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Thai Scallops with Asparagus
By Lv2Cook
Combine the scallops and cornstarch
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups (2-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1/2 pound)
- 1/2 cup fat free less sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chile purée with garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
- Basil Sprigs (optional)
Farfalle with Red Caesar Dressing
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can tomato purée
- 6 cups hot cooked farfalle (about 5 cups uncooked bow tie pasta)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Stacked Vegetable Portobellos
By Lv2Cook
Remove stems; remove brown gills from the undersides of mushrooms using a spoon
- 4 small portobello mushrooms (about 12 ounces total)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) sliced zucchini
- 1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) sliced yellow squash
- 1/2 cup (1/4-inch-thick) sliced red onion
- 2 slices (1/4-inch-thick) tomato
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled goat cheese
Orange-Chive Bubble Buns
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine marmalade and chives; set aside
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon freeze-dried chives
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- Cooking spray
Crunchy Pea Salad
By Lv2Cook
Steam peas, covered, 6 minutes or until tender
- 2 1/4 cups shelled green peas
- 1 1/4 cups diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Triple-Corn Spoon Bread
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk
- 1 cup fat-free sour cream
- 3 tablespoons stick margarine melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can no-salt-added whole-kernel corn undrained
- 1 (14 3/4-ounce) can no-salt-added cream-style corn
- 1 (8 1/2-ounce) package corn muffin mix
- Cooking spray
Pennsylvania-Dutch Apple Butter
By Lv2Cook
Combine apples and cider in a large saucepan or Dutch oven
- 6 1/2 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (about 2 pounds)
- 1 1/4 cups apple cider
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Fusilli with Curried Beef and Cauliflower
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk
- 1 cup no-salt-added beef broth
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound lean, boned sirloin steak cut into 1/2" cubes
- Cooking spray
- 4 cups small cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 4 cups hot cooked fusilli (about 8 ounces uncooked twisted spaghetti)
Zucchini, Sweet Onion, and Red Pepper Tart
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Press Greek Baking-Powder Piecrust into a 10-inch quiche dish coated with cooking spray
- 1 (10-inch) crust Greek Baking-Powder Piecrust (see recipe)
- Cooking spray
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 2 cups diced red bell pepper (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 4 cups chopped zucchini (about 1 pound)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Quick-and-Easy Pizza Crust
By Lv2Cook
Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 package quick-rise yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (120º to 130º )
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal