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Nime Chow (Raw Spring Rolls)
By Lv2Cook
Combine bean threads and 2 cups hot water in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes
- 1 ounce uncooked bean threads (cellophane noodles)
- 12 (8-inch) round sheets rice paper
- 2 cups thinly sliced curly leaf lettuce
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- 24 medium basil leaves
- 32 medium shrimp cooked and peeled
- 1 cup Lime-Vinegar Sauce (see recipe)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
Creamed Scallops, Corn, and Tomatoes
By Lv2Cook
Melt margarine over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Dash to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 1/2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn thawed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes drained
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
Banana-Date Crème Brûlée
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 300º. Combine the first 8 ingredients in a blender, and process the mixture until smooth (about 2...
- 1 cup whole pitted dates (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup evaporated skim milk
- 3/4 cup sliced ripe banana
- 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Peach Melba Crisp
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter cut into small pieces
- 6 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 3 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam melted
Roasted Bananas with Brown Sugar-Walnut Glaze
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl, and set aside
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine melted
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 large firm ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts toasted
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt
Seared Duck Breast with Bulgur Salad and Orange Dressing
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Bring broth to a boil, and add bulgur
- 1 cup homemade or canned vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur or cracked wheat
- 2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup coarsely chopped gourmet salad greens
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper divided
- 1/4 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate undiluted
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped shallots
- 1 teaspoon water
- 4 (8-ounce) duck breast halves
Spicy Shrimp with Udon Noodles
By Lv2Cook
Starting at the tail end, butterfly each shrimp, cutting to, but not through, outside of shrimp
- 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- OR
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups julienne-cut red bell pepper (2 × 1/4-inch)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts (about 2 ounces)
- 6 cups cooked udon noodles (thick, round fresh Japanese wheat noodles) or spaghetti (about 8 ounces uncooked)
- Cooking spray
- 6 tablespoons chopped peanuts
Creamed Cod with Mushrooms and Shrimp
By Lv2Cook
Preheat the oven to 350º
- Béchamel Sauce (see recipe)
- 2 pounds cod fillets
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup minced shallots
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup bottled clam juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 12 large shrimp peeled and deveined (about 1/2 pound)
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon margarine melted
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