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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
Blueberry Pound Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended (about 5 minutes)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light butter
- 1/2 (8-ounce) package 1/3 less-fat cream cheese softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 3 cups all-purpose flour divided
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8-ounce) carton lemon low-fat yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
Plum Betty
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl, and toss gently
- 5 cups sliced plums (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons apple juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup soft oatmeal-raisin cookie crumbs (about 3 cookies, such as Archway)
- 2 tablespoons stick margarine or butter melted
- Cooking spray
Roasted Sweet Potato Dip
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl
- 3 cups chopped peeled sweet potato (about 1 pound)
- 2 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups chopped carrot
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Breadsticks (optional)
Shrimp Fried Rice
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients; stir well
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
- 3/4 pound medium shrimp peeled
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts drained
- 1 cup chilled cooked long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds toasted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Marinated Mushrooms
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and stir well
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves halved
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 (8-ounce) package crimini mushrooms
Strawberry Spring Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients, and stir well with a whisk
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups quartered strawberries
- 1 (10-ounce) bag Italian-blend salad greens (about 6 cups)
- 4 teaspoons toasted pine nuts
Orange-Scented Roasted Root Vegetables
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; toss
- 4 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato
- 3 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled rutabaga
- 2 cups (1-inch) sliced parsnip
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions each cut into 8 wedges
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sweet honey mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- Dash ground nutmeg
Cucumber-Lemonade Spritzers
By Lv2Cook
Combine 3/4 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan
- 3/4 cup water
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups diced peeled cucumber
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 cups sparkling water chilled
- 1 small cucumber cut lengthwise into spears (optional)
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