You might need to buy:
  • cumin
  • salt
  • raisins
  • carrots sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • olive oil
  • butter or margarine
  • couscous
  • Finely minced parsley for garnish

I took a fresh carrot and just cut it up into small dice.

You might need to buy:
  • salt
  • Spices:
  • pine nuts
  • frozen or dried finely diced carrots
  • frozen or dried small peas
  • raisins
  • olive oil or butter
  • water
  • coucous
  • dried garlic
  • mild Indian curry
  • turmeric
  • parsley
You might need to buy:
  • 8ozs or more of sour cream
  • 2-3Tbls of dried parsley
  • 1lb of ground beef
serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • long-grain brown rice
  • butter
  • chicken stock
  • grated Parmesan
  • Parsley for garnish

Nutrition information per serving: protein: 1.73 g; fat: 3.78 g; carbohydrate: 24.1 g; fiber: 0; sodium: 295 mg; cholesterol: 0; calories: 136.

ready in about 45 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable oil
  • ground red pepper
  • salt
  • ground cumin

This simple dish comes together quickly and, when served right out of the oven, provides a hearty cold-weather meal. Offer with a tossed green salad or sliced tomatoes, hot crusty Italian bread, and fresh fruit and cheese. Best beverages for this would include hot mulled apple cider or a fragrant herbed tea.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • low-fat ricotta
  • low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Tbs. minced garlic
  • quartered artichoke hearts
  • sliced mushrooms
  • Tbs. olive oil
  • uncooked orzo
  • Serves 4 to 6
  • Orzo-Ricotta Bake
  • chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • garlic powder