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Shrimp Caesar Salad with Basil Pesto Crostini
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; cover buttermilk mixture, and chill
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 8 slices (1/2-inch-thick) diagonally cut French bread baguette
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 4 teaspoons basil pesto (such as Pesto Sanremo)
- 8 cups Italian-blend salad greens (about 1 1/2 [10-ounce] bags)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound medium shrimp cooked and peeled
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
Marinated Artichokes and Mirlitons
By Lv2Cook
Peel mirlitons; cut in half lengthwise, and discard pits
- 3 (8-ounce) cans mirlitons (chayotes)
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke bottoms drained and sliced crosswise
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun-Creole Seasoning (see recipe)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimento drained
- Boston lettuce leaves (optional)
Steak Fries
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Peel potatoes; cut each potato lengthwise into 6 wedges
- 5 medium red potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 garlic clove crushed
Orange-Currant Chicken with Toasted Walnuts
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside
- 1/3 cup currants or raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 3/4 cups water divided
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts toasted
Crustillant of Crab with Blackberry Chutney
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 500º . Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 cups blackberries
- Dash ground turmeric
- Dash salt
- 1 1/4 cups (6 ounces) lump crabmeat shell pieces removed
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fennel fronds
- 1/4 (16-ounce) package frozen phyllo dough thawed
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- Fennel fronds (optional)
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
Blackberry-Lemon Pudding Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons stick margarine or butter melted
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups blackberries, blueberries or raspberries
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 teaspoon powdered sugar
Pita Chips
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Split pitas, and cut each into 8 wedges
- 3 (6-inch) pitas
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until smooth
- 1 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed without oil (about 1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
Shrimp and Papaya with Fresh Herbs
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 4 ingredients
- 3/4 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon stick margarine
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 1/2 cup diced peeled papaya
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce