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Pan-Seared Scallops with Chili Cream Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Combine scallops and 2 tablespoons flour in a large zip-top bag; seal bag and shake gently to coat scallops
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour divided
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon margarine
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Fresh cilantro sprigs
Date-Nut-Carrot Bread
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine water, dates, and raisins in a bowl; let stand 15 minutes
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup pitted dates chopped
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
Red Velvet Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray, and dust with 1 tablespoon flour
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 5 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1 large egg white
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 (1-ounce) bottle red food coloring
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Cooked Buttercream Frosting
- COOKED BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 12 tablespoons light butter chilled
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Praline Pudding Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine brown sugar and 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour divided
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons stick margarine or butter melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups boiling water
- 2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping thawed
- Chopped pecans (optional)
Broccoli with Garlic
By Lv2Cook
Steam broccoli, covered, 4 minutes
- 5 cups broccoli florets (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño pepper
- 14 garlic cloves minced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Rosemary Potato Wedges
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Cut each potato lengthwise into 6 wedges
- 1 3/4 pounds red potatoes (5 whole)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Skillet-Seared Salmon with Curried Pineapple Essence
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan
- 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) cubes fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (1 inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Meringue with Peaches and Blackberries
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 275º. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 6 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar divided
- 1/4 cup ground toasted pecans
- 6 cups sliced peeled peaches
- 3 cups raspberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups blackberries
Sweet Curry Paste
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients, and stir well with a whisk
- 1/2 cup mango chutney
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Olives
By Lv2Cook
Combine tomatoes and boiling water in a bowl; cover and let stand 20 minutes or until soft
- 2 tablespoons sliced sun-dried tomatoes (about 6 pieces) packed without oil
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup chopped green olives
- 1/4 cup dry vermouth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth