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Potato-Pesto Bake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Drop the almonds and garlic through food chute with food processor on, and process until mi...
- 1 tablespoon slivered almonds toasted
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 cup parsley sprigs
- 2 tablespoons fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) finely grated fresh Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 6 cups (1/8-inch-thick) sliced red potatoes (about 2 pounds) divided
- 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) finely grated fresh Romano cheese divided
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Roasted Mushroom, Lentil, and Walnut Pâté
By Lv2Cook
Filled with the vibrant flavors of cremini mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, shallots, and rich walnuts, Roasted Mushroo...
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon shallots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- baked tortilla chips or pita bread to serve
Skillet Corn Bread
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Melt margarine in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat
- 3 tablespoons margarine
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 (11-ounce) can no-salt-added whole-kernel corn drained
Mediterranean Rub
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients. Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds crushed
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chives
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds crushed
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Summer Pasta Salad with Chicken, Mint, and Dill
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well
- 1 (8-ounce) carton plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- OR
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
- OR
- 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
- 1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cooked fusilli (about 6 ounces uncooked twisted spaghetti)
- 2 cups skinned, cubed roasted chicken breast (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts drained
Oyster Bisque
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
- 1 (12-ounce) container select oysters drained
- 2 teaspoons chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Dash ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Curried Lamb-and-Lentil Stew
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from lamb, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 pounds lean boned leg of lamb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 3/4 cup lentils
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes undrained
- 3 1/2 cups chopped collards (about 1/4 pound)
- OR
- 3 1/2 cups chopped spinach (about 1/4 pound)
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Pumpkin-Cranberry Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. If you're using a glass baking dish, lower the oven temperature to 325º
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins)
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- Cooking spray
Caesar Salad
By Lv2Cook
Cut egg in half lengthwise, and remove and reserve yolk for another use
- 1 hard-cooked large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
- 1 cup fat-free Caesar croutons
- 8 teaspoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Portuguese Kale-and-Potato Chowder
By Lv2Cook
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot
- 1 cup (about 6-ounces) sliced turkey kielbasa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 8 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 2 pounds cubed peeled baking potato
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 5 cups (about 3/4 pound) thinly sliced kale or turnip greens