Program 101 The Maillard Reaction
A low-fat tomato sauce with half the calories of the classic and a
quick, simple dinner with chicken, spinach and pasta noodles.
Program 102 Meat in the Minor Key
See how meat can be a part of a low-fat diet with Beef in Red Wine
Stew, Steak and Pilaf and London Broil.
Program 103 Whole Grains as Extenders
Fabulous and easy, low-fat Chicken Pilaf and Quinoa and Beef
Conquistador will bring delicious whole grain eating into your life.
Program 104 Rice and Cheese Crusts
Chewy and cheesy, Graham shows how to use this irresistible low-fat
crust in a hearty potato quiche and savory seafood pie.
Program 105 Egg Substitutes
Graham demonstrates the basic techniques of using egg substitutes in
breakfast dishes like McKerr Muffins and scrambled eggs.
Program 106 Fig Crusts
A sweet, chewy dessert that Graham uses to make two kinds of
cheesecakes with less than a third of the fat of the classic recipes.
Program 107 Brown Onion Sauce
Rich with caramelized onions, herbs and red wine, this low-fat sauce is
especially great with holiday turkey and is a great leftover dish.
Program 108 Sweet and Savory Toppings
The creamy delicious low-fat topping for many desserts used here by
Graham in a melt-in-your-mouth Pear Fondue.
Program 109 Stocks
Graham shows how easy it is to make these basic and flavor-rich liquids
for the basis of innumerable low-fat sauces, soups and casseroles.
Program 110 Risotto
All the creamy comfort of the classic rice dish with a quarter of the
calories, Graham shows how to make both savory veal and a vegetable
risotto.
Program 111 Cocoa
All the delightful taste of chocolate with almost no fat or calories,
see how to use cocoa in a rich sauce and terrific chocolate waffles.
Program 112 Roast Gravies
Rich, comforting sauces without the fat and calories, Graham features a
Mimimax Roast Chicken and Roast Lamb with potatoes and vegetables.
Program 113 Muffins
Surprisingly high in fat, Graham demonstrates three Minimax recipes
that make muffins a healthy and satisfying breakfast treat.
Program 114 Reductions
Graham shows how simply boiling liquids down to their flavorful essence
can be the basis for irresistible low-fat sauces for chicken and pasta.
Program 115 Bao Syang
A delicious spicy shrimp soup and marinated chicken dish show the
oriental technique of using heady aroma in great low-fat cooking.
Program 116 Stack ‘n Steam
Graham’s unique method of stacking layers of steaming vegetables and
herbs, even fish, makes low-fat cooking quick, easy and great tasting.
Program 117 Starch Sauces
Pure starches replace a classic roux to thicken the sauce of a tasty
stir-fry and an easy vegetable dish.
Program 118 Wheat Germ Crusts
Graham uses margarine and wheat germ to create a delicious and healthy
crust for a beautiful baked salmon pie.
Program 119 White Sauces
Creamy white sauce is one of the most popular, and fatty!
Graham’s healthy version is displayed in a creamy Pasta Primavera
Program 120 De-alcoholized Wines
All of the flavor and aroma for cooking without the potential
risk. Graham showcases this ingredient in a family favorite,
braised pork chops.
Program 121 Perfumes of the Palate
Bring the heady aroma of freshly ground spices to your low-fat cooking
demonstrated here by Graham in a riche apple custard dessert.
Program 122 Smoke in a Pot
An ideal low-fat technique for cooking poultry and fish, Graham shows
how common tea and spices easily smoke meat in a pot.
Program 123 Beans Under Pressure
Graham demonstrates quick bean cooking techniques in two dishes, Gold
Medal Beans and Sugar ‘n Spice Beans, for great family fare.
Program 124 Ultraburgers
Low-fat ultraburgers can be a hearty dinner with Graham’s recipes for
Chicken and Herb Burgers and vegetable based Garden Burgers.
Program 125 Poultry Skin-On
See how Graham gets the juice and flavor of leaving chicken skin on
during cooking, without the fat in the final dish.
Program 126 Split Spun Salad
Salad dressing traditionally brings flavor with too much fat to
salads. Graham’s spinning technique delivers great taste with
very few calories.
Program 201 Vegetable Papoose
Canadian bacon, mustard and horseradish season a sweet potato and
parsnip filling wrapped in Swiss chard and dusted with cheese.
Program 202 Pork Stir Fry
Rich and fragrant, a glossy red wine and herb marinade highlights the
tender port and crisp vegetables.
Program 203 Spaghetti Salmonara
Fresh, clean and sweet: a quick, fresh tomato sauce is tossed
with tender pink salmon chinks, pasta and cheese.
Program 204 Roast Turkey
A revolutionary roast turkey served with a pan gravy brightened by
herbs, apples and oranges and an unusual cranberry relish.
Program 205 Fruit Curry
Creamy and crunchy salad; coconut flavored curry sauce tossed with
juicy papaya, apples, bananas, pears, apricots and raisins.
Program 206 Black Bean Chili and Turkey Balls
Zesty black bean chili is teamed with yellow rice; turkey balls are
served with cabbage and cranberries.
Program 207 Broiled Fish Salad
Tender broiled fish brightened with a sweet, tangy lime marmalade glaze
and served on mashed potatoes and crisp salad greens.
Program 208 Braised Lamb Shanks and Polenta
Comfort food time: melt-in-your mouth lamb, rosemary and mushrooms
baked in a cornmeal crust.
Program 209 Cookies
Sweet indulgence: chewy chocolate-hazelnut squares, mini raspberry jam
tarts and chocolate almond kisses – great for holiday festivities.
Program 210 Scottish Irish Stew
The best of two cultures combines in an irresistible savory lamb,
potato and rosemary stew.
Program 211 Seafood Crepes Kareena
Great for a party: scallops and cod rolled in pancakes, topped with a
creamy sauce and melted parmesan cheese.
Program 212 Pork Medallions
Elegance for the busy cook: pork in a ginger-garlic marinade and served
with a colorful medley of root vegetables.
Program 213 Quesadillas with Salsa
Quick and easy: sweet roasted peppers and onions wrapped in tortillas
and garnished with fresh salsa.
Program 214 Puddings
Tremendous comfort food: sweet cornmeal and hazelnut Indian Pudding and
fragrant vanilla pudding brightened with orange.
Program 215 Halibut
Two methods for cooking the “steak of the sea”: halibut and steamed
potatoes with leeks and mushrooms.
Program 216 Thai Beef Curry
Garlic, ginger and coconut spice a slow cooked beef and potato curry –
utterly delicious!
Program 217 Picadillo and Georgetown Flakey
Quick family fare: the classic Mexican dish of black beans and peppers
and simple chili with T.V.P.
Program 218 Salmon Cakes with Sweet Corn Cilantro Sauce
Main dish or appetizer, smoked salmon cakes in a creamy corn and
cilantro sauce.
Program 219 Fruit Ices
Two desserts: a simple cranberry-raspberry ice for the family or a more
elegant pear ice served in a puddle of blackberries.
Program 220 Trout with Shrimp and Mushrooms
Perfectly poached trout in the microwave oven with a simple butter
yellow saffron sauce.
Program 221 Baked Herb Garden Salmon
Discover how fragrant herbs are part of the simplest method to cook a
whole fish.
Program 222 Smooth Pasta Sauce
Gorgeous orange butternut squash and brilliant green peas are the basis
for two irresistible pasta sauces or soups.
Program 223 Minimax Hamburgers
A family favorite made new with beef, sweet raisins, brown rice, lemon
juice, curry powder and garlic.
Program 224 Vegetable Beef Stew
Onion, tomatoes and red wine stewed with carrots, potatoes and
mushrooms and garnished with beef – basic and comforting family fare.
Program 225 Cranberry Duff
Seamed egg pudding, swirled with tangy cranberry sauce and studded with
crisp hazelnuts – a spectacular crowd-pleaser.
Program 226 Pork and Potato Pie
A cultural classic: boneless pork, turnips and rosemary baked with a
steamed potato crust.
Graham Kerr’s Kitchen Series 3 – Program Descriptions
301 – Wild Bill’s Nearly Famous Pork Tenderloin
The baking juices of the pork tenderloin create the bas of a low-fat
sauce seasoned with onion, garlic, mushrooms, wine, thyme and sage.
Buttermilk mashed potatoes are then topped with a low-fat “butter”
sauce.
302 – Corn Quichetador
A low-fat quiche made with corn custard and red bell peppers is
surrounded by a rice and Parmesan cheese crust. Ham Sandwich Pie
features the same rice and cheese crust filled with Canadian bacon,
French bread, roasted peppers and corn custard.
303 – Latin American Pasta Shells Marinara
Jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with beans, mushrooms and onions and
then ladled with an easy marinara sauce; delicate angel’s hair pasta in
red marinara sauce becomes the base for your favorite garnish – clams,
shrimp, green olives – it’s your choice.
304 – Peruvian Chicken
A quick and easy stew with potatoes, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in
a red wine sauce; Creole Chicken with chili peppers, Canadian bacon,
green bell pepper and tomatoes.
305 – Smoked Chilean Sea Bass with Thai Vinaigrette
Earl Grey tea and clove-infused sea bass fillets are presented in a
vinaigrette sauce of gingerroot, lemon grass, lime, cilantro and mint.
Orange Roughy is poached in a citrus-spiked vinaigrette and served with
fresh pineapple, hot red pepper and fresh mint.
306 – Chile, Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Breast, mild chile peppers, onion and cheese are wrapped in
tortillas and topped with simple red and green reduced sauces. Black
beans, cilantro and chile pepper enchiladas and topped with cheese.
307 – Bean Tereena
Colorful layers of sweet red bell pepper, creamy garbanzo bean cheese,
roasted garlic and spicy pesto are perfect for dipping and spreading.
Bean Tereena is then spooned into tortillas and topped with cheese.
308 – Jumbo Pot Stickers
Bundles of chopped shrimp, shiitake mushrooms and ginger are wrapped in
dough and served with a lime and green onion dipping sauce. Leftovers
create the base for a spicy soup.
309 – Smoked Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Sweet red bell peppers are stuffed with smoked ground turkey, crispy
jicama, hot jalapeno peppers, kidney beans and rice. Then serve with a
creamy cilantro and cheese sauce or roll in Swiss chard leaves and bake
in tomato-vegetable juice.
310 – Christmas Holiday Dessert – Cocoa Cookies and Cream
Parfait
Chocolate cookies are layered with raspberry puree and whipped “cream”
for an elegant yet easy presentation, or frozen into low-fat gourmet
ice cream sandwiches.
311 – Christmas Holiday Main Dish – Roast Pork with Apple
Gravy
Well-seasoned roast pork is served with golden potatoes and Brussels
sprouts in a rich low-fat orange gravy, or stir-fried with sweet snow
peas and crisp jicama in apple sauce.
312 – Bangers and Mash
Hearty brown onion sauce is the perfect low-fat topping for smoked
chicken sausage and creamy mashed potatoes or baked potatoes with
Canadian bacon, onions and apples.
313 – Whole Grain Island on a Parsnip Sea
An island of rice, wheat berries, pearl barley and peas surrounded by
an irresistible “sea” of sweet creamy parsnip puree. Or blend the
grains with the fresh herbs and vegetables into Beautiful Soup.
314 – The Peacemaker
Oysters and Canadian bacon in a cramy horseradish sauce are presented
in a hot crusty French bread loaf.
315 – Oxtail and Barley Soup
Beefy roasted oxtails are teamed with shiitake mushrooms and pearl
barley for a hearty soup or topped with mashed potatoes in a cottage
pie.
316 – Afghan Lamb Palow
Lamb stew, spiced with cinnamon, cumin and cloves, studded with
carrots, raisins and almonds, is served with rice pilaf or in toasted
pitas with spicy mango chutney.
317 – Stir-fried Duck and Lychees
Tender duck strips contrast with crispy lychee nuts in a stir-fry or
flavor a tropical stew with green peppers and pineapple.
318 – Fried Rice
Seasoned rice and wheat berries stir-fried with Canadian bacon,
sun-dried tomatoes, green onions and eggs are served as a main course
or rolled in tender collard leaves and served with salsa.
319 – Smoked Pork and Apple Tiddy Oggy
An innovative low-fat pastry crust tops this savory meat pie filled
with smoked pork chops, sweet potatoes and apples.
320 – Carrot Cake
Layers of carrot, pineapple and raisin-studded cake are filled with
crunchy and creamy walnut-cheese filling or are steamed as a tender
pudding.
321 – Breast of Chicken in Sweet Pepper Sauce
Juicy chicken breasts in an easy sauce of red, green and yellow bell
peppers, wine mushrooms and cilantro.
322 – Turkey Pastrami Paprikash
Creamy white onion sauce adorns golden potatoes, spicy turkey pastrami
and crunchy cabbage, or mixes into creamy peas with mint.
323 – Linguine with Scallops
Tender scallops and shrimp are tossed with linguine, sweet smoky
roasted garlic, zucchini and red, green and yellow bell peppers. Graham
makes his favorite low-fat sandwich – ham, Swiss cheese and roasted
bell peepers.
324 – Macaroni and Cheese
Graham shows how to create a golden sweet potato-cheese puree that’s
perfect for macaroni noodles or broccoli and cauliflower au gratin.
325 – Fruit Soufflé Omelet
Use low-fat egg substitute in a sweet fruit omelet topped with creamy
orange sauce or a mushroom and spinach omelet with fresh dill and
Parmesan cheese.
326 – Turkey Balls with Mushrooms
Grape jelly and tomatoes combine in a sweet and spicy sauce for ground
turkey meatballs and mushrooms. Also a home-style turkey, rice and
tomato soup.
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