You might need to buy:
  • large Italian hot and spicy sausage
  • garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Olive oil
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Information
Per biscuit
Calories: 104
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 4mg
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Potassium: 35mg
Sodium: 216mg

You might need to buy:
  • * 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • * 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • * 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
  • * 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • * 1 tablespoon sugar
  • * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • * 1/2 teaspoon salt

“These mushrooms make a great addition to an antipasti platter with cubes of cheese, a pile of olives, slivers of roasted red peppers and paper-thin slices of prosciutto.”

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • * 1 pound fresh cremini mushrooms
  • * 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • * 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • * 2 teaspoons fresh minced oregano
  • * 2 tablespoons fresh minced Italian parsley
  • * 1/2 teaspoon each black peppercorns and coriander seeds

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 199 calories; 3 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 35 g carbohydrate; 9 g protein; 2 g fiber; 109 mg sodium; 106 mg potassium.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • orzo
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh mint
Belongs to kylerhea Trio of Peas 

Tart lemon and tarragon liven up this three-pea saute, terrific served with grilled chicken or fish.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 111 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrate; 5 g protein; 5 g fiber; 127 mg sodium.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (40% daily value), Vitamin A (35% dv).

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • canola oil
  • freshly grated lemon zest
  • lemon juice
  • dried tarragon
  • butter
  • Salt to taste

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 270 calories; 10 g fat (2 g sat, 6 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 44 g carbohydrate; 13 g protein; 15 g fiber; 729 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (70% daily value), Vitamin C (35% dv), Calcium (30% dv), Iron (25% dv).

MAKE AHEAD TIP: The spinach-and-bean mixture can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • thick slices country-style whole-wheat bread
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • bag baby spinach
  • freshly ground pepper
  • salt
  • vegetable broth
  • sliced fresh basil or 2 tablespoons prepared pesto

Winter squash contributes a rich, full flavor to a simple barley pilaf. Gremolata, an Italian mixture of parsley, lemon zest and garlic, gives the dish a lively finish. The pilaf is an excellent accompaniment to chicken and pork, but would stand on its own with the addition of Parmesan.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 194 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 8 g fiber; 149 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (180% daily value), Vitamin C (45% dv), Fiber (30% dv).

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • water
  • pearl barley
  • chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • freshly grated lemon zest
  • lemon juice
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • extra-virgin olive oil

Here’s a great make-ahead dinner—and leftovers are welcome for lunch the next day. If you make it ahead, don’t add the salt and pepper until just before serving. That way, the salt won’t render the vegetables soggy and the pepper won’t lose its bite. Make It a Meal: Scoop up this salad with warm corn tortillas.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 410 calories; 16 g fat (2 g sat, 8 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 57 g carbohydrate; 16 g protein; 13 g fiber; 482 mg sodium; 537 mg potassium.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (80% daily value), Iron (25% dv), Vitamin A (20% dv), Potassium (15% dv).

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • pine nuts
  • lime juice
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • minced red onion
Belongs to kylerhea Cheese Crisps 

Good w/ Carrot Apple Ginger Soup: http://www.recipething.com/recipes/show/10747 (8 servings with 1 serving = 2 crisps): Per serving (About 2 crisps/34g-wt.): 140 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 12g protein, 4g total carbohydrate (less than 1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 25mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium
Carrot Apple Ginger Soup with Cheese Crisps

You might need to buy:
  • # 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • # 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • # 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • # 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Serve w/ Cheese Crisps: http://www.recipething.com/recipes/show/10748
For Sweet Carrot Apple Ginger Soup (6-8 servings): Per serving (About 12oz/342g-wt.): 150 calories (60 from fat), 7g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 2g protein, 23g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 13g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium

You might need to buy:
  • # 1 cup water
  • # 1 quart vegetable broth
  • # 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • # 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • # 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil