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sandwiches and wraps. These and other vegeta-
bles add fi ber and nutrients. In fact, you can even
skip the protein food and make a veggie sandwich
fi lled just with tasty, colorful vegetables.
Items such as bacon, pitted olives, and
pickles can add interesting fl avors to sandwiches
and wraps. However, use these ingredients spar-
ingly, as they are high in fat and sodium. First
choose the fi lling then choose the extras.
Preparing Sandwiches and Wraps
The following guidelines will help you prepare
nutritious, attractive, and fl avorful sandwiches:
• Use a variety of breads and fi llings (Figure 5.5).
• Cut sandwiches and wraps into halves to make
them easier to eat. For party sandwiches that are
extra interesting and attractive, cut bread into
shapes, such as circles, diamonds, and hearts.
• Garnish sandwiches and wraps attractively.
Garnishes can improve the appearance and
food value of a sandwich or wrap.
• Keep sandwiches and wraps refrigerated
until serving time. Bacteria grow quickly
above 40°F (4°C). Therefore, pack sandwiches
and wraps in a cooler when transporting
them. Use ice, frozen gel packs, or chilled
drinks to keep perishable (likely to spoil)
ingredients safe. Place sandwiches and
wraps in sealed bags or containers to prevent
staling. Pack lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and
other relishes separately to keep bread and
rolls from getting soggy.
• Make hot sandwiches and wraps just before
serving. Serve them hot, not lukewarm.
• Use freshly toasted bread for sandwiches
served on toast.
Pizza
Pizza is a popular food for which many
simple recipes can be found. Traditional pizza is
a dish with Italian origins. It is typically made
of fl attened dough, spread with fl avorful sauce,
covered with toppings, and baked. Popular
toppings include cheese and a variety of meats
and vegetables.
Like sandwiches and wraps, pizza has many
variations. Calzone is a type of pizza with the
crust folded in half over the fi lling before it is
baked. Dessert pizzas are made with sweet sauces
and fruit toppings.
With thick crusts, loads of cheese, and
toppings like pepperoni and sausage, pizza
can be a dish you should save for rare occa-
sions. However, many recipes exist for creating
fl avorful pizza that is much lower in fat, sodium,
and calories.
To prepare a healthier pizza, start with the
crust. Choose whole-wheat crust for more fi ber
than crust made with white fl our. Choose fl at-
breads such as pita bread or a tortilla for a thin,
crispy crust that provides fewer calories.
Tomato sauce is a fi ne choice for a healthy
pizza. You might also try homemade barbecue
sauce, taco sauce, or salsa. Even just sliced fresh
tomatoes make an appealing alternative to tradi-
tional tomato sauce. Avoid pizza variations that
call for heavy sauces, like classic Alfredo, which
is made with high-fat cream, butter, and cheese.
When it comes to the toppings, try grilled
chicken instead of sausage and pepperoni,
which are high in fat. You can also skip the meat
and just load up on vegetables. Mushrooms,
onions, and bell peppers are common vegetable
toppings. You might also try asparagus, spinach,
and broccoli for something a bit more unusual.
Fruits such as fi gs and pineapple can be used in
tasty combinations as pizza toppings, too.
Classic pizza is topped with mozzarella
cheese. However, blue cheese, feta, Cheddar,
and Swiss are just a few of the other cheeses that
make tasty pizza toppings. Whatever cheese you
LeeAnn White/Shutterstock.com
Figure 5.5 Offering a variety of breads and fillings
allows each person to make a sandwich that suits his
or her taste.
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sandwiches and wraps. These and other vegeta-
bles add fi ber and nutrients. In fact, you can even
skip the protein food and make a veggie sandwich
fi lled just with tasty, colorful vegetables.
Items such as bacon, pitted olives, and
pickles can add interesting fl avors to sandwiches
and wraps. However, use these ingredients spar-
ingly, as they are high in fat and sodium. First
choose the fi lling then choose the extras.
Preparing Sandwiches and Wraps
The following guidelines will help you prepare
nutritious, attractive, and fl avorful sandwiches:
• Use a variety of breads and fi llings (Figure 5.5).
• Cut sandwiches and wraps into halves to make
them easier to eat. For party sandwiches that are
extra interesting and attractive, cut bread into
shapes, such as circles, diamonds, and hearts.
• Garnish sandwiches and wraps attractively.
Garnishes can improve the appearance and
food value of a sandwich or wrap.
• Keep sandwiches and wraps refrigerated
until serving time. Bacteria grow quickly
above 40°F (4°C). Therefore, pack sandwiches
and wraps in a cooler when transporting
them. Use ice, frozen gel packs, or chilled
drinks to keep perishable (likely to spoil)
ingredients safe. Place sandwiches and
wraps in sealed bags or containers to prevent
staling. Pack lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and
other relishes separately to keep bread and
rolls from getting soggy.
• Make hot sandwiches and wraps just before
serving. Serve them hot, not lukewarm.
• Use freshly toasted bread for sandwiches
served on toast.
Pizza
Pizza is a popular food for which many
simple recipes can be found. Traditional pizza is
a dish with Italian origins. It is typically made
of fl attened dough, spread with fl avorful sauce,
covered with toppings, and baked. Popular
toppings include cheese and a variety of meats
and vegetables.
Like sandwiches and wraps, pizza has many
variations. Calzone is a type of pizza with the
crust folded in half over the fi lling before it is
baked. Dessert pizzas are made with sweet sauces
and fruit toppings.
With thick crusts, loads of cheese, and
toppings like pepperoni and sausage, pizza
can be a dish you should save for rare occa-
sions. However, many recipes exist for creating
fl avorful pizza that is much lower in fat, sodium,
and calories.
To prepare a healthier pizza, start with the
crust. Choose whole-wheat crust for more fi ber
than crust made with white fl our. Choose fl at-
breads such as pita bread or a tortilla for a thin,
crispy crust that provides fewer calories.
Tomato sauce is a fi ne choice for a healthy
pizza. You might also try homemade barbecue
sauce, taco sauce, or salsa. Even just sliced fresh
tomatoes make an appealing alternative to tradi-
tional tomato sauce. Avoid pizza variations that
call for heavy sauces, like classic Alfredo, which
is made with high-fat cream, butter, and cheese.
When it comes to the toppings, try grilled
chicken instead of sausage and pepperoni,
which are high in fat. You can also skip the meat
and just load up on vegetables. Mushrooms,
onions, and bell peppers are common vegetable
toppings. You might also try asparagus, spinach,
and broccoli for something a bit more unusual.
Fruits such as fi gs and pineapple can be used in
tasty combinations as pizza toppings, too.
Classic pizza is topped with mozzarella
cheese. However, blue cheese, feta, Cheddar,
and Swiss are just a few of the other cheeses that
make tasty pizza toppings. Whatever cheese you
LeeAnn White/Shutterstock.com
Figure 5.5 Offering a variety of breads and fillings
allows each person to make a sandwich that suits his
or her taste.