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Peach-Nectarine Cornmeal Cobbler
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir gently
- 3 cups sliced nectarines (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 3 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter cut into small pieces
- 1/3 cup fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Roasted Corn-and-Asparagus Risotto
By Lv2Cook
Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 ear shucked corn
- 10 asparagus spears
- 1 cup water
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup minced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
Senatorial Bean Soup
By Lv2Cook
Sort and wash beans, and place in a large Dutch oven
- 1 cup dried navy beans
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- Cooking spray
- 2 1/2 cups chopped leek
- 2 cups sliced carrot
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 cup diced cooked ham (such as Light & Lean)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 8 cups water
- 2 teaspoons chicken-flavored bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon beef-flavored bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 2 bay leaves
- Celery leaves (optional)
Spicy Vegetable Ragout over Polenta
By Lv2Cook
Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray; set aside
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/3 cup grated fresh Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups diced peeled eggplant
- 1 cup diced yellow squash
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes undrained and chopped
Noodle Frittata
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 1 cup hot cooked angel hair (about 2 ounces uncooked pasta)
- 4 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 large egg whites lightly beaten
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-fat vegetable primavera spaghetti sauce
Creamed-Spinach Gratin
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Remove large stems from spinach
- 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach
- Cooking spray
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup tub-style light cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) sliced tomato
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
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
Peach-Blueberry Cobbler
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups coarsely chopped peeled peaches
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter cut into small pieces
- 6 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
- Mint sprigs (optional)
Semolina Pudding Cake
By Lv2Cook
Place 1/2 cup sugar in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, and cook until sugar is golden (about 5 minutes)
- 1 cup sugar divided
- Cooking spray
- 4 cups skim milk
- 1 piece (3-inch) vanilla bean split lengthwise
- OR
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon semolina flour (pasta flour)
- Dash salt
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Spicy Tequila Shrimp
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup vertically sliced onion
- 1/2 cup julienne-cut seeded jalapeño pepper
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 3 cups chopped seeded tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 6 cups hot cooked rice
- 1 peeled medium avocado cut into 12 wedges