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Roasted New Potatoes Filled with Corn and Shrimp
By Lv2Cook
Cut each potato in half crosswise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell; reserve pulp for another use
- 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 12 small)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn thawed and drained
- 3 tablespoons minced green onions
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 24 small small shrimp cooked and peeled
- Fresh tarragon leaves
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
Mahimahi with Tequila-Tomato Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl; stir tomato salsa well
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatillo
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 6 (6-ounce) mahimahi or other firm white fish fillets (about 1 inch thick)
- Cooking spray
Spinach-and-Grapefruit Salad
By Lv2Cook
Place the pecans in a large skillet, and cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking skillet ...
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 8 cups torn spinach
- 2 cups red grapefruit sections (about 3 medium grapefruit)
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup raspberry fat-free vinaigrette (such as Girard's)
Oatmeal-Spice Cookies
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, and set aside
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup stick margarine softened
- 3 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/3 cups raisins
- Cooking spray
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
By Lv2Cook
Melt margarine in a Dutch oven over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons stick margarine
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cubed peeled fresh pumpkin (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup chopped peeled McIntosh or other sweet cooking apple
- 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
- Sage sprigs (optional)
Pita Chips
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Split pitas, and cut each into 8 wedges
- 3 (6-inch) pitas
Beef Fricassée with Shallots, Fennel, and Madeira
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients in a shallow bowl; dredge beef in flour mixture
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound beef tips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups coarsely chopped fennel bulb
- 3/4 cup diced shallots
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup cubed red bell pepper
- 1 cup Madeira or dry sherry
- 3 cups pieces (2-inch) torn escarole (about 12 large leaves)
- 2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 cups cubed peeled baking potato
- 1/3 cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Picadillo
By Lv2Cook
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 large)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sliced pimento-stuffed olives
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 3 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
Roasted Fennel Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate the cloves)
- 1 whole garlic head
- 2 medium fennel bulbs thinly sliced
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary