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Orange-and-Maple Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy
By Lv2Cook
Combine 3/4 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup syrup in a small saucepan; bring just to a boil
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 12 pounds fresh turkey
- OR
- 12 pounds frozen whole turkey thawed
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 medium orange quartered
- 1 medium onion quartered
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon margarine
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 5 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional)
- Red grapes (optional)
Crispy Zucchini Coins
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Combine first 3 ingredients; stir well
- 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 1 pound)
- 2 egg whites lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
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
Pineapple-and-Scallop Fried Rice
By Lv2Cook
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 ounces bay scallops
- 3 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pineapple
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Roasted Pineapple-Carrot Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Cut both ends off of pineapple using a large sharp knife, and cut pineapple pulp from rind
- 1 medium ripe pineapple
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 slice (1-inch-thick) sweet onion
- 1 large jalapeño pepper sliced lengthwise and seeded
- 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Sherry Vinaigrette with Currants
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a jar
- 1/3 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup currants
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
Mango-Banana Frozen Yogurt
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth
- 1 cup sliced ripe banana
- 3/4 cup chopped peeled mango
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 (16-ounce) carton vanilla low-fat yogurt
St. Andrew's Glacé
By Lv2Cook
Place Ricotta in food processor, and process until smooth
- 1 3/4 cups part-skim Ricotta cheese
- 2 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Open-Faced Apple-Cheese Bagels
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Place a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot
- Cooking spray
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple cut into 16 wedges
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup tub-style light cream cheese softened
- 2 (3-ounce) plain bagels split and toasted (such as Lender's Big and Crusty)
- 1/4 cup (1-ounce) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 ounces lean Canadian bacon coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Crêpes with Wild Mushrooms and Herbs
By Lv2Cook
Place flour in a medium bowl
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups skim milk
- 1 tablespoon margarine melted
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- Béchamel Sauce (see recipe)
- 2 teaspoons margarine
- 3 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 3 1/2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- OR
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 3 tablespoons minced chives