**For tomato macaroni-add 1 ½ cups cooked tomatoes after half the macaroni is added.
You might need to buy:
- Macaroni
- butter
- flour
- milk
- salt and pepper
- grated cheese
**Instead of garlic, ginger, and cayenne, use scant 1 tsp hot chili oil (dynasty brand works well). Use sparingly and stir well before measuring.
You might need to buy:
- water
- cayenne pepper*
- olive or canola oil
- garam masala
- diced tomatoes
- plain yogurt
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- olive oil
- minced garlic
- mild or medium curry powder
- salt
You might need to buy:
- cinnamon
- tomatoes
- curry powder
- large onion
- olive oil
- Salt
- cooked pasta
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- milk
- fresh thyme
- reduced-sodium chicken broth
- chopped celery
- chopped onion
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper
You might need to buy:
- • 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
- • 2 Tablespoon honey
- • Skim milk
A southwestern-style stew served over Polenta Triangles
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- chili powder
- ground cumin
- orange juice
- minced garlic
- Optional toppings:
- Avocado slices
- Orange wedges
- minced fresh ginger
- finely chopped onions
- olive oil
- POLENTA WEDGES
- • 4 cups water
- • 1 cup polenta
- • 1/2 tsp salt
(Yield: 12 /6 oz. portions)
You might need to buy:
- • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- • 4 teaspoons diced Guajillo Chile pepper
- • 6 cups chicken broth
- • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
You might need to buy:
- • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- • 1 teaspoon salt
- • 1 teaspoon dried cumin
- • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- • 1/2 cup whipping cream
serves 12
You might need to buy:
- • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- • 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
- • 1 cup water
- • 1 cup low-fat sour cream
- • 12 oz. shredded cheddar cheese