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Green Onion-Mushroom Broth
By Lv2Cook
Combine water and broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans Oriental broth (such as Swanson's)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 6 tablespoons presliced mushrooms
Banh Bung (Warm Noodle Salad with Beef)
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from beef. Cut across grain into thin slices; set aside
- 3/4 pound beef tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 8 ounces uncooked fine rice vermicelli or spaghetti
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion separated into rings
- 4 cups bean sprouts
- 2 cups julienne-cut peeled cucumber
- 1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
- 1 cup julienne-cut carrot
- 20 basil leaves
- 2/3 cup Lime-Vinegar Sauce
Roasted-Eggplant Dip with Focaccia
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Place eggplant on a baking sheet; bake at 425º for 45 minutes or until tender
- 1 (1-pound) eggplant
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup finely chopped tomato
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 (12.5-ounce) package focaccia (Italian flatbread) cut in 12 wedges
Simple Roast Duckling
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 500º. Remove giblets and neck from duckling; reserve for another use
- 4 pounds cleaned domestic duckling (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups rock salt
- Fresh herbs such as thyme and parsley (optional)
Mediterranean Chicken-and-Rice Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine vinegar, olive oil, pepper, and minced garlic in a small bowl
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 1 1/2 cups (about 6-ounces) diced cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup drained diced bottled roasted red bell
- peppers
- 1/4 cup medium pitted ripe olives drained and halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
- 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts drained
Chocolate-Potato Tweed Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed of a mixer until foamy
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar divided
- 1/3 cup stick margarine softened
- 1 cup mashed cooked peeled red potato
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon sifted unsweetened cocoa
- 3/4 cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping thawed
Moroccan Cornish Hens
By Lv2Cook
Arrange orange slices in 2 (13 × 9-inch) baking dishes, and sprinkle evenly with dates
- 4 large oranges sliced
- 2 cups whole pitted dates (about 8 ounces)
- 4 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens
- PASTE
- 2 cups cilantro sprigs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 12 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives
- MARINADE
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup dry Marsala
- 1/4 cup honey
Mocha Crumb Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 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 1% low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 teaspoons water
Vermicelli Stir-fry with Peanut Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 8 ounces uncooked vermicelli
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1 1/2 cups cubed deli, lower salt turkey breast (about 6 ounces)
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili oil
- OR
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- AND
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 cups snow peas diagonally halved crosswise
- 1 1/3 cups red bell pepper strips
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
Green Beans with Lemon and Browned Garlic
By Lv2Cook
Bring water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet; add beans
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper