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Sicilian Cod
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 3 cups sliced onion
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Meatballs in Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º . Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl; shape mixture into 54 (1-inch) meatballs
- 2 pounds ground round
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup minced fresh onion
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup grape jelly
Chocolate-Coconut Cupcakes
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Place 12 paper muffin cup liners in muffin cups
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons margarine melted
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon margarine
- 1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate chopped
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Moon-Bean Salad
By Lv2Cook
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 (16-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups diced plum tomato
- 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Crostini
- CROSTINI
- 24 slices (1/2-inch-thick) diagonally-cut French bread baguette (about 12 ounces)
- 1 garlic clove halved
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
Minted Carrot Salad
By Lv2Cook
Drop carrot into a large saucepan of boiling water; return to a boil
- 3 cups (1/4-inch) diagonally sliced carrot
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts toasted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Venison Medallions with Cherry-Wine Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan
- 1/2 cup port or other sweet red wine
- 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 (14 1/4-ounce) can fat-free beef broth
- 16 whole allspice
- 16 juniper berries (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 6 (4-ounce) venison tenderloin steaks (about 1 1/2 inch thick)
- 2 teaspoons margarine
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup minced shallots
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Roasted Tomato-and-Red Pepper Soup
By Lv2Cook
Preheat broiler. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes
- 1 1/2 pounds red bell peppers
- 2 pounds tomatoes halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Marjoram sprigs (optional)
Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 cups diced seeded tomato
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped purple onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound medium shrimp cooked and peeled
- Boston lettuce leaves (optional)
Mashed Roots
By Lv2Cook
Place first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; cover with water, and bring to a boil
- 4 cups cubed peeled baking potato (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 cups sliced peeled parsnip (about 12 ounces)
- 2 cups cubed peeled turnip (about 12 ounces)
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chocolate-Cherry Bombe with Cherry Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Line a 1 1/2-quart bowl with plastic wrap, allowing plastic wrap to extend over edge of bowl
- 2 cups cherry-vanilla fat-free frozen yogurt
- 2 cups chocolate fat-free frozen yogurt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 cup pitted sweet cherries
- 3 tablespoons kirsch (cherry brandy)