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Maple Rice Pudding
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently
- 4 cups 2% low-fat milk
- 2/3 cup Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Chiles Rellenos Casserole
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Cook turkey and onion in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring t...
- 1/2 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans
- 2 (4-ounce) cans whole green chiles drained and cut lengthwise into quarters
- 1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded Colby-Jack cheese divided
- 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn thawed and drained
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups skim milk
- 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 large egg whites lightly beaten
- Red onion slices (optional)
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Mediterranean Spaghetti
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes undrained
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs divided
- Cooking spray
- 4 cups cooked spaghetti (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
- Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)
Marinated Flank Steak with Cranberry-Raspberry Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 drops hot pepper sauce
- 1 (1.25-ounce) package low-sodium taco seasoning
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 3/4 cup (2-inch) sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup cilantro sprigs
- 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (12-ounce) carton cranberry-raspberry crushed fruit (such as Ocean Spray)
- 16 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Upside-Down Pineapple-Spice Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Melt 4 teaspoons margarine in a 10-inch cast-iron or heavy skillet
- 4 teaspoons stick margarine
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 7 slices (1/2-inch) fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup stick margarine softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pork Braised in Milk with Apples
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from pork. Heat oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 1 (3 1/4-pound) lean, boned pork loin roast
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 3 cups thinly sliced onion separated into rings
- 4 cups 2% low-fat milk
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 1/2 pounds cooking apples cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons water
- Arugula leaves (optional)
- Thyme sprigs (optional)
Pennsylvania-Dutch Apple Butter
By Lv2Cook
Combine apples and cider in a large saucepan or Dutch oven
- 6 1/2 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (about 2 pounds)
- 1 1/4 cups apple cider
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Roasted Pineapple with Cilantro
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Cut pineapple into 10 wedges; place wedges on a jelly-roll pan
- 1 large pineapple peeled and cored
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Sherry Vinaigrette with Currants
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a jar
- 1/3 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup currants
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
Mango-Banana Frozen Yogurt
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth
- 1 cup sliced ripe banana
- 3/4 cup chopped peeled mango
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 (16-ounce) carton vanilla low-fat yogurt