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Seven-Layer Tortilla Pie
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped seeded Anaheim chile
- OR
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles drained
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups no-salt-added tomato juice
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans drained
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans drained
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
- Cooking spray
- 7 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Low-Fat Chicken Stock
By Lv2Cook
Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken
- 1 (3-pound) chicken
- 16 cups water
- 1 large onion cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 medium carrots cut into 3-inch pieces (about 1/2 pound)
- 3 celery stalks cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large garlic clove
Chicken-Tortilla Soup
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 10 ounces)
- 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 (14 1/4-ounce) cans no-salt-added chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced peeled tomatoes (such as Del Monte Fresh Cut) undrained
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed reduced-fat reduced-sodium tomato soup (such as Campbell's Healthy Request) undiluted
- 1 1/4 cups crushed unsalted baked tortilla chips (about 16)
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
Mashed Potatoes
By Lv2Cook
Place potato and garlic in a medium saucepan; add water to cover
- 4 cups (about 1 1/2 pounds) cubed peeled baking potato
- 1 garlic clove sliced
- 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon stick margarine or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Longevity Noodles
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add shrimp to bag
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine
- OR
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 20 medium shrimp peeled and deveined (about 1/2 pound)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushroom caps
- 1 cup diagonally sliced carrot
- 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti (about 4 cups hot cooked whole-wheat spaghetti or spaghettini)
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons minced green onions
- Fresh shiitake mushroom (optional)
- Radish (optional)
Tuscan Bean Salad
By Lv2Cook
Prepare St. Andrew's Champagne Vinaigrette; cover and chill
- St. Andrew's Champagne Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
- 2 cups canned navy beans or other white beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup finely diced carrot
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup minced green onions
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- ST. ANDREW'S CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup champagne or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pizza Margherita
By Lv2Cook
Combine first three ingredients in a small bowl; set aside
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 2 (10-inch) Quick-and-Easy Pizza Crusts (see recipe)
- Cooking spray
- 4 plum tomatoes (about 1/2 pound) thinly sliced
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Roasted Corn-Chicken Soup
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 12 ingredients in a stockpot; bring to a boil
- 6 cups water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- OR
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 3 pounds chicken pieces
- 5 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
- 3 medium carrots quartered
- 3 medium parsnips quartered
- 2 celery stalks quartered
- 1 medium onion quartered
- 4 whole cloves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn thawed
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
- OR
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (9-ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini uncooked
Sesame Spinach Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, and stir mixture until well-blended
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted and crushed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 pound fresh turnip greens
- 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach
- 2 quarts water
Lort Cha (Short Rice Noodles)
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound uncooked udon noodles (thick, round, fresh Japanese wheat noodles) or spaghetti
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Cooking spray
- 2 (4-ounce) (about 3/4 inch thick) lean, boned center-cut loin pork chops cut into 1/4-inch wide strips
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 1 1/2 cups (1 1/2-inch) julienne-cut green onions