reserve each in a flat pan (such as a pie plate).. Add wheat germ and bread crumbs to one of the flat pans and gently combine.. Combine milk and egg in a medium bowl until well blended.. Place flour in a third flat pan..
Dredge each pork chop in the plain spice mixture, then the flour, milk mixture and wheat germ mixture.. Arrange pork chops in a single layer on the prepared pan.. Bake for 20 minutes; turn and bake until juices are clear and meat is no longer pink, about 20 minutes longer (internal temperature of pork should be 165ºF).. Outsides of pork chops should be golden brown..
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 681 (49% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 63g • fat 37g
•sat. fat 14g • chol. 204mg • sod. 643mg
•calc. 18mg • fiber 0g
Light Cuisinart Meatloaf
This is our updated, lower fat version of a classic Cuisinart recipe..
Makes 4 servings
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 slice
¼cup fresh parsley, chopped 1½ tablespoons skim milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
¼teaspoon dried thyme
2 large egg whites
Place rack in the Cuisinart® Exact Heat™ Convection Toaster Oven Broiler in position A and preheat oven to 350ºF on the Bake setting.. Coat an 8½ x
Combine ground turkey, onion, bread, parsley, milk, salt and thyme in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.. Add egg whites and continue mixing until well blended.. Pack mixture into prepared pan.. Bake until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 45 to 50 minutes (internal temperature should be 165ºF).. Drain off excess liquid that collects on top of meat, if necessary, halfway through cooking..
Remove from oven and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving..
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 167 (20% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 29g
•fat 4g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 52mg • sod. 279mg
•calc. 60mg • fiber 1g
Dijon Glazed Swordfish
The glaze is simple to make, yet the mustard and herbs add flavor and zest..
Makes 4 servings
2tablespoons Dijon style mustard
1tablespoon olive oil
1small garlic clove, minced
1teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt
vegetable oil cooking spray 1½ pounds fresh swordfish steak,
about 1 inch thick, cut into 4 pieces
In a small bowl combine mustard, oil, garlic, oregano and salt.. Place rack in the Cuisinart® Exact Heat™ Convection Toaster Oven Broiler in position B and preheat the oven on the Broil setting.. Place the broiling pan in the drip tray so the fish will be about 1½ to 2 inches from the upper element.. Lightly spray the broiler rack with vegetable oil cooking spray and add ¼ cup water to the drip tray.. Arrange swordfish steaks on broiling pan and brush the top of each steak with a thin layer of glaze.. Place in the oven and leave the door ajar.. Broil, glazed side up, until top of steak is bubbly and brown, about 8 to 10 minutes (time may be shorter for thinner swordfish steaks).. Turn with a spatula, brush with glaze, and broil until fish is flaky but not dry, about 5 to 7 minutes.. Transfer to dinner plates and serve immediately..
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 240 (41% from fat) • carb.1g • pro. 34g • fat 11g
•sat. fat 2g • chol. 66mg • sod. 381mg
•calc. 28mg • fiber 3g
Simply Roasted Salmon
and Fennel
Don’t let the simple preparation of the salmon fool you – it is really delicious!
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