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Pan-Seared Pork Cutlets with Nectarine Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients; rub mixture over both sides of pork
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 (2 ounce) pork loin cutlets
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup bottled salsa
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 4 cups sliced peeled nectarines
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Zucchini, Sweet Onion, and Red Pepper Tart
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Press Greek Baking-Powder Piecrust into a 10-inch quiche dish coated with cooking spray
- 1 (10-inch) crust Greek Baking-Powder Piecrust (see recipe)
- Cooking spray
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 2 cups diced red bell pepper (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 4 cups chopped zucchini (about 1 pound)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Ranch Slaw
By Lv2Cook
Combine green onions and slaw in a large bowl
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 2 (10-ounce) bags angel hair slaw
- 2/3 cup fat-free ranch dressing
- 2 (11-ounce) cans mandarin oranges in light syrup well-drained
- 1 ripe peeled avocado pitted and coarsely chopped
Salmon-and-Potato Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (1-pound) skinned salmon fillet
- 8 small red potatoes quartered
- 2 slices (1/2-inch-thick) onion
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/3 cup minced celery
Chicken and Rice with Creamy Herb Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a large skillet; add chicken
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon chicken-flavored bouillon granules
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 (6-ounce) tub light cream cheese with garlic and spices
- 4 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
- Chopped fresh parsley
Southwestern Meat Loaf and Baked Potatoes
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well
- 1 pound ground round
- 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
- 1/2 cup picante sauce
- 1/3 cup regular oats
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 large egg white
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 4 medium baking potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- Freeze-dried chives (optional)
Spiced Plum Butter
By Lv2Cook
Combine juice and plums in a large saucepan or Dutch oven
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 4 pounds plums quartered
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Couscous Salad
By Lv2Cook
Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous
- 1/3 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
- 1 1/4 cups chopped peeled cucumber
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 (11-ounce) can extra-sweet whole-kernel corn drained
- 1 (6-ounce) can albacore tuna in water drained and flaked
Pasta Jambalaya
By Lv2Cook
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles undrained
- 3 ounces turkey kielbasa halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 7 cups hot cooked penne (about 3 cups tube-shaped pasta) uncooked
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) preshredded 4-cheese Mexican recipe blend cheese (such as Sargento)
Apple-Oatmeal Crumb Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup regular oats
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chilled stick margarine or butter cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled McIntosh apple (about 2 apples)
- Cooking spray