January 2010

Low-Fat Creamy "Caesar" Dressing

Recipe Photo: Low-Fat Creamy "Caesar" Dressing
Source of Recipe
Whole Foods
Serves/Makes/Yields
1 cup

Serve this dressing just as you would a traditional Caesar dressing and we bet no one will notice the difference.

 

Haitian Pumpkin Soup

Recipe Photo: Haitian Pumpkin Soup
Source of Recipe
Whole Foods
Serves/Makes/Yields
8

Haitian households celebrate their country’s Independence Day with bowls of this comforting soup. The national holiday falls on New Year’s Day, when Haitians walk from house to house to pay friends and family the first visits of the New Year. Although this is a vegetarian version, add small cubes of browned beef stew meat along with the pumpkin, if you like. Simply remove and then return them to the pot just as you do the hot peppers. This recipe was inspired by Norzina, a lumber and charcoal vendor and microcredit client of Fonkoze, Whole Planet Foundation’s implementing partner in Haiti.

Parmesan Black-Pepper Biscotti

Recipe Photo: Parmesan Black-Pepper Biscotti
Source of Recipe
Gourmet | December 2006
Serves/Makes/Yields
5 to 6 dozen biscotti

These savory biscotti are ideal for a soiree. Their crisp texture is accented by the richness of parmesan and the bite of black pepper — perfect for nibbling in between sips of wine.

Carrot Dressing

Recipe Photo: Carrot Dressing
Source of Recipe
Whole Foods
Serves/Makes/Yields
about 1 cup

Serve this fragrant, flavorful dressing with any green salad or toss with steamed veggies, if you like. It also makes a bold dipping sauce for spring rolls and dumplings.

 

Pizza Bianca

Recipe Photo: Pizza Bianca
Source of Recipe
Published September 1, 2008. From Cook's Illustrated.
Serves/Makes/Yields
6 to 8

Serve the pizza by itself as a snack or with soup or salad for a light meal. Once the dough has been placed in the oiled bowl, it can be transferred to the refrigerator and kept for up to 24 hours. Bring the dough to room temperature, 2 to 2 1/2 hours, before proceeding with step 4. When kneading the dough on high speed, the mixer tends to wobble and move on the counter. Place a towel or shelf liner under the mixer and watch it at all times during mixing. Handle the dough with slightly oiled hands. Resist flouring your fingers or the dough might stick.

Vegetarian White Bean Soup

Recipe Photo: Vegetarian White Bean Soup
Source of Recipe
Allison Boomer, Boston Globe Correspondent | January 13, 2010
Serves/Makes/Yields
6

This classic Greek bean soup is thick and creamy, though it contains no cream or other dairy products. The beans cook into a smooth, pleasing mixture. Use a fruity olive oil to saute the aromatic root vegetables to start the cooking process, then add white beans that have soaked overnight.