keller at Bouchon in Napa Valley, and spent time at Le Cirque and Mai House in New York City. A familiar face to many TV viewers, Chef Spike competed on Bravos Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef All-Stars, and the Food Networks The Next Iron Chef.
C h e f A i da M o l l e n k am p C h e f La u ra V i t a l e

is a chef, writer, and the host the popular YouTube cooking

series, Laura in the Kitchen. Born and raised in Italy until the age of twelve, Laura learned the joy and art of Italian cooking from her grandmother, and later worked in her familys restaurants.

attended Cornell Universitys School of Hotel AdminisC h e f C a l v i n Harr i s

tration and honed her kitchen skills at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. She is the food editor at CHOW magazine and star of FoodCrafters on the Cooking Channel. She was previously the host of Ask Aida on the Food Network, and is the author of the cookbook Keys to the Kitchen.
Chef Scott Leibfried

is an award-winning chef and renowned culinary devel-

oper who created the refrigerated meals for the Biggest Loser line of healthy meals. He most recently launched Inspired Food Solutions, which seeks to promote new, wholesome food brands.

has appeared on Gordon Ramsays reality show Hells

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Kitchen for the past ten seasons. He is also the lead chef adviser for the Kitchen Nightmares series. Chef Scott developed his passion for wholesome food from his
family, who have been farming produce since the 1930s. He has worked at the Four Seasons Hotel restaurant in Beverly Hills, and is the executive chef for Napa Valley Grille in Westwood, California.
C h e f G o v i nd A rms t r o ng

is a recipe developer and food columnist with a passion for fast,

fresh, and simple recipes. She is the publisher of SteamyKitchen.com, which was recently dubbed one of the best food blogs by Forbes. She is also a food columnist for Discovery Health and TLC and is the author of the Steamy Kitchen Cookbook.

is the chef and co-owner of the acclaimed Table 8

C h e f M ar e y a I b ra h i m

is the Fit Foodya chef, writer, educator, and award-

Restaurants in Los Angeles and Miami as well as 8 oz. Burger Bar and Post & Beam, which is expanding to several cities nationwide. Chef Govind has worked under such legendary California-based chefs as Wolfgang Puck (at the original Spago in Los Angeles), and Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger at City. He has appeared as a judge on Top Chef, and as a contestant on Iron Chef America.
Chef Jet Tila

winning food industry entrepreneur. Her mission is to help show how easy and satisfying it is to make every bite count with food that feeds your body, not just your face.

C A N D I C E KU M A I

received her culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu California

began cooking at an early age, growing up in his familys Thai

School of Culinary Arts and has cooked in several California-based restaurants. An alumnus of Bravos Top Chef, season 1, Candice is currently a judge on the Food Networks Iron Chef America, and is the author of two cookbooks, Cook Yourself

restaurant kitchens in Los Angeles. He served as the executive chef of Wazuzu, a pan-Asian bistro at on the Las Vegas strip, from 2008 to 2011, and most recently opened a new restaurant in Santa Monica, the Charleston.
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Sexy and Pretty Delicious. She also stars on the E! reality series Playing with Fire.

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Fully Loaded Breakfast Burritos with Avocado Salsa

Recipe by Chef Govind Armstrong
Breakfast burritos are a weakness for many people, especially if you live out West theyre available on seemingly every street corner! While those versions are typically packed with saturated fat and cholesterol, this rehabbed version cuts back on the unhealthy fat and increases the protein and fiber for a hearty, satisfying breakfast. Stuffed with eggs, black beans, grilled chicken, spinach, and low- fat cheddar cheese, this burrito really is fully loaded w ith nutrition. For breakfast on the go, just add a spoonful of the salsa inside the burrito, wrap it in foil, and hit the road.
Serves 6

A v o cad o S a l sa :

B u rr i t o :

2 cups baby spinach leaves 2 large eggs, preferably cage- f ree, lightly beaten 1 cup liquid egg substitute, such as Egg Beaters 1 cup reduced- fat shredded cheddar cheese 6 (6- inch) whole wheat tortillas, warm 12 ounces grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes

2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped 1 small ripe Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cubed 4 scallions, white and green parts, chopped cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped Juice of 1 lime teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red bell pepper, halved, cored, and thinly sliced 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon smoked paprika teaspoon coarse salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

To make the salsa, in a mixing bowl combine the tomatoes, avocado, scallions, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Toss gently to coat, taking care not to smash the avocado. Lay a piece of plastic directly on the surface of the salsa to prevent the avocados from browning, and put in the refrigerator. To make the burrito, place a large nonstick skillet over medium- high heat and coat with 1teaspoons of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the beans to the pan and cook until theyre heated through and there is no liquid remaining in the pan. Season the bean mixture with the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach leaves, a handful at a time, folding the leaves over until wilted. Once all the spinach is incorporated, scrape the mixture into a bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and return to medium heat.

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Pita Nachos with Mango Salsa

Recipe by Chef Mareya Ibrahim
When Chef Mareya went head- to- head with Chef Laura in the Nacho Challenge, she decided to take the traditional dish in a whole new direction. Using a fresh mango- tomato salsa in place of traditional jarred salsa, and pita chips in place of tortilla chips, she created a sweet- spicy dish thats loaded with nutrients. The addition of grilled chicken adds a nice boost of protein, and makes these nachos filling and satisfying.
Serves 6

M ang o - T o ma t o S a l sa :

1 ripe mango, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced (see tip, below) 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped medium red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeo, halved, seeded if desired, and minced 2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lime teaspoon kosher salt
N ac h o s :

pound grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed 1 (15- ounce) can low- sodium black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups reduced- fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup nonfat plain Greek- style yogurt Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lime teaspoon kosher salt

6 pieces reduced- carb whole wheat pita bread, such as Josephs Nonstick cooking spray 2 teaspoons ground cumin

To prepare the salsa, in a mixing bowl combine the mango, tomato, onion, jalapeo, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, zest, and salt. Toss to mix the ingredients together. Set aside to allow the flavors to come together. To prepare the nachos, preheat the oven to 300F. Halve each pita bread horizontally, to separate the top and bottom half of the pita, to make 12rounds. Cut each round into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita triangles in a single layer on two baking pans. Lightly spray the pita with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle with cumin. Bake until very lightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Top the toasted pita chips with the chicken and black beans and sprinkle on the cheese. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese has melted. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lime juice, zest, and salt. Set aside. To serve: Put the nachos on a serving platter and top with dollops of the lime- yogurt sauce and a few spoonfuls of the salsa.

Chef Tip: Mangoes

The sweet, colorful flesh of mangoes makes for a vibrant salsa that is low in fat and full of flavor. A vitamin-C powerhouse, this wellloved tropical fruit packs a nutritional punch. One cup of fresh mango supplies 35 percent of your recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin A and 100 percent of your RDA of vitamin C.

Per serving: 350 calories, 9 g total fat (5 g saturated), 41 mg cholesterol, 661 mg sodium, 28 g protein, 1 g fiber, 41 g carb
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Quinoa Fried Rice

Recipe by Chef Govind Armstrong
Fried rice ... the name says it all. Chef Govind rehabbed this high- cal takeout dish by swapping white rice for a mix of quinoa and brown rice and adding in lots of colorful vegetables like collard greens, pea sprouts, and carrots. But dont let these suggestions stop you this recipe is really just a healthy base, so you should feel free to get creative. Add as many vegetables as you like snow peas, green beans, or broccoli would all work well. You could also add a lean protein like shrimp, tofu, or chicken. This recipe is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover brown rice from another meal, and it comes together in just 30 minutes.
Serves 4

cup quinoa, rinsed 1 cup water Pinch of salt 2 cups cooked brown rice 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 cups chopped collard greens 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, run under cool water for 2 minutes to thaw cup chopped pea sprouts (optional) 3 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil Salt and pepper, to taste Hot sauce (optional)

In a small pot, combine the quinoa, water, and salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. The quinoa is cooked when you can see the curlicue popping out of each grain. Drain any excess water. Remove quinoa from heat and fluff with a fork. Microwave the brown rice on high for 2 minutes. Coat a wok or large skillet with the oil and place over medium- high heat. Give the oil a minute to heat up, then add the onion and collard greens; stir- fry for 3 minutes, until vegetables are wilted slightly but still have texture. Add the peas and carrots, sprouts (if using), prepared quinoa, and precooked brown rice. Cook and toss well for 3 to 4 minutes to distribute the ingredients. Moisten with the soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss the ingredients together to heat through; season with salt and pepper. Spoon the quinoa- and- b rown- r ice mixture out onto a serving platter. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

Per serving: 328 calories, 10 g total fat (1 g saturated), 57 mg cholesterol, 423 mg sodium, 9 g protein, 6 g fiber, 51 g carb

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Crispy Beef Tacos

Recipe by Chef Daniel Green
Chef Daniels answer to the Taco Challenge was to not only swap pork for beef but also to make his own taco shells from soft corn tortillas. Those hard taco shells that come in a box at the grocery store not only are full of fat, sodium, and preservatives; they also crack as soon as you try to stuff them. When you make your own taco shells at home, theyre healthier, tastier, and easier to work with. Chef Daniels tip for a great- tasting and nutritious taco? The best tacos get their flavor from the right blend of seasonings, not lots of salt or fat.
Serves 4

Tac o s :

8 corn tortillas Nonstick cooking spray 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced pound 90% lean ground beef teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon sun- d ried tomato paste 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon ground cumin 1 (8- ounce) can low- sodium tomato sauce cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

4 scallions, white and green parts, chopped

T o p p i ngs :

2 cups shredded lettuce cup reduced- fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 jalapeo, halved lengthwise, seeded if desired, and sliced cup fat- f ree sour cream

Preheat the oven to 300F. Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on high for 30 seconds, until pliable. Discard the paper towels and coat the tortillas with nonstick spray. Fold the tortillas over the lip of a 13- by-9- inch baking dish with handles. Bake until crisp and firm, about 15 minutes. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until soft. Add the beef, breaking the meat up with the back of a spoon, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the sun- d ried tomato paste, red pepper flakes, oregano, and cumin, stirring to combine. Stir in the tomato sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the mixture is thick. Remove from the heat and add the cilantro and scallions. To serve, spoon a c ouple of tablespoons of the meat mixture in a taco shell. Top with lettuce, cheese, jalapeo, and sour cream.
Per serving (2 tacos): 429 calories, 18 g total fat (6 g saturated), 67 mg cholesterol, 461 mg sodium, 26 g protein, 5 g fiber, 42 g carb

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Pulled Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Recipe by Chef Laura Vitale
Chef Laura rehabbed a familys indulgent pulled pork sandwich recipe by focusing on developing flavor through an inventive cooking technique. Swapping chicken for pork, she used bone- in, skin- on chicken breasts, which are full of flavor and moisture, and simply discarded the skin and bone after cooking. When combined with her homemade barbecue sauce, the tender shredded chicken takes on a sweet smokiness thats far better than anything you could find in a bottle at the grocery store.
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To make the chicken, preheat the oven to 375F. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and coat with nonstick spray. Arrange the chicken breasts side by side in the prepared baking pan and drizzle the olive oil all over the top; season with pepper. Bake the chicken until barely pink in the center, about 40 minutes. To make the sauce, put a pot over medium heat and coat with the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until soft and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste until fully incorporated. Stir in the vinegar, loosening up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the tomato puree, ketchup, Worcestershire, sugar blend, paprika, mustard, chili powder, and water. Bring the barbecue sauce to a simmer, stirring, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened. Allow the cooked chicken to cool slightly, then peel off and discard the skin. Using 2 forks, shred the meat and discard the bone. Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to incorporate. Simmer for another 5 minutes, until the chicken has soaked up the sauce and is heated through. Divide the chicken among the buns and serve.

Nonstick cooking spray 3 pounds bone- in, skin- on chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon olive oil teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar cup low- sodium tomato puree cup no- salt- added ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Splenda Brown Sugar Blend 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon chili powder cup water 12 (1- ounce) slider burger buns

Per serving (2 sandwiches): 510 calories, 13 g total fat (2 g saturated), 94 mg cholesterol, 722 mg sodium, 41 g protein, 4 g fiber, 56 g carb
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Country-Style Meatloaf
Recipe by Chef Daniel Green
There is no denying that meatloaf is the king of comfort food. The truth is, its just as easy to make a healthy one as it is a fattening one. Most meatloaf recipes call for ground chuck, pork or bacon, eggs, and bread crumbsall of which add up to a meal low in fiber and high in fat. To rehab this classic, Chef Daniel used lean ground beef and made a sauce with sun- d ried tomatoes, tomato puree, and ketchup to add moisture and flavor. Leftovers make a terrific sandwich.
Serves 6

2 teaspoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 4 sun- d ried tomatoes (without oil), reconstituted in hot water and coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley cup tomato puree cup no- salt- added ketchup 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Nonstick cooking spray 1 pounds 90% lean ground beef 1 large egg 1 large egg white teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper cup panko (Japanese- style bread crumbs)

Put a skillet over medium heat and coat with the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the sun- d ried tomatoes and continue to cook and stir until well incorporated and completely soft. Stir in the parsley, tomato puree, ketchup, and Worcestershire. Simmer the relish for 5 minutes to bring all the flavors together. Remove from the heat and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375F. Coat a 9- by-5- inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with the tomato relish, egg, and egg white; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in the bread crumbs and mix thoroughly with your hands, taking care not to overmix. Fill the loaf pan with the meat mixture and tap the pan on the counter so it settles. Flatten the top with a spatula. Put the loaf pan on a cookie sheet; this prevents the liquid from dripping and burning on the bottom of the oven. Bake for 50 minutes or until the meatloaf pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.

Per serving: 299 calories, 14 g total fat (5 g saturated), 105 mg cholesterol, 330 mg sodium, 26 g protein, 1 g fiber, 15 g carb

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Tofu Thai Curry

Recipe by Chef Jet Tila
Coming from a Thai background, Chef Jet knows a thing or two about making an authentic curry. For this lightened-up dish he made the simple swap to light coconut milk to slash fat and calories, and sauted the tofu instead of deep- frying it. The result is a delicious dish that showcases authentic Thai flavors. Hot, sour, salty, and sweet are the fundamental flavors of Thai cuisine, says Chef Jet. This is a perfectly balanced dish.
Serves 6

2 (15- ounce) cans light coconut milk cup green curry paste Peel of 1 lime cut into thin strips 1 onion, thinly sliced teaspoon red pepper flakes

5 sprigs fresh basil, preferably Thai 1 pounds firm tofu, patted dry and cut into thin strips 1 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced

1 tablespoon tamarind paste 1 teaspoon light soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup low- sodium vegetable broth, if needed 3 cups cooked basmati rice, for serving

Put a pot over medium heat and add cup of the coconut milk. Stir in the curry paste and lime peel. Stir- fry for about 1 minute, until the paste starts to thicken. (If the curry starts to sputter, add a small amount of coconut milk.) Cook until it has the consistency of peanut butter. Stir in the onion, red pepper flakes, basil, and remaining coconut milk. Increase the heat to high and bring the curry to a full boil. Allow to boil for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the sauce reduces and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the tofu, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, tamarind, soy sauce, and sugar. Let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce becomes too thick, add more broth. Spoon cup of rice into 6 bowls. Top with the curry and serve immediately.
Per serving: 449 calories, 25 g total fat (15.5 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 496 mg sodium, 17 g protein, 2 g fiber, 41 g carb

Chef Tip: Tamarind

Tamarind is a firm, sticky, and sour- tasting fruit that grows in large brown pods on the tamarind tree, which can be found in Asia and Latin America. In Thai cooking, tamarind paste or pulp is used in a variety of dishes, from famous pad Thai noodles to curries and fish dishes. Tamarind is sold in jars or bottles and is available at specialty food stores and ethnic markets.

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Dairy-Free Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes

Recipe by Chef Laura Vitale
These days it seems as if cupcake shops are popping up on every street corner in America. Not only are those cupcakes pricey, but most of them are topped with a mound of buttercream frosting, making them so sweet and rich that theyre a bit overwhelming. These rehabbed chocolate cupcakes couldnt be simpler to make, and both the batter and the topping are dairy- free, so theyre great for anyone with a dairy sensitivity or allergy. Store the cupcakes unfrosted in an airtight container.
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1 cups all- purpose flour cup unsweetened cocoa powder teaspoon salt teaspoon baking soda teaspoon baking powder cup unsweetened applesauce cup sugar cup light brown sugar, loosely packed 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk 1 large egg 12 tablespoons soy whipped topping

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a cupcake pan with liners and set side. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the applesauce, both kinds of sugar, vanilla, almond milk, and egg. Stir in the dry ingredients and mix them through just enough to incorporate them. Do not overmix. Using a large ice cream scoop, divide the mixture among the liners and bake them for about 20 to 22 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool completely. Top with soy whipped topping before serving.

Per serving (1 cupcake): 129 calories, 2 g total fat (1 g saturated), 16 mg cholesterol, 144 mg sodium, 3 g protein, 2 g fiber, 27 g carb

Chef Tip: Cocoa Powder

Cocoa powder is made when chocolate liquor is pressed to remove three- quarters of its cocoa butter. The remaining cocoa solids are processed to make fine unsweetened cocoa powder. Natural unsweetened cocoa is low in calories and virtually fat- free; it gives a deep chocolate flavor to a variety of baked goods, like cupcakes, brownies, and cookies. You can also add it to plain icing to make chocolate icing in a snap.

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Lighter Lemon Bars

Lemon bars are one of those treats that always seem to be the first to go at a potluck or cookie swap theres always that one neighbor with the perfect recipe. Most lemon bars start off with a thick base of buttery shortbread thats layered with lemon custard made with egg yolks. This lightened- up version has a thin, flaky crust topped with a velvety, airy custard made from whipped egg whites combined with freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest. Moist, zingy, and beautifully garnished with a snowy dusting of powdered sugar, these bright, refreshing bars will make you the belle of the ball at the next neighborhood gathering.
Makes 8 bars

Crust:

To make the crust, preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8- by8- inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the excess to hang over the sides. Coat with nonstick spray. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter with a fork until a coarse meal forms. Sprinkle with the ice water and mix just until the dough forms a ball. Gather the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes. When the dough has chilled, press an even layer into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes, until the crust is firm to the touch. To make the filling, in a mixing bowl combine the egg whites, egg, lemon juice, and zest. Using a handheld electric mixer, beat on medium speed until well combined. Sprinkle in the sugar and flour. Continue to beat until smooth and thick. Pour the lemon filling evenly over the hot crust and smooth the surface with a rubber spatula. Bake for 20 minutes, until firm and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan. Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. Cut into bars and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup all- purpose flour cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting teaspoon baking powder teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons light butter, such as Land OLakes, cold and cut into small cubes 2 tablespoons ice water
F i l l i ng :

4 large egg whites 1 large egg cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 large lemons) 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour

Per serving: 227 calories, 3 g total fat (1 g saturated), 25 mg cholesterol, 174 mg sodium, 4 g protein, 1 g fiber, 47 g carb

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