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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
Black Bean Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup diced peeled avocado
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
- 4 cups gourmet salad greens
Pierogi
By Lv2Cook
Cook potato in boiling water in a medium saucepan 10 minutes or until tender
- 1 cup diced peeled Yukon gold or baking potato (about 6 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 ounces light processed cheese (such as Velveeta Light)
- 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 quarts water
- Cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup vertically sliced onion
- 1/2 cup vertically sliced fennel bulb
Roasted Pineapple with Cilantro
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Cut pineapple into 10 wedges; place wedges on a jelly-roll pan
- 1 large pineapple peeled and cored
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Sherried Pine Nut Ice Cream
By Lv2Cook
Stir pine nuts and sherry into ice cream
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
- 2 tablespoons cream sherry
- 2 cups vanilla fat-free ice cream softened
- 1/4 cup fat-free caramel-flavored sundae syrup
Mango-and-Roasted Corn Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine corn and oil, tossing well
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups diced peeled mango
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons diced sweet onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Spring Chowder
By Lv2Cook
Melt margarine in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 4 cups thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup chopped extra-lean ham
- 3 cups chopped red potato (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 2% low-fat milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Sage sprigs (optional)
Olive Bread
By Lv2Cook
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes
- 1 package dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water (105º to 115º)
- 3 cups bread flour divided
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/2 cup chopped green olives
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Feta, and Olives
By Lv2Cook
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a small bowl, and let stand 5 minutes
- 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup warm water (105º to 115º)
- 1/3 cup cool water
- 1 tablespoon fat-free milk
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 2 1/2 cups Caramelized Onions (about 8 cups uncooked)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Feta cheese
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives
Beet-and-Blue Cheese Spread
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Leave root and 1 inch stem on beets; scrub with a brush
- 2 beets (about 1 pound)
- 2 Granny Smith apples each peeled and cut into 8 wedges
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 ounce)
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- Pita Chips