CloseChef John Ash shares healthy recipes for favorite comfort foods using an ingenious cream sauce without cream recipe.On cold winter nights on a Colorado ranch, Grandmother Maud bustled around her warm woodstove simmering up rib-sticking meals like hearty winter vegetable chowder for a table full of family and ranch hands. Standing over the steaming pot, she would taste the sweet carrots and rutabaga and then pour in a generous pint of fresh cream....

Close Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:12Yield:12 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:12Yield:12 servings Prep Time:25 mins Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time:15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time:40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings:12 Servings: 12 Yield:12 servings Yield: 12 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4poundsasparagus spears2tablespoonsolive oil1cupchopped onion (1 large)1tablespoonbottled minced garlic (6 cloves)½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground black pepper½cupreduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth¼cupdry sherry or dry white wine¼cupreduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)12ouncesassorted sliced fresh mushrooms, such as white button, shiitake, cremini or oyster mushrooms1 ½tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese2teaspoonssnipped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed...

Close Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundBrussels sprouts, trimmed and halved2mediumshallots, divided2tablespoonsall-purpose flour, divided1tablespooncanola or grapeseed oil1tablespoonbutter1 ¼cupslow-fat milk¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1poundBrussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2mediumshallots, divided 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour, divided 1tablespooncanola or grapeseed oil...

Close Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:12Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:12 Active Time:35 mins Active Time: 35 mins Total Time:55 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings:12 Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided1cupsliced shallots (about 6 medium)2tablespoonschopped garlic16cupssliced green cabbage (about 1 large)1 ½cupsfresh rye breadcrumbs (see Tip)1teaspooncaraway seeds1teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper½teaspoonhot Hungarian paprika3tablespoonsall-purpose flour1 ½cupsreduced-fat milk1cupsauerkraut, rinsed Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients...

Close Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Cook Time:30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1 cup sliced leek, white and light green parts only (see Tip)12cupschopped kale or collards (about 1 large bunch)2clovesgarlic, minced¾teaspoonkosher salt½teaspoonground pepper1/4-3/4 cup water, as needed2tablespoonsall-purpose flour1 ½cupsreduced-fat milkPinch of nutmeg (optional)...

Close Photo: William Dickey Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:12Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:12 Active Time:35 mins Active Time: 35 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: Servings:12 Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe The Jewish community in Chicago had two private clubs to which they could belong in the 1970s. The Standard Club, founded in 1869, and the Covenant Club, founded around 1916. My family, of which my sister and I are the fifth generation to inhabit the north side of Chicago, was solidly in the Covenant Club camp....

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8 Active Time:30 mins Active Time: 30 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsunsalted butter1mediumsweet onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)1teaspoonsalt, divided3clovesgarlic, finely chopped1teaspoonsalt-free Italian seasoning1teaspooncrushed red pepper3tablespoonsall-purpose flour2 ½cupswhole milk½teaspoonground pepper¼teaspoonpaprika⅛teaspoonground nutmeg2(10-ounce) packagesfrozen cut-leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1(5....

Close Cook Time:25 minsAdditional Time:50 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 cup eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:25 minsAdditional Time:50 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 cup each Cook Time:25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time:50 mins Additional Time: 50 mins Total Time:1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 servings, about 1 cup each Yield: 8 servings, about 1 cup each...

Close Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Yield:6 filletsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Yield:6 fillets Prep Time:30 mins Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 fillets Yield: 6 fillets Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ½tablespoonsolive oil ½cupthinly sliced shallots 5clovesgarlic, minced ¼teaspooncrushed red pepper ½cupshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese ⅓cupreduced-fat cream cheese 6(6 ounce)skin-on salmon fillets ½teaspoonsalt ½teaspoonground pepper...

Close Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Prep Time:25 mins Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time:20 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1clovegarlic, grated1poundturnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, greens reserved½cupwater, plus more as needed1tablespoonlemon zest, reserved1tablespoonlemon juice½teaspoonsalt, divided4cupschopped turnip greens or mature spinach2tablespoonsall-purpose flour1 ½cupswhole milk½teaspoonground nutmeg⅛teaspoonground white pepper...

Close Cook Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:2Yield:2 servings, 1 3/4 cups eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:2Yield:2 servings, 1 3/4 cups each Cook Time:5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:2 Servings: 2 Yield:2 servings, 1 3/4 cups each Yield: 2 servings, 1 3/4 cups each Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupcold pure coconut water, without added sugar or flavor (see Tip)1cupnonfat vanilla Greek yogurt1cupfrozen or fresh mango chunks3tablespoonsfrozen orange juice concentrate2cupsice...

Close Photo: Caitlin Bensel Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:8 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:1 hr 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¼cupmayonnaise2tablespoonssour cream1 ½tablespoonshoney1 ½tablespoonslemon juice2teaspoonsDijon mustard½teaspoonsalt2medium Gala apples, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces1mediumGolden Delicious apple, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces1cupseedless red grapes, halved1cupthinly sliced red cabbage1cupthinly sliced celery½cupdried cranberries⅓cuptoasted chopped walnuts...

Close Photo: Jen Causey Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupwhole-wheat orzo1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1cupchopped leek3clovesgarlic, minced112 ounce packagefrozen artichoke hearts, thawed, squeezed dry and coarsely chopped or 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1cupwhole milk4ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes1tablespoongrated lemon zest2tablespoonslemon juice⅔cupgrated Parmesan cheese, divided½cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided...

Close Photo: Charlotte & Johnny Autry Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8cupswater 8ounceswhole-wheat fusilli 1cuppeas, freshorfrozen 4ouncesgoat cheese ⅓cuppesto 2cupscherry tomatoes, halved 2smallspring onionsorscallions, thinly sliced Grated Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts for garnish DirectionsBring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot....

Close Cook Time:20 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:20 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Cook Time:20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time:10 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oilplus1 1/2tablespoons, divided1mediumshallot, chopped3cupslow-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth1poundasparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1cupdiced peeled potato2teaspoonsprepared horseradish, or to taste¼teaspoonsalt1cupwhole-wheat country bread cubes (1/4 inch)Sliced scallion greens for garnish...