Balanced Cooking Applications

Review this recipe, then list below four ways you could make this recipe healthier and still maintain flavor.

Lasagna
1 pound ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon minced garlic
2 eggs
1½ cups small-curd cottage cheese
1½ cups ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, and garlic; remove from heat. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheeses, salt, and pepper. Layer three noodles in a greased 13-in.  9-in.  2-in. baking dish. Top with half the cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and half the meat sauce. Repeat layers.
2. Cover and bake 375ºF for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
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WORKSHEET 9-2

Recipe Modification

Using any of the techniques described in this chapter, change each of the following recipes in at least three ways to result in a recipe with:

• More fiber, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats
• Less total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar, or sodium

If possible, prepare the standard and modified versions to determine if the products are equivalent in taste.

Cheesy Beef Casserole

8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons fat
1 pound ground chuck
½ small onion, finely chopped
10-ounce can cheddar cheese soup
10 fluid ounces milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 slices breads, made into crumbs

1. Boil elbows for 8 minutes. Drain.
2. Brown beef and onion, drain off fat.
3. Add soup and then milk slowly to meat mixture. Add salt and pepper. Stir in macaroni.
4. Put meat mixture into 2-quart casserole. Cover with bread crumbs.
5. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until bubbly.
Revised Cheesy Beef Casserole

Carrot-Raisin Salad

2 cups shredded raw carrots
¼ cup seedless raisins
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
dash salt

1. Combine all ingredients and chill.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cup (12 oz.) semi-sweet chips
2 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 cups chopped nuts

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt in bowl.
3. Beat butter and sugar in large mixing bowl at medium speed until creamy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
5. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until well blended.
6. With a wooden spoon, stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
7. Drop 1 heaping tablespoon of dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
8. Bake 13 to 14 minutes until golden brown.
9. Let cookies rest 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool.
Revised Carrot-Raisin Salad

Revised Chocolate Chip Cookies

French Dressing

½ cup oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon sugar

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Revised French Dressing

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Recipe Substitutions

Give one balanced substitution for each ingredient listed below.

IN PLACE OF: USE:
1. Whole milk

2. 1 cup sour cream

3. Cream cheese

4. Cheddar cheese

5. Ice cream

6. Mayonnaise

7. 1 cup white flour (baking)

8. 1 cup oil in quick breads

9. 1 cup chopped nuts

10. 1 cup heavy cream (baking)