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Sicilian Sweet-and-Sour Swordfish
By Lv2Cook
Remove skin from swordfish
- 2 (5-ounce) swordfish steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour divided
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1/2 cup bottled clam juice
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Mediterranean Chicken with Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a bowl, and set aside
- 3/4 cup bottled chunky salsa
- 1/3 cup diced plum tomato
- 1/3 cup diced zucchini
- 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
- 2 teaspoons capers
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned boned chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- Black and green olives (optional)
Sukiyaki-Style Mixed Grill
By Lv2Cook
Cut zucchini and carrot lengthwise into quarters; cut each quarter crosswise in half
- 1 medium zucchini (about 6 ounces)
- 1 medium carrot (about 3 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 (6-ounce) package presliced portobello mushrooms cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 medium red onion cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 1/2 pound)
- 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and cut into 1/2 inch strips (about 6 ounces)
- 1 medium peeled sweet potato cut into 1/4 inch slices (about 6 ounces)
- 5 slices (1/8-inch-thick) peeled fresh ginger
- 1 cup sake (rice wine)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 4 cups hot cooked Chinese-style noodles (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Thyme
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desire...
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears
- 1 large garlic clove halved
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Curly Endive with Beans, Tomatoes, and Croutons
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine bread cubes and crushed garlic in a large zip-top plastic bag
- 2 (3/4-ounce) slices French bread cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 small garlic clove crushed
- 1/2 pound dried navy beans
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups water
- 18 cups chopped curly endive (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 1/3 cups diced seeded tomato
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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)
Pork Fricassee with Sweet Potatoes
By Lv2Cook
Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish; dredge pork in flour mixture
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound boned pork loin cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup dry vermouth
- 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 3 cups cubed (1-inch) peeled sweet potato (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rubbed sage
- OR
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms quartered
Roasted Variegated Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate cloves)
- 1 whole garlic head
- 1/2 pound fingerling potatoes (4)
- 1/2 pound yellow Finnish potatoes (4)
- 1/2 pound red or blue potatoes (4 small)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Rosemary sprigs (optional)
Sicilian Cod
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 3 cups sliced onion
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Meatballs in Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º . Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl; shape mixture into 54 (1-inch) meatballs
- 2 pounds ground round
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup minced fresh onion
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup grape jelly