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Blueberry Pancakes
By Lv2Cook
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup blueberries
Pizza with Sweet Peppers and Mozzarella
By Lv2Cook
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes
- 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 3/4 cup warm water (105º to 115º)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour divided
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal divided
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 red bell peppers roasted, peeled, and cut into strips
- 2 orange bell peppers roasted, peeled, and cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 garlic cloves minced
Roasted Summer-Fruit Salad
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 475º. Place fruit in an 11 × 7-inch baking dish
- 1 1/2 cups sliced peeled papaya
- 1 1/2 cups sliced peeled peaches
- OR
- 1 1/2 cups sliced peeled nectarines
- 3/4 cup cubed peeled ripe mango
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon margarine melted
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Shrimp Enchilado
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups diced onion
- 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 3/4 cups dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cups hot cooked rice
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Marinated Cucumbers in Dill
By Lv2Cook
Place cucumber slices and salt in a large bowl; add water to cover
- 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled English cucumber
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- OR
- 3/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp
By Lv2Cook
Steam snow peas, covered, 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside
- 2 cups snow peas trimmed
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 large egg white lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 5 cups hot cooked linguine (about 10 ounces uncooked pasta)
- 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup diagonally sliced green onions
Orange-Ginger Chicken Lo Mein
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk
- 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate undiluted
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 6 cups water
- 1 (8-ounce) package Chinese-style noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 (16-ounce) package fresh stir-fry vegetables (not frozen)
- 3/4 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 cup diagonally sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
Cucumber Soup with Leeks and Celery
By Lv2Cook
Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons margarine
- 2 cups cubed peeled cucumber
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced leek
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups diced peeled baking potato
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup diced cucumber
- 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Pork Sauté with Spicy Corn
By Lv2Cook
Combine corn kernels and milk in a large saucepan
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears)
- 3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 8 (2-ounce) boned center-cut loin pork chops (1/4 inch thick)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon unsalted dry-roasted peanuts finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Blueberry Crumb Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray; line bottom with wax paper
- Cooking spray
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup stick margarine or butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 cup blueberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon stick margarine or butter melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon