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Orzo-and-Portobello Casserole
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine tomatoes and boiling water in a small bowl; cover and let stand 10 minutes or until...
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed without oil
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups sliced leek
- 2 cups diced portobello mushroom caps
- 1 cup mushrooms quartered
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups cooked orzo (about 2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 1 large)
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- OR
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Cumin Pork Tenderloin with Dried-Apricot Chutney
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- Dash salt
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin
- Cooking spray
- Dried Apricot-Chutney (see recipe)
Potato-Vegetable Au Gratin
By Lv2Cook
Steam potato, covered, for 20 minutes or until tender
- 5 cups cubed red potato (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups sliced carrot
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
Braised Greens with Chipotle-Chile Vinaigrette
By Lv2Cook
Combine 1/4 cup broth, vinegar, and next 4 ingredients (vinegar through chile) in a blender; process until smooth
- 2 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth divided
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
- 3 pounds mustard greens
- 3 pounds turnip greens
- 6 garlic cloves minced
Plum-Streusel Kuchen
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons light-colored corn syrup
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chilled stick margarine or butter cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups sliced plums (about 3/4 pound)
Roasted Tomato-and-Red Pepper Soup
By Lv2Cook
Preheat broiler. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes
- 1 1/2 pounds red bell peppers
- 2 pounds tomatoes halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Marjoram sprigs (optional)
Shrimp Newburg on Toast Points
By Lv2Cook
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 3/4 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash ground red pepper
- Dash black pepper
- 4 (3/4-ounce) slices whole-wheat bread toasted
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives
Marlborough Pie
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine 1/4 cup flour and ice water; stir with a whisk until well-blended
- 1 cup all-purpose flour divided
- 3 1/2 tablespoons ice water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups sweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
- 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cream sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Strawberry-Apricot Caramel Sundaes
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; stir well
- 1 cup (about 6 ounces) chopped apricots
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 cups vanilla low-fat ice cream
- 1/4 cup fat-free butterscotch-flavored sundae syrup
- 4 teaspoons chopped pistachios
- Sugar cookies (optional)
Orzo "Risotto" with Prosciutto
By Lv2Cook
Bring the broth to a boil in a small saucepan
- 2 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen petite green peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups chopped leek
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) minced prosciutto or lean smoked ham
- 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley