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Risotto with Arugula and Toasted Garlic
By Lv2Cook
Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil)
- 3 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups trimmed arugula
Brie-and-Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
By Lv2Cook
Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 teaspoon olive oil divided
- 1 1/2 cups sliced onion
- thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup dry white wine divided
- 2 ounces Brie or Camembert cheese rind removed and cut into small pieces (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- OR
- 3/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
- Sage sprigs (optional)
Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Rub an 11 × 7-inch baking dish with cut sides of garlic halves; discard garlic
- 1 garlic clove halved
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- 6 medium peeled red potatoes cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
- 2 tablespoons margarine melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup skim milk
Linguine with Potatoes, Green Beans, and Spinach Pesto
By Lv2Cook
Place 3 tablespoons pine nuts, spinach, and next 6 ingredients (spinach through garlic) in a food processor; proces...
- 6 tablespoons toasted pine nuts divided
- 7 cups packaged spinach leaves trimmed
- 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces uncooked linguine
- 3 cups cubed (1/2-inch) peeled red potato (about 3 medium)
- 2 cups cut (2-inch) green beans (about 1/4 pound)
- Shaved fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)
Chicken with Olives and Raisins
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag, and marinate chicken breast halves in refrige...
- 2/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted manzanilla (or green) olives
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
- OR
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned boned chicken breast halves
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup minced shallots
- 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
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)
Lemon-Meringue Surprise Pie
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 325º. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth
- 1 cup firm tofu (about 7 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks lightly beaten
- 1 (9-inch) reduced-fat graham cracker crust (such as Keebler)
- 3 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
Tuna-and-Artichoke Pasta Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces uncooked)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 (6-ounce) can albacore tuna in water drained and flaked
- 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts drained
Pimento-Cheese Spoon Bread with Roasted Summer Squash
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Combine water and cornmeal in a medium saucepan; stir well
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup grated fresh onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimento drained
- 3 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Roasted Summer Squash
- Cooking spray
- ROASTED SUMMER SQUASH
- 2 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking spray
Rigatoni with Bell Peppers, Olives, and Feta
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside
- 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives (about 16)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- OR
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups thinly sliced onion
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups red bell pepper strips
- 2 cups green bell pepper strips
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pound uncooked rigatoni
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Feta cheese