Cookin' with Carol recipes on NBC5 - June 2008


Carrot-Pineapple Salad with Golden Raisins

 

Serves 6; 1/2 cup per serving

 

2 1/2 cups matchstick-size carrot strips

1 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits in their own juice, drained, reserving 1 tablespoon juice

1/3 cup golden raisins

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons light mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon curry powder (optional)

 

In a medium bowl, stir together the carrots, pineapple, and raisins. In a small bowl, stir together the reserved pineapple juice, sugar, mayonnaise, and curry powder. Pour over the carrot mixture. Stir gently to coat. Spoon into a serving bowl.

 

Tip: Even if you think you don’t like curry powder, you may want to give it a try in this recipe. The curry powder is subtle, yet really brings the flavors together.

 

Nutrients per Serving

Calories               99

Total Fat              2.0 g

   Saturated Fat             0.0 g

   Polyunsaturated Fat    0.5 g

   Monounsaturated Fat  1.0 g

Cholesterol           2 mg

Sodium                81 mg

Carbohydrates      22 g

   Dietary Fiber               2 g

   Sugars                       16 g

Protein                 1 g

 

Dietary Exchanges

1 fruit

1 1/2 vegetable

1/2 fat

 

This recipe is reprinted with permission from The Best of Healthy Soul Food Recipes, Copyright © 2008 by the American Heart Association. Published by Publications International, Ltd. Available at ShopPower.org.

 

(Air Date: June 21, 2008)


Roast Beef Panini

 

Serves 4

 

A variety of big flavors are captured in this comforting grilled sandwich. It can be enjoyed anytime!

 

8 slices Italian-style bread

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 tablespoons Dijon mustard

4 slices Muenster cheese

8 slices roast beef

1/2 cup roasted red peppers

1/2 cup sliced canned artichoke hearts

 

Place bread on a cutting board or a flat surface. Brush top sides of all slices with olive oil. Turn 4 slices of the bread over and spread Dijon mustard on the top sides (of 4 slices). Layer slices of Muenster cheese, roast beef, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts on the Dijon-spread slices. Cover filling with the remaining 4 slices of bread (oil-side-up). Cook in an electric panini maker according to manufacturer’s directions, or cook on a nonstick griddle over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown (compressing sandwich by pressing with a spatula occasionally while it cooks). Cut sandwiches in half and serve.

 

(Air Date: June 28, 2008)