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Rosemary-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Balsamic Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from lamb. Combine vinegar, 2 teaspoons rosemary, and minced garlic in a large zip-top plastic bag
- 1 1/2 pounds French-cut lean rack of lamb (about 8 ribs)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- OR
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary divided
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- Thyme sprigs (optional)
- Red grapes (optional)
Slow-Cooker Beef-and-Bean Burritos
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from meat; rub seasoning mix over both sides of meat
- 2 pounds London broil
- 1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 (4 1/2-ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans
- 12 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped plum tomato
- 3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
Citrus Scallops
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well to coat
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Orange, Onion, and Olive Salad
By Lv2Cook
Arrange orange slices and onion slices on a serving platter, and top with tuna and olive slices
- 4 navel oranges peeled and cut crosswise into thin slices
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1 (6-ounce) can chunk white tuna in water drained
- 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 garlic clove crushed
Moroccan Roasted Salmon with Mango Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; cover and chill
- 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled mango (about 1 large)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons commercial harissa
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet skinned and cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking Spray
Weinkraut with Apples
By Lv2Cook
Place sauerkraut in a colander; rinse under cold water
- 7 1/2 cups refrigerated sauerkraut drained
- 2 bacon slices cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 1/3 cups coarsely chopped onion
- 4 cups coarsely chopped peeled Braeburn or other cooking apple (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Riesling or other dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
Provençale Pizza
By Lv2Cook
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes
- 1 package dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (105º to 115º)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 4 cups finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup sliced bottled roasted red bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon cornmeal
- 8 pitted oil-cured olives halved
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Grilled Barbecued Oysters
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan, and stir well
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 48 oysters in the shell scrubbed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 8 lemon wedges
Rosemary Swordfish on Vegetable Couscous
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients, and stir well
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 6 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup diced zucchini
- 3 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (14 1/4-ounce) can no-salt-added chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
Sloppy Joes
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 6 ounces ground turkey breast
- 6 ounces ground round
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 6 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-wheat hamburger buns toasted