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Orange-Banana Shake
By Lv2Cook
Place all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth
- 2 cups vanilla low-fat ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice
- 1 (6-ounce) can pineapple juice
- 1 medium ripe banana cut into 4 pieces
- Fresh fruit (optional)
Crostini with Roasted Vegetables and Pine Nuts
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 500º. Pierce eggplant several times with a fork; place on a foil-lined baking sheet
- 1 large eggplant (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1 large green bell pepper (about 1/2 pound)
- 1 large red bell pepper (about 1/2 pound)
- 1 large yellow bell pepper (about 1/2 pound)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 36 slices (3/4-inch) French bread (about 1 pound) toasted
Plum Ice Cream with Plum-Cognac Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Combine the plums and sugar in a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until plums are tender and sug...
- 3 cups diced ripe red or purple-skinned plums (about 6 plums)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons cognac or apple juice
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted
Black Bean-and-Goat Cheese Tortilla Stacks
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper divided
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can plum tomatoes undrained
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 3/4 cup (3-ounces) crumbled goat cheese
- Fresh Tomato-and-Corn Salsa
Pineapple-Coconut Rice
By Lv2Cook
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- OR
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup uncooked basmati or long-grain rice
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Basic Sponge
By Lv2Cook
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife
- 1 cup bread flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast (1 package)
- 3/4 cup very warm water (120º to 130º)
Roasted Potato Wedges with Olive Tapenade
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º Combine the olives, pine nuts, water, capers, garlic, and 1 teaspoon oil in a blender; proce...
- 1/3 cup medium pitted ripe olives
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon capers
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 2 medium baking potatoes each cut into 8 wedges
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
Shiitake-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Teriyaki Glaze
By Lv2Cook
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil divided
- 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 1 [3.75-ounce] package)
- 2 tablespoons minced green onions
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium teriyaki sauce divided
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Maple Rice Pudding
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently
- 4 cups 2% low-fat milk
- 2/3 cup Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
St. Andrew's Salad Dressing
By Lv2Cook
Place Ricotta cheese in a food processor; process until smooth
- 1/2 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup drained capers chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 2 garlic cloves minced