Italian Style Escarole

Escarole Italian-style

1 1/2  pounds (2 large heads) escarole
3   ounces thinly sliced pepperoni, cut into matchstick pieces
2   large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1   can (about 1 Ib.) cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
Lemon wedges Salt and pepper

Trim  and  discard  core  and  tough stems from escarole. Rinse leaves, drain well, and tear into 2-inch pieces.

In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir pepperoni until it sizzles and begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add escarole, a portion at a time, stirring often until wilted, about 3 minutes total. Gently stir in cannellini.

Pour into a shallow bowl and offer with lemon wedges and salt and pepper to add to taste. Makes 6 servings.

Per serving: 137 cal. (45 percent from fat); 7.8 gprotein; 6.8 g fat (2.3 g sat); 12 g carbo.; 396 mg sodium; 11 mg chol.

Lamb Shanks with Couscous

Mideastern Lamb Shanks with Couscous

4   lamb shanks (about 4 Ib. total)
2   large (about 114 Ib. total) onions
2   tablespoons paprika
2   teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1   teaspoon pepper
1   can (28 oz.) tomatoes
1   cup dry red wine
1/3   cup calamata olives
1   package (10 oz.) frozen petite Brussels sprouts
About 4 cups hot couscous Salt

Rinse shanks; place in a 4- to 5-quart casserole. Bake in a 450° oven for 30 minutes. Chop onions; mix with lamb juices. Sprinkle shanks with paprika, thyme, and pepper. Bake 30 minutes.

Add tomatoes and their liquid, wine, and olives. Cover tightly. Bake until meat is very tender when pierced, about l/2 hours. Add sprouts, cover tightly, and bake until sprouts are hot, about 15 minutes. Serve with couscous and salt to taste. Serves 4.

Per serving: 638 cal. (17 percent from fat); 60 g protein; 12 g fat (3.8 g sat.); 72 g carbo.; 584 mg sodium; 145 mg chol.

Baked Zucchinni with Mushrooms

Baked Zucchini with Mushrooms

1   pound mushrooms, rinsed
1   medium-size (about 6 oz.) onion
About l/3 cups regular-strength chicken broth
3   large eggs
4   large (about 2 Ib. total) zucchini, ends trimmed, shredded
1/2   cup fine dried bread crumbs !4   cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2   teaspoon each dried oregano leaves and pepper
2   tablespoons minced green onion

Thinly slice mushrooms and chop on­ion; combine in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan with l/i cup water. Stir often on high heat until liquid evaporates and browned bits stick to pan. To deglaze pan, add l/3 cup broth; stir browned bits free. Boil dry and stir often until onion begins to brown. Repeat deglazing step until onion is golden brown, 2 or 3 more times, using 1A cup broth each time.

In a bowl, beat eggs to blend; stir in zucchini, crumbs, cheese, oregano, pep­per, and mushroom mixture. Pour into a buttered, 10- by 12-inch shallow oval casserole (or 9- by 13-in. rectangle). Bake in a 325° oven until mixture is set in center when shaken, about 45 min­utes; top with green onion. Serves 8.

Per serving: 106 cal. (30 percent from fat); 7.1 g protein; 3.5 g fat (1.2 g sat.); 13 g carbo.; 129 rag sodium; 82 mg chol.

Hammy Whammy Sandwiches

*Bakery-fresh sourdough bread, sliced and spread with
*Herbed Mayonnaise: Pizza seasonings (e.g., basil, oregano, thyme)
*Fresh herbs (e.g. cilantro, parsley), salt, pepper, and red chile pepper flakes to taste
*(Combine and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors)
*Stack:
*Thin slices of honey-glazed ham
*goat-cheese blend or your favorite goat-cheese spread Cambozola bleu cheese; Thin slices of green apples,
*Crisp Romaine lettuce leaves and Fresh spinach leaves

Quick & Simple Shrimp Marinade

1 stick butter 1/2 cup lemon juice
garlic powder salt & pepper
about 2-3 pounds of large raw shrimp
Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail on. Devein, wash, & drain the shrimp.
Place drained shrimp in marinade for 2 hours. Grill over hot coals till
pink. Turn over and grill the other side for 4-5 minutes longer. (Do not
over cook the shrimp.)