Broiled Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers

Makes 2 burgers

cooking spray

12ounces lean ground sirloin or ground round kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

2slices cheese (Cheddar, Swiss)

Slide indicator switch of toaster oven to broil position. Line the baking pan with aluminum foil, and insert baking/broiling rack. Lightly coat the rack with cooking spray.

Divide meat into two 6-ounce portions and shape into 4-inch burgers. Lightly season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper on both sides. Arrange the burgers, evenly spaced, on the rack. Broil to taste*, about 4 to 8 minutes per side. For cheeseburgers, top with sliced cheese one minute before second side is done. Serve hot on toasted bun, roll, or English muf- fin with desired condiments and accompaniments such as lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, etc.

*Times will be dependent on temperature and thickness of meat. Test with an instant-read thermometer.

Rare: 120°F-125°F (red center)

Medium-Rare:125°F-140°F (pink center)

Medium: 145°F-155°F (gray-barely pink center)

Well-Done:160°F (gray)

Nutritional information per burger:

Calories 373 (36% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 40g • fat 14g • sat. fat 6g

• chol. 146mg • sod. 678mg • calc. 24mg • fiber 1g

Oven Baked Tortellini

Makes 3 to 4 servings

cooking spray or olive oil

1package (9-ounce) fresh tortellini (cheese, mushroom or meat), cooked al dente

2cups prepared marinara sauce

1⁄2cup shredded cheese

(mozzarella, provolone, fontina, Parmesan – any one or a mixture)

Preheat toaster oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a 3- or 4-cup ovenproof shallow dish (oval gratin or similar dish) with cooking spray or olive oil. Place tortellini and 11⁄2 cups of the marinara sauce in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared dish and top with remaining marinara sauce.

Loosely cover with a sheet of foil sprayed with cooking spray, or lightly oiled, and place in toaster oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly. Raise oven temperature to 450°F. Remove foil, sprinkle evenly with cheese and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbly and lightly golden.

Serve hot.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 339 (37% from fat) • carb. 36g • pro. 17g • fat 14g

• sat. fat 8g • chol. 52mg • sod. 705mg • calc. 290mg • fiber 0g