37g • pro. 6g • fat 16g sat. fat 6g • chol. 51mg • sod. 227mg • calc. 27mg • fiber 3g Gorgonzola & Ricotta Bruschetta A quick and impressive appetizerThese will go quickly, so be prepared to make a second batch! Makes 12 bruschetta 12 slices (.-inch thick) french bread 1 garlic clove, smashed . to 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup ricotta, strained 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan . teaspoon kosher or sea salt . teaspoon freshly ground black pepper pinch ground nutmeg . cup crumbled gorgonzola . to 1 tablespoon honey 1 . Preheat the toaster oven to 400°F on the Bake setting with the rack in position C 2 . Rub one side of each slice of bread with garlic and then brush with olive oil Insert the broiling rack into the baking pan; place prepared bread on top and bake in preheated oven for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly toasted and reserve Switch setting to Broil 3 . While bread is toasting, prepare topping Put the ricotta, Parmesan, salt, pepper and nutmeg into a small bowl Stir to combine Distribute evenly among the toasted bread, and then top with the gorgonzola Return to oven and then broil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until cheese is fully warmed 4 . Drizzle honey over bruschetta and serve immediately Nutritional information per serving: Calories 120 (46% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 5g • fat 6g sat. fat 3g • chol. 10mg • sod. 300mg • calc. 108mg • fiber 1g Roasted Vegetable Quesadillas While we are suggesting to serve these as an appetizer, they can be a nice lunch or dinner for two when paired with a salad or soup Makes two quesadillas (four servings) . small zucchini, cut into .-inch pieces . bell pepper (red, yellow or orange is preferable), cut into .-inch pieces . jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped . small onion (approximately 2 ounces), sliced 1 garlic clove, smashed 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus . tablespoon for brushing . teaspoon kosher or sea salt . teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 position A Dot the top of the strata with the butter and loosely cover with aluminum foil Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the strata reaches 160°F 5 . Remove and serve immediately Nutritional information per serving: Calories 420 (47% from fat) • carb. 44g • pro. 11g • fat 22g sat. fat 12g • chol. 190mg • sod. 430mg • calc. 177mg • fiber 2g Blueberry Corn Muffins A perfect combination of two old-time favorite muffins Makes six muffins nonstick cooking spray ... cup cornmeal ... cup unbleached, all-purpose flour . teaspoon salt . teaspoon baking soda . teaspoon baking powder . cup granulated sugar . teaspoon lemon zest 1 large egg, lightly beaten . cup whole milk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature . cup plain yogurt or sour cream, room temperature . cup fresh or frozen (thawed) blueberries 1 . Preheat the toaster oven to 400°F on the Bake setting with the rack in position A 2 . Lightly coat a six-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray; reserve 3 . Put the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking soda and powder, sugar and zest into a large mixing bowl Whisk to combine 4 . Mix the egg, milk, butter and yogurt/sour cream togetherAdd to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined Gently fold in the blueberries – you want to be sure not to over-mix the batter 5 . Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups 6 . Bake in the preheated oven for about 16 to 18 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean and the tops of the muffins spring back to the touch Nutritional information per muffin: Calories 182 (35% from fat) • carb. 426g • pro. 4g • fat 7g sat. fat 4g • chol. 53mg • sod. 225mg • calc. 45mg • fiber 1g Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Bread A great excuse to have chocolate for breakfast Of course, if one thinks that it is too sweet, the chips can be omitted Makes one 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf 1 cup chopped walnuts nonstick cooking spray 1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour . teaspoon baking soda . teaspoon salt . cup granulated sugar . teaspoon ground cinnamon . cup semisweet chocolate chips 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 medium very ripe bananas, mashed . cup plain yogurt or sour cream, room temperature 4 CONTENTS BREakfaST French Toast Strata 3 Blueberry Corn Muffins 4 Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Bread 4 aPPETIZERS Gorgonzola & Ricotta Bruschetta 5 Roasted Vegetable Quesadillas 5 Quick Cheese Nachos 6 SIdE dIShES Twice Baked Potatoes 7 Broccoli & Cauliflower Gratin 7 Roasted Asparagus 8 ENTREES Pizza Dough 8 White Pizza with Prosciutto, Arugula & Tomatoes 9 Roasted Garlic & Onion Pizza 9 Baked Rigatoni with Chicken Sausage, Broccoli & Peppers 10 Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin 10 Moroccan Spiced Baked Chicken 11 Roasted Flounder with Artichokes and Capers 11 Pizza Bagels 12 Prosciutto, Arugula & Fontina Open-Faced Sandwich 12 dESSERTS Cranberry, Ginger & Apple Crisp 12 Bitte...