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Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps
By Shica_Cookbook
Based on a popular Chinese dish, these fun wraps also make appealing appetizers for entertaining
- /2 cup water
- 1/2 cup instant brown rice
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, (see Note)
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder, (see Note)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 heads Boston lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, mint and/or chives
- 1 large carrot, shredded
Grilled Salmon with Mustard-Herb Crust (7 ppv)
By Shica_Cookbook
Course: snacks PointsPlus™ Value: 7 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 7 min Cooking Time: 12 min Level of ...
- 3 Tbsp rosemary, leaves, fresh, chopped
- 3 Tbsp thyme, fresh, leaves, fresh, stemmed
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1 1/4 pound(s) salmon fillet(s), with or without skin, Atlantic, skinless (four 5-ounce pieces)
- 4 Tbsp Dijon Mustard, regular or grainy-variety
Butterflied Baked Shrimp
By Shica_Cookbook
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 16 extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 4 ounces butter, melted
- 4 cups arugula, cleaned
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Lemon wedges, as garnish
Sautéed Flounder with Fresh Herbs
By Shica_Cookbook
POINTS® Value: 3 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 10 min Cooking Time: 10 min Level of Difficulty: Easy ...
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or more to taste
- 1 pound(s) flounder fillet(s), or other flat fish like sole or fluke, washed, dried
- 3 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup(s) white wine, dry variety
- 1/4 cup(s) chives, parsley or tarragon, fresh chopped, or a combination of all three
Pesto Pasta -Dave Lieberman's
By Shica_Cookbook
You don't have to be a chef to whip up the fresh, light flavors you crave this summer
- Serves 4-6
- 2 handfuls baby arugula
- 1 handful basil leaves
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 pound whole wheat penne, cooked al dente
- A couple handfuls baby tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
Chicken Sandwiches with Brie, Shaved Granny Smith Apple and Dijon-Balsamic Reduction on Toasted Chal
By Shica_Cookbook
In a small saucepan, whisk together vinegar, mustard and honey
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 8 slices challah bread, about 1/2-inch thick, toasted, or grilled
- 6 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- 4 cooked chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
- 1 Granny Smith apple
Apricot Bellinis
By Shica_Cookbook
POINTS® Value: 2 Servings: 6 Preparation Time: 5 min Cooking Time: 0 min Level of Difficulty: Easy
- 3/4 cup(s) apricot nectar, or passion fruit nectar, chilled
- 750 ml Champagne, or Prosecco, chilled (about 25 fl oz or 3 cups)
- 1/4 cup(s) raspberries
- 6 piece(s) mint leaves
Shrimp with Two Dipping Sauces
By Shica_Cookbook
POINTS® Value: 4 Servings: 8 Preparation Time: 14 min Cooking Time: 6 min Level of Difficulty: Easy ...
- For the Horseradish Marmalade:
- 2 pound(s) cooked shrimp, large
- 5 Tbsp store-bought horseradish
- 7 Tbsp orange marmalade
- 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp water, at room temperature
- For the Red Pepper Coulis:
- 1 large sweet red pepper(s), chopped
- 1 Tbsp chopped red hot chili peppers, or cherry pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp shallot(s), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup(s) vegetable broth
- 1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tsp mint leaves, finely chopped, or to taste
Baked Mac & Cheese
By Shica_Cookbook
Mac & cheese can be a true comfort on a gloomy day, and our healthy update takes advantage of extra-sharp Cheddar b...
- 3 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs, (see Tip)
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 16-ounce or 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed
- 1 3/4 cups low-fat milk, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces (2 cups) whole-wheat elbow macaroni, or penne