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Pickled Fish
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 11 ingredients in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 5 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 whole clove
- 1 1/4 pounds skinned swordfish fillets cut crosswise into thin slices
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium orange thinly sliced
- 1 medium lemon thinly sliced
- 3 cups torn iceberg lettuce
- Chopped fresh fennel fronds optional
Banana-Walnut Scones
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter
- 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Roasted Pepper-and-Caper Stuffed Chicken Breasts
By Lv2Cook
Combine bell peppers, capers, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and 1 teaspoon oil in a small bowl; stir well
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers drained and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Shanghai Tofu Burgers with Chinese Slaw
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 8 ingredients in a shallow dish
- 1/2 cup minced green onions
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound firm tofu drained
- Cooking spray
- 8 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns
- Chinese Slaw
- 1/2 cup Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce (see recipe)
- CHINESE SLAW
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 3/4 cup diagonally sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Malay Chicken Salad with Curried Ginger Dressing
By Lv2Cook
Cook rice according to package directions, and cool
- 1 cup uncooked instant rice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 pound skinned, boned chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups torn Boston lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups cubed pineapple
- 1 1/2 cups cubed peeled papaya or mango
- 1 cup seedless red grapes halved
- Curried Ginger Dressing
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- CURRIED GINGER DRESSING
- 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
- 1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate undiluted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Spinach-and-Mushroom Lasagna
By Lv2Cook
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 1 (8-ounce) package uncooked lasagna noodles
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 7 cups sliced mushrooms (about 2 [8-ounce] packages)
- 3 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 2 [3 1/2-ounce] packages)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 (15-ounce) containers light Ricotta cheese
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 (25.5-ounce) bottle fat-free marinara sauce
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh oregano leaves (optional)
Old Maid Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl; stir well
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons stick margarine melted
- 2 tablespoons stick margarine
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 2 medium pears (about 1 pound)
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
- Pear slices (optional)
Creamy Zucchini-and-Rice Gratin
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 7 cups finely chopped zucchini (about 2 pounds)
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cooked Arborio or other short-grain rice (about 1/2 cup uncooked rice)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
Beef Stew with Cuban Coffee Gravy
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from beef, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound boned rump roast
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup no-salt-added beef broth
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup dry red wine
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup diced peeled taro root
- OR
- 1 cup diced peeled potato
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup whole pitted dates chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup shredded chayote or yellow squash
Picadillo Empanaditas
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Cook beef in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crum...
- 1/4 pound ground round
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons raisins chopped
- 2 tablespoons diced pimento
- 1 tablespoon capers chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon bottled habanero sauce or other hot sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
- Cooking Spray