Cookware: Lifetime® 7 Quart Dutch Oven and Cover; Lifetime® 3 Quart Saucepan and Cover; Lifetime® 9 Inch Skillet and Cover
Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients:

• 8 medium baking potatoes, scrubbed
• 1¼ cups water, divided
• 1-pound lean ground beef
• 1 1¼-ounce packet taco seasoning mix
• 3¼ cups cut asparagus
• 1½ cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup shredded low-fat Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
• Nonfat sour cream, optional
  

In Lifetime® 7 Quart Dutch Oven over medium heat, arrange potatoes in single layer; sprinkle with 4 tablespoons water. Pierce each potato 2 or 3 times with a sharp fork. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and simmer 45 to 60 minutes, until tender (cooking time depends upon size of potatoes).

Meanwhile, preheat Lifetime® 9 Inch Skillet over medium heat until several drops of water sprinkled in pan skitter and dissipate. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned, breaking into small pieces. Drain grease. Add taco seasoning and ¾ cup water; mix well. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and cook 4 to 6 minutes, until thickened.

About the same time, in Lifetime® 3 Quart Saucepan over medium heat, combine asparagus, corn, onion, bell pepper, and remaining 4 tablespoons water. Cover and cook until the water seal forms. Reduce heat to low and cook 7 to 10 minutes until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain if necessary. Add meat mixture; toss to combine.

Cut a long slit in the top of the potatoes; fluff insides with fork. Top with asparagus and meat mixture; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Serve immediately with a spoonful of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 312, Total Fat 16.4g, % Fat 46.7%, Protein 17g, Fiber 3g, Carbohydrates 25.1g

Cookware: Lifetime® 2 Quart Saucepan and Cover
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed, sliced ½-inch thick
• 4 medium carrots, scrubbed, sliced
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon low-fat whipped margarine
• ¼ cup evaporated skim milk, or reserved cooking liquid
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  

In Lifetime® 2 Quart Saucepan over medium heat, combine sliced sweet potatoes, carrots and water. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and simmer 12 to 15 minutes until sweet potatoes and carrots are soft; drain, reserving cooking liquid, if desired.

Peel sweet potatoes. In food processor fitted with S-blade, process sweet potatoes, carrots, margarine and milk until smooth and creamy (or use an electric mixer). Season with pepper and nutmeg; mix well. Serve hot.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 110.6, Total Fat 2.6g, % Fat 20.8%, Cholesterol 1mg, Protein 2.7g, Sodium 74mg, Fiber 3.4g, Carbohydrates 19.8g

Variation: In medium bowl, combine 1 cup corn meal, 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt; mix well. Add 1 egg, lightly beaten and 1 cup low-fat buttermilk; mix just until moistened. Proceed as directed above.

Cookware: Lifetime® 2 Quart Saucepan and Cover
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive or safflower oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• ½ cup coarsely chopped mushrooms
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¾ cup bulgur
• 1½ cups fat-free chicken stock
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  

In Lifetime® 2 Quart Saucepan over medium heat, preheat oil 2 minutes. Add onion, celery, mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until celery is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in bulgur, chicken stock and pepper. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add parsley; fluff with fork and serve immediately.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 146.3, Total Fat 4.3g, % Fat 25.5%, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 5.7g, Sodium 441mg, Fiber 5.6g, Carbohydrates 22.8g

Cookware: Lifetime® 7 Quart Dutch Oven and Cover; Lifetime® 11” Skillet and Cover
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound whole wheat noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
• ½ small red bell pepper, seeded, cubed
• ½ small green or yellow bell pepper, seeded, cubed
• 2 cups tomato sauce or 1 15-ounce can low-sodium tomato sauce
• ½ cup dry white wine, or water
• 1 small head cauliflower, separated into small florets
  ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• ¾ cup low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
  

In Lifetime® 7 Quart Dutch Oven over medium-high heat, cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. Drain; keep warm.

In Lifetime® 11” Skillet over medium heat, preheat oil 2 minutes. Add onion, carrot, red and green bell pepper; sauté until crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce, wine, cauliflower, marjoram and cayenne pepper; mix well. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, until cauliflower is tender. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Spoon sauce over cooked pasta.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 601.1, Total Fat 12.2g, % Fat 18.6%, Cholesterol 4mg, Protein 20.7g, Sodium 923mg, Fiber 9.6g, Carbohydrates 99.6g

Cookware: Lifetime® 7 Quart Dutch Oven and Cover; Lifetime® 11” Skillet; Lifetime® 1 Quart Saucepan and Cover
Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fettuccine noodles
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 12-ounce can evaporated skim milk, divided
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 8-ounce package fat-free cream cheese, cubed
• ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, or to taste
• ½ cup nonfat sour cream
  

In Lifetime® 7 Quart Dutch Oven over medium-high heat, cook fettuccine according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. Drain; keep warm.

Spray cold Lifetime® 11” Skillet with vegetable cooking spray; place over medium heat 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes, until onions are crisp-tender. Remove from heat and add drained pasta; toss to combine. Cover and keep warm.

In Lifetime® 1 Quart Saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 tablespoon skim milk and cornstarch; blend thoroughly. Add remaining skim milk; cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg; stir. Cover and reduce heat to very low or simmer and cook 2 minutes, until cheese is melted. Blend well. Blend sour cream into sauce; heat through. Pour sauce over fettuccine and vegetables; toss to coat thoroughly and serve immediately.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 444.5, Total Fat 1.8g, % Fat 3.6%, Cholesterol 11mg, Protein 23.8g, Sodium 417mg, Fiber 6.1g, Carbohydrates 81.8g

Cookware: Lifetime® 7 Quart Dutch Oven and Cover; Lifetime® 11” Skillet
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces fettuccine
• ¾ cup nonfat cottage cheese
• 4 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup fat-free beef stock
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons light sour cream
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  

In Lifetime® 7 Quart Dutch Oven over medium-high heat, cook fettuccine according to package directions, omitting salt and oil; drain, return to Dutch Oven and keep warm.

In food processor, purée cottage cheese until smooth, about 1 minute; set aside.

Preheat Lifetime® 11” Skillet over medium heat until several drops of water sprinkled in pan skitter and dissipate. Add bacon; cook and stir until slightly crisped, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer to small plate or bowl.

In the same skillet over medium heat, combine onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add beef stock and pepper; cook and stir until hot and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; whisk in puréed cottage cheese; heat through.

Whisk in sour cream, Parmesan cheese, parsley and bacon; cook 1 minute longer. Spoon sauce over fettuccine; toss to combine. Serve on heated plates.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 436.4, Total Fat 6.6g, % Fat 13.6%, Cholesterol 17mg, Protein 25.3g, Sodium 746mg, Fiber 2.7g, Carbohydrates 67.9g

Cookware: Lifetime® 7 Quart Dutch Oven and Cover; Lifetime® 9” Skillet
Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

• ⅓ cup slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1½ cups brown rice
• 3 cups fat-free beef stock
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 cups fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
  

In Lifetime® 9” Skillet over medium heat, toast almonds, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown; remove from skillet and set aside.

In Lifetime® 7 Quart Dutch Oven over medium heat, preheat oil 2 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and rice; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add beef stock and nutmeg; mix well. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and simmer 35 to 40 minutes. Stir in spinach; cover and cook 10 minutes until rice is done and spinach is wilted. Garnish with toasted almonds and serve immediately.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 263.5, Total Fat 8.1g, % Fat 27%, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 7.7g, Sodium 716mg, Fiber 2.5g, Carbohydrates 41.8g

Cookware: Lifetime® 11” Skillet and Cover
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes, unpeeled, about 1 pound
• ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon corn oil
• Vegetable cooking spray, optional
  

Scrub and shred potatoes (unpeeled). Pat potatoes dry with paper towels. In large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, pepper and paprika; mix well.

In Lifetime® 11” Skillet over medium heat, preheat oil 2 minutes. Divide potato mixture into 4 portions, mounding each portion in hot pan. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or spatula. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, until potatoes are browned and crispy, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; quickly, lightly coat tops of potatoes with vegetable spray and return to heat.

Carefully turn each potato patty. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and cook 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 101.9, Total Fat 3.5g, % Fat 30.3%, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 1.9g, Sodium 5mg, Fiber 1.6g, Carbohydrates 16.3g

Cookware: Lifetime® 11” Skillet
Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup shredded carrot
• ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
• 3 cups cooked rice*
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  

In Lifetime® 11” Skillet over medium heat, preheat oil 2 minutes; add onion, carrot, walnuts, marjoram, thyme and rosemary. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes, until vegetables are crisp tender. Stir in rice and parsley; cook just to heat through.

*Cooked in fat-free chicken stock.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 180.6, Total Fat 4g, % Fat 20.1%, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 3.8g, Sodium 9mg, Fiber 1.4g, Carbohydrates 32g

Cookware: Lifetime® 3 Quart Saucepan; Lifetime® 11” Skillet and Cover
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces linguine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ cup fat-free beef stock
• 2 tablespoons bottled chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon salt, optional
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 3 cups small broccoli florets
• 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
  

In Lifetime® 3 Quart Saucepan over medium-high heat, cook linguine according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. Drain and keep warm.

In Lifetime® 11” Skillet over medium heat, preheat oil 2 minutes. Add carrot; cook and stir until just beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add onions, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add beef stock, chili sauce, ginger, red pepper, salt, cinnamon and pepper; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli; cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low simmer until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.

In small bowl or cup, combine cornstarch and water; blend thoroughly. Add to broccoli mixture; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook 1 minute longer. Spoon sauce and broccoli over linguine; toss to combine and serve at once.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 331.8, Total Fat 5g, % Fat 13%, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 12.6g, Sodium 537mg, Fiber 8.5g, Carbohydrates 62.4g

Cookware: Lifetime® 2 Quart Saucepan; Lifetime® 3 Quart Saucepan and Cover
Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces elbow macaroni
• 1½ cups nonfat cottage cheese
• 1½ tablespoons flour
• 1½ cups skim milk
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1½ cups low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
• 2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
  

In Lifetime® 3 Quart Saucepan over medium-high heat, cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. Drain; keep warm.

In food processor, purée cottage cheese until smooth; set aside.

In Lifetime® 2 Quart Saucepan over medium heat, whisk together flour and milk; blend thoroughly. Bring to boil; whisk in pepper and pepper sauce. Cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Whisk in puréed cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, onions and mustard; cook and stir about 2 minutes to heat through. Stir in sour cream. Spoon over hot macaroni; toss to coat and serve immediately.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 408.4, Total Fat 3.4g, % Fat 7.9%, Cholesterol 8mg, Protein 28.4g, Sodium 280mg, Fiber 5.2g, Carbohydrates 60.5g

Cookware: Lifetime® 2 Quart Saucepan and Cover
Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter, or margarine
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tomato, peeled, seeded, chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped, or 2 cherry peppers, seeded, chopped
• 2 cups fat-free chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• Salt, optional
• Dash of freshly ground pepper
  

In Lifetime® 2 Quart Saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; add rice and cook until golden, stirring often. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook until onion is soft but not brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomato and pepper; cook 30 seconds longer. Add chicken stock and cumin. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. If desired, season with salt and pepper.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 157.9, Total Fat 2.7g, % Fat 15.7%, Cholesterol 5mg, Protein 4.5g, Sodium 283mg, Fiber 1.1g, Carbohydrates 28.4g

Cookware: Lifetime® 3 Quart Saucepan and Cover
Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cups brown rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups fat-free chicken stock
• ⅔ cup golden raisins
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 medium oranges, peeled, sectioned, halved
  

In Lifetime® 3 Quart Saucepan over medium heat, preheat oil 2 minutes; add onion and celery. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir another 2 minutes.

Add water, chicken stock, raisins, and orange zest. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and cook 40 to 45 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork; stir in orange segments and serve immediately.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 255.7, Total Fat 3.2g, % Fat 10.9%, Cholesterol 1mg, Protein 7.4g, Sodium 474mg, Fiber 1.8g, Carbohydrates 52.4g

Cookware: Lifetime® 1 Quart Saucepan
Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk
• ½ cup skim milk
• ¼ cup dry white wine, or additional skim milk
• 6 ounces cooked crabmeat, flaked
• 3 ounces cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, optional
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, optional
  

In Lifetime® 1 Quart Saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; add celery, onion, and bell pepper. Cook and stir for 4 minutes, until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, blend together flour, dry milk, and skim milk; stir into vegetable mixture. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly; stir in wine, crabmeat, shrimp, bouillon, lemon juice and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through. Spoon sauce over fluffed, baked potatoes. Sprinkle with dill, if desired.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 76.6, Total Fat 1.9g, % Fat 25.2%, Cholesterol 48mg, Protein 9.4g, Sodium 343mg, Fiber 0.1g, Carbohydrates 3.5g

Cookware: Lifetime® 11” Skillet and Cover
Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ¼ cup chopped carrots
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooked kidney beans, or 1 8-ounce can, rinsed, drained
• 1 cup cooked black beans, or 1 8-ounce can, rinsed, drained
• 1 cup cooked navy beans, or 1 8-ounce can, rinsed, drained
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons bulgur
• 1 cup chopped, peeled tomatoes, or 1 8-ounce can stewed, undrained
• ⅓ cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ⅛ teaspoon ground oregano
• ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
• Nonfat sour cream, garnish, optional
  

In Lifetime® 11” Skillet over medium heat, preheat oil 2 minutes; sauté carrots, bell pepper, onion, and garlic 3 minutes. Stir in beans, water, bulgur, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt; mix well. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

To serve, spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons hot chili into each hot potato skin (or on top of fluffed baked potato). Garnish each with 1 teaspoon sour cream, if desired.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 112.6, Total Fat 1.7g, % Fat 12.9%, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 6.3g, Sodium 156mg, Fiber 4.1g, Carbohydrates 19.2g

Cookware: Lifetime® 2 Quart Saucepan and Cover
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tomato
• 1 carrot
• ½ red pepper
• ¼ cup onion (chopped)
• ½ cup green (French) lentils
• ½ cup white rice
• 1 ¾ cup chicken or turkey stock
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt and Pepper

Seed and fine chop tomatoes. Fine dice all other vegetables

Sauté vegetables in Lifetime® 2 Quart Saucepan for 5 to 7 minutes in olive oil, until fragrant and softened.

Add a dash of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Add lentils, rice, and stock. Cover and cook over medium high heat until the water seal is formed and the cover spins freely.

Reduce heat to low and simmer 25 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 91.4, Total Fat .2g, Saturated Fat .6g, Cholesterol 2.2mg, Carbohydrates 16.2g, Protein.3.9g, Sodium 475.3 mg, Fiber 3.4g

Cookware: Lifetime® 3 Quart Saucepan and Cover
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, shredded
• ¾ cup brown rice
• ¼ cup wild rice
• 1½ cups fat-free chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  

In Lifetime® 3 Quart Saucepan over medium heat, preheat oil 2 minutes; add onion, celery and carrot. Cook and stir until onion is glossy, about 3 minutes. Stir in brown and wild rice; mix well. Cook and stir 2 minutes.

Add chicken stock and lemon juice. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and simmer 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes; add parsley and fluff with fork. Transfer to heated serving bowl; and serve immediately.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 227.2, Total Fat 5.1g, % Fat 19.9%, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 6.7g, Sodium 446mg, Fiber 1.9g, Carbohydrates 39.1g

Cookware: Lifetime® 11” Skillet and Cover
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup short grain rice
• 1 cup sherry, or white grape juice
• 1½ cups fat-free chicken stock
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  

In Lifetime® 11” Skillet over medium heat, preheat oil 2 minutes; add onion and sauté 2 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add sherry cook until sherry is absorbed, about 6 minutes. Add chicken stock; mix well. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and cook 10 to 12 minutes, until rice is tender and stock is absorbed. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; season with pepper and serve.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 280.4, Total Fat 1.9g, % Fat 8.2%, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 5.5g, Sodium 432mg, Fiber 1.9g, Carbohydrates 43.6g

Cookware: Lifetime® 9” Skillet and Cover
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed
• 4 tablespoons water
• ¼ cup nonfat sour cream or nonfat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  

In Lifetime® 9” Skillet over medium heat, arrange potatoes; add water. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and cook 35 to 45 minutes, until tender.

With sharp knife, cut an X in top of potato; spoon 1 tablespoon of sour cream on top of each potato. Top with chives.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 66.4, Total Fat 0.1g, % Fat 1.1%, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 1.7g, Sodium 5mg, Fiber 1.3g, Carbohydrates 15.1g

Cookware: Lifetime® 11” Skillet and Cover
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced
• 4 carrots, scraped, sliced diagonally
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 apples, cored, cut into ½-inch slices
  

In Lifetime® 11” Skillet over medium heat, combine sweet potatoes and carrots. Pour orange juice over vegetables; sprinkle with brown sugar, orange zest, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes. Arrange apple slices on top; sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Cover and cook 20 minutes, until potatoes and carrots are tender.

If too much liquid remains when vegetables are tender, remove cover and simmer until most of liquid evaporates.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 155.9, Total Fat 0.9g, % Fat 4.6%, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 2.1g, Sodium 30mg, Fiber 5.8g, Carbohydrates 37.4g

Cookware: Lifetime® 9” Skillet and Cover
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup walnut pieces
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• ⅔ cup concentrated low-fat chicken stock
• ¼ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• 4 thin lemon slices, quartered
• ¾ cup couscous
• Salt and pepper to taste, optional
  

In Lifetime® 9” Skillet over medium heat, preheat oil for 2 minutes; add walnuts and garlic. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, onions, olives and lemon pieces; bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and cook until the water seal forms and the cover spins freely. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Toss with fork; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 247.4, Total Fat 8.5g, % Fat 26.9%, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 8.9g, Sodium 302mg, Fiber 2.3g, Carbohydrates 42.7g