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Pear-Oatmeal Muffins
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine 1/2 cup oats, flour, and next 6 ingredients (flour through allspice) in a large bow...
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats divided
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 cups chopped ripe pear
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/3 cup light Ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
Winter-Garden Fruit Tart
By Lv2Cook
Place butter in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour divided
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons skim milk (10 to 12 tablespoons)
- Cooking spray
- 1 large egg white lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon apricot preserves melted
Pumpkin Risotto with Prosciutto
By Lv2Cook
Steam pumpkin, covered, 15 minutes or until tender; set aside
- 2 cups cubed peeled fresh pumpkin (about 1 pound)
- 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups finely chopped onion
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto or lean ham chopped (about 1/4 cup)
Grilled Grouper with Apricot-Ginger Relish
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 9 ingredients in a small bowl, and stir the apricot mixture until well-blended
- 2 cups diced fresh apricots (about 6 medium)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup minced green onions
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic
- 4 (6-ounce) grouper fillets (1/2 inch thick)
- Cooking spray
Thai Eggplant Dip
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Pierce eggplant several times with a fork, and wrap in foil
- 1 (1-pound) eggplant
- 1/3 cup golden raisins chopped
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 4 6 inch pitas
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Family Frittata
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups thinly sliced yellow Finnish potato or red potato (about 1 pound)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chives
- 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
- Parsley sprigs (optional)
Tandoori Chicken Wrap
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring to coat chicken
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried orange peel
- 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast halves cut into strips
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil or vegetable oil divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups julienne-cut carrot (1 1/2-inch)
- 8 sliced green onions (1-inch)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Tomato-Curry Yogurt (recipe follows)
- 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup mango chutney
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
- TOMATO-CURRY YOGURT
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Double Corn-and-Ham Casserole
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Prepare corn bread: Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife
- CORN BREAD
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large egg white
- Cooking spray
- CASSEROLE
- 6 ears shucked corn
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup diced lean ham (about 6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- Fresh chives (optional)
Spinach Salad with Sesame Pork
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from pork; slice into thin strips
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 3 teaspoons dark sesame oil divided
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 8 cups torn spinach
- 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimento
- drained
- 2 tablespoons coarsely grated Gruyère cheese
- OR
- 2 tablespoons coarsely grated aged Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
Nyom (Warm Chicken Salad)
By Lv2Cook
Combine fungus and 1 cup boiling water in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes
- 1/2 cup dried jellied fungus (about 1/2 ounce) cut into strips
- 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
- 4 ounces uncooked bean threads (cellophane noodles)
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 1 cup (1 1/2-inch) julienne-cut green onions
- 1/3 cup finely chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2/3 cup Lime-Vinegar Sauce (see recipe)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper