Tag: sour cream

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Eggs Benedict

The real kicker on this breakfast classic is the buttery, luscious hollandaise sauce. We lighten it up with a mixture of silken tofu and reduced-fat sour cream. When poaching eggs, choose the freshest possible; the white adheres to the yolk better, making for an easier, cleaner poach. Ingredients 1/2 cup white wine 3 tablespoons champagne […]

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Mushroom and Caramelized-Shallot Strudel

This recipe makes two strudels; for an eye-catching centerpiece, place them on a large platter, and surround them with fresh thyme sprigs. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups sliced shallots (about 8 ounces) 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon water 4 (8-ounce) packages presliced mushrooms 2 tablespoons dry Marsala or Madeira 2/3 cup low-fat […]

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Salmon with Potatoes and Horseradish Sauce

You’ll be surprised at the sophistication of this 5-ingredient dish, which is easy, elegant, and beautiful. You can honestly never go wrong when you start with salmon and a sour cream sauce, especially if that sauce is flavored with dill and horseradish. Fill out the plate and complete the meal with a side of steamed […]

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Grilled Caesar Salad

A favorite side gets a llittle char, and extra flavor, in our Grilled Caesar Salad. Grill the romaine quickly just until grill marks appear and the lettuce wilts slightly. Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic, 2 minced, 1 cut in half 3 tinned […]

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Comfort Food: Buffalo Chicken Panini

Spice up sandwich night with this recipe for a hearty and healthy chicken-filled panini. If you’re a fan of spicy chicken wings, you’re in luck. We make a homemade “wing sauce” with hot sauce, butter, and vinegar. After the chicken breast halves are cooked, they get tossed in the sauce for ultimate flavor impact. We […]

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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

Look in the precut refrigerated produce section for a blend of sliced multicolored peppers. If starting from whole peppers, use about 2 medium peppers in each color (this step can also be done ahead). Fajita steak, or thinly sliced flank steak, is a relatively new addition to the meat counter. It’s ideal for quick cooking, […]

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Buffalo Chicken Panini

Spice up sandwich night with this recipe for a hearty and healthy chicken-filled panini. If you’re a fan of spicy chicken wings, you’re in luck. We make a homemade “wing sauce” with hot sauce, butter, and vinegar. After the chicken breast halves are cooked, they get tossed in the sauce for ultimate flavor impact. We […]

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Marinating: Chicken Fajitas

These chicken fajitas get their flavor from a homemade marinade featuring dark Mexican beer, soy sauce, lime juice, oil, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic.  They can be prepared on the stovetop with a grill pan as directed, or outside over a charcoal or gas grill. A marinade of dark Mexican beer (like Negra Modelo), soy sauce, […]

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Salmon with Potatoes and Horseradish Sauce

You’ll be surprised at the sophistication of this 5-ingredient dish, which is easy, elegant, and beautiful. You can honestly never go wrong when you start with salmon and a sour cream sauce, especially if that sauce is flavored with dill and horseradish. Fill out the plate and complete the meal with a side of steamed […]

Creamy Poblano Tacos

Ingredients 6 large poblano chiles (about 1 1/2 lb.) 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium white onion, cut into 1/4-in. slices 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/3 cup Mexican crema or sour cream 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 12 (5-in.) corn tortillas, warmed 1/2 cup sliced radishes 1 ear corn, grilled and kernels removed 1 chayote, peeled, […]