Star Chefs Cook Carbs!

Michael Chiarello's Fusilli Michelangelo With Roasted Chicken

Michael Chiarello is the nationally renowned chef/owner of Bottega, his highly acclaimed Napa Valley restaurant. He is also an Emmy-winning Food Network host and Top Chef Masters finalist.

"This dish is one of my all-time favorites. It's tasty, simple, and full of flavor."

Ingredients: sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, sugar, whole wheat fusilli, olive oil, sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, basil, tomato sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, rotisserie chicken, arugula, pine nuts

Calories: 431
Resistant Starch: 1.5 grams

Donatella Arpaia's Edamame and Pear Crostini

Donatella Arpaia is the owner of Donatella, DBar, and Kefi in New York City; and a guest judge on Food Network's Iron Chef America and The Next Iron Chef. She is also a regular contributor on the Today show; and is the author of Donatella Cooks: Simple Food Made Glamorous.

"This dish is healthy, sweet, and crunchy with great texture and flavor makes a perfect appetizer for a baby or bridal shower."

Ingredients: edamame, extra virgin olive oil, mint, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, salt, black pepper, a baguette, Bartlett pears

Calories: 241
Resistant Starch: 0.6 grams

Emily Luchetti's Brown Rice Pudding

Emily Luchetti is the executive pastry chef at Farallon and Waterbar restaurants in San Francisco and is the author of six cookbooks. Her latest is The Fearless Baker.

"I eat brown rice and veggies often for dinner. One night I had a sweet tooth, so I turned my leftover brown rice into a quick and not too unhealthy dessert. The nutty rice goes well with the juicy ripe fruit."

Ingredients: low-fat (1%) milk, brown sugar, cooked brown rice, heavy cream salt, seasonal fresh stone fruit (or 1 cup golden raisins, dried apricots, and/or sour cherries)

Calories: 223
Resistant Starch: 1.2 grams

Candice Kumai's Pearl Barley With Peas and Edamame

Candice Kumai is the author of Pretty Delicious: Lean and Lovely Recipes for a Healthy, Happy New You, a guest judge on Iron Chef America, co-host of Lifetime television's hit series Cook Yourself Thin, chef contributor on Cooking Channel's Unique Eats, and an alum of Top Chef.

"Carbs are the ultimate food in my book. I will never—mark my words—cut them from my diet! My day is filled with them, from my morning muesli to a late-night pizza."

Ingredients: pearl barley, edamame, peas, spinach, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, tablespoons fresh lemon juice, sea salt

Calories: 227
Resistant Starch: 3.7 grams

Cristina Ferrare's Grilled Polenta Cakes

Cristina Ferrare is a New York Times best-selling author and host of her own cooking show, Cristina Ferrare's Big Bowl of Love, on OWN.

"I keep ready-made polenta on hand for when I need a quick appetizer. I enjoy grilled polenta cakes plain or with a tomato bruschetta topping, brushed with pesto, or with a simple tomato sauce, like this recipe."

Ingredients: tube polenta, extra virgin olive oil, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, whole basil leaves, kosher salt, black pepper

Calories: 116
Resistant Starch: 0.3 grams http://www.health.com