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Puréed Tomato-and-Almond "Salad"
By Lv2Cook
Place almonds in a food processor; process until ground
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads crushed
- 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes undrained
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Quick-and-Easy Pizza Crust
By Lv2Cook
Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 package quick-rise yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (120º to 130º )
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
Thai Shrimp-and-Pasta Salad
By Lv2Cook
Cook pasta in boiling water 9 1/2 minutes
- 2 ounces uncooked linguine
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 8 ounces medium shrimp cooked and peeled
- 1 cup thinly sliced Boston lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Farmers' Market Chicken
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced carrot
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced yellow squash
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 2 tablespoons dry vermouth
- 4 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
Tequila Sunrise Pasta Quattro Fromaggio
By Lv2Cook
Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon stick margarine or butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated skim milk
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Fontina cheese
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) diced Camembert cheese
- 6 cups hot cooked rigatoni (about 9 ounces uncooked pasta)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Dried-Cherry Streusel Kuchen
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Lightly spoon 1/4 cup flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/3 cup egg substitute
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur)
- OR
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup dried tart red cherries
- Cooking spray
Spinach-and-Blue Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
By Lv2Cook
Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided
- 1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion divided
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Oatmeal-Spice Cookies
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, and set aside
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup stick margarine softened
- 3 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/3 cups raisins
- Cooking spray
Pear-Walnut Muffins
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- OR
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups finely chopped pear
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts toasted
- 3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Winter-Greens Slaw with Warm Bacon Dressing
By Lv2Cook
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups thinly sliced kale
- 2 cups thinly sliced beet greens
- 2 cups thinly sliced Swiss chard
- 2 turkey-bacon slices cooked and chopped