Low Fat And Healthier Squash Piemash Food

LOW FAT AND HEALTHIER SQUASH PIE/MASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Peel squash and cut into large chunks (removing seeds).
• Fill a large, microwave-safe dish with a half an inch of water.
• Place squash into dish and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for approximately 8 minutes (and drain).
• Squash should be tender enough to mash, but not fully cooked.
• With a potato masher, food processor or fork, mash squash.
• Measure out 2 generous cups, lightly packed, and place in an oven-safe baking dish.
• Add all ingredients except for marshmallows. Mix ingredients thoroughly, but do not over-stir; squash should still be pulpy.
• Allow to cook for 45 - 50 minutes.
• Remove from oven, and disperse marshmallows over top of pie.
• Return to oven for 5 minutes, until marshmallows begin to brown.
• Allow to cool.

PROPAH EASTEND PIE, MASH AND LICQOUR

Steps:

• To make the suet pastry base for the pies, combine the flour, suet and water with a pinch of salt, adding more water if needed, to form a rollable dough.
• Roll the suet pastry very thin, approximately 2mm at most, and line buttered foil pie cases with it.
• Finely chop the onion and brown, then add the beef mince. Cook until the beef is browned and add the beef stock, worcester sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 20 min on a medium heat, then drain excess juice and add a little cornflour to absorb the rest.
• Meanwhile, peel, quarter and boil the potatoes.
• Roll out the puff pastry (shortcrust is also acceptable) until almost as thin as the pastry bases and cut tops for each pie.
• Spoon the beef mixture evenly amongst the pies, then apply the tops to the pie using a little water to moisten the edges for pinching.
• Add about an inch of water to a roasting tray and put in the oven on a high heat. Sit the foil pie dishes in the water to steam cook the pies.
• While the pies are cooking, combine the fish and vegetable stock in a pot with the parsley and a pinch of salt. Cook on a medium heat to a rolling boil. Add cornflour gradually until the sauce becomes thick and slightly translucent.
• Once the potatoes are cooked to a soft, fluffy consistency drain them and mash without butter to produce a dry mash.
• Prepare the dried peas according to packet instructions.
• Once pies are brown on top, upturn them on a plate and serve upside-down, with a side of mash and mushy peas. Pour over with the licqour and chilli vinegar. The vinegar is essential for the licqour to taste right, but should be added separately. Lush!

LOW FAT MAC AND FOUR CHEESE (WITH SQUASH) - HEALTHY!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender but firm, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk into a large saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until defrosted. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Cheddar, Jack cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.
• Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Then broil for 3 minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.