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Strawberry-Swirl Frozen Pie
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Place cookies in a food processor; process until crumbly
- 40 reduced-calorie vanilla wafers
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons stick margarine melted
- 1 large egg white
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups strawberry low-fat frozen yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping thawed
Our American Hero
By Lv2Cook
Combine mayonnaise, fresh basil, and ground pepper; chill 15 minutes
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf Italian or French bread
- 1 pound thinly sliced lean deli roast beef
- 1 large tomato, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 large yellow bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced into rings
- 1 cup trimmed arugula, watercress or lettuce leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cumin-Scented Carrot "Salad"
By Lv2Cook
Steam carrot, covered, 3 minutes or until crisp-tender
- 3 cups coarsely shredded carrot
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Power Biscotti
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 325º. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- Cooking spray
Breakfast at Tiffany's Cinnamon Twists
By Lv2Cook
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast (1 package)
- 1/4 cup warm water (105º to 115º)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour divided
- 1/2 cup warm 2% reduced-fat milk (105º to 115º)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup stick margarine or butter melted and divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons 2% reduced-fat milk (2 to 3 teaspoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Polenta with Roasted Vegetables
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 475º. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; arrange in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan ...
- 4 cups (1-inch) pieces zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) pieces red bell pepper (about 2 peppers)
- 1 cup (1-inch) pieces red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 2 (16-ounce) tubes polenta each cut crosswise into 12 slices
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
- Basil sprigs optional
Roasted Tomato-Garlic Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Combine first 4 ingredients in a 13 × 9-inch baking dish
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 25 garlic cloves peeled (about 3 heads)
- 5 large red tomatoes (about 3 pounds) each cut into 8 wedges
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 cups diced seeded tomato
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped purple onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound medium shrimp cooked and peeled
- Boston lettuce leaves (optional)
Mashed Roots
By Lv2Cook
Place first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; cover with water, and bring to a boil
- 4 cups cubed peeled baking potato (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 cups sliced peeled parsnip (about 12 ounces)
- 2 cups cubed peeled turnip (about 12 ounces)
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Strawberry-Margarita Crisp
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º Place graham cracker crumbs and macaroons in a food processor; process until macaroons are f...
- 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
- 9 crispy coconut macaroons (about 1/4 pound)
- 2 tablespoons margarine melted
- 4 cups medium strawberries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup tequila
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon triple sec or other orange-flavored liqueur
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- Sliced strawberries (optional)