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Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes
By Lv2Cook
Combine 1 cup strawberry halves, 1/3 cup sugar, orange juice, vanilla, and lemon juice in a bowl, and mash with a p...
- 3 1/2 cups halved strawberries divided
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- Cooking spray
- 6 tablespoons frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping thawed
- Whole strawberries (optional)
Wild-Mushroom Cannelloni with Basil Alfredo Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 325º Cook pasta according to package directions
- 12 uncooked cannelloni shells
- 1 teaspoon margarine
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 pound coarsely chopped assorted wild mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese
- 1 (10-ounce) container light Alfredo sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- OR
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 cups diced plum tomato (about 1/2 pound)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Flat-leaf parsley sprigs (optional)
Pumpkin Gnocchi Gratin
By Lv2Cook
Melt margarine in a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon stick margarine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 14 cups water
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
Grilled Focaccia with Prosciutto and Fennel
By Lv2Cook
Steam fennel, covered, 10 minutes or until tender
- 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 2 small bulbs)
- Cooking spray
- 1 (5.5-ounce) package (2 [6-inch]) focaccias (Italian flatbread)
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) preshredded fat-free Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh sage
- 3 ounces very thin slices prosciutto
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Rum-Glazed Banana Cake
By Lv2Cook
Beat brown sugar and 2/3 cup margarine at medium speed of a mixer until light and fluffy
- 1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup stick margarine softened
- 3/4 cup egg substitute
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- 1/2 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon imitation rum extract
- 1 tablespoon stick margarine melted
Smoked Salmon in Endive Leaves
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl; stir well
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 teaspoon minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 ounces smoked salmon chopped
- 24 Belgian endive leaves
- Parsley sprigs (optional)
Middle Eastern Orange Paste
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients, and stir well with a whisk
- 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste)
- 1 tablespoon curry paste (such as Patak's Original)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Cooking Light's Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Coat bottoms of 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray (do not coat sides of pan); l...
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups sugar
- 10 tablespoons light butter softened
- 3/4 cup egg substitute
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup low-fat sour cream
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate Frosting
- CHOCOLATE FROSTING
- 1 (4-ounce) tub light cream cheese softened
- 3 tablespoons skim milk
- 3 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate melted
- 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oven-Poached Salmon in Garlic Broth
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
- 1 (16-ounce) bag coleslaw
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets skinned
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- OR
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Old-Fashioned Spice Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Coat 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; dust with 1 tablespoon flour
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon cake flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter or stick margarine softened
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 2 large egg whites
- 3 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
- Caramel Frosting
- CARAMEL FROSTING
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
- 2 teaspoons light-colored corn syrup
- Dash salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons evaporated skim milk (optional)