Greatlowcallowfatchili Recipes

HOMEMADE CANNOLI

Steps:

• For the shell dough: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar and salt. Work the butter pieces into the flour with your fingers until the mixture becomes coarse and sandy. Add the egg yolk and the white wine and mix until it becomes a smooth dough. Spread a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface and place the dough in the center. Wrap the plastic loosely around it and press the dough to fill the gap. Flattening the dough will mean less rolling later. Let it rest in the fridge for a few minutes while you make the filling.
• For the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk the ricotta until smooth. Sift in the powdered sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Mix to blend. In a separate bowl (or in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment), beat the heavy cream until fairly stiff. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the cream into the ricotta mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips. Lightly zest the exterior of the lemon and stir it into the ricotta. Refrigerate for a half hour to an hour.
• To roll and fry the shells: In a medium pot with a heavy bottom, heat the canola oil to 360 degrees F. Meanwhile, sift an even layer of flour on a flat surface. Flour a rolling pin. Roll the dough until it is very thin (about 1/8-inch thick). Cut the dough into fourths and work in small batches. Use any glass or small bowl that has a 3-to-4-inch diameter. Cut rounds, tracing around each one to assure the dough has been fully cut. You should have about 24 circles. Wrap each circle around a cannoli mold. Use a little of the egg wash on the edge of each round to seal it shut and to assure it won't slide or fall off the mold before pressing it closed over the mold. Flare the edges out slightly from the mold. Flaring will allow the oil to penetrate each cannoli shell as they fry. Use a pair of tongs to hold the edge of the mold as you submerge and fry the shell in the oil until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the oil, and holding the mold in one had with your tongs, gently grip the shell in your other hand with a kitchen towel and carefully slide it off the mold. Set aside to cool. Repeat with all of the circles.
• To fill the cannolis: Just before serving, use a pastry bag without a tip to pipe the ricotta into the cannoli molds. Fill the cannoli shells from both ends so the cream runs through the whole shell. Dust with powdered sugar. Powdered sugar gives that little extra sweetness and added texture to the exterior. It also makes me feel like I have a professional bakery touch in my own home. Serve immediately.

TASTY LOW SODIUM CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground beef, rinse under water.
• Brown peppers, onion and garlic.
• Mix all ingredients in crock pot.
• Let cook at low heat for 4- 8 hours.
• Ready when you get home from work!

AWARD WINNING CHILI

Steps:

• In a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat add the olive oil. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking up into pieces, until browned. Add the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno and cook until softened. Drain excess grease.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne, paprika and 1 cup water. Mix to combine.
• Add the kidney beans and black beans, mix and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1-2 hours.
• Serve with desired toppings.

EASY LOW-FAT CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the onion and green pepper in 1/2 cup water until tender. Add beans, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in chili powder, salt if desired, pepper and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

EASY LOW - FAT "HOMEMADE" CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground turkey with onion and garlic.
• Add remaining items, bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes.

LOW FAT CHILAQUILES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to coat the bottom of the pot.
• Add the ground turkey to the hot oil and brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
• Drain meat and reserve.
• To the same skillet, add the onions and cook over medium heat until soft; then add the garlic and cook until soft.
• Stir in the chili powder and cumin.
• Add the chiles and their juices and the tomatoes and their juices.
• Add the meat back to the pan and stir until combined.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until thick.
• Season with salt, to taste, and pepper.
• In a medium bowl, combine cheddar and cream cheese; set aside.
• Line a casserole dish with half the tortillas and ladle half of the meat mixture over.
• Cover with half of the cheese mixture like a lassagne.
• Top with half of the green onions.
• Repeat layers 1 more time.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbling and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

LOW FAT CHILI

Steps:

• Cook ground beef and onions together in a skillet until meat is browned and onion is almost clear. If using 93/7 lean ground beef a small amount of oil might be needed to prevent sticking.
• Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
• Note: many variations are possible. Try adding green chilies, cubed potatoes, rice, light or fat free cheddar or whatever you can imagine.
• NOTE: Calories calculated by this system differ radically from my own. Using the values given on each of the items in the recipe I calculated only 180 Calories per 1 cup serving. 'Zaar might not be adjusting for extra lean groung beef.
• NOTE: For a milder version reduce chili powder, cumin and red pepper by 1/2.