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Sweet Onion, Tomato, and Corn Salad with Basil
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir well, and set aside
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 2 large tomatoes thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced Vidalia or sweet onion
- 1 cup fresh white corn kernels (about 2 ears)
Pan-Seared Scallops with Walnuts and Spiced Carrots
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts toasted
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- Cooking spray
- Spiced Carrots
- SPICED CARROTS
- 3 1/2 cups sliced carrot (1/4-inch-thick)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- Dash ground cinnamon
Devilish Angel Food Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Sift together first 4 ingredients in a bowl, and set aside
- 2/3 cup sifted cake flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
Refried White Beans
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans undrained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Caramelized Pork over Lettuce
By Lv2Cook
Place the sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat; cook 5 minutes or until golden (do not stir)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 pounds boned pork loin cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- 2 cups (2-inch) sliced green onions
- 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Provençale Pepper-Chicken Salad
By Lv2Cook
Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 3/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 (1 × 1/4-inch) julienne-cut green bell pepper
- 1 (1 × 1/4-inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper
- 1 (1 × 1/4-inch) julienne-cut yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato sprinkles
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 6 cups gourmet salad greens
- 1/4 cup niçoise olives
Rosemary Swordfish on Vegetable Couscous
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients, and stir well
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 6 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup diced zucchini
- 3 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (14 1/4-ounce) can no-salt-added chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
Sliced Cantaloupe and Blackberries with Almond Cream
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, and beat at high speed of a mixer until smooth
- 1/2 cup tub-style fat-free cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cantaloupe (2 1/2-pound) peeled, seeded, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 cup blackberries
- 4 teaspoons sliced almonds toasted
- Mint sprigs (optional)
Mexicali Crab Cakes
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 1/2 tablespoons stick margarine
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 pound lump crabmeat shell pieces removed
- 1 (8 3/4-ounce) can no-salt-added whole-kernel corn drained
- 1 cup finely crushed cornflakes
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/4 cups cocktail sauce or medium-hot salsa
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Sweet Fennel Paste
By Lv2Cook
Place all ingredients in a blender; process until almost smooth
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped fennel bulb
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder